River & Private Beach

Campsite by the river in France

The Gardon, next to the campground

With its clear water, pebble beach, and large rocks, Le Gardon is a place where generations of campers have shared so many memories.
Here, the river is an integral part of the vacation. We swim in it, gather there, and simply enjoy nature. It’s an authentic experience that gives our campground its charm and uniqueness.

The Gardon River, between the rocks and the wooded banks
Swimmers in the Gardon River and on the pebble beach
Vue aérienne d’un massif rocheux clair entouré d’une rivière aux eaux transparentes bleu-vert.
Baigneurs dans une rivière entre de grands rochers, avec un pont de pierre à arches au pied d’une colline boisée.

The calm water, beachfront

From the campground, it’s just a few steps to the pebble beach, no roads to cross and no cars to worry about. Near the beach, the water is shallow for several meters, the surface is calm, and the shoreline is flat. The little ones can splash around while their parents read in the shade of the trees.
Here, we head down to the river in our swimsuits after lunch, linger there until the end of the day, and then leisurely make our way back to our campsite. Some campsites even offer a direct view of the Gardon River.

Swimmers in the Gardon River and on the pebble beach

The clear water, rocky side

You can swim here while watching the Cévennes Steam Train go by, venture out to the rocks where you can jump in, or discover the river in a whole new way during an introductory scuba diving session. There are so many opportunities to share wonderful moments with your family. 

In the early morning, when the campground is still asleep, in the afternoon sun, or in the gentle evening air, the Gardon River reveals a different charm at every moment.

Foliage on the clear waters of the Gardon

The Water Park just a stone's throw away

La rivière pour la fraîcheur et l’aventure, le parc aquatique pour le confort. À quelques pas de la plage, 1 000 m2 de bassins, une piscine couverte et chauffée, des toboggans pour les amatteurs de glisse. 

Pas besoin de choisir ! Faîtes les deux dans la même journée.

Riding down the water slide on a tube