Exceptional campsites: our top picks for this summer
Our exceptional addresses for a long weekend getaway
Treat yourself to a break, change your pace, get away without going far. May and the beginning of summer usher in a still mild season, perfect for short getaways.
In these campsites, everything invites you to extend the landscape. The lines of the trees, natural materials, volumes that fade into the background—nature sets the tone. Not the entertainment.
In the Mediterranean pine forest of the Var, on the rocky banks of the Solenzara in Corsica, in the heart of the Ardèche wine region or facing the Camargue marshes, these campsites invite you to fully inhabit their environment.
Eight addresses to experience during a short stay, or as a starting point for a longer summer.
01. Camp du Domaine
The most beautiful Mediterranean pine forest in France. With the sea at the end.
Forty-five hectares. That's the first thing that surprises you. Camp du Domaine The site's tranquil grandeur. A protected Mediterranean pine forest, direct access to La Favière beach, the Îles d'Or — Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Le Levant — in the background. One of the largest five-star campsites in Europe, established in the 1950s on a former wine estate, five hectares of which are still cultivated today.
Shaded pitches accommodate tents, vans, and motorhomes with all amenities (water, 16A electricity, waste disposal). Mobile homes range from classic to premium, some with private jacuzzis on the terrace. On-site facilities include a restaurant, pizzeria, two bars, a spa with sauna and hammam, a hairdresser, and a mini-market. A small shuttle train provides free access to the beach, shops, and amenities. The design features a natural Provençal style with umbrella pines, bougainvillea, and agaves. There is no swimming pool. The sea is 200 meters away.
✦ We love : The view of the Îles d'Or from the beach. A glass of wine from the estate at sunset. Absolute tranquility outside of July and August.
🌊 Sea access: Direct access — La Favière beach 200 m away · free shuttle
???? Setting: 45 hectares of classified pine forest · former wine estate
(I.e. Accessibility: Accessible for people with reduced mobility · Bike-friendly label · 2,6 km V65 cycle route
📅 Season: March 28 → October 31 · ideal June and September
Turquoise sea 10 km. Bavella 18 km. La Solenzara between the two.
Solenzara · Corsica · River & mountain · Authentic nature · Family
It is camping that resolves the eternal Corsican dilemma. U Ponte Grossu is located on the banks of the Solenzara — this river with transparent waters which descends from the Bavella needles, known for its natural pools and its laricio pines. Sea 10 kilometers, spectacular pass 18. From the campsite, you can swim in fresh water in the morning, and go diving in the Mediterranean in the afternoon.
The shaded pitches, designed for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, exude a typically Corsican serenity. No artificial entertainment. The setting does the work: the sound of la rivièreThe cicadas, the mountain changing color throughout the day. An old-fashioned campsite, in the best sense of the word.
✦We love :Wake up to the sound of the Solenzara. Hiking to Col de Bavella in the morning, Santa Giulia beach in the afternoon.
🏊 Swimming: By the river directly from the campsite
???? ️ Mountain : Col de Bavella at 18 km · iconic panoramas
🌊 Sea : Mediterranean beaches 10 km away
???? Atmosphere: Absolute calm · Corsican wildlife · island rhythm
03Montana Parc Campground — Heart of the Esterel – Oasis Village
42 hectares of pine trees in the Estérel mountains. Luxury Provençal style.
Var · Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël · High standard · Seaside · Natural & authentic
Between Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël, the Estérel mountains are beginning to blush. Oasis Village has established itself there with a simple philosophy: to offer the best of Provence without sacrificing nature. Forty-two hectares of pine forest, access to the sea, and coves within easy cycling distance. The ambiance of a hotel—without the confines of a traditional hotel. That's what true luxury in the open air is all about.
The campsite serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the entire Var coastline: the ochre and red hues of the Estérel calanques, the beaches of Fréjus and Sainte-Maxime, and the Provençal markets of the hinterland. A site designed for those who want both nature and amenities.
