Camping Le Soleil, Campground in Esparron-de-Verdon, France
Camping Le Soleil sits on about 10 hectares of land beside Lake Esparron, offering many parking spaces shaded by native trees for tents and recreational vehicles. The site features modern restroom facilities with hot showers, washing machines, and a small grocery store that stocks regional products and camping supplies.
The campsite opened in 1975 when the artificial Lake Esparron was created by damming the Verdon River for hydroelectric power generation. This infrastructure transformed the landscape and opened new opportunities for recreation and water activities in the region.
The site opens onto the Verdon Regional Nature Park, where visitors encounter traditional Provençal farming practices and local cheese making that define the region's character. These activities shape how people live and work in the surrounding villages.
The site sits right by the water with clear views of the surrounding limestone cliffs and is easy to reach from the village. Plan for warm and sunny days, as the region tends to be dry and breezy throughout the season.
Guests can rent electric boats directly from the site's private dock to explore the emerald waters of the lake. This direct access from the campground makes boating simple and practical for families with children.
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