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 services at Camping La Pergola for a fully comfortable stay at Lake Chalain

Camping La Pergola offers a full range of services to make your stay in the Jura easier. From the moment you arrive at Lake Chalain, you will appreciate the warm welcome from the team and the high-end facilities that make this 5-star campsite a leading family destination in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, on the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in France.

For dining, enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant with a lake-view terrace, ideal for family meals after a day at the water park or exploring the Hérisson Waterfalls. A snack bar rounds out the offering for quick lunches between two swims, a pizzeria delights guests on summer evenings, and a grocery shop lets you stock up on essentials and Franche-Comté specialities (comté AOP, morbier, Mont d’Or, saucisse de Morteau, vin jaune). Free wifi is available at the bar and reception so you can stay connected during your holiday at Camping La Pergola.

Equipment rentals make organising your stay easier: cotton sheets, bath towels, a baby kit (high chair, travel cot, baby bath), TV rental and a safe. Pitches have an electrical hook-up for motorhomes, and Camping La Pergola is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Bike rentals are available to explore the greenways around Lake Chalain and the Plateau des Lacs. The private beach on the lake allows for swimming and water sports (paddleboarding, pedal boats, canoeing).

Pets are welcome at Camping La Pergola (surcharge in season), on a lead and up to date with their vaccinations. Gas barbecues are allowed on the pitches, and shared barbecues are available so you can fully enjoy the friendly atmosphere of this campsite nestled on the shores of Lake Chalain, amid lakes, waterfalls and Jura forests.

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.