At L’Hippocampe, the energy is contagious. Children move from one activity to the next, sports tournaments follow one another, and in the evening the park comes alive. Here, every day feels like a shared celebration.
5-star campsite l'Hippocampe : your holidays in Volonne in Provence
Come and spend your holiday in the French countryside in the south of France on our Sunêlia L’Hippocampe campsite. Near Sisteron and Manosque, you’re guaranteed a dream holiday in Volonne, a small Provençal village.
On the banks of the Durance river, the L'Hippocampe campsite welcomes you to an 11-hectare site full of greenery. Come and take in the rural atmosphere of this campsite in the French countryside, with direct access to the river, and just relax and unwind surrounded by olive trees and lavender fields.
This very lively campsite is perfectly located in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, between Lubéron, Verdon and Mercantour, with a breath-taking view of the surrounding hills.
At the heart of Provence, your 5-star campsite is the ideal base camp for exploring this beautiful, sunny region filled with the intoxicating scent of lavender.
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What sets L’Hippocampe apart
On one side of the Durance, you’ll find a large water park with slides and lively pools. On the other, an exotic lagoon with soft sand invites you to relax. A spectacular suspension bridge connects both worlds.
The scent of lavender fills the warm air as rolling hills stretch to the horizon. From L’Hippocampe, you can discover Provence at its very best.
Advantages of the Sunêlia L’Hippocampe campsite
Kids’ club in Provence
The kids’ and teens’ clubs are split into 3 age groups and open in July and August to entertain your little ones with a varied programme of fun and sporty activities: cookery workshops, treasure hunts, fancy dress creations, team games in the play areas, cinema night with popcorn, circus workshops, etc.
Pool complex near the Verdon Gorges
Between the towns of Sisteron and Digne-les-Bains, come and take a dip in the heated swimming pools. The whole family will enjoy the lagoon, waterfalls, jacuzzi, paddling pool and heated pools in the pool complex.
You’ll have some great fun on the water slides on your 5-star campsite in Provence. They are one of the main attractions of the pool complex.
A relaxing time out in the wellness area
In the warm sun of Provence, make the most of the easy-going summer atmosphere for a relaxing or sculpting massage. Come and treat yourself to a moment of pampering thanks to the relaxing and beauty treatments at the wellness area.
Restaurant Le Micocoulier
The bar/restaurant Le Micocoulier is open throughout the campsite opening period serving homemade cuisine with a taste of Provence, as part of half-board package deals or à la carte.
Out on the terrace by the swimming pool, come and taste our mushroom risotto or caramelised lamb shank with Provençal vegetables.
Evening shows and entertainment
Sunêlia L’Hippocampe’s entertainment team and companies from the Institut National du Music Hall will be there several evenings per week to entertain you and leave you with unforgettable memories.
Enjoy the enjoyable, summer atmosphere at the Class and Lounge evenings, cabarets, circus acts, big sound and light shows.
Sporting activities in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
While you’re on holiday in Provence, make use of the many sports facilities and activities. You’ll enjoy taking part in the friendly badminton, ultimate frisbee or dodgeball tournaments, blowing off some steam on the colour run or participating in the Olympic games on the Durance.
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L'Hippocampe campsite's labels
Campsite L'Hippocampe : treat yourselves to a holiday in the sun in Provence in the French PACA region, on the French Riviera
7 Rue de la Durance Route de Napoléon, 04290 Volonne
Campsite L'Hippocampe : explore Haute-Provence in the south of France
Combine discovery and authenticity during your Provencal holidays
Your holiday in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence will begin in the warm sun of the south of France.
On a holiday in Provence, you’ll be able to admire the lavender fields :
- visit the little Provençal villages such as Volonne or Sisteron,
- and wander through the protected natural sites such as Lubéron and Mercantour.
Sports holidays in the Verdon Gorges
Bike rides through the lavender fields or across the nearby rolling hills, water sports on the lake, canoeing or pedalo boat outings in the Verdon Gorges, a rush of adrenaline rafting or on a treetop climbing adventure course, a getaway into the lush natural environment near Sisteron, arts and crafts and traditional markets... There’s so much to do here as a family!
