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Local Campsites France, Province Local Campsites Rcn Domaine De La Noguiere Open April to September, 200 Pitches. Combine water sports and fun at the beach with experiencing the beautiful flora and fauna of Provence. Tariff: approx €21- €55, Extra person €3 - €7. Address: RCN la Ferme du Latois, Le Latol, 85220 Coex Tel: 0033 0494451378 Email: [email protected] Rcn Les Collines De Castellane Open April to September. The camping site has been terraced to provide all campers with a spacious pitch on the sunny southern slope which has plants and trees that provide plenty of shade. France, Province Tariff: approx. €20 - €50, Extra person €3 - €7 Address: RCN les Collines de Castellane, Route de Grasse, 04120 Castellane Tel: 0033 492 836896 Email: [email protected] Domaine Du Verdon Open May to September, 500 Pitches. In the heart of the Regional Parc of the Verdon, at the entrance to one of the largest canyons in the world, enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings. Our motivated entertainment team offers you a full activity programme adapted for all ages and for all of the family. Motorhome Hire, Sales & Service Tariff: €23 - €59, extra person €14, dog €4. Address: Caming Domaine du Verdon, 04120 Castellane UK ● Europe ● New Zealand ● Australia Tel: 0033 0492 836129 Email: [email protected] Redhill Farm ● Harlington Road Toddington ● Bedfordshire ● LU5 6HF Camping Club Le Ruou Open May to September, 134 Pitches. Email: [email protected] Between the Mediterranean and the Verdon, Camping le Ruou is the perfect base for exploring the villages of the Haut Var Tel: + 44 (0) 1525 878 000 Verdon, the Côte d’Azur and the Côte Varoise, the Verdon www.justgo.uk.com Gorges, the Lac de Sainte Croix and the authentic Var. Tariff: €16 - €36. Extra person €7, dog €3. Share your experience with us, we would love to hear about your Address: 309 Route Deparmentale 560, 83690 Villecroze trip or any recommendations; email: [email protected] Tel: 0033 494 706770 Just go has compiled this range of destination guides to give you a taste and feel of what the UK and Europe has to offer. Every effort has been made to maintain accuracy but we regret www.justgo.uk.com that we will not be held accountable should any information be incorrect. Province A world renowned area of outstanding natural beauty, Provence has a diversity of landscape and local cultures that suit travelling by motor home perfectly. A couple of hours spent behind the wheel can take you from the dramatic mountains and picturesque hill top villages, through acres of serene lavender fields to the azure coastal waters of the Mediterranean. The local cuisine benefits from produce grown over the long summer months and a walk through any of the villages on market day is an assault on the senses. Landmarks like the Roman built Pont du Gard and the naturally formed Grand Canyon du Verdon are sure to impress. As is mans tenacity and desire to inhabit the often challenging mountainous landscape. A perfect area to combine both beach and inland activities, outstanding cuisine and beautiful landscapes, Provence is definitely worth the drive. Places to visit Pont du Gard Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Massif de l’Esterel. A 275 meter stretch of the Nimes Aquaduct If you are lucky enough to visit this cliff top Covering an area of 320 sq km with half under crossing the river Gardon, the Pont du Gard has village in twilight, you will see it diffused in a protected status, this coastal mountain range is remarkably stood the test of time since it was pink glow, a result of the sun reflecting on home to swathes of oak forests, deep ravines constructed by the Romans around 40AD. The surrounding limestone mountains. Both this and highest point reaching 618m. A haven for progressive engineering abilities of the Romans natural phenomenon and the village’s precarious walkers and mountain bikers the area is in close can be seen in its 3 tiered structure that stands perch 100m up in the Verdon Gorge have helped proximity to Cannes in the east and Saint 50 meters above the river and has a gradient of 1 contribute to its status as one of France’s most Raphael in the west. Also home to the Cap in 3000 over its entire length. One of Frances beautiful villages. A natural spring from the cliff Esterel holiday village. most popular landmarks, a UNESCO world side provides water power that has resulted in a heritage site and one of the best preserved long history of pottery making known locally as aqueducts in the world. faience. Share your experience with us, we would love to hear about your trip or any recommendations; email: [email protected] .
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