Camping des Mûres or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?

Two 4-star campsites on the French Riviera, two opposite holidays. Camping des Mûres, in Saint-Pons-les-Mûres (Grimaud), is a large campsite right by the water, on the sand, lively: kids’ clubs, evening shows, several restaurants, a private beach. Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a human-scale 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 Camping des Mûres: the comparison
Criterion	Au Paradis des Campeurs (Les Issambres, 4★)	Camping des Mûres (Saint-Pons-les-Mûres, 4★)
Style	Nature campsite, 7 ha	Large beachfront campsite on the sand, ~11 ha
Atmosphere	Quiet, intimate, leafy	Lively and family-friendly
Open	All year round	Seasonal (late March to mid-October)
Beach access	La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk	Directly on the sand (beach side)
Accommodation	Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods	Mobile homes beach side or vineyard side, Prestige ranges with private pool or jacuzzi
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)	Yes	Yes
Shared swimming pool	No	No (private pools on some ranges)
Entertainment & kids’ clubs	No	Yes — kids/teens clubs, evening shows
On-site dining	Azéa restaurant (organic & local, sea view), snack bar, grocery	Brasserie, beach snack bar, Italian restaurant, private beach
Dogs	Welcome — dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest	Allowed by accommodation type, but not on the beach in high season
Environmental commitment	Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020	In-house steps (LED, solar, recycling), no label
Nautical calm	~4 km from a marina: no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach	Lively seaside area: motorised water sports nearby
Ideal for	Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature	Families wanting a large, lively beachfront campsite right on the sand
2026 rates	Pitch rates · Accommodation rates	4★ seaside campsite

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 seaside

Camping des Mûres

A large 4-star campsite right by the water in Saint-Pons-les-Mûres, with pitches and mobile homes directly on the sand. Kids’ and teens’ clubs, evening shows, several restaurants and a private beach: the address for families who want entertainment and the sea on their doorstep.

Direct beach access, on the sand
Kids’ & teens’ clubs, evening shows
Several restaurants + private beach
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; Camping des Mûres in Saint-Pons-les-Mûres, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez below Grimaud. Less than half an hour’s drive (about 17 km) separates the two.

How to choose between them?

Calm or entertainment?

For kids’ clubs, evening shows and the sea right by your mobile home, go for Camping des Mûres. 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, all year round. At Camping des Mûres, dogs are allowed depending on the accommodation, but banned from the beach in high season (1 June to 15 September).

Travelling off-season?

Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; Camping des Mûres closes from mid-October to late March (2026 season: 27 March to 11 October).

Right by the water or in a natural setting?

At Camping des Mûres, the beach-side pitches and mobile homes are directly on the sand: the sea is on your doorstep. At Au Paradis des Campeurs, La Gaillarde beach is a 2-minute walk through a pedestrian tunnel, away from the road, in a calmer, leafy setting. Each to their own: the sea right there, or peace under the trees.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Camping des Mûres and Au Paradis des Campeurs?

Camping des Mûres, in Saint-Pons-les-Mûres (Grimaud), is a large 4-star campsite right by the water, directly on the sand, lively and family-friendly (kids’ and teens’ clubs, evening shows, several restaurants, a private beach). 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. Camping des Mûres, like most large campsites in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, only opens in season: in 2026, from 27 March to 11 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, all year round. At Camping des Mûres, dogs are allowed depending on the accommodation, but banned from the beach from 1 June to 15 September.

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. Camping des Mûres borders a Gulf of Saint-Tropez beach where motorised water sports are offered nearby, with clubs and evening shows in high season; the atmosphere there is livelier. For peace and quiet, choose Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Which campsite has direct beach access near Grimaud?

At Camping des Mûres, the beach-side pitches and mobile homes are directly on the sand, with the sea on your doorstep. At Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, La Gaillarde beach is a 2-minute walk through a pedestrian tunnel, away from the road, in a calm, leafy setting. The first for the sea right there, the second for peace and quiet.