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Have you chosen the Occitanie region for your next family vacation? Good choice! This corner of France is brimming with natural and cultural riches, and a wealth of opportunities for outdoor activities.

What if you took the time to slow down and enjoy a self-paced holiday in the south of France? That's what Slow Village Provence Occitanie, a nature campsite in Occitanie, offers you. Our natural estate offers 30 hectares of greenery for your week in the Gard.

Enjoy all the pleasures and benefits of water during your vacation in the Loire Valley!

In the heart of the Occitanie region, our La Roque sur Cèze campsite reinvents your camping experience by offering you an unparalleled glamping adventure.

Discover the rich heritage of the capital of Anjou and start planning your next vacation!

Find your rental in Angers for a stay to suit your taste: in a privileged environment, simple, natural accommodation awaits you, as do comfortable rental properties.

Don't miss a visit to this unique theme park just outside our campsite in Angers! Terra Botanica is unique in that it is both a horticultural park and a leisure park just outside Angers. A stroll through thousands of plant species and pollinating insects from 5 continents would already have been quite a journey. But Terra Botanica goes one step further to offer you an even more fun experience!

The Doué-La-Fontaine Biopark, just 30 minutes from our Angers campsite, is unique in more ways than one. More than just an animal park, the design of this living space truly immerses visitors in the natural environment of the species they encounter. The first special feature is its 17-hectare site in the heart of falun quarries, an aggregate of shells, sand and clay dating back to the Paleolithic period, when the sea was present in Anjou.

Doué la fontaine, Saint Georges sur Layon, Puy Notre Dame and Concourson sur Layon are all pretty little villages, but few French villages in the Pays de la Loire or elsewhere have preserved Montreuil Bellay's medieval heritage. Gates, ramparts, narrow streets, castle - everything here evokes the strategic past of Maine et Loire, knights, jousting and life in the 15th century. With the Plus Beaux Détours de France label and a focus on green tourism and water sports, this is a pleasant place to discover during your camping vacation.

Brissac Quincé, Angers and Ponts-de-Cé are neighbors and daughters of the Loire. Between the verdant islands, the historic jewels dotted along the river, the biodiversity reigning over the countryside and the ancestral culture of the Loire Valley, Brissac Quincé, now known as the town of Brissac Loire Aubance in Maine et Loire, has many secrets to share with you.

With its noble estates, renowned Loire wines, horse-riding tradition and French history, Saumur is a must-see destination in the Maine-et-Loire region near the campsite. Along with the Doué la Fontaine Biopark, its château is one of the department's must-sees. At the heart of the Loire-Anjou-Touraine regional nature park, Saumur is ideal for discovering the riches of the Pays de la Loire region, and venturing out on the mythical route des châteaux de la Loire by bike. You can also cycle along the Loire to the Ile d'Offard during your camping vacation.

Looking for nature camping in the Loire Valley without feeling isolated? Opt for the gentleness of Anjou, so often described by our great poets, by staying at the Angers Slow Village campsite on the banks of the Loire. It's here that the Loire marries numerous tributaries to enrich rich valleys classified Natura 2000. It's here that royal families have adorned towns and countryside with breathtaking historical and architectural masterpieces. The Loire Valley has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000.

Former seat of the Plantagenets, Angers is the historic capital of Anjou. Between the Loire and Maine rivers, it offers an infinite variety of activities, from cultural visits to nature walks, water sports and gastronomic discoveries. The city of Angers Loire Métropole in the Loire Valley abounds in tourist attractions, including UNESCO World Heritage Loire castles, abbeys and vineyards to visit on walking tours.

At Slow Village, holidaymakers can take advantage of the best rental rates in the region, while staying in an unspoilt environment conducive to relaxation while camping on the Ile de Ré. With weekly rental packages starting from 400 euros for a 5-person mobile home, Slow Village enables families with several children and holidaymakers on a budget to enjoy a pleasant vacation in quality accommodation and exceptional surroundings.

