Camping La ferme du Villard, Family campground in Thorame-Basse, France.
Camping La ferme du Villard is a campground located at 1150 meters elevation between Haut-Verdon-Val d'Allos and Gorges du Verdon, with 60 pitches spread across 3 hectares. The site provides space for tents and caravans along with small cottages for up to four people, each with a terrace.
The Pougnet family founded this campground and developed it across four generations while preserving local farming traditions. The property shows how rural life and modern tourism have been connected in the region over time.
The nearby Chapel Saint-Thomas displays medieval frescoes that are officially protected monuments. A botanical path winds through the landscape toward the ruins of Tour de Piégut castle.
The site welcomes visitors from May through September and accommodates tents, caravans, and families with children. A visit during summer months offers the best weather conditions and access to hiking routes in the surrounding mountain region.
The property maintains organic farming and combines active mountain agriculture with accommodation for tourists. This rare combination lets guests observe authentic rural practices in daily operation.
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