Expertise: 65 years’ experience in outdoor accommodation (family-run establishment founded in 1961).
Location: Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche (24 km from Bollène).
Opening times: All year round (365 days a year).
Rating: 3-star campsite.
Site: 5 hectares of wooded grounds, panoramic views of Mont Ventoux.
Accommodation: 100 XXL pitches (>100 m²), air-conditioned mobile homes.
Key facilities: Swimming pool (evening swimming in summer), restaurant serving locally sourced produce, craft beer bar, heated toilet blocks in winter.
Why choose a campsite just outside Bollène?
Staying in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche offers a strategic compromise: you retain quick access to the A7 motorway whilst escaping the urban hustle and bustle of the Rhône Valley. This geographical distance halves the journey time to the Ardèche Gorges, whilst ensuring a night-time environment free from light and noise pollution.
Detailed comparison: Urban campsite (Bollène) vs Camping Les Truffières
Comparison criteria
🏙️ Urban campsite (Bollène area / A7)
🌿 Camping Les Truffières (Nature - 24 km)
📍 Immediate surroundings
Suburban or industrial, valley floor.
Surrounded by nature (garrigue), 5-hectare estate.
🔊 Noise levels
Potential background noise (close to A7, N7, TGV).
Unwinding, space, and a base for exploring nature.
A 3-star campsite open all year round
Choosing our establishment places you at the strategic crossroads of the Drôme, Gard, Vaucluse and Ardèche regions. Managed by Valérie and Stéphane Soulier, this estate is designed to be accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM) and environmentally friendly (shared composting with the estate’s animals). Whether you’re travelling by van, motorhome, caravan, tent or mobile home, you’ll enjoy full facilities in both summer and winter.
Comparison of our accommodation options: XXL pitches and mobile homes
To make the most of your stay in the Rhône Valley, here are our accommodation options:
Camping Pitches or Mobile Homes
Selection Criteria
Bare Camping Pitches (Tents, Campervans, Motorhomes)
Air-Conditioned & Family Mobile Homes (Trigano, Watipi, Garrigue)
🏕️ Ideal Profile & Experience
Traditional camping and nature enthusiasts. Total outdoor immersion and authenticity.
Families looking for the comfort of a home. A "turnkey" solution combining nature and comfort.
👥 Maximum Capacity
Up to 6 people
Up to 4 people
📐 Area & Space
XXL pitches of over 100 m² on a 5-hectare estate. Shaded grounds.
28 to 35 m² optimised with 2 separate bedrooms and a welcoming living space.
🔌 Included Facilities
Electric hook-ups (European standards), nearby drinking water points, free Wi-Fi.
Free access to the 2 shower and toilet blocks (hot showers, 1 heated block in winter, accessible cubicles, baby area).
Total independence with a built-in shower room and separate WC.
🌌 Outdoors & Setting
Limitless space, stargazing with no light pollution. Free access to the motorhome service point.
Semi-covered furnished terrace with garden furniture and sun loungers, in the heart of the garrigue.
⛰️ Panoramic Views
The Ardèche Gorges reserve or the Rhône Valley with Mont Ventoux and the Alps on the horizon.
The campsite atmosphere directly from your private terrace.
🐾 Pets
Welcome (accepted on the pitches, excluding specific breed restrictions).
Not allowed in the rental accommodation.
💶 Budget & Pricing
Flexible and economical: nightly rates (approx. €28 / night basic rate for 2 people).
Controlled weekly budget: from €300 to €850 / week depending on the season.
⭐ The Main Customer Benefit
Absolute freedom: pitch up in vast open spaces while using your own equipment.
Absolute convenience: travel light, drop your bags, and start enjoying it immediately, summer or winter.
The estate offers accommodation options to suit every type of camper across a 5-hectare wooded site. Travellers seeking comfort will opt for our air-conditioned mobile homes, each with two bedrooms and a semi-covered terrace. For those who prefer the authentic outdoor camping experience, there are 100 spacious pitches, all over 100 m². These panoramic pitches offer breathtaking views of Mont Ventoux, the Alps or the famous vineyards of the Rhône Valley.
Mobile Homes
Our models (Trigano Évolution 31, Watipi, Garrigue) offer a full range of amenities, with prices ranging from €400 to €850 per week depending on the season. Each unit includes free Wi-Fi, reversible air conditioning, garden furniture and a private parking space.
Designed for easy manoeuvring, our pitches accommodate large vehicles. Campers have access to two modern toilet blocks featuring free hot showers and facilities suitable for babies and people with reduced mobility.
Table tennis, snooker, table football, street football, trampoline, equipment hire...
Entertainment
Evenings
Free summer concerts.
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi
Free access across most of the estate.
What to visit around the campsite in the South Ardèche and the Rhône Valley?
Staying at Les Truffières makes it easy to explore the region’s natural and historical treasures. Here are our recommendations in the immediate vicinity of our site (Latitude 44.344183°N / Longitude 4.604771°E):
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Is Les Truffières campsite open during the winter season?