Sheltered behind the Vauban citadel of Saint-Martin, the Slow Village is your perfect vacation destination if you're looking for an unusual campsite on the Ile de Ré. Imagine your vacation home as a typical Rhétaise oyster hut, nestled in the heart of the forest, decorated and furnished for cocooning: book a unique stay at our campsite on the Ile de Ré!

In the heart of the Ile de Ré, Slow Village welcomes sea lovers for a rejuvenating vacation by the ocean. From the estate, the pretty Plage de la Cible, bordering the citadel of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, is just a 5-minute bike ride away: great afternoons of swimming await you at our seaside campsite on the Ile de Ré!

A perfect destination for family vacations, the island of Ré combines the attractions of an extraordinarily preserved natural environment, a wealth of cultural and historical treasures, and seaside activities. Slow Village welcomes families looking for charming accommodation on the island of Ré, close to the ocean and the island's most beautiful tourist sites.

In the heart of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, in an estate shaded by century-old trees and bordered by cycle paths, our luxury campsite on the Ile de Ré invites you to enjoy a rejuvenating vacation, combining ecotourism and top-of-the-range services. Discover them now and choose your ideal vacation rental from among the charming accommodations at our Slow Village campsite and vacation village on the Ile de Ré.

The jewel of the Île de Ré, the fortifications of Saint-Martin-de-Ré are the work of Vauban. Built under Louis XIV in 10 years, from 1681 to 1691, they bear the signature of the famous royal engineer, with their typical star-shaped architecture.

The port of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, on the north coast of the island, opens onto the Pertuis Breton and has existed since the Middle Ages. It was around this harbor that the island's urban core was built, and its commercial and strategic position soon made Saint-Martin-de-Ré the historic economic capital of the Rhaetan territory.

In a landscape dominated by water, between sea and marsh at the tip of the island, the village of Les Portes-en-Ré is a must-see during your stay at Slow Village in Saint Martin de Ré. Just 23 km away, it's a great place to take a bicycle tour. Its territory is home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island, open to the open sea or the Pertuis Breton.

Your vacation on the Ile de Ré will be an opportunity to visit the sites and buildings that are the pride of the people of the island. Among the must-sees is the emblematic Baleines lighthouse, whose long silhouette stands facing the Atlantic at the western end of the island. The Baleines site comprises buildings of different ages: the old tower, built on the orders of Minister Colbert in 1669, is a strategic maritime observatory, providing advanced protection for Rochefort's fledgling arsenal.

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Are you able to take your bikes with you on your camping vacation on the Ile de Ré? Don't hesitate! The whole of the island is equipped for cyclists: from Rivedoux to Saint-Clément-les-Baleines, the 10 villages on the island are linked by a track that allows you to cycle around the island. The distance between two villages is always less than 10 km, making cycling a family-friendly way to get around the island, even with young children. The Ile de Ré cycle path is linked to the network of greenways and trails in La Rochelle, and in particular to the Vélodyssée, which leads to Châtelaillon, Rochefort and Royan. So you can even arrive on the island by bike!

The Ile de Ré is located on a major bird migration route between Africa and the Arctic. Its natural areas are therefore particularly valuable, as they are likely to be home to a large number of bird species. At the tip of the island, in the heart of the Fier d'Ars marshes and mudflats, the Lilleau des Niges reserve was created in 1980 with the aim of preserving this biodiversity.

Ecological camping is an increasingly popular approach for outdoor enthusiasts concerned with preserving the environment.

The history of vine-growing on the island dates back to the 13ᵉ century: cultivated by the Cistercian monks of the Châteliers abbey, it continued to exist on the island long after their departure driven by the Wars of Religion. By 1950, vine-growing was at its peak on the island, occupying more than 2,000 hectares. It was also at this time that the island's winegrowers decided to form a wine cooperative.

At Slow Village, we believe that Slow Tourism is about taking time to travel, fully immersing ourselves in our natural surroundings and rich heritage, and discovering destinations in a deeper, more authentic way.

Green tourism, the responsible alternative for traveling in harmony with nature