1. Preparing your camping holiday
Preparing your holiday means that before you even think about booking one, you need to define it very precisely. In other words, you need to determine your needs and desires, as well as the tone you want your holiday to take. In other words, do you want to go away as a couple, or as a family?
- Type of holiday: do you prefer to go as a couple, with your family or with friends?
- Atmosphere you're looking for: calm and relaxation (to conjugate the verb ‘to laze around’ in all tenses and modes) or sporting activities and entertainment?
- Type of accommodation required: tent, mobile home, chalet or camper van?
- Main activities: lazing by the pool, exploring the region or taking part in sporting activities?
Every detail counts to ensure a successful holiday, so don't hesitate to think it through. The success of your holiday depends on it.
2. A campsite for every taste
Camping is a real change of lifestyle... The main difficulty in choosing a campsite is that there isn't just one kind, but a multitude of campsites and a multitude of possible experiences. Here are the main criteria to consider:
- Classification : from 1 to 5 stars, depending on the level of comfort and services offered.
- Location : beach, mountains, countryside, or close to historic sites.
- Facilities: swimming pool (or indoor pool in low season), water park, wellness area, sports fields, etc.
- Entertainment : children's club, mini-club for toddlers, themed evenings, sports activities.
- Accommodation: size, number of rooms, facilities such as air conditioning or terrace.
For example:
- With young children, choose a campsite with a paddling pool, or even better a water play area and mini-club.
- With teenagers, choose a water park with one or more slides, sports activities and social evenings.
- For parents, look for wellness areas, a fitness room or places to relax.
Consult this article to help you choose a campsite by classification and geographical location.
3. Themed holidays: culture and the Good Life!
Every year, you can choose a new theme for your holiday, and the campsite will act as a ‘base camp’ from which you can spread out.
- Culture : explore the D-Day beaches in Normandy, the Cathar castles in the south, the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela, the gorges of the Ardèche, and so on. From this point of view, many campsites have websites where you can discover the region and the possibilities it has to offer. Discover numerous tourist sites all over France.
- Epicureanism : discover the local terroirs and specialities and enjoy the region's fine restaurants. Some 4* and 5* campsites even offer gourmet restaurants, ideal for enjoying the region without having to take the car.
4. Labels, a guarantee of quality
For specific criteria such as ecology, disabled access or a superior level of service, rely on campsites' labels such as Camping Qualité or Clef Verte.
5. Ready to book?
Once you've defined your criteria, use our online guide ‘Which campsite?’ to find a campsite that's just right for you! Here you can choose a destination, the proximity of a lake or the sea, the type of accommodation you want and the essential options. More specific needs? Don't hesitate to use the advanced search.
Armed with all of the above, you're now ready to move on to the next stage: booking. On CampingFrance.com, a large number of campsites have published a link to their website and a link to the booking form, making it easy to check rates and availability for your camping holiday dates!