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Top things to do in the Gard

Cultural activities around the campsite

Camping les Chênes in Junas is the ideal starting point for cultural activities.

At the beginning of July, the village comes alive with the sounds of the Junas Jazz Festival, a not-to-be-missed event for music lovers!

Visit the Sommières market to discover local produce, crafts and the Mediterranean art of living. Every Saturday, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the region’s most famous markets.

Junas donkey ride

Family activities near the campsite

Family activities in the Gard? That’s not what’s missing! Would you like to spend an afternoon in the trees with your children?

Head for the accrobranche adventure park in Sommières! Or plan a visit to the Asinerie des Garrigues farm in Sauve, for an unforgettable encounter with donkeys!

Introduce your children to the fauna of the Gard during a visit to the Scamandre Regional Nature Reserve in Gallician. Teens will also enjoy theRaimond escape game and the quest for the Grail at the Beaucaire fortress.

And for lovers of gentle strolls, the voie verte offers an exceptional experience. Get on your bikes and discover the picturesque landscapes of the Gard region, a tranquil and rejuvenating adventure for the whole family!

Explore the signposted footpaths around Junas, an invitation to discover the local flora and fauna.

You can also spend a day with the family in the Bamboo Grove, a garden unique in Europe. It’s a magical place where nature reigns supreme.

The best activities for your children

To keep your children occupied during your camping vacation in the Gard, there are plenty of activities on offer in the surrounding area!

Barge trips to Aigues-Mortes or Le Grau-du-Roi, horse or donkey rides to Notre-Dame-de-la-Rouvière. Take the opportunity to introduce them to the Seaquarium in Le Grau-du-Roi and its many species of fish and shellfish.
Spend a relaxing afternoon at the Bouscarasse family water park or visit the Haribo candy museum! An ideal place to spend some quality time with baby is Aquatropic in Nîmes, with its toddler-friendly play area.

Enjoy the beaches of Le Grau du Roi, La Grande Motte and Palavas les Flots. Relaxation, swimming and water sports await you. You can also keep the kids busy with a family game of mini-golf. You can also take part in a fête votive and discover Camargue traditions. Watch the iconic horses and bulls with your children.

Sports activities in the Gard

Find out about all the sporting activities available in the Gard (Gard tourism network)!

Don’t miss out on some must-do activities with family, friends or just the two of you: canoeing or kayaking on the Vidourle, electric scootering near Nîmes, quad biking around Uzès, microlight flying in Nîmes.

A trendy sports activity? A game of paintball in Nîmes, a few laps around the karting circuit at Racing Kart in Beaucaire. The ViaFerrata awaits you at Saint-Sériès.

Discover the activities around the campsite, our snack bar and our aquatic area!