You don't need to spend hours flying, driving, or even taking the train to get away from it all: just head a few miles outside Paris and you'll instantly feel like you're on vacation! While there is only one campsite within the city limits, there are dozens in each department of the region, close to places of interest, castles, andforests.
Camping is an adventure just down the street, within reach ofyour Navigo pass or less than an hour or two by car from Paris. It means waking up to birdsong, the adrenaline rush of a night outdoors, discomfort you'll remember for a long time, folding chairs where you can drink instant coffee prepared on the spot, and immersion in nature for a night, a weekend, or a week.
So, whether you're 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 hike, camping is a must for all vacationers, seasoned or novice, for a short adventure.
The more adventurous will opt for a bare campsite, without electricity or unnecessary comforts, where they can pitch their tent, inflate their mattress, and unfold their sleeping bags for a bohemian night (almost) under the stars, lulled by the nighttime songs of birds. Those who prefer to rent or bring their own camper van or motorhomewill also find what they are looking for, with options that include electricity to hook up their vehicle.
Those who are more sensitive to the cold but still adventurous will prefer huts, sturdy wooden tents, or unusual habitats, sometimes perched in trees, for a unique overnight experience! Here are some great campsites in Paris and the Île-de-France region!
Le camping de Paris, the capital's only intramural campsite, located in the Bois de Boulogne.
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 cozy little nest and enjoy an authentic camping experience that's unparalleled in Paris! [Read more]
Île de Boulancourt campsite, for a green holiday in the Paris region
In Boulancourt, the camping de l'île offers you a stay in the fresh air, in the heart of nature, in its accommodation or by pitching your tent! [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]
Base de loisirs du Val de Seine, for swimming and fun at Verneuil-sur-Seine (78)
The Val de Seine leisure park in the Yvelines region offers a wide range of activities, including a beach and swimming area open from the start of the summer season. It's the perfect opportunity to get out and about with family and friends. [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]
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]
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]
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]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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
