Clair de Lune, an intimate campsite on the Giens Peninsula
In Hyères Clair de Lune campsite is, first and foremost, aimed at those looking for a peaceful stay on a well-positioned campsite, perfect for exploring the gems of the Côte d’Azur (French Riviera), starting with the magnificent landscapes of the Giens Peninsula. Part of the Acampa Vacances group, this resort’s attraction lies in the peaceful atmosphere, luxury accommodation and convenient location, to make the most of the sea, walks and unique surroundings of the Var coast…
An intimate campsite in the heart of the Giens Peninsula
Clair de Lune campsite offers holidaymakers the chance, year-round, to stay in one of the most sought-after areas on the Var coast. Nestling on the Giens Peninsula, this small, friendly resort is set in a dense 8,000 m² pine forest, just a short hop from the Mediterranean. Peace reigns supreme here and Almanarre, the closest beach, is only 800 metres away!
A 4-star campsite in Giens, Clair de Lune is unique in not offering basic pitches, but exclusively holiday rentals. The offering comprises mobile homes, studio flats, apartments, but also truly original holiday rentals, such as lodge tents or tents on stilts. Some holiday rentals have a private jacuzzi, still others make the most of a sea view, meeting a wide range of expectations, everything from romantic stays to family getaways…
On-site, there are several facilities and services which make guests’ daily lives easier. The campsite has a bar and restaurant, La Paillote, open from the end of April to mid-October, good for enjoying a meal without needing to take the car. This resort also offers a library area and gym open in the daytime, facilities in harmony with the peaceful atmosphere of these surroundings.
The perfect setting for a relaxing holiday on the French Riviera
Clair de Lune campsite is not seeking to increase activities on offer here, setting it apart from other resorts. There are no kids clubs or regular activity programmes, making it a destination suited to holidaymakers in search of relaxation on the Giens Peninsula. Neither Is there a swimming pool on-site, but per the Acampa Vacances terms and conditions, guests may access the swimming pool on the partner campsite International & Spa, around 400 metres from here. Right nearby, several campsite partners also offer additional services, such as bike hire, water sports, a diving school and even a spa by appointment.
Staying on this campsite allows you to easily explore one of the unique Var landscapes. The Giens Peninsula is linked to the mainland by a rare dual sandbar, a feature which makes this spot unique. With beaches, pine forests, coastal wetlands and quiet trails leading to the sea, it offers a setting, highly popular with holidaymakers looking for natural, as yet unspoilt surroundings!
Near the campsite, Almanarre Beach is truly one of the loveliest in the area. Several kilometres long, the swimming and water sports attract holidaymakers, particularly when wind conditions are in their favour. The region is also well known among hiking lovers owing to the coastal path, so you can walk along the coast, discovering creeks, cliffs and stunning viewpoints over the Mediterranean.
Head off to explore the gems of the Var
The campsite is also a good starting point to explore Hyères and indeed the Iles d’Hyères (Golden Isles). At the Tour Fondue ferry port, nestling on the peninsula, holidaymakers can board a boat for Porquerolles, a compulsory trip when staying in Giens. With the beaches, trails lined with Mediterranean greenery and remote surroundings, the island perfectly rounds off a stay with the focus on the sea, the great outdoors and exploring the Var coastline.
The campsite’s position also makes it easy to arrange a trip to Toulon, a large port town in the Var. Including the harbour, historic centre, Musée National de la Marine maritime museum and Mont Faron mountain viewpoint, accessible by cable-car, the town offers a fascinating trip, a pleasant contrast to days spent at the beach. A great choice for holidaymakers wishing to top off their stay in Giens with genuine urban exploring, taking in cultural heritage, views and the Mediterranean surroundings.
The Saint Tropez peninsula is another trip idea in the Var, and further afield the Gulf of Saint Tropez, so you can discover highly varied surroundings throughout the day. Beyond Saint Tropez, the region brings together several quaint character villages, such as Gassin, Grimaud and Ramatuelle, as well as Port Grimaud – the famous canal-side village. This trip enables you to combine hilltop villages, views over the Gulf of Saint Tropez, Provençal heritage and seaside surroundings, in one of the region’s most iconic areas!
