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Hervé and Arnaud, two brothers with a love of the mountains and nature, left their jobs in industry to buy the campsite in 2009.
Coming from the northern Alps, we were immediately seduced by the wild beauty of the Buëch and Dévoluy, the clear skies and the sun 300 days a year! When we bought the campsite, we made choices in line with our ideals that we want to share.
Our independence allows us to free ourselves from the rules imposed by the campsite chains and to welcome our guests in a different way. This includes, for example, personal attention to bookings, personalised advice during your stay and non-stereotypical activities (discovering beaver dams, puppet-making workshops, etc.).
Having travelled and lived abroad (USA, England, Vietnam, Hong Kong…), we have learned to appreciate the welcome given to tourists in different places. And it’s always by putting ourselves in our customers’ shoes that we think about how to run Les Rives du Lac. As of 2019, Hervé has decided to become a carpenter (in Gap) and Arnaud will continue to develop the campsite along the same lines.
The restaurant is now run by Nga, to the delight of customers who love her Vietnamese, French and Thai cuisine! Nga worked in various international companies in Vietnam before settling in Veynes to devote herself to her passion. Don’t hesitate to ask him for a few chillies with your dish… but at your own risk!
To avoid disappointing children, activities are free of charge:
Above all, we wanted to offer children timeless moments organised with local farms, mountain guides or artists.
For example, we offer evenings under the stars in the Hautes Alpes, walks to discover beaver dams, chamois watching and puppet-making workshops!
And because we love sharing moments and exceptional places, we go cycling, hiking and mountain biking with our clients several times a week.
We wanted to implement tools to make your holiday easier.
For example, you can order your bread – artisan bread, of course – or Luc’s organic vegetables simply by using the campsite app on your smartphone! Technology for a local, ecological service!
You can also use the app to book activities, follow walking, cycling and sightseeing routes, choose the best restaurants…
And, of course, the reception team is available for any further information you may need, from 8am to 7pm in summer!
The restaurant is now run by Nga, much to the delight of our customers who love his Vietnamese, French and Thai cuisine!
You won’t be able to resist the Bo Bun Nems, the Japanese curry and the lemongrass bourguignon. Curious and demanding, Nga has also trained in Italian cuisine and now offers real Neapolitan pizzas… made with organic flour from the Hautes-Alpes!
Nga worked for several international companies in Vietnam before settling in Veynes to pursue her passion. Don’t hesitate to ask her to add some chilli peppers to your dish… but at your own risk!
The campsite would be nothing without its staff, and it’s thanks to them that you smile at us every day!
Mélanie
La fée du Logis has left the Mediterranean to settle in the Hautes-Alpes. She appreciates the peace and quiet and the natural surroundings. It’s thanks to Mélanie that you’ll find the bathrooms spotless. A great defender of animal welfare, she will take care of even the smallest insect, and so is in perfect harmony with the philosophy of the campsite.
Amélie
She joined the team in 2023 to look after reception. Amélie is extremely curious and always surprised, which means that in just a few months she knew more about the area than many of the inhabitants of the Hautes Alpes! Hiking, climbing, cultural discoveries, everything fascinates her. Amélie has brought her lilting South-West accent to greet you at reception!
Jiry
A former chemistry teacher who moved to the Hautes-Alpes to be with his French girlfriend, Jiry comes from a place that only he knows, but which he talks about with passion: the province of Friesland in the Netherlands. At reception, he can advise you in Frisian, French, Dutch, English or German.
Camille
She is responsible for the maintenance of the campsite. Organised as a person, she’s incredibly efficient! With a background in tourism, having worked in the restaurant business and having owned her own business, Camille always puts the customer at the centre of her concerns. With her passion for the mountains and nature, she was able to convince Mélanie to join us.
Elisa
She’s the only native Hautes-Alpes employee, and the youngest! With her cap firmly screwed on her head, Elisa is full of humour, gracing us with new expressions and incredible facial expressions. She brings a much-needed lightness to the high season! But for all that, she manages the upkeep of the rental accommodation with brio, and her motivation is to make sure it’s spotless for your arrival!
In the summer, the team expands with a number of seasonal workers in maintenance, reception and entertainment.
And we’re all committed to making your holidays unforgettable!
