Le Ciel Ouvert
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- Peaceful, natural and eco-friendly site in rural Provence
- A 20-minute walk to Forcalquier; 10 minutes' drive to Les Mourres
- Well-equipped kitchen and dining area on site
It’s all about the unspoiled nature and big open skies at Le Ciel Ouvert, a peaceful rural Alpes-de-Haute-Provence site surrounded by natural scrubland 20 minutes’ walk from the town of Forcalquier.
Part of preserving the peace here involves keeping the site car free – it’s only accessible on foot so you’ll park in the dedicated car park and walk the 50 metres to where you’re going to stay. The owners are keen to preserve the natural environment too, so they’ve installed an ecological planted filter system to deal with wastewater.
It’s the natural environment that draws most people to this area, and once you’re settled you’ll be able to head out nearby for days of hiking, biking, climbing, canyoning, horse riding and things like hot air balloon rides – or wanders around traditional villages, markets and the like.
It may well be the countryside peace that’s brought you to this site, but it’s handy to have the amenities of Forcalquier within easy reach too – it’s got plenty of shops and places to eat, along with historic attractions, and bus stops for those times when you’d like to travel further afield.
Back at base, the shared facilities include a well-equipped kitchen (with gas stove, oven, fridge, coffee maker and lots of crockery and the like) and a common room with tables where you can eat meals or just relax. There’s also a shared bathroom block with toilets and showers.
Site type
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No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Guests under the age of 8 are not allowed on site.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.
Languages spoken
English
French
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Camping immergé dans la nature, silencieux avec tout commerce à proximité. Recommendé!…
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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked: Camping immergé dans la nature, silencieux avec tout commerce à proximité. Recommendé!
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Hikers’ paradise Leave the car at home PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Le Ciel Ouvert
621 Chemin de La Source
Forcalquier
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
France
04300
Directions Timezone
Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
43.96786°N
5.77374°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
Your first port of call should be Forcalquier – ideally on a Monday, when one of the region’s biggest markets is held in the town. On any day, the atmospheric Old Town is lovely for a wander, with narrow streets leading to old chapels, a Gothic fountain and the 12th-century cloister of the Couvent des Cordeliers. You should also climb up to the Citadel for stunning views across the Alps and the surrounding area.
Want to take a closer look at those surroundings? A hike around the interesting rock formations of Les Mourres (10 minutes’ drive) is a great place to start, or perhaps something more challenging at Montagne de Lure (35 minutes). If you don’t fancy hiking there are several outfits nearby that can help organise things like horse riding, canyoning or hot air balloon flights.
Staying firmly on the ground, you might like to visit Château de Sauvan (10 minutes) or the château ruins in Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt (50 minutes). And as this is Provence, lavender is never too far off – you can visit the L’Occitanie en Provence factory museum (half an hour) or stroll through the fields of Lavandes Angelvin (35 minutes).
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- Does Le Ciel Ouvert have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Le Ciel Ouvert dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Le Ciel Ouvert? Your first port of call should be Forcalquier – ideally on a Monday, when one of the region’s biggest markets is held in the town. On any day, the atmospheric Old Town … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Le Ciel Ouvert?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11 a.m.