Camp du Domaine or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?

Two campsites on the Var coast, two opposite holidays. Camp du Domaine, in Bormes-les-Mimosas, is a large 5-star family estate of 45 hectares right by the water: direct beach access, kids’ clubs, sports and evening entertainment. 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.

Updated June 2026

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

*Au Paradis des Campeurs* vs *Camp du Domaine*: the comparison
Criterion	Au Paradis des Campeurs (Les Issambres, 4★)	Camp du Domaine (Bormes-les-Mimosas, 5★)
Style	Nature campsite, 7 ha	Family estate, 45 ha
Atmosphere	Calm, intimate, leafy	Lively, family-friendly and sporty
Opening	All year	Seasonal (a week before Easter to 31 October)
Beach access	La Gaillarde beach, a 2-minute walk	Direct access to the sand (over 600 m of shoreline)
Accommodation	Sea-view lodges (spa or private pool depending on category), mobile homes, pods	Mobile homes, bungalows & lodge cabins (2 to 8 people), air-conditioned, private spa on some models
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)	Yes	Yes — 80 to 180 m², some right by the water
Communal pool	No	No — direct sea access (children’s water play area)
Entertainment & kids’ clubs	No	Yes — clubs ages 4-17, evening shows, sports facilities
On-site dining	Azéa restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery	Restaurant, pizzeria (delivery), snack bar, mini-market
Dogs	Welcome — dog beach 100 m away + forest	Allowed on pitches; not allowed in most rentals
Environmental commitment	Green Key label since 2020	CSR approach (recycling, biowaste, EV chargers), no Green Key label displayed
Beach & swimming quality	Clear, calm water, peaceful swimming — about 4 km from the harbour, no jet skis or towed buoys off the beach	Large, busy sandy beach — jet skis, wakeboarding, paddle and kayak on the south beach
Sunrise & sunset / view	Rolling site, open aspect: sunrise and sunset, view of the Estérel and Le Dramont from the beach	South-east facing: sunrise over the sea and the Golden Islands; sunset on the hill side
Bikes / car-free / train	Bike hire, free if you arrive by train (Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station + bus 876, “la Gaillarde” stop 50 m from reception)	No bike hire on site and no nearby station — car recommended (coastal cycle route 2.6 km away)
Best for	Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature	Families wanting a large lively estate, right on the sand
2026 rates	Pitch rates · Accommodation rates	Premium 5★ family estate

Two campsites, two philosophies

Calm & nature

Au Paradis des Campeurs

A human-scale 4-star campsite of 7 hectares, designed for rest. Sea-view lodges with private spa or pool, mobile homes, pods and genuine pitches for independent campers — all about 4 km from the nearest harbour: clear, calm water, no jet skis or towed buoys.

Open all year
La Gaillarde beach a 2-minute walk away
Green Key label since 2020
Dog beach 100 m away + forest

Family estate

Camp du Domaine

A large 5-star estate of 45 hectares of pine forest, on the seafront in Bormes-les-Mimosas, family-run and independent since 1950. Over 600 m of sandy beach with direct access, kids’ and teens’ clubs, tennis, fitness and water sports: the address for families wanting entertainment and the sea right by their pitch.

Direct beach access (600 m of shoreline)
Kids’ clubs ages 4-17 & evening shows
Tennis, fitness, water sports
Open from Easter to 31 October

Where are the two campsites?

Both campsites line the same Mediterranean, but in two different areas of the Var coast: Au Paradis des Campeurs in Les Issambres, on the French Riviera towards Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël; Camp du Domaine in Bormes-les-Mimosas, on the Cap Bénat peninsula, further west along the Maures coast. Around an hour’s drive separates the two (about 56 km, 1 hr 10).

How to choose between them?

Are you after peace and quiet or entertainment?

For kids’ clubs, sport, evening shows and water sports right by your pitch, Camp du Domaine. To sleep in peace, away from music and engines, in clear, calm water, Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Travelling with a dog?

Au Paradis des Campeurs lives up to its “dog paradise” nickname: forest nearby, a dog-friendly beach 100 m away, and pets welcome both on pitches and in rentals. At Camp du Domaine, dogs are allowed on camping pitches but not in most rentals.

Travelling off-season?

Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; Camp du Domaine closes from 1 November to Easter.

Camping in a tent, van or motorhome?

Both campsites welcome independent campers. Au Paradis des Campeurs offers them genuine pitches (up to Grand Confort Luxe with private sanitary facilities) in an intimate 7-hectare setting; Camp du Domaine has a great many pitches, some right by the water, on a vast 45-hectare estate that is livelier.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Camp du Domaine and Au Paradis des Campeurs?

Camp du Domaine, in Bormes-les-Mimosas, is a large 5-star family estate of 45 hectares on the seafront, lively and sporty (direct beach access, kids’ and teens’ clubs, tennis, evening shows, water sports). Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a warm 4-star campsite, calm 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 on the French Riviera?

Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is open all year. Camp du Domaine, like most large seafront campsites in the Var, only opens in season, from a week before Easter to 31 October. For a winter stay or outside the school holidays, choose Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Which campsite allows dogs on the beach and in rentals?

Au Paradis des Campeurs welcomes dogs (except categories 1 and 2), both on pitches and in rentals, and gives access to the Vallon de la Gaillarde forest as well as a dog-friendly beach 100 m away. At Camp du Domaine, dogs are allowed on camping pitches throughout the season, but not in most rentals.

Which campsite is the quietest, without jet skis or entertainment?

Au Paradis des Campeurs is about 4 km from the nearest harbour: clear, calm water, no jet skis or towed buoys off the beach, and no evening entertainment. Camp du Domaine borders a large sandy beach whose south section welcomes jet skis, wakeboarding, paddle and kayak, and offers kids’ clubs, evening shows and an entertainment programme; the atmosphere is livelier. For peace and quiet, Au Paradis des Campeurs.

Do you need a car to stay at Camp du Domaine?

At Camp du Domaine there is no nearby train station and no bike hire on site: a car is recommended to explore the hinterland, even though La Favière and Le Lavandou are within walking distance along the seafront. At Au Paradis des Campeurs you can come without a car: Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station, bus 876 with the “la Gaillarde” stop 50 m from reception, and free bikes for your whole stay if you arrive by train.