Campsites near caves in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

With almost 720 kilometres of Atlantic coastline stretching from La Rochelle down to the Basque Country, and a whopping 12 departments, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France’s largest region. Campers can take their pick of outdoor adventures. Pitch your tent amid the vineyards in the world-famous Bordeaux wine region, swim, and surf along miles of golden beaches, or rent a mobile home on the shores of a sun-kissed Atlantic island. Inland, the Dordogne and Lot rivers carve a scenic path through some of the country’s most idyllic landscapes, while to the south, the rambling forests of the Landes tumble down to the wild peaks of the Pyrenees.

90% (5) • 11 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Camping Domaine des Mathevies

1. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

96%

(12)

Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

One of the friendliest sites in the south. The hosts are delightful, the views stunning, and there’s bags for you and the kids to do.

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€19

/ night

Talbérou Woodland Retreat

2. Talbérou Woodland Retreat

Aquitaine · 4 units

A Handcrafted Hilltop Hideaway in Protected Forest, Southwest France Set on a hillside in protected woodland with stunning valley views and between two of France’s most beautiful medieval villages, this intimate retreat is a place to slow down and truly land. Designed for travellers who value craftsmanship, nature and quiet luxury, everything here is deeply rooted in the land it stands on. The spaces have been handcrafted using natural materials, traditional techniques and a strong sense of artistry. Stay in one of the luxury yurts or the cosy hilltop caravan, each with sweeping valley views, birdsong mornings and long golden sunsets. Interiors are warm, calming and thoughtfully designed to feel both beautiful and lived-in. Daily life here unfolds outdoors. Bathe in a unique earthship-style shower built from earthbags, lime and cob, with glass bottle walls that shimmer with light. Sink into the wood-fired hot tub as the scent of Douglas fir and oak drifts through the air. Cook slowly in the living-roof outdoor kitchen surrounded by herbs, or fire up the cob pizza oven made from clay sourced directly from the land. At the heart of the retreat is a handcrafted timber roundhouse with a living roof, built using wood from our own forest. It’s a sanctuary for stillness, reflection, yoga, music or simply sitting by the fire and letting the nervous system soften. For guests seeking deeper relaxation, luxury spa treatments using hot stones and bespoke essential oil blends are available to book in advance. Breathwork sessions can also be arranged, offering a powerful yet gentle way to reset, release tension and reconnect - made even more potent by the natural surroundings. The wider landscape invites exploration: ancient pilgrimage paths, wildflower meadows, organic gardens and nearby villages rich in stone architecture, local markets and outstanding French cuisine. You’re perfectly placed to explore the celebrated wine regions of Bordeaux, Cahors and Bergerac, or simply wander, taste and linger. This is a place for conscious travellers who value authenticity over excess, nature over noise and experiences that feel real, grounding and nourishing. No chlorine pools. No artificial spa lighting. Just forest.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

€47

/ night

With almost 720 kilometres of Atlantic coastline stretching from La Rochelle down to the Basque Country, and a whopping 12 departments, Nouvelle-Aquitaine is France’s largest region. Campers can take their pick of outdoor adventures. Pitch your tent amid the vineyards in the world-famous Bordeaux wine region, swim, and surf along miles of golden beaches, or rent a mobile home on the shores of a sun-kissed Atlantic island. Inland, the Dordogne and Lot rivers carve a scenic path through some of the country’s most idyllic landscapes, while to the south, the rambling forests of the Landes tumble down to the wild peaks of the Pyrenees.

90% (5) • 11 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Camping Domaine des Mathevies

1. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

96%

(12)

Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine · 12 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping

One of the friendliest sites in the south. The hosts are delightful, the views stunning, and there’s bags for you and the kids to do.

