When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Marchand?

Camping and touring Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Marchand?

From £12.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Camping Le Marchand

View prices & book 7.8 8 reviews

Quiet forest campsite five minutes’ walk from the Doux river, Ardèche
A 10-minute drive to Boucieu-le-Roi and Vélorail des Gorges du Doux
Spacious, dog-friendly grass pitches; shops five minutes’ drive

When all you want is a peaceful green corner of the Ardèche – possibly with the burbling of a river in the background – you may just like the sound of Camping Le Marchand, set among verdant forest and around five minutes’ walk from the Doux river. This cosy family-friendly campsite is located on a former farm, with spacious grass pitches bordered by neat hedges for extra privacy. Shaded pathways lead around the site, where you can keep the kids entertained on the pétanque court and make sure any four-legged friends are thoroughly well walked in the surrounding woodland. Camping Le Marchand is as conveniently located as it is quiet; you can source foodie supplies from the baker and butcher (barbecues are available on site) in the pretty village of Colombier-le-Vieux ( five minutes’ drive). If cooking’s not on the agenda (this is your holiday after all), search out the scattering of no-frills bistros within 15 minutes’ drive. The campsite is also a gateway to hiking and cycling adventures across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region as well as fishing on the Doux river.

Site type

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

French

Open from Sat, 19 Apr to Sat, 20 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional grass pitch

6 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 15.0m width x 15.0m depth (49.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 225.0m² (2421.9ft²)

6 people maximum

Multiple Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent or Tent allowed per pitch

Pitch size

Max 15.0m width x 15.0m depth (49.2ft width x 49.2ft depth) Calculated area: 225.0m² (2421.9ft²)

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, Tent

Features

Electric: 10 amp extra cost

Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 1 included, 1 max.
Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 1 max.
Dog(s) allowed 1 included, 1 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Other restrictions

Extras

Electric hook-up (1 max)

€5 (€5) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From €15 (€15) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

De ruime en vlakke plek. Schoon en mooi sanitairgebouw.…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Martin S. Aug 2024

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: De ruime en vlakke plek. Schoon en mooi sanitairgebouw.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre avis

Ce fut une expérience très agréable. Je n'ai jamais rencontré de personnes…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2024

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Ce fut une expérience très agréable. Je n'ai jamais rencontré de personnes aussi serviables. C'est un plaisir

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci de votre avis favorable ,c’était également un plaisir de vous avoir dépanné

Parfait pour se ressourcer au calme.Rapport qualité-prix parfait !

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Céline I. Jun 2024

2 bedroom static caravan (four person)

Liked: Camping calme et propre
Le propriétaire très gentil

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Bonjour
Merci beaucoup ,ce fut un plaisir de vous accueillir.

Camping calme…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Aurelie G. May 2024

2 bedroom static caravan (four person)

Liked: Camping calme

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Bonsoir
Je vous remerci pour votre avis plus qu’honorable en étant heureux de savoir que votre séjour c’est bien passé.

Super camping!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2023

2 bedroom static caravan (four person)

Liked: Le calme!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Merci pour votre commentaire en constatant que vous avez apprécié votre location

Couldn’t get in on arrival.…

Overall	2/10
Location	No rating
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	2
Wifi	2

Paul T. Aug 2023

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Couldn’t get in on arrival.

Disliked: Emailed to say we would be late arrived barrier on tried to call no response so we left.

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From the manager: Bonjour
Lors de votre réservation l’heure d’arrivée estimée que vous avez marquée est 18h30 en comprenant bien sur que cet horaire peu dérivé un peu.
Alors le camping étant fermé à 20h ,n’étant pas sur place je ne vois pas comment j’aurais put vous accueillir après 21h30 est de nuit …

la rivière au bord du camping…

Overall	2/10
Location	2
Value for money	6
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

LORINE M. Aug 2023

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: la rivière au bord du camping

Disliked: Les sanitaires sales et sombres
L'emplacement... protestant que j'étais là pour une nuit, on m'a dit sur un bout d'herbe qui n'était pas un emplacement en bord de route.

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From the manager: Merci de votre commentaire et appréciation
Alors Il est vrai que les sanitaires sont vétuste c’est d’ailleurs pour cela que d’autres sont en construction .
Mais il sont propre malgré vos dires ,je reconnais peut-être qu’il sont mal éclairé mais c’est provisoire.
Vous avez été installé sur un bout de terrain de( 800m2)) est cela avait l’air de vous convenir sinon fallait le dire ´ont vous aurait trouvé une autre solution.
Pour vos autres contestations tout était indiqué sur le site.
J’ai des clients qui réserve 2 nuits est reste la semaine est d’autres reviennent alors regarder les autres commentaires

Very quiet remote location in a beautiful gorge. Steam train near by.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked: Easy check in. Staff friendly and helpful.

Disliked: Lots of mosquitoes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities

Location

Camping Le Marchand

1860 Route du Doux

Colombier-le-Vieux

Ardèche

France

07410

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

45.05172°N
4.71224°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Active families can follow the Chemin de Croix du Montbard from Eclassan (25 minutes) up to a tiny pilgrimage chapel, or hike up to the viewpoint at the Tour d’Arras for spectacular views over the Rhône river. For something different, climb aboard the Vélorail des Gorges du Doux (10 minutes) and pedal your way through lush Ardéche landscapes. If energy levels are flagging after all that, drive up to the Col du Buisson (half an hour) to see the whimsical stone-built miniature village, have a ramble around the medieval streets of Boucieu-le-Roi or take a selfie standing on the landmark 15th-century Pont du Roi (both 10 minutes) spanning the Doux river. There’s masses to do if the kids need more distraction too: bouncy castles and gentle slides at Savanna et Cie, or rope trails and trampolines at Ninja Land (both in Valence, 45 minutes). Le Monde de Merlin (40 minutes) makes a handy family day out with water slides, soft play and cafés, while Safari de Peaugres (50 minutes) enchants with zebras, rhinos and big cats in spacious drive-through enclosures.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Unsupervised minors must have a letter of authorisation from their parents or legal guardian.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 1 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Pitches: a €5.00 (£4.21) deposit is required on arrival and will be refunded on departure when returning the gate badge/barrier pass/toilet keys.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No charcoal barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is allowed.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 9 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping Le Marchand have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping Le Marchand dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping Le Marchand? Active families can follow the Chemin de Croix du Montbard from Eclassan (25 minutes) up to a tiny pilgrimage chapel, or hike up to the viewpoint at the Tour d’Arras for spectacular … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Marchand?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Marchand? From £12.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.