Choose a campsite near Anduze for your stay in the Cévennes
Discover around thirty campsites located near Anduze, in the southern Cévennes, offering a wide variety of services and accommodation. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly campsite, a stay close to nature or a site with activities and a water park, you’ll find what you’re looking for. Among them, some campsites stand out for their comfort, their setting and their proximity to tourist attractions.
Domaine de Filament – Thoiras
Located in Thoiras, the 4-star Domaine de Filament offers a lush, peaceful setting, ideal for families and nature lovers. The campsite offers spacious pitches as well as comfortable mobile home rentals, with activities suitable for both children and adults.
Mas de la Cam – Saint-Jean-du-Gard
The Mas de la Cam**** campsite in Saint-Jean-du-Gard is the perfect place to explore the Cévennes and enjoy outdoor activities. With its natural setting, shaded pitches and comfortable accommodation, it is ideal for families and groups looking to combine relaxation with exploration.
Château de Boisson – Allègre
A little further afield, in the Gardon Valley, the Château de Boisson***** campsite combines charm and comfort. Its facilities allow you to make the most of your camping holiday, with a swimming pool, entertainment and easy access to the region’s tourist attractions.
Anduze’s historical heritage, to discover during your camping holiday
Fountains and monuments
Anduze is a town steeped in history, where every alleyway tells a story of the past: the town boasts several historic fountains, scattered throughout the centre, which bear witness to its architectural heritage and daily life through the ages. Anduze’s monuments reflect the town’s significance across different eras and offer a journey of discovery for visitors: the Clock Tower, an iconic landmark, dominates the town and serves as a reminder of its medieval importance.
The ancient walls and ruins bear witness to Anduze’s strategic importance over the centuries; note the columns of the imposing Greek-style temple, a reminder of the significant influence of Protestantism in the region since the 16th century. With its stone dome, the Church of Saint-Étienne was built at the top of the village, at the foot of the Rocher d’Anduze. A short distance away, the Abbey of Notre-Dame de la Paix-Dieu is a Trappist monastery founded in 1970 on the Capélans hill
The picturesque narrow streets, lined with shops, invite you to stroll and discover local crafts.
Shops, crafts and local traditions
Anduze has long been a hub for the textile trade and spinning mills, which have shaped the local economy. The region’s mines have also contributed to the development of the town and its inhabitants.
The pottery tradition, notably the famous Anduze vases, is a living heritage, with workshops open to visitors. Local markets and artisans offer the chance to discover the region’s traditional skills and typical products.
Natural heritage and outdoor activities near Anduze
The area around Anduze offers an exceptional natural environment, combining scrubland, forests and low mountains.
Hiking and walks
Anduze is the gateway to the forested Cévennes mountains, which stretch to the north and west. A multitude of trails offer endless surprises and memorable encounters for lovers of walks and hikes in the great outdoors.
Further south, the landscape is characterised by vineyards and garrigue, through which the River Gard flows. The fascinating heritage of the former Duchy of Uzès complements these natural getaways, whilst the famous Pont du Gard, located some fifty kilometres away, is an unmissable excursion from Anduze.
The hiking trails and cycle paths allow you to discover the local flora and fauna whilst enjoying the Cévennes landscape.
Water sports and swimming
Along the rivers, there are a few quiet spots ideal for swimming. The Gardon River offers visitors natural beaches where they can enjoy the water and the region’s exceptional setting.
Cultural activities and themed tours
In the neighbouring village of Générargues in Prafrance, visit the Bamboo Garden in the Cévennes, a vast 34-hectare estate planted with bamboo since 1856. An unexpected, truly incredible site, with over 1,000 varieties of plants, including bamboo, maple, redwood … from every continent. Forests, ponds, a maze – the atmosphere shifts amidst a natural landscape in constant renewal.
Take the whole family on a journey back in time by boarding the Cévennes steam train, which runs between Anduze and Saint-Jean-du-Gard. As it winds its way through viaducts and tunnels, it reveals magnificent views of the Gardons valley.