Camping Le Temps Libre

Welcome to Camping Le Temps Libre 4★ in Bougé-Chambalud, in the Isère

Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the Isère department, camping Le Temps Libre welcomes you in Bougé-Chambalud, at 580 Route de Fond Rozier. This 4-star Capfun campsite enjoys a privileged location in the heart of the Rhône Valley, 15 minutes from Vienne, a Roman city, 1 hour from Lyon, capital of the Gauls and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, close to the Parc naturel régional du Pilat, the Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu vineyards, and the Ardèche.

Camping Le Temps Libre combines the charm of a green estate amid the hills along the Rhône with the high-end facilities of a 4-star establishment: a water park with slides, a heated indoor pool, modern mobile homes with a terrace, children’s clubs and entertainment during peak season. An offering that appeals to families seeking an active holiday between the Rhône, the vineyards, the Parc du Pilat, day trips to Lyon and discovering the nearby Ardèche.

Around camping Le Temps Libre, the Rhône Valley offers exceptional variety: Vienne (15 min) with its ancient theatre, its Temple d’Auguste et Livie and its jazz festivals, Annonay (20 min), birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers, Lyon (1h), listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with Fourvière, Vieux-Lyon, the traboules and the bouchons, the Parc naturel régional du Pilat (30 min) with its hiking trails, the Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage vineyards, Valence (45 min), Tournon-sur-Rhône and its Ardèche trains, the gorges de l’Ardèche (1h30) and Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, the Vercors and Grenoble (1h).

The water park at Camping Le Temps Libre: water slides and pools in the Rhône Valley

Dive into the aquatic area of camping Le Temps Libre, a real oasis of freshness in the heart of the Rhône Valley! The complex combines a heated indoor pool, heated outdoor pools, multi-lane water slides and a fun paddling pool for the enjoyment of the whole family, in the Isère, between Vienne, a Roman city, and Lyon, capital of the Gauls, close to the Parc naturel régional du Pilat and the Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu vineyards.

The multi-lane water slides at camping Le Temps Libre promise thrills to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing curves and landings in supervised pools: a genuine water playground that delights teenagers and adults alike in the Isère, between Vienne, Annonay, Lyon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Parc du Pilat, the Ardèche and Valence. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision so you can swim with complete peace of mind.

The heated indoor pool extends the aquatic pleasures whatever the weather at camping Le Temps Libre. Ideal in the early and late season under the semi-continental climate of the Rhône Valley, it is accessible throughout the campsite’s opening period, allowing the whole family to enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool, just steps from the Côte-Rôtie vineyards, the Parc du Pilat and the Ardèche.

The youngest guests love the fun paddling pool at camping Le Temps Libre. Small slides, water games, mushroom fountains and refreshing cascades make up a world entirely dedicated to little ones. A poolside bar with a shaded terrace completes the offer for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink facing the greenery while the children play safely in Bougé-Chambalud, in the Rhône Valley.

Activities and entertainment at Camping Le Temps Libre

At camping Le Temps Libre, entertainment fills the peak season with the famous Fun Dose Capfun programme: children’s clubs Clapou (4/6 years), the Politicator club (7/10 years) and the Nobodys teen club (11/17 years). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aquatic wake-up sessions, aqua gym, dance introduction sessions: everything comes together for a lively, friendly holiday in Bougé-Chambalud, at the heart of the Rhône Valley.

Around camping Le Temps Libre, there is no shortage of activities. Vienne (15 min), a town of art and history, charms visitors with its ancient theatre, its Temple d’Auguste et Livie, its Jazz à Vienne festivals and its medieval streets. Annonay (20 min), birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers, tells the story of hot-air ballooning. Lyon (1h), the world capital of gastronomy, invites you to discover Fourvière, Vieux-Lyon, the traboules, La Confluence and the famous bouchons lyonnais bistros.

Nature lovers will appreciate the Parc naturel régional du Pilat (30 min) and its panoramic trails, the Crêt de la Perdrix, the highest point of the Pilat, the gorges de l’Ardèche (1h30) and Vallon-Pont-d’Arc for canoeing, the Vercors (1h) and Grenoble, the grotte Chauvet 2, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tournon-sur-Rhône and the Trains de l’Ardèche. The ViaRhôna EuroVelo 17 route runs alongside the Rhône river and lets you reach Vienne, Lyon or Valence by bike in complete safety.

As for Rhône-Alpes gastronomy, sample the local specialities: vins AOC Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, picodon AOP, saint-marcellin, bleu du Vercors, raviole du Dauphiné, gratin dauphinois, quenelles de brochet, saucisson brioché, pogne de Romans, praline rose, tarte aux pralines, nougat de Montélimar, pâté en croûte, suisse de Valence. The markets of Vienne (Saturday), Annonay and Lyon are not to be missed to experience the soul of the Rhône-Alpes.