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 large water park at Camping Le Merle Roux: water slides and swimming in Ardèche

Dive into the vast aquatic area of camping Le Merle Roux, a true world 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, right in the heart of Ardèche, between Valence and Montélimar, close to the Gorges de l’Ardèche and the Pont d’Arc.

The multi-lane water slides at camping Le Merle Roux promise thrills to share as a family. Side-by-side descents, refreshing turns, giant tubes and arrivals in supervised pools: a genuine water playground that delights teenagers and adults alike on this vast Ardèche estate. Lifeguards provide continuous supervision for worry-free swimming, under the generous sun of the Rhône valley.

The heated indoor pool extends the aquatic fun whatever the weather at camping Le Merle Roux. Ideal for the Mediterranean climate in the shoulder seasons, it is accessible throughout the campsite’s opening period, allowing the whole family to enjoy a comfortable swim in a bright, welcoming pool, whatever the weather conditions in Ardèche.

The youngest guests love the fun paddling pool at camping Le Merle Roux. 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 enjoy a refreshing drink with a panoramic view over the Rhône valley while the children play safely.

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.