What services can campsites offer?

Some campsites have gone from being simple places to pitch your tent to veritable holiday villages.... In France, some simple campsites have become veritable small towns, where everything is accessible without leaving the site. Today, campsites in France offer a wide range of services to make daily life easier for holidaymakers.

Here's an overview of the main services available at a campsite:

Booking and reception at the campsite: services designed from the moment you arrive

The services offered by a campsite start long before you move in. Today, most campsites offer an online booking system, accessible 24 hours a day. The sites are often available in several languages to make things easier for foreign holidaymakers. Some campsites accept a variety of payment methods, such as holiday vouchers, VACAF vouchers or payment in instalments. On arrival, a multilingual welcome and smooth formalities make for a comfortable stay.

Restaurants and shops on the campsite

Many campsites now have a restaurant - sometimes even a gourmet restaurant - a bar, a snack bar or a takeaway service. This is a practical way of eating on site without having to leave the campsite. For breakfasts, most campsites have a bread depot or bakery. There's also often a convenience store selling everyday products.

In the best equipped campsites, you can even find food shops such as a butcher's, a fishmonger's, or a food-truck present on certain evenings. These are all options that allow holidaymakers to do their shopping on site, without having to take the car.

Practical services to make your stay easier: washing machine, wifi, shuttle, concierge service...

Campsites also offer a whole range of practical services. These include laundry facilities with washing machines and tumble dryers, fridge hire, bike hire, barbecue hire and bed linen hire. Many campsites also offer Wi-Fi access, either free of charge or for a fee.

Some establishments go even further, offering an ATM, charging points for electric cars, and even a shuttle service to the beach or city centre. At reception, you can often obtain tourist information, book activities or take advantage of a concierge service.

Rentals: comfort and services in accommodation (mobile homes, bungalows, etc.)

In terms of accommodation, campsites have evolved considerably to offer an increasingly high level of comfort and services, whether for fans of fully-equipped mobile homes or traditional pitch campers.

These days, mobile homes are like little holiday homes, with fully-equipped kitchens, private bathrooms, terraces, air-conditioning and sometimes even televisions and dishwashers. For even more peace and quiet, some campsites offer hotel services, with beds made up on arrival, cleaning at the end of your stay, a welcome kit and bed linen hire. All of which means you can travel lighter and enjoy your holiday to the full.

At top-of-the-range campsites (often 4 or 5 stars), it's not uncommon to find unusual accommodation (lodges, safari tents, tree houses) or mobile homes Premium with services worthy of a hotel: safe, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi access on site, even a private spa. There's something to suit every type of holidaymaker, from the minimalist camper to those looking for a real break from the hustle and bustle.

Campers in tents, caravans or vans are not left out. Bare pitches or pitches with electricity are often spacious, shaded, marked out and located close to clean, well-maintained toilet blocks. Some establishments even offer premium pitches, with an individual water point, a picnic table or a small private shed for storing your belongings. Some top-of-the-range pitches even have individual sanitary facilities (toilet, shower & washbasin, sink for washing up, etc.).

Wellness services worthy of a thalassotherapy centre

More and more campsites are focusing on well-being to attract customers looking for relaxation. Some have a spa area with hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and à la carte massages. Others go a step further by including a gym or even a yoga area. This type of facility reinforces the image of the campsite as a complete and comfortable holiday destination.

See our selection of campsites with a wellness area.

What services do campsites offer for children and families?

Family campsites: fun for children and parents alike, from morning to night

There are many well-developed services for children and families. Children's clubs or teenagers' with entertainers, play areas, adapted sanitary facilities with a baby area, and baby kit hire (bed, high chair, bath, etc.) ensure that families have a carefree holiday. The supervision and variety of activities on offer contribute to the success of family camping holidays.

While the little ones are having fun at the mini-club, parents can take advantage of the campsite's entertainment and facilities to get back into shape (with an aquagym class, for example) or simply relax.

In the evenings, many campsites offer friendly entertainment and shows for all ages: concerts, karaoke, dance evenings and children's shows set the pace for holidays and create a real village atmosphere.

Swimming pool, equipment hire and more: leisure activities and services for a dynamic camping holiday

As well as leisure facilities (such as swimming pools, water parks and multi-sports pitches), many campsites offer activity-related services: equipment hire (bikes, paddles, kayaks, etc.), bookings for outdoor activities or supervised excursions (with the campsite staff or local partners), or even tournaments organised by the entertainment team. In the most complete campsites, you can even find a horse riding centre, a cinema, or adventure courses in the trees. All of which adds to the appeal of the campsite as a destination in its own right.

Have you decided to follow a cycling itinerary? Find out more about the Accueil vélo label and the campsites offering these services specifically for cycling.

What services are available for pets?

Many campsites welcome pets, especially dogs. Some even go so far as to offer dedicated services for our canine friends: dog showers, bag dispensers or walking areas. Check this information carefully before booking, as conditions can vary from one establishment to another.

Service areas for motor caravans

Many campsites in France are equipped with dedicated service areas for motorhomes, to make it easier for travellers on the move. These areas allow waste water to be emptied, drinking water to be topped up and sometimes even electricity to be topped up. Practical and well-integrated, these service points offer motorhome owners optimum comfort, without the need to leave the site.

Campsites illustrating the article : Campsite L'Hippocampe (Volonne - 04) - Campsite Resort la Forêt (Saint-Jean-de-Monts - 85) - L'Océan campsite (Le Croisic - 44) - Les mille pépites campsite (Mauguio - 34) - campsite la Côte d'argent (Hourtin - 33)