Tarascon Campsite
Our campsite near Tarascon
Our Mas de Nicolas campsite is located 25 minutes from Tarascon. You’ll be able to take advantage of all Tarascon has to offer in a relaxing setting. A place equipped for your relaxation with our balneo area featuring a heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, hammam and fitness room with bikes and treadmill.
For 2 or groups of 6, you can enjoy a fully-equipped, air-conditioned mobile home or chalet, with wi-fi access. If you’re bringing your camper van, caravan or simply want to pitch your tent, 166 pitches are available.
- Market and local produce
- Excursions
- Chapels and abbeys
- Festivals and féria
Tarascon, a town of history and legends
Tarascon is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department (13) on the banks of the Rhône, at the crossroads between Avignon, the Camargue and the Luberon. It is still associated with the tales and legends of the 48 AD.
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According to legend, Saint Martha of Bethany arrived in Tarascon, where the Tarasque, a terrible amphibian monster, was rampant. The saint courageously tames the beast. Since then, many pilgrims have visited the royal collegiate church of Sainte-Marthe, built in his honor near the Château du Roi René.
The Château du Roi René, built in 1400, is still exceptionally well preserved. It’s one of the most beautiful medieval castles in France. Transformed into a prison in the 16th century, it was the scene of many bloody events, notably during the French Revolution.
The town inspired other tales, in particular that of Tartarin de Tarascon, the famous character created by Alphonse Daudet in 1872. There’s a house dedicated to him in town, as well as a bronze statue.
What to do in Tarascon
- Visit King René’s castle, with its 48m-high walls and exceptionally well-preserved castle;
- the collegiate church of Sainte-Marthe,
- Saint-Jacques church,
- the Saint-Gabriel chapel,
- The Cordeliers cloister
- the house of Tartarin de Tarascon;
- St Michel de Frigolet abbey
But Tarascon is also a town full of life :
- signposted excursions on foot or mountain bike,
- excursions on the Rhône,
- the feria de la jouvenço in july,
- the Tarasque festival at the end of June,
- the Tarascon medieval festival and the Tarasque festival,
- the market every Tuesday morning, where you can discover all the local produce;
