Castels Campings: exceptional estates at the heart of nature

The Les Castels collection was born from a singular idea: opening up the grounds of châteaux and grand family estates in France to camping. Maintained for generations, these estates offer what no landscaping can create — avenues of centuries-old trees, ancient ponds, an intact built and natural heritage. Every castel is different: Loire forests, Ardèche hills, Calvados bocage countryside, Brittany meadows.

Pitches blend into the park’s vegetation. Low occupancy density preserves the quality of the setting. Accommodation — wooden chalets, unusual lodgings or classic pitches — fits in without disfiguring the estate. The view of the château from your own pitch remains one of the most singular experiences of camping in France.

Preserving the estate is part of these properties’ DNA: responsible forest management, late mowing to protect flora, protection of ponds and local wildlife. Many Castels serve produce from the estate or neighbouring farms — short supply chains, producer markets, tastings. This is sustainable tourism by nature, not by marketing.

Some estates pursue environmental certification (Clef Verte, the Qualité Tourisme charter). The preserved countryside, the managed forest, the waterway integrated into the estate: all arguments that justify the eco-responsible campsite label. The Castels in Saône-et-Loire, Ille-et-Vilaine or Fierbois have made preserving the estate their foremost quality.

Les Castels are rated 4 or 5 stars, with heated pools, restaurants, kids’ clubs and activities suited to the whole family. Mobile homes, chalets and unusual accommodation complement the traditional pitch offering. Prices vary by season and type of service, with premium offers at some estates.

Guests appreciate the quality of the welcome and the variety of activities: cycling along the park’s avenues, discovering the château, tastings, outdoor games. ANCV and holiday vouchers are accepted at most sites. A bank card can be used to pay for accommodation and stay costs on site. Reviews confirm that Les Castels deliver an experience in keeping with their 4- and 5-star rating.

Castels campsites span all of France: campsites along the Loire (Val de Loire, Fierbois), campsites in Brittany, the Ardèche, Calvados, Saône-et-Loire or Ille-et-Vilaine. Each estate is rooted in the identity of its region, with a specific welcome and regional offerings. Some welcome groups and clubs, others feature covered water parks. Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, the riverbanks of the Ardèche and the estates of the Breton countryside are among the chain’s most popular destinations.