With its panoramic capes and cornices, the Côte d'Azur reveals all its charms to you with this seductive Riviera drenched in sunshine, with superb, extravagant villas nestling in lush vegetation. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Bay of Angels, Toulon harbour, the Giens peninsula, the Principality of Monaco, and the creeks of Marseille and the Côte Bleue are all on the Mediterranean coast. Off the coast, the islands of Hyères, Lérins and Frioul offer some great escapes, which you can discover at the best addresses on www.campings.com.
Provence's hinterland is also full of wonderful discoveries, with lavender fields, famous vineyards, centuries-old olive groves and a host of hilltop villages. A festival of colours and scents that culminates around the mimosa trees of Bormes and Grasse, the perfume capital.
The region's natural wonders are legion, including Mont Ventoux, Mont Sainte-Victoire, the Sainte-Beaume mountain range, the Alpilles and Les Beaux-de-Provence, the picturesque villages of the Luberon, the water paradise of the Camargue around Arles and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, the land of bulls and wild horses, as well as the turquoise gorges of the Verdon, Lake Serre-Ponçon and the olive groves of the Baronnies... As protectors of these treasures, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region boasts 4 national parks and 8 nature parks.
If you're looking for shade and fresh air, explore the forests of the Maures, Estérel and Turini, or the gorges of the Loup, Cians and Daluis, as well as the valleys of the Ubaye, Tinée, Roya and Durance.
Looking further afield, the peaks of the Southern Alps catch the eye and invite you to enjoy a more peaceful holiday than in winter, with magnificent panoramic footpaths and cycling routes over the passes that have forged the legend of the Tour de France, such as the Izoard, the Galibier and the Cime de la Bonette. In summer, the resorts offer a multitude of sporting and recreational activities around the Ecrins and Mercantour national parks in Valberg, Barcelonnette, Isola 2000 and Serre-Chevalier.
Gap, Nice, Arles, Cannes, Antibes, Toulon, Marseille, Briançon, Orange, Fréjus, Menton, Manosque, Avignon, Draguignan, Saint-Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, Vaison-la-Romaine and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence are just some of the major tourist centres with an abundant festive and cultural calendar. At www.campings.com you're sure to find the right campsite for you.
Finally, take the time to sample and share with family and friends the region's delicacies and gastronomic specialities, presented on the stalls in the generous atmosphere of typical markets.
4 Campsites to discover :
Holiday Green campsite ***** in Fréjus (83)
Enjoy a dream holiday at this paradise campsite on the Côte d'Azur. In a magnificent wooded setting, the superb 4,000 m2 water park has no fewer than 3 heated pools, whirlpools, a vast solarium and a host of fun activities.
https://www.campings.com/fr/camping/camping-holiday-green-77275
Campsite Tikayan Les Palmiers ***** in Hyères (83)
With its exotic Mexican decor, your stay will be full of thrills. The campsite boasts an aquatic area of almost 1,000 m2 with 2 pools, slides, bubble baths, counter-current swimming, sunbathing and relaxation areas, not to mention a host of fun and sporting activities.
https://www.campings.com/fr/camping/camping-tikayan-les-palmiers-77384
Montana Parc - Oasis Village - Cœur de l'Estérel ***** in Puget-sur-Argens (83)
Just a few minutes from Fréjus and the shores of the Mediterranean, enjoy this hinterland destination between the Maures and Estérel massifs. In the shade of the pines and oaks of this 45-hectare estate, enjoy the large swimming pools with waves, spa, river, slide, solarium and aqua garden.
https://www.campings.com/fr/camping/montana-parc-oasis-village-coeur-de-l-esterel-76665
Campsite Domaine de l'Ubaye ***** in Méolans-Revel (04)
A change of scenery guaranteed for your next holiday on the banks of the Ubaye between Barcelonnette and Lake Serre-Ponçon. As well as its private beach, the campsite has a lovely heated swimming pool with a view of the mountains, which you can enjoy while swimming or relaxing on your sun lounger.
https://www.campings.com/fr/camping/camping-domaine-de-lubaye-77795
For more information: Visit www.campings.com to find the best campsites in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Tel. 02 53 04 00 89. Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.