Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

7.6 5 reviews

Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Keen for a comfortable outdoor stay on the Côte d'Azur? Somewhere with lush greenery and a friendly atmosphere, as well as sustainability at its core? Take a look at Ecolodge L’Etoile d’Argens, a dog-friendly wildlife haven 10 minutes’ drive from the beach in Fréjus and 45 minutes from both St Tropez and Cannes. The site is part of a 16-hectare wooded estate created in 1968 on a former agricultural property in the Var. Nowadays, the new owners (who have been running things since 2016) have created a friendly Mediterranean vibe with sustainable features and modern facilities including bike rental, a food shop and an aquatic area with two swimming pools, two hot tubs, one intermediate pool and two kids’ paddling pools. Grab some local and organic eats from the bar-restaurant, then head out on a bike ride, snorkelling excursion or river shuttle ride over the river Argens to get to Esclamandes beach (in high season only and for an additional charge). Families should be well entertained, as the site’s entertainment team runs shows, concerts and quizzes in the evenings. By day, there's a kids' club (for ages four and up) and a teens' club, which run between July and August. Other family-friendly facilities include tennis courts, pétanque courts, a miniature golf course, multi-sports ground, ping pong tables, a hairdresser and a playground. Activities include yoga lessons, archery, gym and fitness sessions, massages and local discovery walks to spot Mediterranean species.

Site type

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area Pétanque TV room Take away Teens' club Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

121 Chemin des Étangs

Fréjus

Var

France

83370

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

43.41843°N
6.70663°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fréjus (10 minutes’ drive) is likely to be your first stop – and quite possibly your main focus for much of your time here. The beach is its best-known feature: it’s a long sandy stretch with public areas and equipped private sections, plus plenty of beachside restaurants and bars and places to hire watersports kit. There’s more to the town than just its beach though – the centre is well worth a wander too, taking in the colourful houses, the 12th-century cathedral and the Hong Hien Tu Pagoda. The family-friendly amusements of Luna Park, the waterslides of Aqualand Fréjus and the animal attractions of Parc Zoologique de Fréjus are handy options if you’ve got kids to entertain. If you don’t mind travelling a little further, there are plenty more things to keep you busy along this stretch of coast, including the beaches at Esclamandes (15 minutes’ drive), which has kitesurfing activities and a nudist section, and Le Dramont (half an hour), where you can see remnants of the World War II landings. To add a touch of glamour to your holiday, try a day out in the smart resorts of Saint-Tropez or Cannes (both 45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Argens	2.6 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Centre Pacha	2.7 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Esclamandes	2.9 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Centre Caquot	2.9 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Villepey	3.2 km	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site with clean facilities and lovely staff.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

E M M. Oct 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Site and amenities. All laid out well and still open which is great for those who go on late holidays.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would be excellent for families but not with dogs.

Overall	6/10
Location	4
Value for money	6
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Patrick R. Sept 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass motorhome site (XL)

Liked: Plenty of room for the motorhome, the facilities not brilliant but adequate. Swimming pool and restaurant area was excellent.

Disliked: Not good if you have dogs and no tow car as you are a long way away from the town. Site not great if you have dogs really.
Beer expensive at 10euros and site gets very muddy when it rains.
No hand washing facilities in the toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best place to camp. Large pitch among the cabins. Every amenity you…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass tent or campervan site

Liked: Best place to camp. Large pitch among the cabins. Every amenity you can think of is available. The boat to the beach was the best part.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pitch was big and flat, shady too which was fab in the heat.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Aug 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass motorhome site (XXL)

Liked: Easy booking process and very friendly staff at campsite

Disliked: Small problem upon checking and again upon check out where campsite asked me to pay again, but showed them my payment through pitchup.com and after brief delays we were told all was ok

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely not a 5 star experience. Has the potential but overcrowded

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	4
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Craig S. Aug 2022

Fully-serviced concrete and grass tent or campervan site (large)

Liked: Cycle Links leaving the campsite
Campsite Shop

Disliked: Restaurant service and food quality
Overcrowded Pool Area
Pitch Size (smaller than stated)
Pitch condition (dirty/muddy)
Facilities (lack of maintenance and hot water)
Noise from nearby attractions until early hours
Lack of visible management

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
Is Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens? Fréjus (10 minutes’ drive) is likely to be your first stop – and quite possibly your main focus for much of your time here. The beach is its best-known feature: it’s a … Read more