Camping near Biarritz, France

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Camping Moulin de La Geneste

2 units · Glamping15 acres · Condat Sur Ganaveix

Camping Moulin de La Geneste is a small-scale nature campsite with 25 camping pitches for tents, caravans or campers. These pitches are exceptionally spacious, shady, green and between 70 and 120 m2 with lots of privacy. The campsite exudes tranquility, is surrounded by nature, has a fishing lake, an animal meadow and lots of greenery. Rental of 2 wooden chalets, a mobile home, a hobbit house and a romantic gypsy wagon. In high season 2 bell tents on a platform with a view of the lake. The campsite is a quiet, "no fuss" campsite full of greenery and nature. Here everyone can be themselves and do what they want. Fishing enthusiasts pack their things and go to the fishing lake. Or you can take a lovely walk on the grounds; a private forest where you are sung to by many different types of birds and where various benches invite you to enjoy the sun or the shade, the flowers, the birds, a real waterfall or the river that flows through the campsite and where it is wonderful to "paddle" on warm days. Dogs are welcome.

Cool Under Canvas

1 unit · Glamping2 acres · Vichy, ARA

Cool Under Canvas offers a stylish and cosy glamping experience aimed at families, couples and small groups of cyclists and walkers. We have two furnished deluxe bell-tents, an elegantly furnished traditional yurt and two furnished safari tents.We are located in the countryside and the site sits on a rise with fantastic views across the fields to hills beyond. In the other direction, the peak of Puy de Dôme rises up on the horizon.At only 20 minutes from the national park that encompasses the UNESCO Chaîne des Puys we have a beautiful and dramatic outdoor playground on our doorstep. Hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, swimming and climbing are some of the activities all within a short distance from our site

La Toile Sous Les Etoiles

6 units · Glamping4 acres · Creuse, Aquitaine

Sociable, rural, bell tent glamping on the Limousin-Auvergne border where campfires are permitted, stargazing is a must and space is always guaranteed

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Camping near Biarritz guide

Overview

Forget the French Riviera—the best surf is over on France’s Atlantic Coast. With its sandy beaches, Belle Epoque villas, and Art Deco casino, Biarritz is the southwest’s answer to St Tropez. Head down to the Grande Plage to surf, swim, and try your hand at any number of water sports, then follow the coastal trails around Le Vieux Port and admire the views from the Rocher de la Vierge. Biarritz camping is all about the beach, too, whether you prefer a seaside mobile home, a quiet rural campground, or a 4-star campsite with a swimming pool and on-site kids’ club.

Where to go

Basque Coast

South of Biarritz, the Basque Coast runs to the border of France and Spain—some 25 miles of sandy beaches, rugged headlands, and crashing waves. Sunseekers and water sports enthusiasts congregate at the beach towns of Bidart, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Hendaye, where beach life merges seamlessly with Basque culture. Spend the morning at the beach and the afternoon watching a traditional Basque pelota match, attending a traditional festival, or feasting on Basque cuisine.

Along the Adour River

North of Biarritz, the beaches around Anglet are a dream for surfers, stretching all the way to the mouth of the Adour River. Further east, riverside Bayonne is the quintessential Basque Country town, with its picturesque Old Town, annual Basque Festival (July), and scenic setting at the meeting point of the Adour and Nive rivers. Campers will also find a number of rural campgrounds and caravan parks over the river in the Landes department.

Pyrenees Mountains

The vast landscapes of the Pyrenees Mountains blanket the border of France and Spain, affording miles of forested peaks and lush valleys right on the doorstep of Biarritz. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are all popular activities in the Pyrenees, while winter visitors can go cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. This is the place for campers looking to escape to the wild, whether backcountry camping along the trails or renting out a mountaintop chalet.

When to go

Surfs up in Biarritz year-round, but while pro surfers take to the water in the winter months, beginners will want to stick to the summer months when the waves are more manageable. June through August see huge crowds of vacationers take over the seaside resort, and this is the liveliest time to visit, with the Biarritz Surf Festival, free music concerts, and beachside fireworks displays providing the entertainment. Plan your camping holiday from April to October—many campgrounds close out of season.