Campéole L'ile des Papes, Four-star campsite on Rhône river island in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France.
Campéole L'ile des Papes is a four-star campsite on a Rhône river island with 332 pitches, including 253 rental units and 79 designated areas for tents and motorhomes spread across 20 hectares of private land. The facility features swimming pools, sports grounds, laundry services, and a mini-supermarket.
The campsite is situated near the medieval Chartreuse Pontificale and Tour Philippe-le-Bel, connecting visitors to centuries of French papal territory heritage. The area served as an important center of church power before the popes returned to Rome.
The location provides access to regional traditions through regular dance performances, local food offerings, and traditional pétanque courts that reflect southern French life.
The site is open from April through late September and provides year-round amenities like swimming and sports facilities. Visitors should note that the best time for exploring the surroundings is during the warmer months when a free shuttle service operates.
A free shuttle service connects the grounds directly to medieval Avignon's old town across the river during summer months. This allows guests to visit historic sites without needing a car.
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