✦We love :The light of the Estérel at golden hour. Pine nuts underfoot. Returning to the campsite like returning to a hotel — but with fewer people.
???? Setting: 42 hectares of Provençal pine forest · Estérel Natural Park
🏖️ Coastline: Calanques, beaches of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël nearby
⭐ Standing: High-comfort outdoor accommodation
📅 Ideal for : Active retirees · Coastal hiking enthusiasts · Couples
The Camargue is one of those destinations that you put off and then regret. Les Bois Flottés, at the exit of Salin-de-Giraud, 42 km from Arles and 44 km from Martigues, perfectly embodies what makes the Camargue unique: a low light on the ponds, pink flamingos at dawn, the silence of the salt marshes, and a preserved nature that reminds us that France is still immense.
Three stars, but above all an authenticity that large resorts cannot create. This is the campsite for lovers of rare spaces — those who still look to the sky, who raise their binoculars, who know that September in the Camargue is better than July on the crowded beaches of the Var.
✦We love :Pink flamingos at sunrise. The unique light of the marshes. Arles and its Roman arena 42 km away — the best of both worlds.
People don't come to the Bay of Somme by chance. Le Champ Neuf Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont welcomes those who have decided to discover the most spectacular sights in France north of the Loire. A designated Grand Site de France, the bay offers some of the most impressive tides on the continent, an exceptional bird sanctuary – the Marquenterre – and estuary landscapes that resemble Flemish paintings.
Four stars, unspoiled atmosphere, direct access to coastal paths and cycle routes. The perfect campsite for those who love setting off at dawn, binoculars around their necks, and returning in the evening with unforgettable memories. Spring and September are the prime seasons here.
✦We love :The greylag geese migrating over the bay. The lapping of the rising tide in the early morning. The feeling of being alone in the world — and of being right.
The Costa Dorada, with direct beach access. And Montserrat is just an hour away.
Costa Dorada · Catalonia · Spain · Seaside · Culture & heritage · Active seniors
The Costa Dorada is not the Costa BravaThat's precisely why we love it. La Noria is located there with direct access to the beach and a strategic location for those who want to explore the heart of Spain: 60 km from Barcelona, within reach of the rocky site of Montserrat (3,600 hectares of natural park), the Cistercian monasteries of the Catalan Cistercian Route and the Roman heritage of Tarragona.
The sea in the morning, culture in the afternoon, and Catalan cuisine in the evening — this mental organization has worked perfectly since La Noria. A campsite that allows you to both unpack and see everything without feeling rushed.
✦We love :Montserrat at sunrise before the tourist buses arrive. The Penedès wines discovered nearby. The golden beach in the evening when everyone has left.
🏖️ Sea : Direct beach access · Costa Dorada · calm waters
The name is a program. Détente et Clapotis It doesn't promise entertainment, water slides, or DJ nights. It promises a lake. Mountains. Fresh air. And the sound of water. It's a haven of peace in the Rhône-Alpes region, designed for lovers of wide open spaces who still know how to sit and gaze at the surface of a lake without doing anything.
Kayaking, swimming in crystal-clear freshwater, fishing, alpine hikes, cycling—summer at altitude has a special flavor for those who have learned to slow down. This campsite is perfect for them. And also for those who want to escape the coastal heat in July without sacrificing a quality holiday.
✦We love :The morning mist slowly lifts over the lake. A dip in 20°C water when the valley swelters at 35°C. Returning in the evening along the trails with the chamois.
???? ️ Setting: Alpine lake in the Rhône-Alpes region · surrounding peaks
Fayence, in the Var hinterland. Three hectares. An atmosphere. Naturism as a way of life.
Fayence · Var · Provence · Naturist · 3 ha · Human scale · Calm & tranquility
There are campsites that fit into three hectares and yet seem larger than some resorts. La Tuquette is one of them. Located in Fayence, in the Var hinterland 30 km from the sea, it has cultivated something rare for years: an atmosphere. Brice, Caroline, and Arnaud have taken up the torch from the founders with the same conviction: here, people don't come despite the small size of the place, they come for the atmosphere.
