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Anticipate your summer vacations: alternatives to full service areas in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network
Travel guide
9/6/2025

Anticipate your summer vacations: alternatives to full service areas in the CAMPING-CAR PARK network

Between July 1 and August 31, some of the most popular parking areas are already fully booked. With these 20 suggestions for nearby alternatives, you can plan your itinerary with complete peace of mind!

1. Near Biscarrosse (Landes, 40)

Recommended alternatives:

Gastes (40 - Landes)

Book in Gastes

  • 100 pitches | Stopover area

Book now for a peaceful vacation on Lake Biscarrosse!

Mimizan (40 - Landes)

Book in Mimizan

  • 70 pitches | Stopover area

Don't delay: this area between ocean and forest is very popular in summer!

2. Near Ruoms (Ardèche, 07)

Recommended alternatives:

Orgnac-l'Aven (07 - Ardèche)

Book at Orgnac-l'Aven

  • 26 pitches | Stopover area

Book now to discover an exceptional natural and prehistoric site!

La Roque-sur-Cèze (30 - Gard)

Book at La Roque-sur-Cèze

  • 28 pitches | Stopover area

Book now to explore one of France's most beautiful villages!

3. Near Le Grau-du-Roi (Gard, 30)

Recommended alternatives:

Frontignan (34 - Hérault)

Book in Frontignan

  • 49 pitches | Stopover area

Book today to enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate between beach and garrigue!

Aramon (30 - Gard)

Book in Aramon

  • 22 pitches | Stopover area

➤ S top off on the banks of the Rhône, just a stone's throw from the Pont du Gard!

4. Close to the Saint-Julien-en-Born (Landes, 40) service area

Recommended alternatives:

Pontenx-les-Forges (40 - Landes)

Book in Pontenx-les-Forges

  • 26 pitches | Stopover area

Book now for an immersion in the Landes countryside!

Vielle-Saint-Girons (40 - Landes)

Book at Vielle-Saint-Girons

  • 40 pitches | Stopover area

Don't miss this stage between lake, ocean and bike paths!

5. Near Vendays-Montalivet (Gironde, 33)

Recommended alternatives:

Port-Médoc (33 - Gironde)

Book in Port-Médoc

  • 27 pitches | Stopover area

Book a stay between estuary, beach and vineyards!

Royan (17 - Charente-Maritime)

Book in Royan

  • 40 pitches | Stopover area

Book now to discover this seaside resort with its unique architecture!

6. Near the Biarritz area (Pyrénées-Atlantiques, 64)

Recommended alternatives:

Azur (40 - Landes)

Book at Azur

  • 35 pitches | Stopover area

Book your stay between pine forest, lake and ocean beaches!

Soorts-Hossegor (40 - Landes)

Book in Soorts-Hossegor

  • 83 pitches | Stopover area

Take advantage of the latest locations in this unmissable surf destination!

7. Near Fouras (Charente-Maritime, 17)

Recommended alternatives:

Saint-Clément-des-Baleines (17 - Charente-Maritime)

Book at Saint-Clément-des-Baleines

  • 41 pitches | Stopover area

Book now to discover the island of Ré by bike, between lighthouse and beaches!

Châtelaillon-Plage (17 - Charente-Maritime)

Book in Châtelaillon-Plage

  • 58 pitches | Stopover area

Don't miss this family-friendly resort with its festive atmosphere!

8. Near Seignosse (Landes, 40)

Recommended alternatives:

Labenne (40 - Landes)

Book in Labenne

  • 90 pitches | Stopover area

➤ A n area under the pines 1 km from the beach: book now!

Pouillon (40 - Landes)

Book in Pouillon

  • 30 pitches | CAMPING de mon Village

➤ Treat yourself to a peaceful stopover close to the Basque Country and its beaches!

9. Near Lamalou-les-Bains (Hérault, 34)

Recommended alternatives:

Murviel-lès-Béziers (34 - Hérault)

Book in Murviel-lès-Béziers

  • 25 pitches | Stopover area

Book and immerse yourself in the history of a charming medieval village!

Mèze (34 - Hérault)

Book in Mèze

  • 42 pitches | Stopover area

Book now to enjoy oysters, sunshine and markets on the shores of the Etang de Thau!

10. Near Le Lavandou (Var, 83)

Recommended alternatives:

Cabasse (83 - Var)

Book in Cabasse

  • 12 pitches | Stopover area

Book and discover the authenticity of a Provencal village in the heart of the vineyards!

Le Thoronet (83 - Var)

Book at Le Thoronet

  • 16 pitches | Stopover area

Book now and enjoy a peaceful interlude near an exceptional heritage site!

Why choose an alternative area?

  • Guaranteed availability: avoid refusals in high season
  • Equivalent comfort: similar services, often quieter surroundings
  • New discoveries: explore unexpected but equally charming places

Book now with your PACK'PRIVILEGS

With a PACK'PRIVILEGES subscription, you'll have priority access to reservations, so you can leave with a lighter spirit!

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