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We have mixed feelings about this site. The staff were pleasant and helpful and some spoke good enough English for us to get by. I think they were trying hard to make the site appealing, but it has some dangerous design problems and seemed to be let down and degraded by some of the people who use it.
Most pitches were well shaded and reasonably large, but one or two of the mature trees have died and there are a few gaps in the canopy to be aware of. The biggest problem with this site and the greatest danger was that the loos had two steps down immediately outside their doors and unless you were very careful, you could easily fall. So we needed to be very mindful each time we went to the loo, especially at night.
EHUs were the old French sort and we needed to use our adaptor for our standard European connectors but there were no reverse polarity issues. However, the electricity distribution points also had the lights which came on at dusk and these were not shaded, so light shone everywhere, including into the sky, which ruined any night views of the stars and we had to park our car strategically to block some of the light from illuminating our tent all night long and making it difficult to sleep.
The site appears to be undiscovered by other nationalities, with very few Dutch or German campers and we were the only Brits the whole time we were there. It seems to attract a large number of French families, which you would think would be normal since we were right in the middle of France, but some (not all) of them appeared to have been there for a long time and when they departed (immediately before the school holidays and higher prices began) the ground under their groundsheets and caravans was completely black and all grass was dead. These families also seemed to know each other, or had befriended one another during their stays and frequently gathered at one pitch or another in large groups and made a loud noise long into the night. The next day, they'd move to another family's pitch and repeat the same behaviour there.
This was such a shame because the site was otherwise quite pleasant and from 1st July, food was being served and was very enjoyable.
We didn't use the river, but we did stroll down to it through the underwood and it looked very pleasant.
It's over two decades since we were last in the Ardeche and it seems to have become very touristy and commercialised in that time. Maybe it always was. The nearby town of Ruoms is full of tacky tourist shops and low-end eateries, with little sign of any genuine local presence unless you explored the side streets and although we didn't go into the centre of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, the area around it was crammed with tourist traffic.
All in all, I don't think we shall be going to this site or this area again, despite its undoubtedly scenic surroundings and very attractive landscapes.
Chassezac is still a delightful site, and even more so now, especially for families.
It has a new paddling pool, splash pool with tipping buckets, overhead sprays, and squirting animals.
There are also two flumes, one steep and one curving around.
My family saw the photos and both sons want to come with their families, one at half-term, one at the end of August, when the site is still a very reasonable 14 euros with the ACSI Card.
Like many sites in peak season this site is very different, visited by many families who come year after year. There is a much more 'crowded' feel, and the sanitary facilities, though clean, are less well 'respected' by the clientele. There is more noise, and a lot more children, so read my review, above, with care as it was written in low season when the site is a very different place.
This year, it's also suffering from a lack of rain and the trees, essential for shade, are losing their leaves early making the site look somewhat neglected and sad.
A small and friendly site, away from the crowds in the Ardeche valley, but with a lovely river (with 'beach' area and swimming), canoeing from the site in our own canoe, a smallish but heated pool (unfortunately no paddling pool), and a small children's play area. There is a small and friendly family team who run the site.
Toilet facilities are immaculate, even at the end of the season, there is a washing machine and dryer, plenty of showers, and basins in cubicles. The toilets cubicles open to the outside of the building, which is 'open plan'.
The pitches are large and flat, easy to access, and each separated by mature trees. The site is shady (essential in the thirty-odd degree temperatures we're still having in early September).
There is a small shop selling essentials, and cheap local wine. Bread on site is amongst the best we have eaten in France. Pizzas are good and reasonably priced, and theme meals are organised at weekends in peak season and are good value for money. There are shops and restaurants within a walk or short drive, a SuperU supermarket a few kilometres away, with cheap fuel, and the towns of Ruoms and Vallon Pont d'Arc are only a few minutes drive away. There is a caravan accessories place just up the road, useful if you need anything. Tariffs, especially in low season, are a very modest 14 euros for two people, car and caravan, and 3. 50 euros for electricity. The site accepts Camping Cheques, with a long season up until 15th July 2016 and again from 16th August, so possible for a family to get in a late summer holiday break at a very modest cost.
It is a very French site - with a family feel - no tour operators, but plenty of mobile homes and chalets should you not have your own tent, caravan or motorhome.
Caravan storage is a very reasonable 180 euros per year, and the site staff will tow your caravan from storage to a pitch for you to use or to take away elsewhere.
Unlike a lot of other sites in the Ardeche, you can use charcoal barbecues (with care).
There are also two lovely children's bathrooms - with low level loo, changing mat, bath (large) and low level shower - one in pink and one in blue. There is also a low level toilet for children alongside the adult toilets.
All in all a great, reasonably priced site, in a lovely area of France. Highly recommended - and apparently not yet discovered by many British or Dutch campers - we're the only ones here!
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop On Site 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
Tennis On Site 
Beach On Site 
No Watersports 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
We have mixed feelings about this site. The staff were pleasant and helpful and some spoke good enough English for us to get by. I think they were trying hard to make the site appealing, but it has some dangerous design problems and seemed to be let down and degraded by some of the people who use it. 
