Three and four star campgrounds usually offer a variety of accommodations, ranging from tent spaces to mobile homes and Chalets with all amenities, including fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Most have playgrounds for children, pools, waterslides, and a variety of games, including tennis, mini golf, etc. La Viste Campground, pictured above is located on the largest artificial lake in Europe, Lac de Serre Poncon, and is in a natural reserve. Hiking, fishing and water sports are featured. There is a restaurant, grocery store, snack bar, and a museum showing the creation of the lake.
Campsites range from tent areas to fully equipped chalets.
La Viste is near Grenoble, Nice, and Marseille. A big advantage to camping is meeting people in a relaxed setting. Sometimes the French can seem a little brusque, but they are probably on their way to work. At a camp, the atmosphere is less formal. In addition to the French, many other Europeans take camping vacations.