Yes, Les Truffières campsite welcomes guests all year round. To ensure your comfort in winter, we provide a large heated toilet block, and all our mobile homes are equipped with reversible air conditioning.
What is the exact distance between the campsite and the town of Bollène?
Bollène is exactly 24 kilometres from our site in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche. The journey takes around 30 minutes via the main road network, offering excellent access.
Are pets allowed on the site?
Yes, pets are welcome on the campsite, whether on pitch-only sites or in our mobile homes. Please note that restrictions apply to certain specific breeds (dogs classified as high-risk).
What shops are there in the immediate vicinity of the campsite?
As well as our convenience shop at reception, you’ll find a bakery 2 km away, a butcher’s 3 km away, and an Intermarché supermarket just 3 km from the campsite.
Is it better to choose a campsite on the outskirts rather than in the centre of Bollène?
Yes. Staying in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche (24 km) involves a longer drive, but guarantees a quiet night’s sleep, vast natural spaces and freedom from the noise pollution of the Rhône Valley.
Is it easy to reach the campsite from junction 19 of the A7 motorway?
Yes. From the Bollène toll booth, the 25-minute journey via the D994 road to Les Truffières is smooth and perfectly suited to large recreational vehicles.
Is the campsite near Bollène suitable for large motorhomes?
Yes. Les Truffières campsite offers 100 pitches larger than 100 m², making it easy to park very large vehicles.
Is it particularly hot in summer at campsites in the Bollène area?
Yes. The Mediterranean climate means hot summers. It may be best to look for shaded pitches.
Are the major tourist attractions of the Ardèche, Gard, Vaucluse and Drôme regions close to the truffle fields?
Yes. Within a 30 km radius of the area, you can quickly reach the Ardèche Gorges descent, the Chauvet 2 Cave, the Crocodile Farm, the ViaRhôna, or sites such as the village of Le Barry.
Summary of the highlights mentioned in customer reviews
What customers say in Google reviews (rated 4.4/5 from 261 reviews):
Pitch sizes
A warm welcome
The view opens out onto Mont Ventoux and, on a clear day, reveals Mont Blanc on the horizon.
The peace and quiet
megane gautheret
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5/5
Just passing through for the weekend to meet up with my parents and children. Unfortunately, both of my children fell very ill, but the attentiveness, empathy and kindness of the owners and their team allowed us to have a good weekend regardless. Without any judgment or pretension, the owner called several numbers so that my children could see a doctor.
Beyond their sense of family, this is a simple campsite close to people, with facilities that make you want to do anything but leave! The staff are incredibly attentive and the premises are extremely clean!
Sincere thanks! See you next year, and microbe-free this time! 😂
Patricia Bertrand
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5/5
Holiday ❘ Couple
We highly recommend this establishment, an absolute joy!! Well-shaded, peaceful, a large pitch for the motorhome and motorbike trailer, a beautiful and relaxing panoramic view, and clean, well-stocked toilet blocks. The owners are really friendly and extremely helpful, always listening and giving excellent advice! We will gladly return to see them, and will bring some friends along next time.
Beautiful panoramaQuietChild-friendlyGood value for money
Web-Graphics (Yves Lozano)
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5/5
Holiday ❘ Couple
Great family campsite. We stopped over for several nights during our cycle touring trip (ViaRhona). The pitches are large, and the toilets and showers are tip-top. The campsite managers are friendly, available and kind. The swimming pool is lovely, though it gets shaded quickly in September.
Don't hesitate to come and rest in the peace and quiet of this campsite. Just a heads up if you are arriving by bike: there is a steep climb to get here.
Beautiful panoramaQuietGood value for money
Cecile Lagache
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5/5
Holiday
Great campsite. The managers are lovely. Highly recommended! +++
Marcel Schel
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5/5
A superb, typically French and hospitable campsite, with great motorhome pitches and a fantastic view of Mont Blanc. Highly recommended if you like French hospitality and simplicity.
Beautiful panoramaRomantic
Faustine GARNIER
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5/5
Holiday ❘ Family
My stay was perfect! A rather quiet and relaxing environment, and the staff were top-notch, thank you very much!
Quiet
The treasures of Bollène and its surroundings
Situated at the gateway to Provence, Bollène offers a unique journey through time via a heritage of great diversity. The highlight is undoubtedly the troglodyte village of Le Barry, an exceptional archaeological site where dwellings, carved directly into the safre rock, tell the story of continuous human occupation from prehistory to the early 20th century. Overlooking the Rhône valley, this labyrinth of stone is set within a preserved forest, ideal for hiking. But the town is not limited to its rock faces: its historic centre reveals medieval and Renaissance treasures, dominated by the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin. Further south, the contrast is striking with the André Blondel lock-and-mill, a masterpiece of 1950s industrial architecture. With its ancient ruins, hydraulic engineering feats and rolling vineyard-covered hills, Bollène stands out as an essential stop for those curious about nature and history.
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