Campsites with private bathrooms near Avignon
Dive into culture and history at the gateway to Provence.
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3 top campsites near Avignon with a private bathroom
Campsites with private bathrooms near Avignon guide
Overview
Famous for its annual arts festival and its UNESCO-listed Palais des Papes (the mediaeval seat of the Catholic popes), Avignon is steeped in history and culture. Set on the Rhone River, it’s the western gateway to Provence and a city of two halves. Once you’ve explored the City of the Popes with its atmospheric Old Town, cross the river to the “New Town” of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, or rent a bike to explore the Rhone Valley. Urban campers have options, too—park your motorhome at the municipal campsite in Villeneuve or choose from five campgrounds on Barthelasse Island, right in the heart of the city.
Where to go
Provence
East of Avignon, the idyllic country landscapes of Provence unfold in an endless panorama of vine-clad hills, purple lavender fields, and storybook villages. Hop in your motorhome and set out on a road trip along the Luberon massif, stopping to visit the perched village of Gordes, the Provencal market town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and the ochre cliffs of Roussillon. Further south, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence sits on the edge of the Alpilles Natural Regional Park, a favourite among hikers and campers.
Camargue Regional Natural Park
A short drive south of Avignon and you’ll find yourself in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, where the Rhône River winds its way south into the Camargue National Park. Stop off to admire the Roman ruins and Van Gogh paintings in Arles, then lose yourself in the wild landscapes of the Camargue. The flamingo-filled wetlands and salt marshes were made for cycling and canoeing, but the most exciting way to explore is on horseback—the Camargue is renowned throughout France for its native white horses.
Rhône Valley
North of Avignon, the Rhône Valley is France’s second-largest wine region and covers much of the northern Vaucluse. Check into a tranquil campground or rent a mobile home in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you can enjoy bike rides through the vineyards and wine tasting at family-run wineries, or head north to Mont Ventoux to go hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
When to go
The three-week-long Avignon Art Festival is the largest event of its kind in France and draws huge crowds to the city throughout July—expect accommodation prices to shoot up accordingly throughout July and August. Despite the crowds, summer is the best time to see Provence’s lavender and sunflower fields in bloom, although the heat can become too much for tent campers. Camping season runs from April through October—many campgrounds close outside of this period.