The pitches are spacious, well-shaded, and impeccably maintained. The chalets, lodges, and cottages are perfect for those who prefer comfort without the hustle and bustle. The village of Fayence, Lake Saint-Cassien, and the Provençal garrigue: everything surrounding the campsite encourages you to slow down and enjoy your stay. Rated 4,8/5 by its campers—which, in this area, is no exaggeration.
✦We love :The multigenerational atmosphere—teenagers, seniors, couples, everyone feels at home. The conviction of those in charge. And the fact that nothing here tries to be bigger than it is.
Exceptional campsites: our top picks for this summer
Exceptional campsites: our top picks for this summer
Our exceptional addresses for a long weekend getaway
Treat yourself to a break, change your pace, get away without going far. May and the beginning of summer usher in a still mild season, perfect for short getaways.
In these campsites, everything invites you to extend the landscape. The lines of the trees, natural materials, volumes that fade into the background—nature sets the tone. Not the entertainment.
In the Mediterranean pine forest of the Var, on the rocky banks of the Solenzara in Corsica, in the heart of the Ardèche wine region or facing the Camargue marshes, these campsites invite you to fully inhabit their environment.
Eight addresses to experience during a short stay, or as a starting point for a longer summer.
01. Camp du Domaine
The most beautiful Mediterranean pine forest in France. With the sea at the end.
Bormes-les-Mimosas · Var · 5 stars · Seaside · Seniors & Families
Forty-five hectares. That's the first thing that surprises you. Camp du Domaine The site's tranquil grandeur. A protected Mediterranean pine forest, direct access to La Favière beach, the Îles d'Or — Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Le Levant — in the background. One of the largest five-star campsites in Europe, established in the 1950s on a former wine estate, five hectares of which are still cultivated today.
Shaded pitches accommodate tents, vans, and motorhomes with all amenities (water, 16A electricity, waste disposal). Mobile homes range from classic to premium, some with private jacuzzis on the terrace. On-site facilities include a restaurant, pizzeria, two bars, a spa with sauna and hammam, a hairdresser, and a mini-market. A small shuttle train provides free access to the beach, shops, and amenities. The design features a natural Provençal style with umbrella pines, bougainvillea, and agaves. There is no swimming pool. The sea is 200 meters away.
✦ We love : The view of the Îles d'Or from the beach. A glass of wine from the estate at sunset. Absolute tranquility outside of July and August.
🌊 Sea access: Direct access — La Favière beach 200 m away · free shuttle
???? Setting: 45 hectares of classified pine forest · former wine estate
(I.e. Accessibility: Accessible for people with reduced mobility · Bike-friendly label · 2,6 km V65 cycle route
📅 Season: March 28 → October 31 · ideal June and September
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/camp-du-domaine
02. U Ponte Grossu
Turquoise sea 10 km. Bavella 18 km. La Solenzara between the two.
Solenzara · Corsica · River & mountain · Authentic nature · Family
It is camping that resolves the eternal Corsican dilemma. U Ponte Grossu is located on the banks of the Solenzara — this river with transparent waters which descends from the Bavella needles, known for its natural pools and its laricio pines. Sea 10 kilometers, spectacular pass 18. From the campsite, you can swim in fresh water in the morning, and go diving in the Mediterranean in the afternoon.
The shaded pitches, designed for tents, caravans, and motorhomes, exude a typically Corsican serenity. No artificial entertainment. The setting does the work: the sound of la rivièreThe cicadas, the mountain changing color throughout the day. An old-fashioned campsite, in the best sense of the word.
✦ We love : Wake up to the sound of the Solenzara. Hiking to Col de Bavella in the morning, Santa Giulia beach in the afternoon.
