Camping Le Merle Roux

Welcome to Camping Le Merle Roux 5★ in Baix, Ardèche

Located in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the department of Ardèche, camping Le Merle Roux welcomes you in Baix, at 1660 Chemin du Roux. This 5-star Capfun campsite enjoys a prime location in the Rhône valley, between Valence and Montélimar, halfway between the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the Vercors and Provence.

Camping Le Merle Roux combines the charm of a vast, sunny estate with panoramic views over the Rhône valley and the high-end facilities of a 5-star establishment: a large water park with water slides, a heated indoor pool, modern mobile homes with terrace, children’s clubs and entertainment in high season. A combination that appeals to families seeking active holidays amid Ardèche nature, Côtes du Rhône vineyards and Provençal heritage.

Around camping Le Merle Roux, Ardèche and the Rhône valley offer exceptional richness: Baix and its old village 5 min away, Le Pouzin (10 min), La Voulte-sur-Rhône (15 min), Privas, the prefecture of Ardèche (25 min), Valence (30 min), Montélimar, the nougat capital (30 min), Viviers (40 min), the Gorges de l’Ardèche and the Pont d’Arc (1h), the Chauvet 2 cave (1h), Balazuc and Vogüé, among the most beautiful villages in France, the château de Grignan (45 min) and the Côtes du Rhône vineyards (Saint-Péray, Cornas, Hermitage) nearby.

The services at Camping Le Merle Roux for a fully comfortable stay in Ardèche

Camping Le Merle Roux offers you a complete range of services to make your stay in Ardèche easier. From your arrival in Baix, you will appreciate the team’s warm welcome and the high-end facilities that make this 5-star campsite a leading family destination in the Rhône valley, between Valence, Montélimar and the Gorges de l’Ardèche.

For dining, enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant, ideal for family meals after a day at the water park or exploring Ardèche. A snack bar completes the offer for a quick bite between swims, and a grocery shop lets you stock up on essential products and local specialities from Ardèche and Drôme. Free wifi is available at the bar and reception so you can stay connected during your holiday at camping Le Merle Roux.

Equipment rentals make organising your stay easier: cotton sheets, bath towels, baby kit (high chair, travel cot, bath), TV rental and safe. The pitches are equipped with an electrical hook-up for motorhome owners, and camping Le Merle Roux is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with adapted sanitary facilities and paved pathways.

Pets are welcome at camping Le Merle Roux (€35/week in low season, €42/week in high season), on a lead and up to date with their vaccinations. Gas barbecues are allowed on the pitches and communal barbecues are also available, so you can fully enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this campsite nestled between the Rhône valley, Ardèche and Provence.

Activities and entertainment at Camping Le Merle Roux in Baix

At camping Le Merle Roux, entertainment fills the high season with the famous Fun Dose Capfun programme: children’s clubs Clapou (4/6 years), Politicator club (7/10 years) and Nobodys teen club (11/17 years). Sports tournaments, themed evenings, a big family game, aqua wake-up sessions, aqua gym, dance lessons: everything is here for an active, friendly holiday in the heart of the Rhône valley in Ardèche.

Around camping Le Merle Roux, there is no shortage of activities. On the Ardèche side, the unmissable Gorges de l’Ardèche (1h) and the legendary Pont d’Arc can be explored by canoe-kayak or on foot. The Chauvet 2 cave, a replica of the world’s oldest decorated cave, and the Madeleine cave delight visitors of all ages. The characterful villages of Balazuc, Vogüé, Labeaume and Alba-la-Romaine invite you to stroll.

Heritage enthusiasts will enjoy Viviers (40 min), the smallest episcopal town in France, Montélimar (30 min), the nougat capital with its château des Adhémar, Valence (30 min) and its Drôme heritage, the château de Grignan (45 min), dear to Madame de Sévigné, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Cruas and its abbey church, not forgetting the medieval town of Pierrelatte.

For gastronomy and local produce, try the AOC wines of Côtes du Rhône (Saint-Péray, Cornas, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage), Montélimar nougat, Ardèche AOP chestnuts, the Ardèche caillette, picodon AOP cheese, and the Ardèche crique. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy cycling along the banks of the Rhône (ViaRhôna), the Vercors in summer, lavender in Provençal Drôme in June-July, and canoeing down the Ardèche.