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Esterel Caravaning or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose on the French Riviera?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Two French Riviera campsites, two opposite holidays. Esterel Caravaning<\/strong>, in Agay (Saint-Rapha\u00ebl), is a large 5-star<\/strong> resort tucked into the hills of the Esterel massif \u2014 lively and spectacular: water park, kids’ clubs, evening shows, with the beach 3 km away. Au Paradis des Campeurs<\/strong>, in Les Issambres, is a welcoming 4-star campsite<\/strong>: calm, leafy, open all year, dog-friendly, a 2-minute walk<\/strong> from La Gaillarde beach. The right choice depends on the 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 Esterel Caravaning<\/em>: the comparison<\/caption>\n
Criterion<\/th>\n Au Paradis des Campeurs
(Les Issambres, 4\u2605)<\/th>\n 		Esterel Caravaning
(Agay \/ Saint-Rapha\u00ebl, 5\u2605)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Style<\/th>Nature campsite, 7 ha<\/td>Large hillside resort, 19 ha<\/td><\/tr>\n
Atmosphere<\/th>Calm, intimate, leafy<\/td>Lively, festive, water park<\/td><\/tr>\n
Open<\/th>All year round<\/span><\/td>Seasonal (28 March to 26 September)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach access<\/th>La Gaillarde beach, a 2-minute walk<\/td>Agay beach 3 km away (bike, bus or car)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/th>Sea-view lodges (spa or private pool by category), mobile homes, pods<\/td>Mobile homes (up to private pool), XXL pitches with private hot tub<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)<\/th>Yes<\/span><\/td>Caravan & motorhome (no size limit); no tents<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n
Shared swimming pool<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 water park (5 pools, slides)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Activities & kids’ clubs<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 3 clubs (3 months-17 yrs), shows<\/td><\/tr>\n
On-site dining<\/th>Az\u00e9a restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery<\/td>Les Suds restaurant (Ma\u00eetre Restaurateur), bakery, grocery, bar<\/td><\/tr>\n
Dogs<\/th>Welcome<\/span> \u2014 dog beach 100 m away + forest<\/td>Accepted, no breed restriction; beach 3 km away<\/td><\/tr>\n
Environmental commitment<\/th>Green Key label<\/span> (local timber, composter provided)<\/td>100% solar electricity; site in a Natura 2000 area<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach & swimming quality<\/th>Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming \u2014 ~4 km from the harbour, no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach<\/td>Sandy beach of Agay bay, framed by the Esterel’s red rocks \u2014 3 km from the campsite<\/td><\/tr>\n
Sunrise, sunset & views<\/th>Rolling, open site \u2014 both sunrise and sunset; views over the Esterel and Le Dramont from the beach<\/td>Set high in the Esterel massif (Natura 2000 area) \u2014 panoramic views over the massif<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bikes \/ car-free \/ train<\/th>Bike rental (city, electric, mountain) \u2014 free for the whole stay if you arrive by train; bus line 876, \u201cla Gaillarde\u201d stop 50 m away<\/td>Regional Varlib bus at the campsite entrance (beaches, Saint-Rapha\u00ebl, station); Saint-Rapha\u00ebl-Valescure TGV station 8 km away; electric mountain-bike rental<\/td><\/tr>\n
Terrain<\/th>Flat, by the sea<\/td>Hilly, terraced (steep gradients)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Ideal for<\/th>Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature<\/td>Families wanting a large lively resort with a water park<\/td><\/tr>\n
2026 rates<\/th>Pitch rates<\/a> \u00b7 Accommodation rates<\/a><\/td>Upmarket 5\u2605 resort<\/td><\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n\n

Two campsites, two philosophies<\/h2>\n
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<\/use><\/svg>Au Paradis des Campeurs<\/h3>\n

A human-scale 4-star campsite of 7 hectares, built for rest. Sea-view lodges with spa or private pool, mobile homes, pods and real pitches for independent campers \u2014 all right by the sea, on flat ground, with no entertainment or loudspeakers. Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming, a 2-minute walk away.<\/p>\n