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Camping Sandaya Domaine du Verdon *****

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6.9

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Camping Domaine du Verdon lies in the mountainous northeastern part of the Provence in South-East France. It is a large campsite with three swimming pools, water slides, several eating establishments and lots of entertainment. An ideal destination for families with children. There are many places of interest in the area for outdoor sports enthusiasts, city tourists and nature explorers.

Camping with greenery and space

The large, park-like developed site is defined by its numerous trees. A small brook runs through the grounds and the Verdon river flows past the campsite. The spacious pitches on the various fields offer ample privacy. Do you want to rent accommodation? You can find it all on the campsite: from attractive wooden chalets to mobile homes.

Water slides

Crazy about water? Hold it right there! With three swimming pools and a large water slide on the campsite, children are bound to enjoy themselves. Past the campsite flows the (shallow) Verdon with pebble beaches: ideal to splash around and float on an air mattress. There are two swimming lakes in the vicinity: Lake Castillon (10 km) and the reservoir of Sainte-Croix (one and a half hours away).

Foam party

There is lots of entertainment for young and old, from foam parties and late night campfires to shows. Furthermore, there are bad weather facilities, a trout pond, a playground, a sports field and a mini-golf course. You can also hire bicycles on the campsite.

Just like a village square

Camping Domaine du Verdon looks like a small village with several eating establishments and various side-walk cafes located around a village square. There is something for every taste and budget. The supermarket on the campsite stocks a fairly large assortment.

€21 per night during lowseason
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This inspector visits Camping Sandaya Domaine du Verdon every year and inspects the campsite based on more than 200 facilities and other points. The inspector is an employee of ACSI and not affiliated with the campsite.

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Reviews (9)

Average rating: 6.9

Toilet facilities: 6.5
Staff: 7.2
Price - quality comparison: 6.2
Child friendliness: 7.2
Entertainment: 6.9
Sports facilities: 6.9
Swimming pool: 7.3
Food and drink: 6.5
Surroundings: 7.7

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Sarah Willis, on this campsite in June 2022
5.5

Travelling party: Family with children, 4 – 12 years

I have been camping in France for years now and have experienced plenty of issues for campsites- but not all in one site and definitely not at the incredibly high rates charged by Sandaya so I felt like I had to write this so it might help someone. It seems like a lot of sites have been taken over by this company and I hope I never have to write anything like this again.

The nearest sanitary blocks to the camping area we were in (at the bottom of the site) were completely closed, meaning much longer walks to get to another sanitary block. One of the two blocks in walking distance however had no hot water at all during the time we were there so you could only really use one of them.

So the only sanitary block we could use had a great number of the shower and sinks out of order. Every single one of the hooks in the shower cubicles had fallen off the walls by the time we left and due to the design of the shower there’s then nowhere to put anything (towels, clothes etc.) once you’re in there. There are no hooks in the toilet cubicles. I also don’t understand why you’d go to the trouble of installing soap dispensers if you’re not going to have any soap in them (especially with all the Covid “wash your hands” signs still up in there everywhere).

I think the sanitary blocks could so with signs reminding people to squeegee the shower cubicle after use- as a seasoned camper I knew to do this but it seemed not many others did.

The tent camping area we were in had no lighting whatsoever most nights, so it was pitch black, meaning that any evening walks to the sanitary block were unpleasant at best, dangerous at worst and the area felt unsafe. Adding that to the bad road surfaces in the camping areas makes it clear that the site is much more interested in those in the chalet accommodation, and as we were camping using our own tent (i.e. not in a chalet) we were not as important.

The restaurant/snack was closed and there was no entertainment on Sunday, there was no kids club for our child and she (aged 5) wanted me to add she would have liked the nightly mini disco to have had more than just one song (the same one every night).

In a more general sense, the pool has a strange sort of layout and was definitely not big enough. We were there at the beginning of June so was generally very quiet but when more people came on one of the weekends (due to it being a national bank holiday) it was packed so I dread to think what its like in July/August.

The wifi prices are also extortionate- in 2022 I wouldn’t expect my phone internet charges to be cheaper than the wifi ones. There’s also not many leaflets for the area at reception and make sure you like frogs, there’s a massive frog pond (the noise!!) and they hop all over the site at night.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €53.20
Guide price 2: €71.20
Period of opening: 07-05-2024 till 21-09-2024
Area: 16 ha
Altitude: 723m
Number of touring pitches: 183 (80 - 150m²)
Number of accommodation units for hire: 349
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

** Amenities in bold we know are not included in the overnight price and that there will be additional charges for them. Please note that some non-bold amenities may also incur additional costs.

Popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:2400 m2
- Heated:Yes
Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:120 m2
Tropical leisure pool
Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Recharging point for electric cars
- total:2
Mobile homes
- total:317

Internet

Mobile internet
- Type:4G
Wifi 80-100% coverage

At the reception

Reservation with CampingCard ACSI also possible
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Advance booking recommended for high season
Passport/identity card required
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:Visa Card | MasterCard
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:French | Spanish | English
Payment request on the spot, via mobile phone

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Tap at/near the pitch (max. 50 m)
Also suitable for caravans > 5.5m, excluding towbar
Electrical hook-ups possible
- Max. electricity:16 ampère
Euro-plug required

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:gas | electricity

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:2
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:2

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Washbasins: cold water
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Individual washcabins: cold water
Children's sanitary facilities
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Showers: hot water
Showers: cold water
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with plenty of shade
Pitches with some shade
Unshaded pitches
Marked pitches
grass

Washing, washing-up, cooking

Washing up sinks: hot water
Washing up sinks: cold water
Washing machine(s)
Laundry sinks: cold water
Laundry sinks: hot water
Dryers
Ironing facilities

Food, drink and groceries

Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: extensive selection
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (with ample choice)
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
Pizzeria
Takeaway meals
Bar
Communal barbecue area

Rental accommodations

Mobile homes
- total:317
Safari tents with sanitary facilities
- total:32

Available to hire at the campsite

Refrigerators

Swimming

Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- surface area:120 m2
Tropical leisure pool
Water slide (> 10 m)
Swimming pool without hoist, but with a gently sloping bottom and plastic wheelchair
Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:2400 m2
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:100 m2
- Heated:Yes
Swimming shorts not permitted

Wellness

Hydromassage
Massage

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
White water kayaking/rafting
Kayaking course

For children

Water slide (> 10 m)
Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:100 m2
- Heated:Yes
Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:Dutch | French | English
Games room
Dance nights
Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages:Dutch | French | English
Indoor playground
Children's sanitary facilities
Baby room
Trampoline
Bouncy castle
Crazy golf

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Crazy golf
Archery
Mountain bike routes at the campsite
- difficulty:average | easy | difficult

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages:Dutch | French | English
Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:Dutch | French | English
Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average | easy | difficult
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average | easy | difficult
Games room
Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
- period:01-07/31-08
Television
Guided walks

Situation of campsite

Panorama
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:1.2 km
Located right next to the river/stream

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
- electrical hook-up optional (Max. electricity: 16 ampère)
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
- weight:10000 kg

Disabled

Disabled sanitary facilities on one level or accessible via a ramp
Width of door 100 cms minimum
Foldaway/lockable supports on at least 1 side of the toilet
Height toilet-seat approx. 48 cms
Next to toilet on at least one side approx. 90cms room to manoeuvre
In front of toilet at least 120 cms room to manoeuvre
No threshold of over 2cms high in sanitary block
Width of corridor in sanitary block 120 cms minimum
Toilet-shower combination (215cmsx215cms minimum)
Water and toilet facilities for disabled people in the same building as for the other campers
Shower seat / shower chair (folding or mobile) approximately 48 cm high
Special pitches for disabled people
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Canteen/restaurant has toilet adapted for disabled people
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Swimming pool without hoist, but with a gently sloping bottom and plastic wheelchair
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day
Quiet during the night
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Special pitches for disabled people
Recharging point for electric cars
- total:2
Reservation recommended for low season

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Thu 21 / 11	Fri 22 / 11	Sat 23 / 11	Sun 24 / 11	Mon 25 / 11	Tue 26 / 11	Wed 27 / 11
Max.	8.7°	6.1°	8.7°	9.4°	11.1°	11.9°	11.8°
Min.	1.1°	-0.3°	-0.7°	4.5°	6.9°	5.7°	4.4°
Precipitation	100%	5%	0%	80%	40%	70%	0%
Wind direction	W	NW	N	ZO	ZO	N	N
Wind speed	3	4	2	2	2	2	2

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	70%	83	5
Feb	66%	76	5
Mar	69%	71	7
Apr	71%	62	8
May	73%	49	9
Jun	71%	37	10
Jul	69%	16	11
Aug	71%	31	10
Sep	69%	54	8
Oct	74%	108	7
Nov	69%	104	5
Dec	63%	78	5

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Camping Sandaya Domaine du Verdon
route des gorges du verdon
04120 / Castellane
France
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43°50'20"N 6°29'39"E
Campsite is located about 1.5 km south of Castellane, towards Comps Moustiers St Marie (D952).