Capfun La Rumba or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?
Two 4-star campsites on the French Riviera, two entirely different holidays. Capfun La Rumba, in Saint-Aygulf (Fréjus), is a lively family campsite: heated water park with slides, kids’ and teens’ clubs, summer shows, about 2 km from the beaches. 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★) |
Capfun La Rumba (Saint-Aygulf, 4★) |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Nature campsite, 7 ha | Lively rental village on terraces, ~290 units |
| Atmosphere | Calm, intimate, leafy | Lively and festive (clubs, shows) |
| Open | All year round | Seasonal (late April to mid-September) |
| Beach access | La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk | Saint-Aygulf beaches ~2 km away |
| Accommodation | Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods | Mobile homes (Confort to Premium ranges) & equipped tents, terraced |
| Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome) | Yes | No (rentals only) |
| Shared swimming pool | No | Yes — heated water park, slides |
| Entertainment & kids’ clubs | No | Yes — kids/teens clubs, shows, mascots |
| On-site dining | Azéa restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery | Restaurant & bar/snack (in season) |
| Dogs | Welcome — dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest | Not allowed |
| Environmental commitment | Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020 | No eco-label |
| Beach & swimming quality | Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming — ~4 km from the port, no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach | Saint-Aygulf sandy beaches ~2 km away; motorised water sports nearby (jet-skis, towed buoys) |
| Sunrise, sunset & views | Hilly site with open exposure: both sunrise and sunset, views of the Estérel and Le Dramont from the beach | Terraced campsite on a slope; some mobile-home terraces with a panoramic view |
| Bikes / car-free / train | Bike rental — and bikes free for your whole stay if you arrive by train (Saint-Raphaël-Valescure station + bus 876, “la Gaillarde” stop 50 m away) | Paid bike rental (subject to availability); nearest station ~11 km away — car recommended |
| Ideal for | Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature | Families wanting entertainment, kids’ clubs and a water park |
| 2026 rates | Pitch rates · Accommodation rates | 4★ rental campsite (Capfun) |
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, where the water stays clear and swimming peaceful, 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
Capfun La Rumba
A 4-star family campsite from the Capfun group, terraced at the entrance to Saint-Aygulf, about 2 km from the beaches. Heated water park with slides, kids’ and teens’ clubs, shows and mascots in high season: the place for families who want entertainment and water fun. Pets are not allowed.
- Heated water park & slides
- Kids’ & teens’ clubs, shows
- ~290 mobile homes & tents
- Open April to September
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; Capfun La Rumba at the entrance to Saint-Aygulf, towards Fréjus. Around ten minutes’ drive separates the two.
How to choose between them?
Calm or entertainment?
For a water park, kids’ clubs and evening shows, choose Capfun La Rumba. To sleep in peace, with no entertainment or music, and to swim in clear, calm water, 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. At Capfun La Rumba, pets are not allowed.
Travelling off-season?
Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; Capfun La Rumba closes from mid-September to late April.
Camping in a tent, van or motorhome?
Au Paradis des Campeurs offers genuine pitches for independent campers; Capfun La Rumba is a rental campsite (mobile homes and equipped tents).
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