More information about “south of france camping” :

French people generally prefer to spend their holidays camping. Every year, millions of holidaymakers choose to spend their holidays on a campsite. France is also a country that is much appreciated by foreign campers and every year an increasing number of foreign holidaymakers choose to spend their camping holiday in France.

Is it necessary to book a pitch in advance? Certain campsite establishments do stipulate advance booking, particularly during high season (July-August) but this is not always the case. On the other hand, booking is required for mobile home, chalet or canvas bungalow rental.

Renting a mobile home has become the preferred choice for many French holidaymakers as a means of enjoying a camping holiday with extra comfort. Renting a mobile home allows you to take full advantage of the great outdoors with the added benefits of furniture and equipment for a home-from-home feel.

If you have children, opt for a campsite offering a childrens' mini-club, with activities and facilities aimed at providing the whole family with an enjoyable and unforgettable holiday and allowing you to benefit from a well-deserved rest.

Why are some campsites distinguished as 'tourism' campsites while others are distinguished as 'leisure' campsites? Nearly 80% of campsites are classified within the Tourism category, which means that over half of the pitches are allocated for passing-through or short-stay tourism. The campsites classified in the Leisure category are those where over half of the sites are dedicated to long-stay holidays (one month and over).

Did you know that France is the country that offers the most campsites with 9052 fully equipped campsites out of a total of 11,000 campsites? With nearly a million pitches, France is also the country with the highest accommodation capacity. The countries following closely behind France include the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and the most popular camping regions in France are the South of France, Brittany, Aquitaine, la Vendée and Normandy.

Campsites in France are rated by the star system. Each campsite benefits from one, two, three or four stars, depending on the range of facilities that it offers. The number of stars is approved by a prefectural order according to the opinion of the Commission of Departmental Tourism Action (CDAT).

What is a rural campsite? In addition to star-rated campsites, there are approximately 2,000 rural campsites that are distinguished by two categories: open-air campsites and farm campsites. A farm campsite can accommodate no more than six pitches with a maximum capacity of twenty people. The total surface area of the pitches must be at least 300 m2. Open-air campsites on the other hand can offer between seven and twenty-five pitches, each with a surface area of 400 m2.

Do you know which payment services and free activities are offered by French campsites? Sports activities, such as tennis, horse-riding, sailing etc. do of course require payment but entertainment activities such as the pools, fitness rooms, volley ball tournaments are on the other hand free.

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