Campspace in Villedieu, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Ways to spend the night
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Tent
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Caravan
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Van
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Motorhome
About this campspace
Hello,
We are Marion and Thierry.
Thierry has always worked on the family farm, and has been an organic farmer since 2001.
Marion, partner and daughter-in-law, settled on the farm in 2009, state-qualified equestrian teacher with the certificate of practice for the disabled, is more particularly involved in equestrian, educational and creative activities....
Today, we are winegrowers for our village's wine cooperative. We also grow vines for table grapes from August to October, and black olive trees of the Tanche variety for local oil and retail olives. Since 2021, we've been producing our own T80 semi-complete flour from our soft wheat, and rounding out our range with petit épeautre, a local specialty in grain and flour. We make all the hay for our 2 horses and 4 donkeys. The horses and donkeys are on hand for the equestrian, educational and leisure activities proposed and supervised by Marion. We are members of the "Racines PACA" network of rural environmental education farms.
After a hiatus in our equestrian and educational activities, we'd like to get back to work in a broader and more varied form with complementary practices. We've long been keen to welcome overnight guests to our grounds. As well as welcoming campers and riders in all simplicity, we offer a number of activities for those who feel like it:
*educational workshops and artistic creations around the living world, with a sensitive approach to rural ecology.
*activities based on our profession as farmers.
*Discovery of the animal world, learning activities, sensations and emotions with horses and donkeys.
2023 was our first real year at the campsite. 2024 is here, with a lot of changes, and we're very excited about this new adventure, which we're offering to all nature lovers, those curious about the world of agriculture, campers just passing through, and all those who just want to camp freely in a wide open space.
To get you started on this 2-hectare site, the facilities are simple and basic, in a pretty, slightly wild wood extended by a partly fenced-in meadow to share the reception area with campers, riders and horses...
All fixtures and fittings are homemade, using only recycled materials. This beautiful place will continue to develop and reveal itself over time, while retaining its natural character.
We're doing our utmost to ensure that our new seeds of hospitality... will bring you and us... pleasant shared moments and happy memories.
We look forward to meeting you at the crossroads.
Thierry and Marion
This small wood bordered by its meadow is fairly easy to access, as the small local road runs alongside the wood below.
We have a 1st access just after the vineyard on the left, suitable for medium-sized vehicles. In addition, we've created a wide access on the left just after the little wood that leads directly up to the meadow for motorhomes and caravans.....
*2,000 m2 of wooded space are available for small and medium-sized tents in the woods,
plus the 18,000 m2 fenced-in meadow for caravans, vans, large tents and, of course, horses. This year there are no horse shelters.
New for 2024: rental of 2 caravans (see equipment).
*Traffic is relatively calm here, as the road ends in paths. It is therefore used by local residents and farmers. However, you should be aware that farmers can be early risers.
*The area is still wild and home to many birds.
*We're in the south, so we're lucky enough to have lots of light, lucky enough to be lulled by the song of the cicadas on the pines and oaks, and lucky enough to be able to marvel under a beautiful starry sky.
*The landscapes are very varied, passing through vineyards, olive groves and forest, on the slopes of our beautiful hills on the border with the Drôme or descending towards the river. A Provencal country atmosphere in the famous sunshine.
The activities
You can take part in all the activities we offer. We've organized them into several categories for greater clarity.
*Please note: Accompanied outings and activities must be booked in advance. Prices are posted at the campsite and at the horse reception area. Here's what you can do:
ON THE SPOT:
1* Guided educational outings:
°°°° Environmental education outings in rural areas. Discover local flora and fauna, natural spaces, landscapes and terroirs, reading landscapes, farmers' footprints, different soils and humus, water, insects, life cycles, notions of ecosystems and biodiversity, what it means to be an eco-citizen, the role of animals on a farm, bees, the 5 senses... What does it mean to be a farmer today? From production to consumption, a surprising journey to understand the fragile relationship between Man and Nature that accompanies the profession of Paysan.
Tasting of olives on the way home.
