Eurocamp Holiday Review: Les Lacs du Verdon, South of France

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If you’re looking for a fun family holiday to the South of France on a budget – this Eurocamp Holiday Review is all about Les Lacs du Verdon (in Provence, South of France). I’ve included our experiences, photos, details about the Eurocamp accommodation, what there is to do locally, the closest airport, Calais driving time and everything else that you need to know! We always try to travel on a small budget, so if you’re looking to explore the UK and Europe with the kids (in an affordable way!) then have a browse around my blog for loads of money saving tips and budget family holiday reviews. And if you have any recommendations, please let me know – I’m always planning our next trip! (You can follow our travels on Instagram too!)

Holiday: September 2022 (Updated 2025)

Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite Review

In September 2022, we embarked on another road trip – this time we began in Paris, then travelled down to the South of France for 12 days (splitting our time between Camping La Chapelle and Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite) before finishing our holiday with a week in Switzerland at Manor Farm Campsite. To make the trip affordable, we used Eurocamp sites as cheap bases to hop between – we like to move around, so Les Lacs du Verdon in Regusse was our second stop once we were down in the South of France, here’s my review.

What was Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite like?

The Les Lacs du Verdon campsite was very rural, and a complete contrast from our first stop at the busy coastal resort Camping La Chapelle. Whilst the site itself was full of life, with a lot going on to entertain everyone, the area surrounding the campsite was very peaceful, beautiful countryside. We spent 6 nights at Les Lacs du Verdon, which was in driving distance to Gorges du Verdon and this beautiful lake.

What was the swimming pool like?

The swimming pools were absolutely fantastic and a real highlight of the trip for the kids! Les Lacs du Verdon has a main swimming pool, a covered pool with a current area, a toddler pool and lots of waterslides. Finn and Lola absolutely adored the flumes as they were ‘grown up’ ones and on par with any good waterpark. They were happy to be at the pool for hours at a time. Because the setting is so rural, the facilities on the campsite were a real plus.

Even though we travelled in September, there were quite a few people around and the energetic friendly staff ran water aerobics and other activities. The pool area was clean, and well supervised by the lifeguards. The children were also allowed to use their inflatable rings in the pool, so they were delighted about that! In France, males are required to wear speedos rather than loose swimming shorts – so make sure you grab some for the suitcase before you go.

Local Area: What is there to do near Les Lacs du Verdon?

Gorges du Verdon

As I mentioned before, Les Lacs du Verdon is a very rural campsite. We were sold on it after seeing the photos of the beautiful Gorges du Verdon, as we enjoy kayaking. But, in reality, we had an interesting time finding it! 😂 Following the signs, we ended up at the top of a mountain from which the gorges could be viewed. It was clearly a very popular viewing spot, as it was pretty busy, but since we actually wanted to be on the water we began the hairy descent. It took a while – Lola had fallen asleep by the time we got back down the mountain! 😂

Eventually we realised our mistake and found the lake that led to the gorges. Unfortunately, there was an issue with the water height entering the narrower gorge area so there was no kayak access from here, and we had to stay on the lake. Having said that, we turned the day around and hired a little boat instead – really enjoying our afternoon anyway. It was very slow so the kids had a little drive which they thought was brilliant! Despite it being overcast, it was boiling that day so Finn and Lola hopped in for a swim too, to cool down!

Other places to visit:

Cannes is a 90 minute car drive away if you’d like to have a day out strolling along the coast and seeing the sights.
Parc Zoologique de Fréjus is an hour away from the campsite with over 110 species, including hippos, tigers and monkeys.
Aqualand Fréjus, the largest water park on the Cote d’Azur, is an hour away from the campsite if the kids fancy a day out.

Was the accommodation good?

At Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite, we booked an Azure Vista holiday home (known as Comfort Plus / Premium from 2024) through Eurocamp, as we’ve noticed that the Azure range tend to be newer, and we weren’t disappointed as this one seemed brand new! The Vista holiday homes are slightly smaller than the standard Azures, but it made very little difference and the space still worked well for us. We enjoyed using the BBQ to cook dinner, and eating on the decking outside. It was a lovely little holiday home to have as our base for the week.