🏊 Swimming: By the river directly from the campsite
???? ️ Mountain : Col de Bavella at 18 km · iconic panoramas
🌊 Sea : Mediterranean beaches 10 km away
???? Atmosphere: Absolute calm · Corsican wildlife · island rhythm
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/u-ponte-grossu
03Montana Parc Campground — Heart of the Esterel – Oasis Village
42 hectares of pine trees in the Estérel mountains. Luxury Provençal style.
Var · Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël · High standard · Seaside · Natural & authentic
Between Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël, the Estérel mountains are beginning to blush. Oasis Village has established itself there with a simple philosophy: to offer the best of Provence without sacrificing nature. Forty-two hectares of pine forest, access to the sea, and coves within easy cycling distance. The ambiance of a hotel—without the confines of a traditional hotel. That's what true luxury in the open air is all about.
The campsite serves as an ideal base camp for exploring the entire Var coastline: the ochre and red hues of the Estérel calanques, the beaches of Fréjus and Sainte-Maxime, and the Provençal markets of the hinterland. A site designed for those who want both nature and amenities.
✦ We love : The light of the Estérel at golden hour. Pine nuts underfoot. Returning to the campsite like returning to a hotel — but with fewer people.
???? Setting: 42 hectares of Provençal pine forest · Estérel Natural Park
🏖️ Coastline: Calanques, beaches of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël nearby
⭐ Standing: High-comfort outdoor accommodation
📅 Ideal for : Active retirees · Coastal hiking enthusiasts · Couples
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/montana-parc-coeur-de-lesterel-oasis-village
04. Les Bois Flottés
The Camargue, its pink flamingos and its light. Camping that doesn't need the sea.
Salin-de-Giraud · Bouches-du-Rhône · Natural & authentic · 3 stars · Calme
The Camargue is one of those destinations that you put off and then regret. Les Bois Flottés, at the exit of Salin-de-Giraud, 42 km from Arles and 44 km from Martigues, perfectly embodies what makes the Camargue unique: a low light on the ponds, pink flamingos at dawn, the silence of the salt marshes, and a preserved nature that reminds us that France is still immense.
Three stars, but above all an authenticity that large resorts cannot create. This is the campsite for lovers of rare spaces — those who still look to the sky, who raise their binoculars, who know that September in the Camargue is better than July on the crowded beaches of the Var.
✦ We love : Pink flamingos at sunrise. The unique light of the marshes. Arles and its Roman arena 42 km away — the best of both worlds.
🦩 Fauna: Pink flamingos · egrets · herons · Camargue wildlife
(I.e. Light : Sunsets over the ponds · endless horizon
🏛️ Culture : Arles (42 km) · Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer · Route of Traditions
📅 Ideal for : Off-season · nature lovers · photographers
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/les-bois-flottes
05. Le Champ Neuf
The Bay of Somme, a Grand Site of France. The north also knows how to surprise.
Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont · Hauts-de-France · 4 stars · Nature · Migratory birds
People don't come to the Bay of Somme by chance. Le Champ Neuf Saint-Quentin-en-Tourmont welcomes those who have decided to discover the most spectacular sights in France north of the Loire. A designated Grand Site de France, the bay offers some of the most impressive tides on the continent, an exceptional bird sanctuary – the Marquenterre – and estuary landscapes that resemble Flemish paintings.
Four stars, unspoiled atmosphere, direct access to coastal paths and cycle routes. The perfect campsite for those who love setting off at dawn, binoculars around their necks, and returning in the evening with unforgettable memories. Spring and September are the prime seasons here.
✦ We love : The greylag geese migrating over the bay. The lapping of the rising tide in the early morning. The feeling of being alone in the world — and of being right.
🦅 Ornithology: Marquenterre Reserve · Exceptional migratory birds
🌊 Landscape: Bay of Somme · Grand Site de France · spectacular tides
🚴 Mobility: Coastal cycle routes · dedicated cycle paths
📅 Ideal for : Spring · September · nature and silence lovers
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/le-champ-neuf
06The Noria
The Costa Dorada, with direct beach access. And Montserrat is just an hour away.
