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Campsite Sunêlia l'Hippocampe *****

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€51.20

8.2

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Camping site Sunêlia l’Hippocampe is located in the town of Volonne, in the heart of Haute-Provence and on the river Durance. The typical Provençal landscape with lavender fields, sunflowers and olive trees surrounds the property. L'Hippocampe is a large family camping site with many excursions and activity programmes for all ages. There is a water park with two large heated pools, a kiddie pool, five water slides, a sunbathing area with lounges and a jacuzzi.

Plenty to experience

Sports, fun and activities are the key words at l'Hippocampe. The activity clubs are divided up by age: there are children's clubs for mini kids aged 4-9 and for children aged 9-13. These are both open in July and August. Workshops, cooking lessons, treasure hunts and performances are organised. For teenagers aged 13 and over there is the Teens club, with all kinds of sports tournaments, creative workshops, pool games and a weekly show. A special feature is that many activities take place in a yurt.

Fishing and canoeing

At the location of the camping site, the river Durance is so wide it has created a lake. You cannot swim in this lake, but you can fish. Also fun: take a water bike or canoe out onto the water. The camping sites are reasonably spacious, primarily flat and on grass.

The campsites with electricity are located in a orchard and are intended for tents and pop up campers. The comfort sites for caravans and campers (and also tents) have individual water and waste lines. You can also pitch a little tent for free on all sites. For campers, there is also a camper stop with a service area available for a special rate.

www.l-hippocampe.com

€18 per night during lowseason

Campsite accepts ACSI Club ID

Popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Tropical leisure pool

Wifi 80-100% coverage

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)

ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document

Reviews (27)

Average rating: 8.2

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Toilet facilities: 8.2
Staff: 8.3
Price - quality comparison: 7.8
Child friendliness: 8.0
Entertainment: 8.3
Sports facilities: 8.1
Swimming pool: 7.9
Food and drink: 8.0
Surroundings: 8.4

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trevor williamson, on this campsite in May 2018
8.3

Travelling party: Couple

Not pre booked and reasonably easy to find just south of Sisteron.
Very friendly welcome to what was a potentially busy site that was cramped in some areas, whilst more open in others. Most pitches were separated by hedges but the planting regimes of some trees will create difficulties when accessing some pitches.
The lakeside camp has an excellent 3 pool complex plus waterslide. It offers a shop, restaurant, bar and entertainment high season. It must be said that during our visit (May so early season), it was very quiet and the weather dull so it was hard to get a more balanced view of what it might be like later in the summer, we could imagine that it might get a bit tight during high season.
Showers and WC’s very good.
Close by Sisteron is well worth a visit.

Reaction from the campsite February 12, 2019

Thank you very much for your stay in our campsite and your appreciation! We also thank you for your tip to visit Sisteron, which really is a very nice small town with a citadel.

Linda Rieder, on this campsite in May 2018
9.0

Travelling party: Seniors

the first site out of season to have a fully functioning restaurant and take away service.
Could not fault the staff or the site. Sanitary facilities the best we encountered on our month long trip. Showers hot and powerful. What more can you ask for?

Reaction from the campsite February 12, 2019

Many thanks for your stay on the campsite and your very nice appreciation! In 2019 the restaurant will be open during the whole period again! Maybe we will see you another time again!

Alan Vickerman, on this campsite in June 2016
8.7

Travelling party: Seniors

Friendly welcome. Large site with plenty of pitches to choose from. Access roads a little tight for long caravans (our two were 7.2 and 8 metres) when negotiating corners. An enjoyable stay.

Inspected annually

This inspector visits Campsite Sunêlia l'Hippocampe every year and inspects the campsite on the basis of more than 200 amenities and other points of interest. The inspector is an ACSI staff member and does not work for the campsite.

Facilities

General information

Guide price 1: €51.20
Guide price 2: €67.20
Period of opening *: 24-04-2021 till 10-09-2021
Area: 11 ha
Altitude: 430m
Number of touring pitches: 447 (100 - 130m²)
Number of camper pitches: 4
Number of permanent pitches: 90
Number of accommodation units for hire: 258
Campsite suitable for disabled persons: Yes

* The opening period may vary due to the measures surrounding the coronavirus.

** Amenities in bold are not included in the overnight price. Some may need to be paid for. (This does not imply that all amenities not in bold are free!)

Popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:500 m2
- Heated:Yes
Tropical leisure pool
Wifi 80-100% coverage
Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
ACSI Club ID is accepted as an identity document
Mobile homes
- total:200

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
Credit cards accepted
- credit card:MasterCard | Visa Card
Payment by debit card/Maestro possible
Defibrillator
Reception easily accessible for the disabled
Languages spoken at reception (during the main season)
- languages:German | English | Spanish | French | Italian | Dutch

Campsite rules

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Caravans allowed
Tents allowed
Small extra tent permitted
Motorhomes allowed
Barbecues permitted
- type of BBQ:electricity | gas

Dogs

Dog(s) in high season (on lead)
- Max. total:1
Dog(s) in low season (on lead)
- Max. total:1

Toilet facilities

Washbasins: hot water
Heated toilet facilities
Individual washcabins: hot water
Standard toilets
Toilet paper provided
Chemical toilet disposal point
Showers: hot water
Senior citizens' shower (with extra wall supports)
A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms 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
Baby room

Ground and vegetation

Pitches with some shade
Marked pitches
Grass
Hard ground

Washing, washing-up, cooking

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

Food, drink and groceries

Breakfast available
Fresh bread available at the camp site
Groceries: limited selection
- period:21-05/10-09
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Restaurant (with ample choice)
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Snack bar
- period:21-05/10-09
Pizzeria
Takeaway meals
Bar

Available to hire at the campsite

Mobile homes
- total:200
Bungalows/chalets
- total:30
Tents
- total:16
Refrigerators
Bicycles
Kayaks
Pedal boats
Lodge tent with toilet facilities
- total:12

Swimming

Tropical leisure pool
Water slide (> 10 m)
Outdoor swimming pool
- surface area:500 m2
- Heated:Yes
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:50 m2
- Heated:Yes
Sunbathing area

Wellness

Whirlpool
Massage

Beach

Grass beach

Water sports and recreation

Fishing
White water kayaking/rafting
Kayaking course
Sailing permitted
Sailing lessons

For children

Water slide (> 10 m)
Children's playground: large
Toddlers' pool (ages 1-3, < 40 cm)
- surface area:50 m2
- Heated:Yes
Entertainment programme: Children (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:English | French | Dutch
- period:27-06/28-08
Games room
Discotheque
Mini club (at least 4x a week - high season)
- languages:German | English | French | Dutch
Baby room
Water play area
Video games

Sport and games

Table tennis table
Multi-sports field
Tennis court(s)
Jeu de boules alley(s)
Riding
Pony trekking
Beach volleyball
Golf course nearby (max. 10 km)
- distance:10 km
- total:18
Archery
Geocaching
Padel
Stand-up Paddling
Canoes
Kayaks

Recreation (adults)

Entertainment for children from 13 to 18 years (at least 2x a week)
- languages:English | French | Dutch
- period:27-06/28-08
Entertainment programme: Adults (at least 2x a week - h.s.)
- languages:English | French | Dutch
- period:27-06/28-08
Fishing
Cycle routes starting at the camp site
- level:average
Marked out walking routes near the camp site
- level:average
Games room
Pool or billiards
Excursion programme (at least 2x a week - m.s.)
- period:01-07/31-08
Television
Video games
Guided walks

Situation of campsite

Located by a lake/recreation pond (max. 0.1 km)
Close to motorway junction (< 10 km)
- distance:5 km
Shopping opportunities in the vicinity (< 10 km)
- distance:0.6 km

For motorhomes

Motorhomes allowed
Special facilities for motorhomes
Special pitches for motorhomes
- Surface area:100 m2
- Amount:4
Also suitable for motorhomes > 8m and > 4 tonnes
Hardened base for motorhomes

Pitch amenities

Water connection at/near the pitch (max. 15 m)
Waste water drainage 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 to maximum %s amps
- Max. electricity:10 ampère
Euro-plug required

Disabled

A shower (150 cmsx150 cms minimum) and a toilet (165x220cms or 190cmsx190cms 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 parking spaces for disabled people
Canteen/restaurant with level entrance or with ramp
Shop/supermarket with level entrance or with ramp
Reception easily accessible for the disabled

Miscellaneous

Footpaths and roads are lit
Patrolled grounds
Quiet during the day and at night
Special parking spaces for disabled people
Recharging point for electric cars
- total:2
Campsite info app

Weather

The weather on this campsite

Weather forecast

	Tue 13 / 04	Wed 14 / 04	Thu 15 / 04	Fri 16 / 04	Sat 17 / 04	Sun 18 / 04	Mon 19 / 04
Max.	14.8°	13.3°	14°	10.8°	13.7°	14°	16.1°
Min.	0.4°	2.5°	0.9°	3.9°	2.2°	4.1°	5.1°
Precipitation	0%	5%	10%	95%	40%	55%	25%
Wind direction	N	W	S	W	W	N	N
Wind speed	2	3	3	2	2	2	2

Climate

	Relative humidity	Precipitation total (mm)	Hours of sunshine
Jan	77%	47	5
Feb	70%	54	6
Mar	65%	44	7
Apr	62%	48	8
May	64%	42	9
Jun	56%	28	11
Jul	54%	14	12
Aug	60%	29	11
Sep	64%	47	9
Oct	73%	78	7
Nov	74%	58	5
Dec	75%	56	5

Average temperature

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Campsite Sunêlia l'Hippocampe
7 rue de la Durance
04290 / Volonne
France
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44°6'16"N 6°1'1"E
From Sisteron take the N85, southerly direction. Then exit Volonne. The campsite is located south of Volonne.
Warning! Since July 13 2015, many French campsites are prohibited from installing their own signpost. We advise to use GPS-coordinates to locate the campsite.