With its Mediterranean beaches made for relaxing, wonderfully charming villages, sun-drenched climate, the sound of cicadas and the scent of garrigue carried on the breeze, Occitanie has all the ingredients for a perfect camping holiday at any time of year. To help you find just the right place to match your holiday wishes, we’ve put together our Top 10 most beautiful 4 and 5 star campsites in Occitanie!
Why opt for a camping holiday in Occitanie?
Because Occitanie offers an incredible variety of landscapes and experiences! From the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean beaches, taking in the Canal du Midi, the Gorges de l’Hérault, the Cévennes and towns such as Montpellier, Avignon and Millau, this beautiful corner of southern France has something to delight every kind of visitor. Whether you’re looking for a seaside campsite, a family-friendly campsite with water park, somewhere close to the gorgeous traditional villages, or a campsite that brings all these things together, you’ll find it all (or almost) in Occitanie!
The ultimate family holiday experience in Vias
Looking for a family-friendly campsite in Occitanie with 5 star facilities and services? Head to Vias, in the Hérault, where our Domaine de la Dragonnière campsite awaits! Here, there’s something to delight holidaymakers of all ages, including three water parks and a magnificent lagoon with turquoise waters, plus all-comfort accommodation sleeping up to 10 people. Add activities and entertainment from morning till night, plus a host of services designed to make holiday life easier: restaurants, bars, a beach shuttle (in high season), a hairdresser, bicycle hire and even a coworking space!
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Domaine de la Dragonnière
Your family club getaway by the Mediterranean in Sérignan
Set on the shores of the Mediterranean, our Aloha campsite in Sérignan is the ultimate destination for a family seaside holiday. Little campers will love the water park, with its amazing waterslides and multi-lane racer slides, while grown-ups can chill in the soothing whirlpool baths. And everyone will appreciate the direct access to the beach, perfect for a fun-filled family day by the sea just a stone’s throw from their comfort-filled accommodation (adapted to families of all shapes and sizes). Add a dash of activities and entertainment for all ages, under the sunny skies of the Languedoc, and you’ll uncover the secret to the perfect Sandaya family holiday!
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Aloha
Between the Mediterranean, Sète and the Étang de Thau in Frontignan-Plage
Nestled between the blue waters of the Mediterranean on one side and the Étang de Thau lagoon on the other, Les Tamaris campsite in Frontignan-Plage is a family-friendly destination where life is simple and the welcome always warm. Here, you can splash about in the pool, soak up the sunshine on the beach, tuck into local specialities – with seafood and Sète’s famous tielle pie topping the menu – and savour the comfort of a cosy home-from-home, perfectly suited to you and your family. In a nutshell, everything you need for a fantastic camping holiday in Occitanie!
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Les Tamaris
A laid-back beach holiday in Vendres-Plage
If you’re looking for a simple family holiday with all the essentials taken care of, Les Vagues campsite in Vendres-Plage is an excellent choice. With its water park and waterslide, accommodation designed to suit every kind of family – ranging from cottages sleeping 4 to 10 people to villas with their own spa – and the beaches of the Languedoc coast close by, it has all the ingredients for a wonderful holiday in Occitanie.
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Les Vagues
A cosy family retreat in Vendres-Plage
Just a short distance from Les Vagues, Blue Bayou campsite is another great choice in Vendres Plage for a family camping holiday in Occitanie. This superb, family-friendly haven offers a wonderful seaside setting, just 450 metres from the beach, along with everything you could wish for from a camping holiday: activities for all ages, accommodation to suit every taste and services designed to make your stay even more enjoyable!
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Blue Bayou
The perfect balance of city life, swimming and garrigue in Montpellier
Fancy exploring the vibrant city of Montpellier while enjoying all the fun of a camping holiday? Le Plein Air des Chênes campsite in Clapiers offers the ideal solution! Just 15 minutes from Montpellier city centre, this 4 star campsite surrounded by nature boasts a 1,200 m² water park, cottages to suit every kind of family, including FRIENDS cottages sleeping up to 10 people, and free children’s clubs. And a mere 20 kilometres from your holiday base, the beaches of Carnon and Palavas-les-Flots await!
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Plein Air des Chênes
Discover Avignon and the Gard Provençal region from your campsite
If you’re looking to explore the rich heritage of the Vaucluse and Provence, there’s only one place to stay: L'Île des Papes campsite in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. Tucked away on a leafy island just 15 minutes from Avignon’s Palace of the Popes, you’ll have the cultural treasures of Occitanie right on your doorstep at this 4 star campsite, including Avignon and the Gard Provençal region. It’s also a wonderful place to recharge your batteries and enjoy facilities designed for the whole family, including a water park with an aquatic playground, free children’s clubs, and activities and entertainment for all ages. Sounds like the perfect way to combine a relaxing holiday with a fascinating cultural experience, doesn’t it?
