The Basque Country, the Ile de Ré, the Dune du Pyla, the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, the Dordogne Valley, Oradour sur Glane, all these places have in common that they have belonged to New Aquitaine since the first of January 2016. This quick overview gives an idea of the range of possibilities available to you.
Frequently asked questions about campsites in New Aquitaine
How many campsites are there in New Aquitaine?
In this mega-region, more than 1400 campsites await you in New Aquitaine, i.e. 1 French campsite out of 5.That's a lot, and of course there's something for everyone.
These campsites in the south-west benefit from exceptional settings, such as the La Rive Resort campsite in Biscarrosse, in the Landes, with direct access to the beach, or the La côte d'argent campsite in Hourtin, in the heart of the Médoc, located in a superb 20 hectare hilly site.
Which campsites are located on the waterfront in New Aquitaine?
There are around 400 campsites in the New Aquitaine region that are located by the sea. If you want to spend your holiday at a campsite with your feet in the water, choose a campsite with direct access to the beach and simply walk along the dunes to enjoy the swimming and beach games.
And because a holiday by the water also means being close to a lake, pond or river, you should know that almost a thousand campsites in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region are located on the banks of a lake or river! For example, we recommend Le Perpetuum **** in Domme in the Dordogne or Le Gibanel **** in Saint-Martial-Entraygues, in the Corrèze, for their direct access to the Dordogne or Ullule *** in Tournon-d'Agenais, in the Lot-et-Garonne, for the pleasure of fishing in the pond...
Which campsites have swimming pools and water parks in New Aquitaine?
More than half of the campsites in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region have a swimming pool! If access to a swimming pool is your priority, choose a campsite with a covered swimming pool and, for the pleasure of young and old alike, a campsite with a water park and enjoy several pools, lagoons and waterslides. For example, enjoy the water park at the campsite LA CÔTE D'ARGENT **** in Hourtin or at the campsite Village Resort & SPA le Vieux Port ***** in Messanges.
Number of stars, size of campsites: how are the campsites in New Aquitaine distributed?
- Classification of campsites: the number of stars a campsite has will define the comfort (size of pitches for example), services (restaurant, spa...) and facilities (one or more swimming pools, a fitness room) that the campsite will offer you. In Nouvelle-Aquitaine, there are more than 400 *** campsites and nearly 270 campsites ****. Among the smaller campsites, you can choose from 250 ** campsites and about 60 campsites with only one star. Finally, if you are looking for maximum comfort and services, choose from more than 50 campsites ***** in New Aquitaine.
- Size of campsites: the vast majority of campsites in New Aquitaine have less than 100 pitches. These are therefore campsites on a human scale, where proximity and conviviality are the order of the day! You will also find over 400 campsites with between 100 and 300 pitches and 125 campsites with over 300 pitches! These campsites are real villages where there are many opportunities to meet at the water park or the entertainment area, and often extend over several hectares.
How do I choose my campsite in New Aquitaine?
Choosing a campsite is very personal, especially when the choice is as large as it is in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. You can use the advanced search on the right-hand side of the campsite search to select a campsite that is tailor-made for you: Do you want to practice a particular sport or does the campsite have to have a children's club? Or would you like to rent an unusual accommodation at a campsite this year? (Almost) everything is possible in New Aquitaine!
Now you have to choose your destination: whatever your desires for landscapes, activities, discoveries, sports or relaxation, you can satisfy them by coming to New Aquitaine, especially since from north to south and from east to west, there is inevitably a campsite waiting for you.
The sea made to measure in New Aquitaine
From the Ile de Ré to Hendaye, New Aquitaine offers several hundred kilometres of coastline and beaches. Family beaches with gently sloping stretches of sand. Beaches for surfing with "famous spots": Lacanau in the Gironde which hosts a world cup event every year, the "Lacanau Pro", Bidart, or the monstrous Belharra off Urrugne in the Basque Country which makes the awkward surfer go through a "washing machine in spin-drying position". They are also adorable little ports like Saint-Jean de Luz. The sea in Aquitaine is also the Jewels of the Atlantic, the Ile de Ré, the other "Little Sea", the Arcachon basin, the dune of Pyla and the paragliding baptisms, the oyster beds, the Tchanquées huts, etc. In other words, there is something for all tastes and desires.
Seaside camping destinations
Among the most popular destinations in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, choose from campsites on the Ile de Ré, campsites on the Ile d'Oléron, both in Charente-Maritime, or campsites around the Bassin d'Arcachon in Gironde. If you want to enjoy a lively seaside resort, choose a campsite in Les Mathes - La Palmyre, a campsite near Lake Biscarosse or the Etang de Cazaux or why not a campsite in Lège-Cap-Ferret.
New Aquitaine and the mountain à la carte
New Aquitaine is also the mountains. The observation is the same. There is not one ... but mountains. There is the one which will make the happiness of those who are anguished by landscapes which are too flat, by putting some roundness in their landscapes. They can go for a walk in the Ossau Valley in Béarn or go up to the Aldudes Valley in the Basque Country. There is also the one which will make the mad walkers and other "compulsive hikers" tremble with impatience. They have at their disposal thousands of possible hikes, with multiple degrees of difficulty, and durations ranging from a few hours to several weeks. This is notably the case for the GR 10, a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the Pyrenees in their length from Hendaye to Banyuls. In winter, the most demanding skiers can choose between resorts such as Gourette, Artouste, La Pierre Saint-Martin and can even cross over into Spain... within reach of spatulas. In summer, beautiful routes await climbing enthusiasts.
Destination campsites in the mountains
If you are not sure whether to go to the sea or the mountains, don't hesitate to choose a campsite in the Basque Country!
New Aquitaine, for greening and memory
Aquitaine is also the possibility of getting away from the coast or going down the mountain of... ". Go green". In other words, the richness of the region, it is also in the hinterland of the Côteaux de Jurançon in Béarn, in the Dordogne valley, the Lascaux Cave, Les Eyzies de Tayac considered as the world capital of Prehistory with a fabulous museum. New Aquitaine is also a land of epicureans with names and terroirs enough to drive any lover of... earthly foods whose simple evocation is enough to excite the taste buds: Sarlat, Saint-Emilion, Lalande Pomerol, Madiran, Jurançon. Finally, there are places of memory, some of which are among the most impressive such as the Memorial of the Camp de Gurs near Navarrenx in the Atlantic Pyrenees and of course Oradour sur Glane in Haute-Vienne.
Nature" campsite destinations in New Aquitaine
Do you want to go green? Between the 260 campsites in Périgord, the campsites in Béarn or the campsites along the Bordeaux wine route, you should find what you are looking for...