Campsites in Cote d'Azur - South of France Camping
The south of France enjoys hot summers with average temperatures around 25-30 degrees throughout June, July and August. The dry and warm Mediterranean climate is ideal for camping in the South of France.
From sandy beaches to rolling vineyards and rocky mountain peaks, the South of France has a landscape to suit everyone. The fashionable resorts of the French Riviera including St Tropez, St Maxime and Cannes on the Cote d’Azur attract the huge numbers of summer tourists.
Camping Riviera Style
A campsite holiday on the Cote d'Azur offers the chance to rub shoulders with celebrities in the chic resorts of St. Tropez and Cannes and also enjoying the classic benefits of pools, children's activities, evening entertainment of a self-catering campsite holiday.
Eat Like a Local
Cuisine in the South of France is dominated by Provencal dishes, characterised by the use of aromatic herbs, olive oil and lots of seafood . Each town in the region has a specific dish, for example in Avignon it’s mussels and garlic, in Marseille it’s Bouillabaisse and in the Camargue everyone enjoys red rice.
Enjoying the Area
There is more to the south of France than superb beaches and seafood. Provence is packed with magnificent examples of Roman architecture including the Roman Amphitheatre in Nimes and the Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built in the 1st Century AD over the River Gard. Other attractions include Cathar castles, with the finest example in Foix. For a fun family day out in the South of France, Aqualand has a choice of water park locations at St. Cyprien, Port Leucate and Cap d’Agde.
Getting There
The quickest route to the Cote d'Azur from the UK and Ireland is via the international airport at Nice. There are also daily flights from UK airports to Marseilles and Nimes. However, self-drive via the channel ports is a viable option with an overnight stop en route adding to the holiday experience.