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L’Île des Papes
Leucate-La Franqui: a natural playground for watersports enthusiasts
If you’re looking for unspoilt beaches, board sports and wide-open spaces, there’s a campsite in the Aude that offers all this and much more: Domaine La Franqui in Leucate. With direct access to the Mediterranean and overlooking La Franqui beach, which is one of France’s top kitesurfing spots, this 5 star nature campsite invites you to slow down and make the most of everything the Aude has to offer.
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Domaine la Franqui
Enjoy the Catalan sunshine on a family holiday in Torreilles
In the south of Occitanie, close to the Spanish border, the Pyrénées-Orientales offer a stunning variety of landscapes, from mountains and characterful villages to lively seaside resorts. It’s the perfect destination for a sunny seaside getaway. And it’s in this little corner of paradise that you’ll find Les Tropiques campsite in Torreilles. Set in 14 hectares of natural surroundings, the campsite boasts a 500 m² water park for fabulous family fun, free children’s clubs and all-comfort accommodation to suit families of every shape and size. Everything you need for a Catalan holiday to remember!
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Les Tropiques
Occitanie… rivers, wide-open spaces and natural beauty in Millau
We’re heading to the Aveyron to round off our tour of the finest 4&5 star campsites in Occitanie, and what a wonderful way to finish! A region full of character, where nature takes centre stage, the Aveyron is a haven for lovers of wide-open spaces, hiking enthusiasts, outdoor sports fans and anyone looking for a nature-filled holiday surrounded by beautiful countryside. Just a few kilometres from the famous Millau Viaduct, set in 7 hectares of gorgeous green surroundings, you’ll find the final campsite in our selection: Les Rivages in Millau. With direct access to the River Dourbie, a water park with a heated swimming pool and waterslides, along with an ideal location for exploring the Aveyron’s many treasures, you’re sure to enjoy a superb, relaxing holiday by the water!
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Les Rivages
Our favourites for every holiday style
For a seaside campsite in Occitanie
If your idea of the perfect holiday involves sunshine, beaches and the Mediterranean, these campsites are just what you’re looking for:
- Sandaya Aloha
- Sandaya Les Tamaris
- Sandaya Les Vagues
- Sandaya Blue Bayou
- Sandaya Domaine la Franqui
- Sandaya Les Tropiques
For a campsite with water park in Occitanie
Are water parks, waterslides, multi-lane racer slides and aquatic playgrounds a must when choosing your holiday destination? Then these 4 and 5 star campsites in Occitanie are sure to make a splash:
- Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonnière, with its 3 aquatic areas and turquoise-water lagoon
- Sandaya Aloha, with its colourful waterslides
- Sandaya Plein Air des Chênes, with its very own 1,200 m² water kingdom
For a family-friendly campsite in Occitanie
With entertainment for all ages, activities both on site and nearby, children’s clubs and accommodation to suit every kind of family, these campsites are ideal for a family getaway:
- Sandaya Domaine de la Dragonnière
- Sandaya Aloha
- Sandaya Les Vagues
- Sandaya Blue Bayou
- Sandaya Plein Air des Chênes
- Sandaya Les Tamaris
- Sandaya Les Tropiques
For a nature campsite in Occitanie
If you’re dreaming of a getaway immersed in nature, with outdoor activities and hiking on the agenda, and the added bonus of heritage attractions just waiting to be explored, you’ll find your ideal destination at one of these campsites:
- Sandaya Les Rivages
- Sandaya L’Île des Papes
- Sandaya Domaine la Franqui
- Sandaya Le Plein Air des Chênes
How to choose the right campsite in Occitanie
It all depends on the kind of setting and holiday experience you’re looking for in Occitanie.
- For a holiday immersed in Mediterranean life, head for Vias, Sérignan, Frontignan, Vendres-Plage, Leucate or Torreilles.
- If you’re after a city break, Montpellier or Avignon are better choices.
- For a nature-filled escape by the river, Millau is the place for you!
- Travelling with the family? Look for campsites with water parks, entertainment and children’s clubs. They’re a safe bet for keeping everyone happy!
It’s also worth considering other important factors when choosing your ideal destination, such as the campsite’s star rating, location, accommodation options, atmosphere and the activities on offer.
So, which campsite should you choose for a holiday in Occitanie? As you can see, the possibilities are endless in this beautiful part of France! Because that’s the secret to Occitanie: bringing together an incredible variety of experiences, landscapes and campsites, with something to suit every holiday wish. So, what takes your fancy? A holiday on the shores of the Mediterranean, a cultural getaway to Montpellier or Avignon, a nature break in Millau or endless fun in the campsite swimming pool?
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