Les Prairies de la Mer or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?

Two campsites on the French Riviera, two opposite holidays. Les Prairies de la Mer, in Port-Grimaud, is a lively 5-star beachfront resort village: heated pool, kids’ clubs, evening entertainment. Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a human-scale 4-star campsite: quiet, green, open all year, dog-friendly, a 2-minute walk from La Gaillarde beach. The right choice depends on the kind of holiday you’re after.

Updated June 2026

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“Lodge Luxe Méditerranée vue mer panoramique” — Au Paradis des Campeurs, Les Issambres

Au Paradis des Campeurs vs Les Prairies de la Mer: the comparison
Criterion	Au Paradis des Campeurs (Les Issambres, 4★)	Les Prairies de la Mer (Port-Grimaud, 5★)
Style	Nature campsite, 7 ha	Resort village, 20 ha park
Atmosphere	Quiet, intimate, leafy	Lively and festive
Open	All year round	Seasonal (late March to mid-October)
Beach access	La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk	Directly on the sand
Accommodation	Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods	Design lodges (private Nordic bath or pool by model)
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)	Yes	No (rentals only)
Shared swimming pool	No	Yes — 2 heated pools
Entertainment & kids’ clubs	No	Yes — kids/teens clubs, evening shows
On-site dining	Azéa restaurant (organic & local, sea view), snack bar, grocery	Beach restaurants & bars, snack bar
Dogs	Welcome — dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest	Allowed in the village, but not on the beach
Environmental commitment	Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020	Responsible approach, no label
Nautical calm	~4 km from a marina: no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach	Motorised water sports on the adjacent beach; marina nearby
Ideal for	Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature	Families wanting a large, lively resort right on the sand
2026 rates	Pitch rates · Accommodation rates	Premium 5★ resort

Two campsites, two philosophies

Calm & nature

Au Paradis des Campeurs

A 4-star, 7-hectare campsite on a human scale, built for rest. Sea-view lodges with a private spa or pool, mobile homes, pods and genuine pitches for independent campers — all about 4 km from the nearest marina, with no jet-skis or towed buoys.

Open all year round
La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk
Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020
Dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest

Lively resort

Les Prairies de la Mer

A 5-star, 20-hectare village set right on the sand, with a Polynesian-lagoon feel. Heated pool, kids’ and teens’ clubs, beach restaurants and bars, concerts and shows: the address for families who want entertainment and the sea on their doorstep.

Direct beach access
Heated water area
Free kids’ & teens’ clubs
Open late March to mid-October

Where are the two campsites located?

Both campsites line the same Mediterranean, but in different areas: Au Paradis des Campeurs in Les Issambres, on the French Riviera towards Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël; Les Prairies de la Mer in Port-Grimaud, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez below Grimaud. Around thirty minutes’ drive separates the two.

How to choose between them?

Calm or entertainment?

For a large pool, kids’ clubs and evening shows, go for Les Prairies de la Mer. To sleep in peace, away from music and motorised water sports, choose Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Travelling with a dog?

Au Paradis des Campeurs lives up to its nickname, the “dogs’ paradise”: forest right next door and a dog-friendly beach 100 m away. On the Prairies de la Mer beach, pets are not allowed (prefectural order).

Travelling off-season?

Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; Les Prairies de la Mer closes from mid-October to late March.

Camping in a tent, van or motorhome?

Au Paradis des Campeurs offers genuine pitches for independent campers; Les Prairies de la Mer only offers rental accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Les Prairies de la Mer and Au Paradis des Campeurs?

Les Prairies de la Mer, in Port-Grimaud, is a 5-star, 20-hectare resort village right on the sand, lively and festive (heated pool, kids’ and teens’ clubs, evening shows). Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a welcoming 4-star campsite, quiet and leafy, open all year, a 2-minute walk from La Gaillarde beach. Two opposite atmospheres for two types of holiday.

Which campsite is open all year near Saint-Tropez?

Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is open all year round. Les Prairies de la Mer, like most large campsites in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, only opens in season, from late March to mid-October. For a winter stay or outside the school holidays, choose Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Which French Riviera campsite allows dogs on the beach?

Au Paradis des Campeurs welcomes dogs (except categories 1 and 2) and gives access to the Vallon de la Gaillarde forest as well as a dog-friendly beach 100 m away. At Les Prairies de la Mer, pets are allowed in the village but banned from the beach by prefectural order.

Which campsite is the quietest, without jet-skis or nautical noise?

Au Paradis des Campeurs sits about 4 km from the nearest marina: no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach, and no night-time entertainment. Les Prairies de la Mer, in Port-Grimaud, borders a beach where motorised water sports are offered, near the marina; the atmosphere there is livelier. For peace and quiet, choose Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Can you camp in a tent, van or motorhome near Port-Grimaud?

Yes, at Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres: the campsite offers genuine pitches for tents, vans, caravans and motorhomes, alongside its lodges and mobile homes. Les Prairies de la Mer only offers rental accommodation (lodges), with no bare pitches.