Camping Le Devançon

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Open-air pool
Exterior
Time by the pool
Around the pool

  • Peaceful Provence site in the forest five minutes' drive from Peynier
  • Aix-en-Provence and Sainte-Victoire mountain within a half-hour drive
  • Swimming pool, playground and bar on site; access to forest trails
Forest hikes? City strolls? Seaside days? You’ll be able to mix and match as you go along when you stay at Camping le Devançon, a relaxed family-friendly site about five minutes’ drive from the town of Peynier. This is a lovely little spot in the Provence countryside, with woodland all around and easy access to forest trails. It’s also in a great location for exploring the trails of Sainte-Victoire mountain or the streets of Aix-en-Provence, both of which are within a half-hour drive. Getting to the coast should be easily done as well, with Marseille, Cassis, La Ciotat and a good handful of beaches and coastal scenery about 40 minutes’ drive away. All of this points to the idea that you should probably stay here for as long as possible to make the most of the area’s many attractions. That said, this is also a handy spot if you’re just passing through for a night or two to break up a long journey, as it’s fairly close to where the A8 and A52 meet. However long you’re staying, and however you fill your days, you should find this a chilled-out place to stay, with just enough facilities to keep you busy but no noisy entertainment to distract from the Provençal peace. The swimming pool is open in high season, and the site also has a playground, a pétanque court, table tennis and a small bar where you can sample local wines. A launderette, picnic area and bathrooms are all on site, and the whole place is accessible to guests with reduced mobility.

Site type

Mobile homes for rent 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Tent sites 33
Travel trailer sites 33
RV sites 33
Open now
Opens April 12

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 12/04 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The park only allows dogs up to 10kg.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • 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.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 9 metres are not allowed.
  • The bar is open between 01/06 and 30/09.
  • 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 charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Apr 12 to

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

100%

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would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Location, pitch size, welcome and service, facilities, pool

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Boyd B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional forest floor campsite

Liked: Very pleasant site, friendly welcome, massive well defined pitch, excellent facilities and very friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site, very spacious pitch, extremely clean with a fabulous pool and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Power optional forest floor campsite

Liked: Beautiful site, very spacious pitch, extremely clean with a fabulous pool and sunbeds. Lovely walks around the campsite and extremely friendly staff. So good we managed to stay an extra night

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Pétanque Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Camping Le Devançon

451 Chemin de Pourrachon

Peynier

Bouches-du-Rhône

France

13790

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.44209°N
5.62957°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

Close to the site there are various forest trails to follow, along with a ‘fitness’ course where you can add a bit more of a challenge to your day. Local villages and towns like Trets (10 minutes’ drive), Roquevaire (20 minutes) and Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume (25 minutes) are nice places to wander around as well. Meanwhile, greater challenges await at the trails around Sainte-Victoire mountain (20 minutes). A day in Aix-en-Provence (half an hour, or catch the bus from Peynier) might include visiting the Atelier Cézanne, the Vasarely Foundation and several other museums, or it might simply involve wandering through the atmospheric streets and sampling local food in the markets. Marseille (40 minutes) is another good option, for a stroll in the historic Le Panier district, a visit to the MuCEM museum and a boat trip along the Blue Coast. Also down at the coast you could tour the Calanques National Park (50 minutes), explore coves and cinematic history in La Ciotat (35 minutes) or visit the château, beaches and harbour in Cassis (35 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Grande Mer 26.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Corton 26.6 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bestouan 26.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Anse De L'Arene 26.8 km Sea ExcellentExcellentGoodExcellent
Catalans 27.9 km Sea ExcellentGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Camping Le Devançon have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Camping Le Devançon dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Camping Le Devançon? Close to the site there are various forest trails to follow, along with a ‘fitness’ course where you can add a bit more of a challenge to your day. Local villages and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Camping Le Devançon?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Camping Le Devançon? From $139.21 (for 4 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.