Discover Montélimar near our campsite
Montélimar is a picturesque town in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France. Whether you’re passionate about hiking, history, gastronomy or simply looking for a family getaway, Montélimar is the ideal destination. From Les Bois du Chatelas campsite, discover Montélimar, just 45 minutes by car from your vacation rental. Famous for its nougats, discover this Provence town with its rich natural and cultural heritage. Both town and country, Montélimar has something for everyone!
Discover Montélimar
You can start your discovery of Montélimar in its historic center. Arcades with cafés, restaurants and small shops invite you to relax on a terrace or go shopping. This pedestrian-only area hosts a renowned market every Saturday morning. An opportunity to sample many of the region’s products, including honey, goat’s cheese and olive oil.
Take a stroll through the streets and admire the 16th-century house of Diane de Poitiers, or the house of Émile Loubet, former President of France from 1899 to 1906.
Its attraction to nougat is the source of the town’s current renown. Indeed, how can you mention Montélimar without thinking of its delicious nougats? For a taste of this sweet, head for the Musée du Nougat in Montélimar’s oldest factory. You’ll learn about the history of the family who owned the property.
Afterwards, take the whole family to Montélimar’s public gardens. This bucolic spot, with its pond, flowerbeds and century-old trees, offers a pleasant place to relax in the heart of the city.
What to do in Montélimar as a family
The Château de Montélimar, also known as the Château des Adhémar, is located high above the town center and is well worth a visit. In fact, this 12th-century building is the perfect family outing. The various tours on offer, including the “fantasy” tour, are child-friendly. The view of Montélimar from the château is superb.
To delight the youngest and enchant the oldest, we’re now heading for the “ Palace of sweets, nougat and souvenirs “. This extraordinary space combines :
- the House of Toys,
- the Maison des Santons de Provence,
- the national route 7 museum,
- the candy museum,
- the doll and bear house,
- and the recreation of an old-fashioned school room!
You can also watch nougat being made by hand.
Around Montélimar
If you want to take advantage of the natural surroundings after all these discoveries, explore the villages around Montélimar.
Le Poët-Laval, 17 km from your campsite in the Drôme, is the starting point for the “In the footsteps of the Huguenots” trail, one of the longest in Europe at 1,600 km. This 12th-century village castle was restored in the 1950s by a man with a passion for old stones.
Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion is another beautiful village to discover near your vacation rental (25 km away). This hilltop village is dominated by an imposing castle.
Camping near Montélimar
When you arrive at the Les Bois du Chatelas campsite, you’ll quickly be seduced by all the advantages this 4-star campsite has to offer. This exceptional campsite in the Drôme offers a wide choice of quality accommodation: mobile homes and chalets of various categories, unusual accommodation and spacious, marked-out pitches. What’s more, during your stay you can take advantage of a huge 1,000 m² heated aquatic area with several pools, 3 slides, water games, jacuzzi area, etc.
Finally, for your convenience, this friendly campsite has a grocery store, catering service and wellness area on site.
Why not spend your next vacation at one of the most beautiful campsites in the Drôme? Les Bois du Chatelas campsite near Montélimar welcomes you to an idyllic setting in Provence. Nearby, discover picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes.