Camping Bagatelle

• On the banks of the Rhone, near the leisure centre.
• 2 restaurants, a grocery store, friendly staff, and 24h surveillance.
• Panoramic views of the Pont Saint-Bénézet and the Palais des Papes nearby.
• Located on the island of Barthelasse, only 3 km away from the Avignon city centre.

If you are looking for a camping holiday for both entertainment and relaxation, then you have found the right campsite. Located on the island of Barthelasse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, Camping Bagatelle offers amazing panoramic views of the Pont Saint-Bénézet and the Palais des Papes. It is a family-friendly campsite where all family members will find fun. The campsite is surrounded by lush greenery, close to the centre of Avignon but away from the city noises.

The campsite offers different types of accommodation to match the most demanding guests. Discover the different ranges of rentals that will adapt to your desires and your budget: pitches, Coco mobile homes, and bungalows - everything for your comfort and a smack of wild camping. If you prefer classic camping, choose a spacious pitch, suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes. If you prefer more comfort, stay in the Coco mobile homes or bungalows. They are all well-equipped and surrounded by nature. Coco mobile homes have air conditioning and terraces with outdoor furniture. Just keep in mind that smoking in the accommodations is not allowed and final cleaning is excluded. At the venue, you will find sanitary facilities, a laundry room, and other campsite services.

Already settled in your rental home or camping pitch? Start exploring all the fun on the campsite. There is a game room, a multi-sport sports field, bike rental, a petanque court, and an outdoor playground for children. Thus, you can go hiking or cycling, there are many paths surrounded by natural views. What could be better than refreshing water in the summer? Take a dip in the nearby Rhone river!

The camping is equipped, so you don’t even have to leave the venue if you don’t want to. There are 2 restaurants offering all sorts of meals, as well as a well-stocked grocery store for your everyday needs. The Bagatelle restaurant is next to the grocery store. Relax on the terrace of the restaurant under the shade of plane trees. Thus, here you can enjoy animated evenings. However, if you decide to wander around and try more regional specialities, highly recommend Avenio (3 km) and Fou de Fafa (3 km) restaurants, serving classic French dishes in a cosy atmosphere. Fancy a glass of a refreshing drink? O'Collins's Irish Pub (2,7 km) is the place you may want to visit.  

Moreover, you can find a bunch of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, and taverns in Avignon, which is just 3 km away. 

Enjoy water sports? 5 minutes walk from Bagatelle, the Vaucluse Committee of the French Federation of Canoe, Kayak and Paddle Sports invites you to discover Avignon differently, both day and night. Let yourself be carried away by the peaceful waters of the river and enjoy a moment of freshness.

Enjoy hiking or cycling? The Via Rhona, located for the majority of the route near the Rhone, offers cyclists a diversity of exceptional landscapes: alpine panoramas passing by the banks of the river, the vineyards, perched villages, the fields of lavender and olive trees of Provence. Fill your lungs with fresh air and stay in shape!

Explore nearby Avignon. Recognized for its architectural beauty and historic importance, the centre of Avignon has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city served as the European Cultural Capital in 2000. One day of exploring could be enough for Avignon, just concentrate on visiting the Palais des Papes and the Musee du Petit Palais. 

The campsite is located not far away from 3 natural parks: Alpilles Natural Regional Park, Maison Du Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon and Camargue nature park. Choose the one you may want to visit or go and explore all of them! In the Alpilles Natural Regional Park (46 km) you will see picturesque villages like Les Baux-de-Provence and Eygalières, as well as major archaeological sites such as the Caisses de Jean-Jean oppidum, the Roman site of Barbegal and the Fontvieille hypogea. Wildlife lovers will be particularly spoilt: around 250 bird species live in this wonderful nature reserve. Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon (68 km) is located around the Luberon mountain and offers a rich and special fauna and flora as well as a great diversity of landscapes. Here you can admire the largest and rarest birds of prey in Europe. Finally, the Natural Regional Park of Camargue (53 km), is located between the two arms of the Rhone, on the Mediterranean coast. It has a rich territory: wheat fields, pink flamingos, marshes, etc.

Thus, from the center of Avignon, you can discover exceptional villages all around the facility: Orange, Nîmes, le Pont du Gard, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Gordes, l’Abbaye de Sénanque, Roussillon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, la Camargue, le Mont Ventoux, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille, and many others. 

On JetCamp you book directly with the accommodation or operator. The prices and conditions (down payment, change, cancellation) for booking a pitch, mobile home, or other accommodation may vary per accommodation. The rates fluctuate every year and are, of course, lower in the low season than in the high season.

The closest international airport is Avignon - Provence Airport (14 km).