Costa Dorada · Catalonia · Spain · Seaside · Culture & heritage · Active seniors
The Costa Dorada is not the Costa BravaThat's precisely why we love it. La Noria is located there with direct access to the beach and a strategic location for those who want to explore the heart of Spain: 60 km from Barcelona, within reach of the rocky site of Montserrat (3,600 hectares of natural park), the Cistercian monasteries of the Catalan Cistercian Route and the Roman heritage of Tarragona.
The sea in the morning, culture in the afternoon, and Catalan cuisine in the evening — this mental organization has worked perfectly since La Noria. A campsite that allows you to both unpack and see everything without feeling rushed.
✦ We love : Montserrat at sunrise before the tourist buses arrive. The Penedès wines discovered nearby. The golden beach in the evening when everyone has left.
🏖️ Sea : Direct beach access · Costa Dorada · calm waters
⛪ Culture : Montserrat · Roman Tarragona · Cistercian monasteries (UNESCO)
🏙️ Proximity : 60 km from Barcelona · province of Tarragona
📅 Ideal for : Active seniors · couples · culture and gastronomy enthusiasts
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/la-noria
07. Détente et Clapotis
An alpine lake, mountains, and the sound of water. That's all. That's enough.
Rhône-Alpes · Auvergne · Lakes & Rivers · Authentic nature · Peace and quiet
The name is a program. Détente et Clapotis It doesn't promise entertainment, water slides, or DJ nights. It promises a lake. Mountains. Fresh air. And the sound of water. It's a haven of peace in the Rhône-Alpes region, designed for lovers of wide open spaces who still know how to sit and gaze at the surface of a lake without doing anything.
Kayaking, swimming in crystal-clear freshwater, fishing, alpine hikes, cycling—summer at altitude has a special flavor for those who have learned to slow down. This campsite is perfect for them. And also for those who want to escape the coastal heat in July without sacrificing a quality holiday.
✦ We love : The morning mist slowly lifts over the lake. A dip in 20°C water when the valley swelters at 35°C. Returning in the evening along the trails with the chamois.
???? ️ Setting: Alpine lake in the Rhône-Alpes region · surrounding peaks
🚣 Activities: Kayaking · swimming · fishing · alpine hiking · cycling
🌡️ Freshness: Beneficial altitude in summer; an alternative to crowded beaches
📅 Ideal for : Motorhome owners · active seniors · mountain nature lovers
→ Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/detente-et-clapotis
08La Tuquette
Fayence, in the Var hinterland. Three hectares. An atmosphere. Naturism as a way of life.
Fayence · Var · Provence · Naturist · 3 ha · Human scale · Calm & tranquility
There are campsites that fit into three hectares and yet seem larger than some resorts. La Tuquette is one of them. Located in Fayence, in the Var hinterland 30 km from the sea, it has cultivated something rare for years: an atmosphere. Brice, Caroline, and Arnaud have taken up the torch from the founders with the same conviction: here, people don't come despite the small size of the place, they come for the atmosphere.
The pitches are spacious, well-shaded, and impeccably maintained. The chalets, lodges, and cottages are perfect for those who prefer comfort without the hustle and bustle. The village of Fayence, Lake Saint-Cassien, and the Provençal garrigue: everything surrounding the campsite encourages you to slow down and enjoy your stay. Rated 4,8/5 by its campers—which, in this area, is no exaggeration.
✦ We love : The multigenerational atmosphere—teenagers, seniors, couples, everyone feels at home. The conviction of those in charge. And the fact that nothing here tries to be bigger than it is.
Setting: 3 hectares of Provençal scrubland · shaded pitches · chalets & lodges
🌊 Sea : 30 km away · Lake Saint-Cassien nearby
🏘️ In the neighborhoods: Village of Fayence · Lake Saint-Cassien · Verdon Gorge · Provençal markets
📅 Ideal for : Experienced and novice naturists · couples · seniors · families with teenagers
→ Full details: Full details: www.yesicamp.com/camping/la-tuquette
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