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

Please note

No hen/stag 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/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. 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 campground/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 campground/park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/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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Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Jun 2024

Unpowered grass and earth tent site

Liked: Camping immergé dans la nature, silencieux avec tout commerce à proximité. Recommendé!

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Features

No 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 TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Leave the car at home Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

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).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Admission

Guests under the age of 8 are not allowed on site.

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.

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.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Occupancy

The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Vehicles

The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

General

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.

Reception

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

General

This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Vehicles

Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €30.00 ($54.03) will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

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