You don't have to fly, drive or even take the train for a change of scenery: just head out a few kilometers from Paris, and that's it, the vacation atmosphere is already there! While there's just one campsite in the capital, there are dozens in every département of the region, close to places of interest, castles and forests.
Camping meansadventure at the end of the road, just a Navigo pass away or less than one or two hours' drive from Paris. It's waking up to birdsong, the adrenalin of a night outdoors, the discomfort you'll remember for a long time, the folding chairs where you can drink your instant coffee, the immersion in nature for a night, a weekend or a week.
So, with family, friends, solo or as a couple, whether you're looking for inexpensive accommodation for your vacation, or a campsite to stop off at during a cycling trip or a long-distance hiking trail, camping is a must for any holidaymaker, seasoned or amateur, to experience adventure for the duration of a short stay.
The most adventurous will opt for a bare pitch, without electricity or superfluous comforts, where they can pitch their camping tent, inflate their mattress and unfold their comforters, for a bohemian night (almost) under the stars, punctuated by the nightly songs of the birds. Those who prefer to rent or take their own van or camper van will also find what they're looking for, with packages that include electricity to plug in their vehicle.
The more adventurous campers will prefer huts, solid wood tents or unusual dwellings, sometimes perched in the trees, for a unique night out! Here are the best addresses for camping in Paris and Ile-de-France!
Camping Paris Maisons Laffite (78): bungalows and tree houses in the heart of nature
Camping Paris Maisons-Laffitte is your ticket to a nature getaway just a stone's throw from Paris! Set on the banks of the Seine, this 4-star campsite welcomes holidaymakers every year from April to November, in a haven of peace combining comfort and greenery. On the program? Swimming pool, Aqua Jump, tree houses and activities for all ages. [Read more]
Les Courtilles du Lido campsite, for a 3-star outdoor holiday in Moret-sur-Loing (77)
Located in the Seine-et-Marne region and within easy reach of the Navigo pass on the R line, Moret-sur-Loing is an ideal destination for a weekend or vacation in the Ile-de-France region. How about camping? [Read more]
Camping de Samoreau (77), a small family campsite on the banks of the Seine for a low-cost stay
In the Seine-et-Marne département, not far from Vulaines-sur-Seine and in the small village of Samoreau, the town's campsite welcomes lovers of this type of outdoor accommodation from April to October. [Read more]
Huttopia Rambouillet (78), a campsite with a natural swimming pool for a great weekend in the countryside
Fancy a trip to the great outdoors? How about... Camping? Yes, in the heart of nature, and above all, in one of the most beautiful natural areas in Ile-de-France, less than an hour from Paris. [Read more]
Country Park: the Crécy-la-Chapelle (77) campsite, for a weekend in the countryside
How about camping? Less than an hour from Paris - or about an hour by public transport - Crécy-la-Chapelle awaits you for a weekend in the fresh air. [Read more]
La ferme de la Mercy: camping, animal discovery and local produce in Chenoise (77)
Near Chenoise, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Ferme de la Mercy is a small family business run by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Cackaert. [Read more]
Héliomonde, Île-de-France's only naturist campsite, for a nature break in Saint-Chéron (91)
Calling all naturist enthusiasts: in Saint-Chéron (91) you'll find Héliomonde, a campsite 100% suited to those who want to spend their vacations naked (or almost)! For an outdoor getaway just an hour from Paris, it's the perfect opportunity to experience a real change of scenery, in the simplest of clothes. [Read more]
At Creux du Chêne (77), a nature area with tepees, cabins and unusual accommodation
In the heart of the Seine-et-Marne region, in the small village of Tancrou, near Lizy-sur-Ourcq (77), the "Espace Nature au Creux du Chêne" welcomes families, friends and lovers for a night or more in one of its unusual accommodations. [Read more]
Dourdan municipal campsite (91): unusual lodges and pitches for a weekend in the great outdoors
At the terminus of the RER C, in the direction of Dourdan la forêt, embark on a weekend of camping in the great outdoors and a nature getaway without having to leave the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Jablines international campsite (77): comfortable lodges and natural pitches just a stone's throw from Disneyland
In Seine-et-Marne, the Jablines international campsite welcomes you to its 500 hectares of greenery. For a break away from the capital or a week off the beaten track in the Paris region, welcome to the campsite! [Read more]
Les Prés, the 2* country campsite in Grez-sur-Loing (77)
Just a few minutes' drive from Fontainebleau (or a few extra stops on the Transilien train to Nemours) and you'll be in Grez-sur-Loing, a charming medieval village in the Seine-et-Marne region, where you can enjoy a pleasant stay at the town's campsite. [Read more]
La Rivière Dorée, the 3* campsite with unusual accommodation near Nemours (77)
For a weekend in the fresh air or a week's vacation in the heart of nature, there's no need to travel far, as demonstrated by Rivière Dorée, a picturesque campsite just outside Nemours. [Read more]
A Loing de Paris weekend, from Montigny-sur-Loing to Thomery (77) for - €50 per person
All you need is a two-day weekend, a Navigo pass, a tent, a backpack and a good dose of willpower. Get ready for a change of scenery, all less than an hour from Paris. Shall we take you away for the weekend? [Read more]
Sleep among the animals at La Ferme des 4 étoiles, the country campsite of Greater Paris
Just a few kilometers from Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, you'll find one of the most original campsites in the whole region. Located in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley, the Ferme des 4 Etoiles is the perfect place for a day or weekend getaway on a farm. [Read more]
Le camping de Paris, the capital's only intramural campsite
Located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, along the last natural banks of the Seine, Camping de Paris is the capital's only intramural campsite. Roulottes, cottages, chalets or camping pitches, it's up to you to choose your little nest and enjoy an authentic camping experience that's unparalleled in Paris! [Read more]
Camping: 3 essential platforms for parking your motorhome or pitching your tent this summer
Summer means vacation, and vacation means spending... Between transport, accommodation and leisure activities, yes, the budget can quickly get out of hand, especially with a family. So why not opt for camping instead? [Read more]
GCU Auvers-sur-Oise, the friendly, participative campsite in the famous Val-d'Oise village
Ten minutes from the Auvers-sur-Oise train station, not far from the places made famous by Vincent Van Gogh in his paintings, the GCU campsite in Auvers-sur-Oise is the only campsite in the village: family-friendly and on a human scale, discover with us this spot where to spend your week's vacation in the 95! [Read more]
Les Rives de Paris, the only campsite in Seine-Saint-Denis, 40 minutes from Paris
Looking for a green getaway, a natural place to spend the weekend? Head for Les Rives de Paris, the 3* municipal campsite in Neuilly-sur-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, to pitch your tent, park your camper van or sleep in a Tiny House. [Read more]
Unusual places to stay in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, our top tips
Tired of staying in hotels that all look the same? Paris and the Ile-de-France region also offer more unusual accommodation, for nights out of the ordinary! [Read more]
Unusual places to stay in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, our top tips
