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Sandaya \u00c9toile d’Argens or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Two campsites on the French Riviera, two opposite holidays. Sandaya \u00c9toile d’Argens<\/strong>, in Saint-Aygulf, is a large 5-star<\/strong> resort beside the river Argens: water park, kids’ clubs, entertainment and a river shuttle to the beach. Au Paradis des Campeurs<\/strong>, in Les Issambres, is a human-scale 4-star campsite<\/strong>: calm, leafy, open all year, facing the sea, a 2-minute walk<\/strong> from La Gaillarde beach. The right choice depends on the kind of holiday you’re after.<\/p>\n

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\u201cLodge Luxe M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e vue mer panoramique\u201d \u2014 Au Paradis des Campeurs, Les Issambres<\/figcaption>\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Au Paradis des Campeurs<\/em> vs Sandaya \u00c9toile d’Argens<\/em>: the comparison<\/caption>\n
Criterion<\/th>\n Au Paradis des Campeurs
(Les Issambres, 4\u2605)<\/th>\n 		Sandaya \u00c9toile d’Argens
(Saint-Aygulf \/ Fr\u00e9jus, 5\u2605)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Style<\/th>Nature campsite, 7 ha<\/td>5\u2605 resort, 16 ha park by the Argens<\/td><\/tr>\n
Atmosphere<\/th>Calm, intimate, leafy<\/td>Family-friendly and lively, around the water park<\/td><\/tr>\n
Open<\/th>All year round<\/span><\/td>Seasonal (3 April to 1 November)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach access<\/th>La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk (tunnel under the D559)<\/td>Saint-Aygulf beaches 3 km away \u2014 river shuttle (extra charge) or car<\/td><\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/th>Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods<\/td>5\u2605 cottages, chalets & ecolodges (up to 8 guests)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)<\/th>Yes<\/span><\/td>No<\/span> (rentals only)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Shared swimming pool<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 water park (lap pool, whirlpools)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Entertainment & kids’ clubs<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 free kids’ and teens’ clubs, entertainment team<\/td><\/tr>\n
On-site dining<\/th>Az\u00e9a restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery<\/td>Bar-restaurant, snack\/pizzeria, grocery<\/td><\/tr>\n
Dogs<\/th>Welcome<\/span> \u2014 dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest<\/td>Allowed, on a lead (except categories 1 and 2)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Environmental commitment<\/th>Clef Verte (Green Key) label<\/span> since 2020<\/td>Clef Verte (Green Key) label<\/span>, Natura 2000 area<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach & swimming quality<\/th>Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming \u2014 about 4 km from the harbour, no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach<\/td>No beach at the campsite \u2014 Les Esclamandes sandy beach 3 km away (river shuttle or car)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Sunrise, sunset & views<\/th>Hilly site, open exposure \u2014 sunrise and sunset, views of the Est\u00e9rel & Dramont from the beach<\/td>Green setting on the banks of the river Argens (Natura 2000 area), no sea view<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bikes \/ car-free \/ train<\/th>Bike rental \u2014 free for your whole stay if you arrive by train (St-Rapha\u00ebl-Valescure station + bus 876, \u201cla Gaillarde\u201d stop 50 m away)<\/td>Bike rental (city, electric, MTB); free river shuttle to the beach; car recommended to get there<\/td><\/tr>\n
Ideal for<\/th>Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm, nature and the sea<\/td>Families wanting a large 5\u2605 resort with a water park and entertainment<\/td><\/tr>\n
2026 rates<\/th>Pitch rates<\/a> \u00b7 Accommodation rates<\/a><\/td>Premium 5\u2605 resort<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n

Two campsites, two philosophies<\/h2>\n
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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 \u2014 facing the sea, a 2-minute walk from a beach with clear, calm water, and sunrise and sunset over the Est\u00e9rel.<\/p>\n