=> half-day package (3h). Minimum 10 people, maximum 20 people
°°°°Sale at the Domaine. In the house 250m from the campsite is a dedicated area where all our products are on display. Between August and October, you'll even have the pleasure of tasting our different varieties of table grapes.
°°°° 1 day with your farmer. Immerse yourself in the life of a farmer, discovering and sharing know-how... during the harvest seasons: June haymaking, September grape harvest and December olive harvest.
=> free time. 1 to 3 people
2*Accompanied activities and creative workshops:
°°°°Avecting with the elements of nature, raising awareness of the magic of nature and a sensory approach to living things. A time, a journey with the earth and with oneself. Discover land art, stone painting, simple wood carving, ephemeral paintings of nature...
=> duration 1h30. Between 2 and 5 people
3* Around the horse and donkey, accompanied:
°°°° Rides in hand (also for adults) or accompanied rides. All levels and ages, for pleasure, at pace. A truly educational ride through the beautiful landscapes of Provence. A different way to learn to ride...
=> duration 1h. 1 to 2 people
°°°°Mild physical and mental disabilities, as well as visual and hearing impairments.
1st contacts, comfort sessions based on feeling, emotion management, self-awareness and awareness of others with animal mediation, ...
=> duration 1h or 1h30
°°°°Voltige, a moment of relaxation using exercises and positions to learn how to let go, breathe consciously, perceive the senses of your body and that of the horse, etc.
=>lasts 1 hour. For up to 4 people
°°°°Anniversary and/or environmental education program with a donkey. Games in nature and snack.
=>lasts 3h. 2 to 8 children
°°°° Man-Horse encounter. Painting, clay, music and/or handling, complicity, mutual and attentive listening, mirroring of emotions, feelings of horse and donkey, different professions, feeding and care, the 5 senses, verbal and non-verbal communication, immersion in their territory and energy. Body to body, soul to soul, mind to mind, let yourself be guided by what they have to say.
=> duration 2h30. 2 to 4 people
From 12 years old
4* Free animations:
° Walks around the site between Vaucluse and Drôme, hills and river. A change of scenery from the 1st km.
Artistic co-creation by campers of the giant dream-catcher installed on site, according to your desires and inspirations.
Theme evenings once a week, whenever possible for us:
-> Palavers, storytelling, sketches, disguises, discovery of musical instruments, the cauldron and its fire.
5* Villedieu, our village: 1.5 km away
At the heart of many magnificent sites to visit within a 20 km radius, Villedieu is a lively and festive Templar village with its ramparts and other secrets. Renowned village square, bar/tapas, restaurant, crêperie, craft brewery, pizza truck on Sunday evenings, grocery store, cooperative and private wine cellars, Provencal store and art exhibitions, summer entertainment, nurse, osteopath, skatepark with 2 tennis courts and soccer pitch, river refreshment 3 kms away, walks and mountain bike rides in the Adrets forest from 500m...
6* ALENTOURS:
-> Vaison-la-Romaine: 8 kms away
Reference Roman town, archaeological sites, ancient theater, heritage, tourist office, Provencal market Tuesday morning, small producers' market Saturday morning, arts farm, media library, municipal swimming pool, accrobranches, Ouvèze river with swimming at the Roman bridge, cinema, all shops, children's park and health trail, hospital, doctors, ...
-> Buisson: 9 kms away
Walks on the ridges of the Bois des Abrigeaux hills, pretty village to visit...
-> Nyons: 15 kms away
Medieval town, starting point for beautiful hikes, water park, Drôme-Provençale market on Thursday morning, Aygues river, swimming at the Roman bridge, annual and summer events, cinema, all shops, hospital, doctors, tourist office,....
->Mollans sur Ouvèze: 17 kms away
Village at the gateway to the Baronnies, popular site of the Toulourenc gorges...
-> Malaucène: 18 kms away
Starting point for Mont-Ventoux (famous Vaucluse mountain), SPA balneotherapy, Groseau spring (karstic resurgence) with restaurant, climbing, hiking, ...
-> Entrechaux: 15 kms away
Swimming at the 3 rivers site, walks, ...
