Camping La Pergola

Welcome to Camping La Pergola 5★ at Lake Chalain in the Jura

Located in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, in the Jura department, Camping La Pergola welcomes you in Marigny, 1 Rue des Vernois, directly on the shores of Lake Chalain. This 5-star Capfun campsite enjoys an absolutely exceptional location on the shore of the largest natural lake in the Jura, close to the Hérisson Waterfalls, the Plateau des Lacs, the Jura vineyards and the Jura mountains.

Camping La Pergola combines the charm of a vast terraced estate facing the lake with the high-end facilities of a 5-star establishment: water park with water slides, heated indoor pool, private beach on Lake Chalain, modern mobile homes with lake-view terraces, kids’ clubs and entertainment in high season. An offering that appeals to families seeking active holidays combining swimming in the lake, mountain hiking, discovering the Jura vineyards (vin jaune, vin de paille) and Franche-Comté gastronomy (comté AOP, morbier, Mont d’Or, saucisse de Morteau).

Around Camping La Pergola, the Jura offers exceptional natural richness: the spectacular Hérisson Waterfalls (15 min) with their 31 cascades over 3.7 km, the Plateau des Lacs with the lakes of Narlay, Ilay and Maclu, Baume-les-Messieurs (30 min), one of the most beautiful villages in France with its abbey and caves, the reculées of the Jura, Château-Chalon (40 min), a hilltop wine-growing village, the Saline royale d’Arc-et-Senans (1h), a UNESCO World Heritage site, Dole (1h), Pasteur’s birthplace, and the Les Rousses ski resorts (1h) in winter.

The water park at Camping La Pergola: water slides and swimming on the shores of Lake Chalain

Dive into the aquatic area of Camping La Pergola, a true oasis of coolness on the shores of Lake Chalain! 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, facing the most famous turquoise lake in the Jura, just a stone’s throw from the Hérisson Waterfalls and the Plateau des Lacs.

The multi-lane water slides at Camping La Pergola promise thrilling sensations to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing bends, giant tubes and landings in supervised pools: a genuine water playground that delights teenagers and adults alike in the heart of the Jura mountains. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swimming, in this exceptional setting between the lake, fir forests and waterfalls.

The heated indoor pool extends the aquatic fun in all weather at Camping La Pergola. Ideal for the Jura climate in the early and late season, it is accessible throughout the campsite’s opening period, allowing the whole family to enjoy comfortable swimming in a bright and welcoming pool, just a stone’s throw from Lake Chalain, ranked among the most beautiful lakes in France.

The youngest guests love the fun paddling pool at Camping La Pergola. 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 offering for parents, who can enjoy a refreshing drink facing the Jura mountains while the children play safely by the lake.

Activities and entertainment at Camping La Pergola at Lake Chalain

At Camping La Pergola, entertainment sets the pace of the high season with the famous Fun Dose Capfun programme: kids’ clubs Clapou (ages 4-6), Politicator club (ages 7-10) and teen club Nobodys (ages 11-17). Sports tournaments, lively evenings, a big family game, aqua wake-up sessions, aqua gym, dance lessons: everything is here for lively, friendly holidays on the shores of Lake Chalain in the Jura.

Around Camping La Pergola, there is no shortage of nature activities. The spectacular Hérisson Waterfalls (15 min) offer a magical 3.7 km trail along 31 waterfalls, including l’Éventail and le Grand Saut. The Plateau des Lacs invites you to discover the lakes of Narlay, Ilay, Maclu, Grand Maclu and Bonlieu. The belvederes of the 4 lakes and of the Dame Blanche offer unforgettable panoramic views over the turquoise lakes.

Heritage lovers won’t want to miss Baume-les-Messieurs (30 min), one of the most beautiful villages in France with its imperial abbey and caves, Château-Chalon (40 min), a hilltop wine-growing village and birthplace of vin jaune, Arbois (40 min), capital of the Jura vineyards and Pasteur’s town, the Saline royale d’Arc-et-Senans (1h), a UNESCO World Heritage site, Dole (1h), Salins-les-Bains and its salt works, Poligny, capital of comté cheese, and the reculée de Baume.

For sports activities and gastronomy, enjoy the campsite’s private beach on Lake Chalain for swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing and pedal boats, go hiking on the trails of the Jura massif, sample Franche-Comté specialities (comté AOP, morbier, Mont d’Or, saucisse de Morteau, absinthe, vin jaune, vin de paille, macvin), and visit traditional fruitière cheese dairies and the wine cellars of the Arbois vineyards. The Les Rousses and Lélex resorts (1h) welcome skiing enthusiasts in winter and hikers in summer.