The La Plage du Dramont, a waterfront campsite in Saint Raphaël
In a pine forest by the sea, at the foot of the lighthouse at the tip Pointe du Dramont, in Saint Raphaël, the La Plage du Dramont campsite is located. Soon to be rated 4-star, this establishment has benefited from rapid upgrading. It offers its holidaymakers holiday resort conditions, which could not be more delightful, in an exceptional location on the Côte d’Azur, opposite the l’IIe d’Or island and by the Dramont beach. This was the centre of the Allied Landings in Provence…
6 hectares of pine forest, nestling between the red rocks of the Esterel massif and the blue of the Mediterranean Sea
The La Plage du Dramont campsite started its metamorphosis at the end of 2020, to provide its first holidays In 2021 in holiday resort conditions, which could not be more idyllic. Its renovation and modernization, aims to make this establishment one of the most delightful open-air hotels on the Côte d'Azur. We should mention that the site, heavenly with its direct beach access and the Esterel massif around it, lends itself to this, and could not be better!
You can pitch your tent or set up your camper in the shade of pines, or hire a mobile home with an equipped kitchen, a bathroom, 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms and of course, a covered wooden terrace with garden furniture. You can thus have your meals in the great outdoors and give in to the charms of the traditional siesta, in the shade of pine trees.
Your holiday in this Saint Raphaël campsite will be the chance to teach your children to swim in the 220 m² water park, to splash about in the paddling pool or work on your tan, by settling yourself on the sunbeds of the sunbathing area around the pools. Fans of comics will be catered for as the pebble beach directly accessible from the campsite, offers breathtaking views over the Ile d’Or and its castle with the crenellated tower, which inspired Hergé to write about the Adventures of Tintin in “The Black Island”.
You will enjoy cooling down in the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, and for those scuba diving enthusiasts, an on-site diving club will guide you to explore the marine depths.
Leisure activities to meet all your needs - those of adults and children alike.
If you wish to take advantage of your holiday to get in shape and have fun in the middle of nowhere, a multitude of activities are on offer to you: a multi-sports ground to do basketball, football and volleyball and ping-pong tables. Plus of course, as you are staying in Provence, there is the essential area for playing boules (pétanque). On the water: canoeing, pedalo, parasailing…Unless you prefer to walk on the coastal path which runs alongside the sea, hike in the wonderful Esterel massif or trek by mountain bike on the marked trails.
The children will also be able to make the most of all of the activities, when they are not having a ball with their new friends at the children's clubs for those aged 6-12. You can count upon the good humour and creativity of the activity team, for their stay to be quite simply unforgettable. Finally, La Plage du Dramont invites you to reconnect with yourself, by looking after yourself. A wellness area offers you beauty treatments and massages.
After a day rich in emotions and fits of laughter, you will enjoy an aperitif, either as a family or with friends at the snack bar. Maybe you will allow yourself to try one of the delicious pizzas to enjoy on-site or take away.
A sun-drenched region all year round, and views which will take your breath away
You will be able to start exploring the Var through the beach resorts of Saint Raphaël, visit the port of Santa Lucia and marvel at the original and multi-coloured monumental fresco, painted by the artist Florence Levy, directly on the sea wall opposite the sea. Stroll along the coast up to the town of Fréjus, and don’t forget to stop at the evening market for your fill of Provençal scents, local crafts and souvenirs.
You will only be 20 kilometres from Cannes or Saint Tropez, and not far from the Aqualand aquatic park. Inland, in the heart of the Alpes de Haute Provence, allow yourself to be overcome by the peace and the majestic landscapes of the Lac de Sainte Croix lake, or venture on the pathways which go all over the largest canyon in Europe in the Verdon Natural Regional Park. Marvel at the cliffs, the viewpoints and the emerald-coloured waters, which wind around the Verdon gorges.
Also, why not visit the “Provençal Venice”, the magnificent canal-side village Port Grimaud. See its picturesque scenery, the Place François Spoerry square (from the name of the visionary architect who both conceived and created this unique and original location), and its monumental fountain decorated with earthenware tiles. You will have by now understood, the La Plage du Dramont campsite, this small piece of paradise in Saint Raphaël, will be the perfect spot for a restful and fun family holiday, and the opportunity to discover the 1001 marvels and treasures of the Var and Provence.