-> Gigondas: 18 kms away
Departure for the Dentelles de Montmirail site, climbing, hiking, biking, ...
-> Saint-Maurice sur Aygues: 8 kms away
Opposite Villedieu, on the other side of the river, summer activities, walks, etc.
-> Suze-la-Rousse: 19 kms away
Magnificent castle to visit, medieval fortress, wine university, ...
a little further...
-> Sérignan du comtat: 24 kms away
Pretty village, Jean-Henri Fabre's Harmas, naturoptère, ...
-> Orange: 30 kms away
Roman city, the famous Théâtre Antique, Arc de Triomphe, Colline Saint-Eutrope park in the heart of the city with guinguette, ...
Other things
A simple, friendly place for travellers.
*Please note: all animal and plant allergens are present.
*Our animal friends are of course welcome. We ask that any "little gifts" left in the grass or elsewhere be collected and put in the household garbage can for the respect of the campers and yourself, of the other animals, of the place and also of us... your hosts... So that we can continue to welcome your beloved pets.
*There are days when Marion will not be present to provide activities and entertainment. This will be explained to you when you make your reservation.
*Please take a look at our profile to find out more about us, what we grow and what we offer.
Amenities
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Drinking water
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Toilet
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Pets allowed
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Horses allowed
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Picnic table
Available pitch types
Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.
Your host, Thierry
4.50 (12 reviews)
Good morning
We are Marion and Thierry.
Thierry, a lifelong farmer on the family farm and in Organic Farming since 2001.
Marion, partner and daughter-in-law, installed on the farm in 2009 (state-certified equestrian teacher with disabled practice certificate) takes particular care of campers, equestrian, educational, educational, creative activities....
Today we are wine growers for our village cooperative.
We also grow table grapes, olive trees and some cherry trees. Since 2021 we have also made our own brown flour made from our wheat and spelled in addition.
We produce all our hay for our 2 horses and 2 donkeys present for educational and quiet leisure equestrian activities. Since April 2, 2024 two young donkeys have arrived at our home and for the moment they are being educated.
We are members of the PACA “Racines” network of Environmental Education farms in rural areas. After a break from our equestrian and educational activities, we would like to get back to work in a broader form of reception and with additional tools. We have been wanting to host overnight stays on our land for a long time. With this welcome of campers and also riders with their mounts, in all simplicity and great modesty, we will gradually offer à la carte several educational, creative and artistic activities as well as a visit to the world of horses from a different perspective. On this 2ha land, the facilities are sober and basic, in a pretty, slightly wild little wood extended by a partly fenced meadow to share the campers/animals space when they are there... For a night or a time, we are embarking on this beautiful adventure of sharing and discoveries.
Thierry and Marion
Thierry speaks
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French
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English
Additional info
Cancellation Policy
Guests who cancel at least 30 days before check-in date will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excl. Campspace fees). If they cancel between 14 and 30 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.
Rules
*Smokers: Beware of fire, we are in a high-risk area. Several ashtrays are available throughout the site. Please don't put your cigarette butts on the ground, they won't germinate :-)
*Opening hours: Arrival from 2pm, departure from 1:30pm. Arrival until 6 p.m. if possible for your convenience. If you wish to extend your stay, please book in advance to check availability.
*Circulation: An access road is provided for your tent installation, and parking is compulsory for your vehicle.
*Fire: Totally forbidden. We will try to organize a fire in a secure cauldron once a week.
*Children: Large open meadow for safe play. Bikes and various games are welcome (petanque, badminton nets, slackline, ... bring what inspires you to play and relax, equipment is not provided).
*Noise: Respect the sleep and privacy of campers and neighbors. Please be quiet in the evening.
*Place: Respect cleanliness, garbage cans available. Take care of facilities and vegetation.
*Woods: Please do not climb trees.
*Miscellaneous: Joy, relaxation, sharing, exchanges, discoveries, well-being... vacations... ;-)
Pets allowed: yes
Checking in and out
Check-in between:
2:00 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between:
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Closing periods
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