Camping du Pont d'Avignon, Riverside campground on Barthelasse Island, Avignon, France
Camping du Pont d'Avignon is a campsite with about 260 pitches and 30 rental units on Barthelasse Island in a wooded area facing the Rhône River. The grounds offer views of the river and the medieval old town of Avignon across the water.
The campsite developed as a destination near the medieval walls of Avignon, allowing visitors direct views of the 14th-century Papal Palace that dominates the cityscape. This location made it a natural gathering point for travelers exploring the historic city and river.
The campsite sits on Barthelasse Island, which connects to downtown through a free ferry during the Avignon Festival each July. Visitors use this location to attend theater performances while staying in this natural setting.
The campground welcomes visitors from March through November, with the warmest months offering the most comfortable stay on the island. Getting around the site and exploring the island itself is easiest on foot, with multiple accommodation options available for different needs.
Barthelasse Island is one of Europe's largest river islands and features protected natural areas where visitors can swim, fish, and enjoy water activities. This natural refuge remains quiet and peaceful even with the river flowing on all sides.
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