Campsite in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04)

France's cultural and historical riches leave no one indifferent. Each city, each department and each region has its own unique cultural identity, history or even landscape which greatly contributes to the beauty of the country. In France, one of the richest areas in terms of heritage and diversity of landscapes is certainly the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department.

Looking for a place to stay during your family vacation? Discover our 5-star campsite located near Sisteron, a town at the heart of Haute Provence.

Camping Sunêlia l'Hippocampe: a heaven of peace in Haute-Provence

Ideally located, close to the towns of Volonne, Sisteron and Digne les Bains our 5-star campsite lies at an altitude of more than 400 m and extends over 12 hectares and borders a magnificent lake offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The campsite is very close to the region's key natural sites such as the Mercantour National Park and the Verdon Regional Natural Park.

When you stay at our campsite in the Alpes de Haute Provence, you'll love our water park, with its two large swimming pools, a paddling pool for children and a multi-track slide. Holiday fun with friends and family is guaranteed! Also, to make the most of spring holidays, the pool is heated. In high season, many activities await: water polo, various sports, themed parties, etc. 

 

A wide range of activities in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

Our campsite is a stone's throw from countless charming towns and villages, which you can visit during your stay in Haute Provence. Among the largest towns in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, you have Digne-les-Bains, Sisteron, Villeneuve, Gréoux-les-Bains, and even Volonne. All of these spots offer a variety of activities for all age groups, from simply contemplating the magnificent mountains of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to taking a walk in the parks and gardens to hiking or even canoeing.

Thanks to a Mediterranean climate (300 days of sunshine per year), incredible nature and breathtaking landscapes, you will not regret taking a trip to any part of Haute Provence.

Volonne, located near Digne-les-Bains and Sisteron, is a small town that offers a wide array of attractions. You can even stay on a welcoming campsite like l'Hippocampe, with its many different touristic, sports and recreational activities to keep family and friends entertained on holiday. There are many activities specially designed for children, as well as hikes to the nearby mountains.

From spring to autumn, tourist activities multiply in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, even in other towns such as Digne-les-Bains and Sisteron. Do not hesitate to visit this place whose natural, historical and cultural wealth contributes to the charm of France.

This department of the very beautiful Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region was born from the alliance between the mountains and the plains, namely the Alps and Provence. There are more or less nearly 500,000 hectares of protected natural sites and reserves, enough to satisfy even the most avid nature lovers. 

The main town of the department is Digne les Bains, but a multitude of picturesque villages are scattered about the plains and valleys of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Some of these are Moustiers Sainte Marie, famous for its earthenware, Sisteron, with its perched citadel, Entrevaux, with its fortified medieval core, and the Old Town of Castellane…  Unmissable natural sites in the region include the Gorges du Verdon, the Mercantour National Park and many lakes.

Whatever the season, lots of touristic activities can be carried out in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and in particular near Volonne, where our 5-star Sunêlia campsite is located.