Your tourist sites around Volonne, in Provence
- Sisteron, citadel perched on its old town
- The Valensole plateau, the kingdom of lavender
- The Méouge Gorges
- The Verdon Gorges
- The geological reserve of Haute-Provence
- The Provençal villages: Volonne, Les Mées, Lurs, Forcalquier, Manosque, Digne-les-Bains and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
- The monastery of Ganagobie
- The Signal de Lure, summit of the Lure mountain
Camping in the surrounding area
Mobile home rental in Volonne, in Provence
Your premium mobile home in Provence
Are you looking for a mobile home rental in Provence for your next holiday?
For a holiday as a family with children, our 5-star campsite in Volonne has some exceptional riverside holiday rentals, near the Durance.
Holiday rentals near the river in the PACA region, on the French Riviera
Whether you’re visiting as a family or as a couple, enjoy a dream holiday in Provence in the Sunêlia Luxe Taos and Sunêlia Luxe TAOS Suite mobile homes.
Enjoy the comfort provided by the premium facilities (plancha grill, private jacuzzi, television, etc.) as well as the hotel services included in the rental.
Your new pitch area
Riverside pitches in Château Arnoux for motorhomes, caravans, and tents
Located in the town of Château Arnoux, enjoy the outdoors with your family on the other side of the Durance River. The extension of Sunêlia l’Hippocampe campsite offers a new area dedicated to traditional camping, with about a hundred pitches equipped with electrical hook-ups.
This area is not located directly by the water. It is situated at the foot of the hills, near two fishing ponds and the Durance River, offering a bucolic and peaceful setting. A nearby reed bed is home to many birds, at the heart of the ornithological reserve of the Escale lake.
Nature campsite: your comfortable pitch area
Set up your tent or motorhome on one of our 100 spacious and shaded pitches ranging from 100 to 260m². Getting to the campsite is quick and easy: just take the Himalayan footbridge and reach L’Hippocampe Volonne in 8 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by bike.
Your stay from A to Z: answers to your questions
At the Sunêlia L'Hippocampe campsite in Volonne, you will find both high-end mobile home rentals and open-air pitches for tents, caravans or motorhomes.
Book your stay at our campsite in the south of France :
- Luxury, Prestige or Comfort mobile home for 4 to 10 people with air conditioning, TV, large terrace, equipped kitchen, one or more bathrooms.
- Luxury villa for up to approximately 10 people with private pool or jacuzzi.
- Unusual accommodation: furnished tents for 2 to 6 people
- Spacious and shaded pitch between 100 and 260 m² with access to the campsite's sanitary facilities and services.
- Pitch with private bathroom with fridge, water and electricity supply.
Sunêlia L'Hippocampe campsite is ideal for families with young children. The youngest children can enjoy the supervised kids' club from age 4, with activities tailored to their age. The aquatic area includes a heated paddling pool, a lagoon, a heated outdoor pool, and water slides.
Our campsite also features several outdoor play areas, inflatable structures, and a multi-sports pitch. In addition, our entertainment team offers family-friendly activities both during the day and in the evening to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Comfortable accommodations and premium services designed for young parents make for a pleasant stay at our campsite in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence .
The campsite offers a wide range of high-end mobile homes classified into 3 categories (Comfort, Prestige, Luxury) as well as chalets. These rentals are available by the week and, depending on the season, for short stays.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at our campsite in Volonne !
Dogs and cats are welcome at Camping L'Hippocampe, with the exception of category 1 and 2 dogs. They must be kept on a leash within the campsite, identified (tattoo or microchip), and up-to-date on their vaccinations. A daily supplement is charged for pets at our countryside campsite .
Around the Sunêlia L'Hippocampe campsite, you will find a wide choice of outdoor activities or water sports:
- Hiking and mountain biking around Lake Escale, Volonne, Sisteron and in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
- Bicycles, mountain bikes and electric mountain bikes, pedal karts can be rented on site via the Durance Nautique base to go around the lake.
- Water sports on the Durance river (direct access) and Sainte-Croix lake: canoeing, paddleboarding, pedal boats…
- Nearby outdoor activities: via ferrata of the Grande Fistoire, climbing, paragliding, treetop adventure courses.
- Visits to Volonne, Manosque, Sisteron, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Digne-les-Bains.
A dream campsite for visiting the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA) region in southeastern France.