Sandaya Étoile d’Argens or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?
Two campsites on the French Riviera, two opposite holidays. Sandaya Étoile d’Argens, in Saint-Aygulf, is a large 5-star resort beside the river Argens: water park, kids’ clubs, entertainment and a river shuttle to the beach. Au Paradis des Campeurs, in Les Issambres, is a human-scale 4-star campsite: quiet, green, open all year, facing the sea, 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★) |
Sandaya Étoile d’Argens (Saint-Aygulf / Fréjus, 5★) |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Nature campsite, 7 ha | 5★ resort, 16 ha park by the Argens |
| Atmosphere | Quiet, intimate, leafy | Family-friendly and lively, around the water park |
| Open | All year round | Seasonal (3 April to 1 November) |
| Beach access | La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk (tunnel under the D559) | Saint-Aygulf beaches 3 km away — river shuttle (extra charge) or car |
| Setting & view | Seafront, views of the Estérel & Dramont, sunrise and sunset | Beside the river Argens, leafy setting (Natura 2000 area) |
| Accommodation | Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods | 5★ cottages, chalets & ecolodges (up to 8 guests) |
| Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome) | Yes | No (rentals only) |
| Shared swimming pool | No | Yes — water park (lap pool, whirlpools) |
| Entertainment & kids’ clubs | No | Yes — free kids/teens clubs, animation team |
| On-site dining | Azéa restaurant (organic & local, sea view), snack bar, grocery | Bar-restaurant, snack/pizzeria, organic grocery |
| Dogs | Welcome — dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest | Allowed, on a lead (except categories 1 and 2) |
| Environmental commitment | Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020 | Clef Verte (Green Key) label, Natura 2000 area |
| Ideal for | Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm, nature and the sea | Families wanting a large 5★ resort with a water park and entertainment |
| 2026 rates | Pitch rates · Accommodation rates | Premium 5★ resort |
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 — facing the sea, a 2-minute walk from the beach, with sunrise and sunset over the Estérel.
- Open all year round
- La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk
- Clef Verte (Green Key) label since 2020
- Dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest
Sandaya Étoile d’Argens
A 5-star, 16-hectare resort beside the river Argens, surrounded by nature (Natura 2000 area). A water park with a lap pool and whirlpools, kids’ and teens’ clubs, a wellness area, a restaurant and a river shuttle to the beach: the address for families who want a large, lively resort and all the 5-star facilities.
- Water park & wellness area
- Free kids’ & teens’ clubs
- Beach 3 km away (river shuttle)
- Open April to November
Where are the two campsites located?
Both campsites line the same French Riviera, but in different settings: Au Paradis des Campeurs in Les Issambres, facing the sea, towards Fréjus / Saint-Raphaël; Sandaya Étoile d’Argens in Saint-Aygulf, beside the river Argens, 3 km from the beach. Around fifteen minutes’ drive separates the two.
How to choose between them?
Calm or entertainment?
For a large water park, kids’ clubs and entertainment, go for Sandaya Étoile d’Argens. To sleep in peace, facing the sea and away from the bustle, 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. Sandaya Étoile d’Argens also accepts dogs (on a lead, except categories 1 and 2), but the beach is 3 km away.
Travelling off-season?
Au Paradis des Campeurs is open all year; Sandaya Étoile d’Argens closes from early November to early April.
Camping in a tent, van or motorhome?
Au Paradis des Campeurs offers genuine pitches for independent campers; Sandaya Étoile d’Argens only offers rental accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sandaya Étoile d’Argens and Au Paradis des Campeurs?
Which campsite is open all year near Fréjus / Saint-Aygulf?
Which French Riviera campsite allows dogs, including on the beach?
Which campsite is closest to the beach on foot?
Can you camp in a tent, van or motorhome near Fréjus / Saint-Aygulf?