Pets

Toilets

Full hookups

from

€19

/ night

Talbérou Woodland Retreat

2. Talbérou Woodland Retreat

Aquitaine · 4 units

A Handcrafted Hilltop Hideaway in Protected Forest, Southwest France Set on a hillside in protected woodland with stunning valley views and between two of France’s most beautiful medieval villages, this intimate retreat is a place to slow down and truly land. Designed for travellers who value craftsmanship, nature and quiet luxury, everything here is deeply rooted in the land it stands on. The spaces have been handcrafted using natural materials, traditional techniques and a strong sense of artistry. Stay in one of the luxury yurts or the cosy hilltop caravan, each with sweeping valley views, birdsong mornings and long golden sunsets. Interiors are warm, calming and thoughtfully designed to feel both beautiful and lived-in. Daily life here unfolds outdoors. Bathe in a unique earthship-style shower built from earthbags, lime and cob, with glass bottle walls that shimmer with light. Sink into the wood-fired hot tub as the scent of Douglas fir and oak drifts through the air. Cook slowly in the living-roof outdoor kitchen surrounded by herbs, or fire up the cob pizza oven made from clay sourced directly from the land. At the heart of the retreat is a handcrafted timber roundhouse with a living roof, built using wood from our own forest. It’s a sanctuary for stillness, reflection, yoga, music or simply sitting by the fire and letting the nervous system soften. For guests seeking deeper relaxation, luxury spa treatments using hot stones and bespoke essential oil blends are available to book in advance. Breathwork sessions can also be arranged, offering a powerful yet gentle way to reset, release tension and reconnect - made even more potent by the natural surroundings. The wider landscape invites exploration: ancient pilgrimage paths, wildflower meadows, organic gardens and nearby villages rich in stone architecture, local markets and outstanding French cuisine. You’re perfectly placed to explore the celebrated wine regions of Bordeaux, Cahors and Bergerac, or simply wander, taste and linger. This is a place for conscious travellers who value authenticity over excess, nature over noise and experiences that feel real, grounding and nourishing. No chlorine pools. No artificial spa lighting. Just forest.

Pets

Toilets

Showers

from

€47

/ night

Nouvelle-Aquitaine camping guide

Where to go

Poitou-Charentes

The maritime city of La Rochelle is the cultural hub of Poitou-Charentes, from where you can explore the beaches, oyster farms, and pine forests of Ré, d’Oléron, and Aix islands. Inland, this department is the ideal place to experience the simple pleasures of the French countryside, stopping off to sample the local liquor in Cognac and visit the historic cities of Poitiers and Angouleme along the way.

Limousin

The historic Limousin region, made up of the Corrèze, Creuse, and Haute-Vienne departments, is the road-less-travelled for most campers in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Bound by the mountains of the Massif Central and famous for its cattle farming, this hilly agricultural province is full of sleepy villages and farmland campsites. Limoges is the only sizable city, while the riverside town of Brive-la-Gaillarde makes the most picturesque base.

Dordogne & Lot

The region’s rural heartland is fed by the Dordogne, Lot, and Garonne rivers, affording miles of rambling river valleys, dense forests, and sweeping cliffs dotted with medieval villages and ancient caves. Campers will be in their element here, whether you want to escape to a tranquil campsite amid rolling hills, go glamping in a yurt, or take your campervan on an epic road trip to towns like Rocamadour, Sarlat-la-Canéda, and Villeneuve sur Lot.

Gironde & Landes

Nouvelle-Aquitaine’s regional capital, Bordeaux, and much of its coastline are contained with the huge Gironde and Landes departments, where you’ll find endless stretches of golden sand, billowing dunes (including Europe’s highest sand dune), and great surf and water sports. Coastal campers have endless options, whether you prefer the vine-flanked Gironde estuary in the north, the dreamy Silver Coast around Arcachon Bay, or the maritime pines of the immense Landes forest.

Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Summer sun-seekers and surfers make a beeline for the beaches of the French Basque Country, where Biarritz and Bayonne are the liveliest hubs. Away from the coast, the broad peaks and wildflower-speckled plateaus of the Pyrénées mountains tempt campers into the highlands. This is where you’ll find some of France’s best hiking, mountain biking, and camping, and true adventurers can even bivouac in the wild.