Why Choose Camping? 5 Great Reasons to Go Camping this Summer

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19 September 2025

5 Great Reasons to Choose Camping


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We’ve all hesitated before booking a camping holiday. We still have in mind its somewhat outdated image, reinforced by caricatures in television and cinema. However, today’s camping has everything to offer. It has managed to combine its advantages with current trends. Here’s a small, non-exhaustive, and personal list of why camping is awesome!

Great Reason #1: the Benefits of Getting Back to Nature

Awaken the woodsman within you! A welcome break from a hectic, often fast-paced city life, arriving at a campsite means stepping into a preserved natural setting that inspires relaxation and letting go. As soon as you put down your bags, you immediately feel the calming effects of camping. No more watches, no more obligations, no more schedules, just the feeling of slowing down; Finally!

Charente-Maritime also offers a great diversity of landscapes: pine forests, dunes, marshes, nearby beaches, vineyards, countryside… ideal for recharging your batteries and getting a change of scenery, depending on your desires.

Great Reason #2: a Memory-Making Machine for your Children

We ALL remember our first camping holidays: pitch neighbors who became friends, free afternoons with friends, sometimes even a first kiss… Camping is simply a fantastic memory-making machine, a Proustian madeleine that revives buried emotions and brings out our biggest smile. So why not let your children enjoy it now? Whether children or teens, your beloved offspring will feel right at home at the campsite, which perfectly combines holiday freedom with a safe environment.

“…camping is a personal memory-making machine, a Proustian madeleine that revives buried emotions and brings out our biggest smile…”

What’s more, many campsites now offer activities and facilities for young people: kids’ or teens’ clubs, sports activities, themed evenings, multi-sport fields, slides… the list goes on! “Mom, Dad, I’m bored.” That’s the kind of phrase you’ll never hear at a campsite. Find a campsite with activities for the whole family.

Great Reason #3: Don’t Forget your Swimsuit

It’s summer, it’s too hot… so what? Head to the campsite pool where everything is designed to offer you an oasis of freshness. In Charente-Maritime, many campsites offer aquatic areas, sometimes including slides or even a wellness area. Because while the children are having fun, it might be the perfect time to finally think a little about yourself. For this, spas and balneotherapy areas are common and offer new ‘zen’ services.

And rain won’t spoil your fun either. Indeed, indoor pools are becoming more and more common, offering a very pleasant and sheltered activity for both young and old. Find a campsite with a pool.

Great Reason #4: There’s more than just Caravans at the Campsite!

“Maréchal tent, 4 adult berths, 2 child berths, side ventilation, waterproof seams, double roof, polyethylene groundsheet… with mosquito net inner door”! Forget Patrick Chirac’s tent from the film “Camping” because, even if it tempts you (no pun intended), the various types of accommodation now available at campsites mean everyone can find their perfect stay, whether you’re an adventurer or prefer comfort. It’s not called outdoor accommodation for nothing!

Fully equipped mobile homes, 5-star comfort cottages, chalets, and sometimes even unusual accommodations like yurts, caravans, safari tents, and even carrelets! The choice is vast in Charente-Maritime and suits all budgets.

Fans of “real camping” won’t be disappointed; there are still many bare pitches available for tents, caravans, or motorhomes. That’s precisely what makes camping so rich – there’s something for everyone!

Great Reason #5: Never without My Internet Connection

That’s it, I’ve convinced you, are you ready to choose camping this summer? But then, all of a sudden, cold sweats, doubt overwhelms you… will I be able to continue watching my favorite series or posting my latest photo on social media? Calm down, take a breath, everything is taken care of. Campsites are now equipped with powerful Wi-Fi connections. Sometimes free, sometimes paid, Wi-Fi will be offered to you upon arrival in any case. Discover campsites offering Wi-Fi. And what if it was the perfect time to start a few days of digital ‘detox’?

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