Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?
Two 4-star campsites on the French Riviera, two opposite holidays. The Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage, in Saint-Aygulf (Fréjus), is a very large, lively family campsite: 22 hectares and 1,092 pitches, a 2,000 m² water park heated in low season with slides, kids’ club and entertainment in high season, with direct access to the sandy beach. Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a human-scale 4-star campsite: calm, leafy, 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.
| Criterion | Au Paradis des Campeurs (Les Issambres, 4★) |
Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage (Saint-Aygulf, 4★) |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Nature campsite, 7 ha | Very large holiday village, 22 ha · 1,092 pitches |
| Atmosphere | Calm, intimate, leafy | Lively and family-friendly (water park, clubs, entertainment) |
| Open | All year round | Seasonal (11 April to 31 October) |
| Beach access | La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk | Direct access to Saint-Aygulf’s sandy beach (~50 m) |
| Accommodation | Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods | Mobile homes (3 ranges), chalets, loft & duplex; grand luxe sea-view models |
| Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome) | Yes | Yes (tent, caravan, motorhome) |
| Shared swimming pool | No | Yes — 2,000 m² water park heated in low season, slides |
| Entertainment & kids’ clubs | No | Yes — kids’ club (5-12), entertainment in high season |
| On-site dining | Azéa restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery | Sea-view bar-restaurant, snack bar, mini-market, bakery (in season) |
| Dogs | Welcome — dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest | Allowed on pitches; not allowed in rentals in July-August |
| Environmental commitment | Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020 | No eco-label highlighted |
| Beach & swimming quality | Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming — ~4 km from the marina, no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach | Lively beach: marina and water sports base (jet-skis, towed buoys) less than 500 m away |
| Sunrise, sunset & views | Hillside setting, open aspect: both sunrise and sunset, with views of the Estérel and Cap Dramont from the beach | Sea view from the premium units; flat site in a pine grove, beside the Villepey lagoons |
| Bikes / car-free / train | Bike hire — free if you arrive by train (St-Raphaël Valescure station + bus 876, “la Gaillarde” stop 50 m away) | SNCF station 10–20 min by car; bike hire via a partner (paid) |
| Ideal for | Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature | Families wanting a water park, entertainment and the beach on foot |
| 2026 rates | Pitch rates · Accommodation rates | Very large 4★ campsite (seasonal) |
Two campsites, two philosophies
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: clear, calm water and peaceful swimming, with no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach.
- Open all year round
- La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk
- Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020
- Dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest
Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage
A very large 4-star family campsite in Saint-Aygulf (Fréjus), 22 hectares and 1,092 pitches in a pine grove beside the Villepey lagoons, with direct access to the sandy beach. A 2,000 m² water park heated in low season with slides, kids’ club, entertainment and evening shows in high season, plus many sports courts (tennis, padel, multi-sports): the address for families who want entertainment and the beach within walking distance.
- Direct beach access (~50 m)
- 2,000 m² water park heated in low season
- Kids’ club & entertainment in season
- Open April to October
Where are the two campsites located?
Both campsites line the same Mediterranean, on the French Riviera, just a few kilometres apart: Au Paradis des Campeurs in Les Issambres; the Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage in Saint-Aygulf, towards Fréjus. Less than 20 minutes’ drive separates the two.
How to choose between them?
Calm or entertainment?
For a water park, a kids’ club and evening entertainment, choose the Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage. To sleep in peace — and swim in clear, calm water, away from 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 the Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage, dogs are allowed on pitches but not in rental accommodation in July-August.
Travelling off-season?
Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; the Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage closes from early November to early April.
Camping in a tent, van or motorhome?
Both offer genuine pitches (tent, van, motorhome). The Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage is a very large, lively site of 1,092 pitches; Au Paradis des Campeurs is smaller (~100 pitches over 7 ha) and focuses on calm. It comes down to the atmosphere you want.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Camping de Saint-Aygulf Plage and Au Paradis des Campeurs?
Which campsite is open all year near Fréjus and Saint-Aygulf?
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Which campsite is the quietest, without entertainment or music?
Which campsite has a swimming pool or water park in Saint-Aygulf?