Picture a morning where only the rustling of leaves and the gentle lapping of Lake Paladru set the rhythm of waking. Tucked into the Isère department, in Montferrat, Camping Détente et Clapotis welcomes you into a true haven of stillness between forests and lakeside shores. Just one hundred and eighty-three pitches across six preserved hectares, so that everyone rediscovers space and slowness — the essence of a real nature stay.
From the very beginning, Camping Détente et Clapotis has embraced concrete environmental commitments. Our four-star EU Ecolabel certification, paired with the Camping Qualité label, reflects a constant attention to water, energy, waste and local biodiversity. Across six hectares of woodland and meadow, only one hundred and eighty-three pitches have been laid out, some reaching one hundred and eighty square metres. This low density changes everything: no forced proximity, no saturation, simply the space needed for nature to take its rightful place again.
Before the first rays pierce the canopy, Lake Paladru wakes in silence. Mist still grazes the shores, a heron drifts toward the reedbed, the water mirrors the pale blue of the sky. In this rare stillness, time seems suspended. This precise moment captures what most guests come looking for here: a return to the essential, simple and almost forgotten. The nearby forest rustles softly, coffee steams on the terrace, and the day no longer needs to prove anything.
At Camping Détente et Clapotis, each accommodation extends the landscape rather than imposing on it. The Natura Lodges, set on their generous private pitches, open onto a terrace facing the foliage and feature an outdoor jacuzzi. The Libella Chalets, designed in the same spirit for five to seven guests, welcome families in understated comfort, rooted in wood and light. Eco-chalets, lodge tents and bare pitches add further ways to stay here, from the most authentic to the most comfortable, always in close touch with the forest and the waters of Lake Paladru. Discover all our accommodations.
At the heart of the estate, the wellness area carries the outdoor promise inside the walls. The sauna, jacuzzi and heated indoor pool are open year-round to all campers, without booking or surcharge. The Natura Lodges enjoy a private spa on their own terrace, for those who wish to extend the unwinding into the privacy of their accommodation. Wellness here is not an added service: it is the logical continuation of an already soothing setting. Discover our wellness stay at Lake Paladru.
Pre-season and late-season open up a precious window at Camping Détente et Clapotis. High-speed wifi covers the entire estate, pitches and chalets are available by the week or longer, and the environment naturally invites focus. Working remotely in front of Lake Paladru, extending a wellness stay to a full week, or simply allowing yourself a real pause after urban demands: each becomes a way to reclaim mental space in a deliberately chosen setting, far from the noise of the world.
Ranked among the most beautiful natural lakes in France, Lake Paladru lends itself to gentle pursuits. Swimming in clear water where you can see the bottom, kayak or paddleboard outings at dawn, fishing sessions, looped hikes along the shores or on the trails of the nearby Chartreuse. No motorised craft disturbs the surface, no speaker drowns out the birdsong. The pace stays slow and chosen, true to the spirit of stillness and listening that defines the place. Discover the activities around the campsite.
Three recent words from campers who came here looking for a little quiet and nature.
« We have come back several times over the past three years and we will come again. The pitches are comfortable, the site is genuinely lovely and quiet. The bathrooms are spacious and always very clean. The indoor pool is a real plus in this season. »
Valérie D. — May 2026 · 9.43/10
« Quick and very pleasant welcome. The campsite is quiet and the environment respects nature and privacy. The lodge we rented was perfect. Privacy preserved, a small garden and a very pleasant jacuzzi. »
Carole P. — April 2026 · 10/10
« Accommodating and very attentive management. More than pleasant setting. We spent a memorable weekend with friends on a Nature Plus pitch, thirty metres from the lake. Will do again without hesitation. »
Yassine M. — June 2025 · 9.14/10
La Véronnière
1678, Route des Chevaliers de l'An Mil
38620 Montferrat
France
CHALET RENTALS ALL YEAR ROUND.
CAMPING OPEN FROM APRIL 15 th TO SEPTEMBER 15th.
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