Why You Should Go Camping in the Alpilles
Looking for a holiday that rhymes with nature, relaxation, and authenticity ? Your destination is obvious: head to the Alpilles ! Between fragrant hills, charming villages, and Provençal heritage, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. And to fully enjoy this postcard-perfect scenery, nothing beats booking a stay at a campsite. Whether you’re a fan of lazy days, cultural visits, or active holidays, this corner of the Bouches-du-Rhône has everything to win you over. Discover all this in this article, which reveals 7 good reasons to go camping in the Alpilles.
The advantages of going on a camping holiday
Before talking about your future holidays in the Alpilles, let’s take a look at the benefits of a camping stay. Nowadays, there are many types of accommodation, and choosing can be difficult. However, holidaymakers continue to book camping trips. In fact, over the past 10 years, there has been a 20% increase in attendance. So let’s see why camping is so popular.
1 – Going camping means choosing a unique lifestyle
Whether you’re part of the caravan team or the mobile-home team, everyone agrees on one thing: camping accommodation is not just a simple holiday rental. What you come for is a unique and authentic lifestyle that contrasts with everyday life—a life where most of our time is spent at work or indoors. Camping offers the complete opposite: relaxation and life in the great outdoors. What a pleasure to read a good book in a light breeze or enjoy a meal to the sound of cicadas! Truly, camping is the ideal accommodation for living in harmony with nature.
And if you spend more time outdoors, it naturally leads to more encounters. Friendliness is undeniably one of the main values sought after at campsites. With the entertainment programme, offered services, and aquatic areas, every opportunity is perfect for meeting new people. Camping is definitely the ideal holiday setting for making new friends.
2 – Choosing camping to go on holiday without breaking the bank
A quick search online will confirm it. Camping stays are less expensive than renting a holiday apartment or booking a hotel. And even if prices were similar, nothing compares to the services available at a campsite. At Pausado, for example, you’ll find a grocery store, various leisure areas, and entertainment programmes for all ages. Everything you need for a peaceful holiday.
The joys of a camping holiday in the Alpilles
You’ve got it: camping is great, but camping in the Alpilles is even better. First of all, because staying in nature has soothing virtues. But also because this little piece of Provence offers a delicious terroir and an incredible range of tourist activities. Plenty of good reasons to book a holiday rental in the Alpilles!
3 – The health benefits of a stay in the Alpilles
The Alpilles massif, located in the northwest of the Bouches-du-Rhône, is known for its tranquillity. Nothing surprising when you consider that within its 171 km² lie forests, scrublands, and cultivated areas. A peaceful haven far from city nuisances such as pollution and noise. By choosing a campsite in nature, you’ll feel more rested. Your body will be less stressed, better oxygenated. A great way to take care of yourself.
Let’s not forget that the Alpilles are made up of hills. You can therefore enjoy some of the benefits of altitude. Less significant than in the mountains, of course, but still present. Among them :
• better blood circulation
• regulation of blood pressure
• reduced stress and anxiety.
And since it’s a mountain range, it has its own microclimate. Summers are generally beautiful in the South, and even more so in the Alpilles. The benefits of the sun are many. Take advantage of your holiday to fill up on dopamine (for mood regulation), melatonin (for better sleep), and vitamin D. We say it proudly : camping holidays in the Alpilles should be reimbursed by national healthcare !
4 – A gourmet holiday in Provence
It would be a shame to go on holiday in the Alpilles without discovering its terroir or tasting its gastronomy. Your stay will be the perfect opportunity to :
• visit olive and wine estates
• taste typical products like fougasse and candied fruits, or Provençal recipes such as petits farcis and pistou soup
• wander through the region’s markets to pick the Alpilles products that tempt you.
📌 To learn everything about the local specialties of the Alpilles, discover this article that will take your taste buds on a journey!
5 – The best holiday activities in the Alpilles
If you’re wondering what to do in the Alpilles during your holidays, we have a wide range of activities to offer. Here is our top 5, for a cultural stay or active holidays in the Alpilles :
• visits to typical villages like Fontvieille or Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where our campsite is located
• discoveries of extraordinary cultural sites such as the archaeological site of Glanum or the Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux-de-Provence
• hikes in the Alpilles Regional Natural Park, whether on foot, by bike, or on horseback
• climbing sports like rock climbing or the various via cordata routes in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
• thrill sports such as quad biking or paragliding.
How about enjoying a stay at our campsite in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence?
Our Pegomas campsite follows the principles of all Pausado group establishments. Our sites are committed to showcasing and respecting the regions where they are located. After all, why choose regions with exceptional heritage and beautiful landscapes otherwise? Here are 2 good (and major) reasons to spend your holidays at one of our campsites in the Alpilles.
6 – Pausado, the human-sized campsite
At Pausado, preserving the environment that surrounds our campsites is essential. Our goal is to offer an immersive experience, in harmony with nature. This is why all our sites are human-sized. The direct consequence: social interaction and friendliness are amplified.
Pegomas campsite is located near the historic center of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, in a leafy residential area. Olive groves and vineyards, just a few steps away, create the perfect playground for cicadas, whose soft melody will accompany your stay. A strong argument when wondering where to stay in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. To preserve this setting, our campsite remains traditional and family-oriented, offering stays that rhyme with calm, friendliness, and simplicity—the winning trio for holidays in Provence.
7 – Our campsites are committed to sustainable development
Since nature welcomes our domains, we have a duty to respect it. With this goal in mind, we implement actions such as :
• selective waste sorting
• using biodegradable cleaning products
• prioritising short supply chains and local consumption
• reasonable energy consumption.
Our campsite is environmentally friendly and actively involved in local life. We can therefore provide you with a list of activities to enjoy in harmony with nature, near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. And always with a focus on promoting local products, we will guide you towards the best farmers’ markets to visit.
You now have no excuse to postpone your holiday in the Alpilles. As you’ve read, this region suits all types of travellers, and especially campers. To go camping in the Alpilles, all you need to do is book your stay at Pegomas.