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Kon Tiki or Au Paradis des Campeurs: which campsite to choose between Pampelonne and the French Riviera?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Between the French Riviera and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, two opposite holidays. Kon Tiki<\/strong>, on Pampelonne beach in Ramatuelle, is a Polynesian-inspired 4-star<\/strong> resort village set right on the sand \u2014 lively and upmarket: heated pool, spa, beach restaurants, evening parties. Au Paradis des Campeurs<\/strong>, in Les Issambres, is a welcoming 4-star campsite<\/strong> on the French Riviera: calm, leafy, open all year, dog-friendly, 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 Kon Tiki<\/em>: the comparison<\/caption>\n
Criterion<\/th>\n Au Paradis des Campeurs
(Les Issambres, 4\u2605)<\/th>\n 		Kon Tiki
(Pampelonne, 4\u2605)<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Style<\/th>Nature campsite, 7 ha<\/td>Tropical resort village: 521 pitches, 345 bungalows<\/td><\/tr>\n
Atmosphere<\/th>Calm, intimate, leafy<\/td>Lively and festive, upmarket<\/td><\/tr>\n
Open<\/th>All year round<\/span><\/td>Seasonal (1 April to 1 November)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach access<\/th>La Gaillarde beach, 2-minute walk<\/td>Directly on the sand of Pampelonne<\/td><\/tr>\n
Accommodation<\/th>Sea-view lodges (private spa or pool by category), mobile homes, pods<\/td>Polynesian-inspired Tiki Huttes & Lounges (private pool or swim spa by category)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bare pitches (tent, van, motorhome)<\/th>Yes<\/span><\/td>No<\/span> (rentals only; motorhomes and vans not allowed)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Shared swimming pool<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 heated pool + paddling pool<\/td><\/tr>\n
Entertainment & kids’ clubs<\/th>No<\/span><\/td>Yes<\/span> \u2014 kids\/teens clubs, evening parties<\/td><\/tr>\n
On-site dining<\/th>Az\u00e9a restaurant (panoramic sea view), snack bar, grocery<\/td>Beach restaurants & bars, 2 private beaches, mini-market<\/td><\/tr>\n
Dogs<\/th>Welcome<\/span> \u2014 dog-friendly beach 100 m away + forest<\/td>Accepted depending on accommodation (surcharge), no dedicated dog beach<\/td><\/tr>\n
Environmental commitment<\/th>Clef Verte (Green Key) label<\/span> since 2020<\/td>No known environmental label<\/td><\/tr>\n
Beach & swimming quality<\/th>Clear, calm water and peaceful swimming \u2014 ~4 km from the marina, no jet-skis or towed buoys off the beach<\/td>Very lively Pampelonne beach \u2014 jet-skis, wakeboarding, flyboarding and parasailing a few steps away; festive vibe in high season<\/td><\/tr>\n
Sunrise, sunset & views<\/th>Hilly site, open aspect: both sunrise and sunset, views of the Est\u00e9rel and Cap du Dramont from the beach<\/td>Flat seafront on the Bay of Pampelonne; sea view or vineyard view depending on accommodation<\/td><\/tr>\n
Bikes \/ car-free \/ train<\/th>Bike rental, free if you arrive by train (Saint-Rapha\u00ebl-Valescure station + bus 876, La Gaillarde stop 50 m from reception)<\/td>Bike and kayak rental on site; no station nearby (Saint-Rapha\u00ebl ~40 km) \u2014 a car is virtually essential<\/td><\/tr>\n
Ideal for<\/th>Couples, families & independent campers seeking calm and nature<\/td>Families and groups wanting a lively resort right on the sand near Saint-Tropez<\/td><\/tr>\n
2026 rates<\/th>Pitch rates<\/a> \u00b7 Accommodation rates<\/a><\/td>Premium 4\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 all about 4 km from the nearest marina: clear, calm water with no jet-skis or towed buoys.<\/p>\n