CAMPING & HOLIDAY PARKS 2020


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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes


With its mountains, rivers and lakes, this rugged region of France is pure paradise for outdoorsy types


NOTHING says adventure like a camping holiday in the mountains, and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is the perfect destination if you’re hankering to get back to nature. It’s famous for its ski resorts – when, admittedly, you’d


probably rather be tucked up in a cosy cabin than battling the elements in a tent – but in summer, it’s a different story, with those icy slopes transformed into lush alpine pastures. In fact, the tourist board lists more than 1,000 campsites across the region: relax in one of the dreamy lakeside havens (Lake Geneva is a popular choice), unzip your tent to the breathtaking sight of the Ardèche gorges, or pitch up within rumbling distance of the Chaîne des Puys volcanoes (you can sleep easy; they’re dormant). Sites come in all shapes and sizes, from fully serviced wellbeing retreats to tiny, off-the- beaten track gems. The Rhône-Alpes, with its mountains and the Rhône


river, is perfect for hiking and other outdoor pursuits, such as mountain-biking, climbing or canoeing. The region is also home to three of France’s largest lakes,


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making it ideal for water sports fans. Natural wonders include the natural stone arch of Pont d’Arc, the Chamonix glacier, Chauvet Cave with its 33,000-year-old cave paintings, the underground formations of Grotte de la Madeleine and, last but not least, Mont-Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. You may be in one of the wildest regions of France, but city slickers, fear not: pop the cities of Lyon, Saint- Étienne and Grenoble on your to-do list, where you will find museums, art galleries, shopping and more. Lyon’s recently opened Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie is a must, while Saint-Étienne is a UNESCO City of Design and hosts a design biennale. Grenoble, nestled at the foot of the Alps, has earned itself a reputation as one of Europe’s most important centres for research, technology, and innovation. The spa towns of Évian-les- Bains and Thonon-les-Bains are also well worth a trip (and a pampering session). Foodie fans, shake out your napkins: Lyon is famous for having been dubbed ‘the world capital of gastronomy’


Vallon Pont d’Arc - Ardèche Sud - France


· Direct access to the river


· Walking distance from Vallon Pont d’Arc · Heated sanitary, private bathroom · Wellness, sauna, hammam, jacuzzi · Bar, Restaurant, Supermarket · Canoe rental + Kidsclub


· Special offers in the offseason · Adventure area


Route des Gorges - F-07150 Vallo n Pont d’Arc Tel. 33 (0)4 75 88 06 63


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Open from


04/04/20 to


10/10/20


New concept : Cosy Campcooning


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