It had a central kitchen and living area, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. This particular accommodation came with an oven, a microwave, an electric kettle, a larder fridge/freezer and a toaster. Honestly we couldn’t fault it at all, it was immaculately clean too. We were placed in an area across the road from the main campsite. Aside from some road noise, which quietened overnight anyway, we enjoyed the peace and quiet. The entertainment did go on fairly late but the noise was very distant from where we were, and the beds were comfy, so we slept really well.

For more info on the accommodation options, and to find out what to pack / what’s included, read my post: Eurocamp Holidays: Which accommodation should I choose? What’s included?

What facilities are on site at Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite?

There was quite a lot of entertainment going on at this site, in the evenings and during the day. The kids wanted to go to the evening bits, but it was all in French so our lack of language skills weren’t very helpful! But the staff were all very welcoming, smiley and friendly – both from the campsite and Eurocamp itself.
There were also books, board games and equipment for ping pong etc that could be borrowed from the Eurocamp reception. This was handy as the area was so rural that we didn’t head out much and it kept us busy – especially on the day it rained and we were stuck in the holiday home for most of the day. The kids liked the playground too – this campsite was really great at entertaining the kids.

The restaurant was closed for the end of the season, but there was a junk food bar that served pizzas and burgers etc. We always self-cater to keep costs down, but we did use it once to treat the kids, and it was reasonably priced and good quality. The campsite also had a small shop, but there wasn’t much in it, though they did serve fresh baguettes cheaply every day.
We were able to park directly in front of the holiday home that we stayed in, making it easy to load and unload the car of luggage and food shopping. We did our shopping at a local supermarket which kept costs down, but it was dearer than the bargain shops like Lidl and Aldi that we usually hunt for!
Most Eurocamp accommodation doesn’t come with a TV – it’s only included with their higher ranges – so it’s handy to take a tablet or laptop with you with some movies for when you want a quiet evening if it’s not included with your holiday home type.

Getting to the South of France from the UK

Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite is around an 10.5 hour drive from Calais if you’re using the Channel Tunnel or ferry and travelling by car. Check out my article: Family road trip essentials: 13 things to pack on a road trip with kids to make sure that you have everything you need for a stress free family road trip before you set off. If you’re new to road trips, this article is a great place to start: How to road trip on a budget around Europe – the ultimate family guide! You can book your ferry / Eurotunnel travel directly through Eurocamp, or check out the Direct Ferries website to compare prices across routes and providers.

The nearest airport to Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite is Toulon which is 100km away, so realistically this Eurocamp site would only really be doable if you were arriving by car or flying and then hiring a car. Use the Skyscanner website to find the cheapest flight prices – it’ll compare airlines, airports, dates and times for you without you having to do all of the leg work! Then check out the Sun Transfers website to see prices for airport transfers, or Expedia is a great place to start if you plan to hire a car.

How much does a Eurocamp holiday at Les Lacs du Verdon campsite cost – was it good value for money?

Hopefully my review has been helpful – we paid around £300 for 6 nights at Camping Les Lacs du Verdon in a Eurocamp Azure Vista holiday home (known as Comfort Plus / Premium from 2024) in the South of France – which was really great value for money at £50 per night. The campsite itself was brilliant; the swimming pools were great fun, and it was well-run and clean. We also enjoyed our day on the beautiful lake, and our holiday home was immaculate! However, for us this campsite was just too rural. I think it would have been better had we brought our bikes for exploring the countryside, but it was still very far out and we like to have a good balance of pool days and days out.

Having said that, if you like a campsite with lots to do and are happy to stay on site, relax and enjoy the facilities then it could be a good option as the waterslides were fantastic and it’s a brilliant campsite for kids with a great animation team! Aside from the location being a bit remote, we couldn’t fault the campsite, the Marvilla Parks staff, nor the accommodation – the pool complex was the best one we’ve had on any of our trips! Finn and Lola loved it! For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping Les Lacs du Verdon on the Eurocamp website.

As we home-educate the kids, we are fortunate to be able travel term-time which is a great money saver, but if you’re restricted to school holiday dates then look for May half-term getaways – they’re always so much cheaper than the summer holidays! But, having said that, affordable school summer holiday travel is possible – I went hunting on the Eurocamp website and found 50 family holidays under £1k for August 2026 – with prices starting from less than £300! (There were more but I ran out of steam! 😂) You might also want to check out my article: The 12 best Eurocamp family holidays in France for kids for more great family-friendly getaway options in France.