On www.ma-propriete-touristique.fr you will find a range of campsites for sale in every department and region of France.
ma-propriete.fr, your specialist in buying and selling tourism property in every region of France, offers you a wide range of tourism properties for sale by private owners or by property professionals. In addition to the campsites for sale that we present on this page, you will also find gîtes, guest houses, hotels, inns, reception facilities, unusual accommodation as well as farm buildings (and barns and farmhouses) enabling you to develop a holiday rental business.
On our site, you'll find properties that are already involved in this type of camping and open-air hotel business, as well as properties that offer interesting potential for developing this new activity. Beautiful old stone mansion with several hectares of parkland, magnificent recent property with swimming pool located near tourist sites, etc. All types of residence are possible for developing a camping project.
Thanks to our highly advanced search tool, you can select campsites for sale according to location, surface area or purchase price. If you don't find the campsite for sale that matches your criteria, you can create an alert to be automatically informed of new tourism properties for sale that are published on our portal.
ma-propriete.fr is the ideal site for advertising the sale of your campsite, whatever its geographical location in France. Advertising your campsite for 6 months allows you to benefit from the high visibility of our portal and to be contacted by many potential campsite buyers.
You can modify your sale advert at any time and publish it in 1 or 2 categories or sub-categories on our portal. You will have access to the visibility statistics for your advert and will receive the contact forms directly to your email inbox. Whether you are a campsite owner or an estate agency specialising in campsite and leisure site transactions, our portal will meet your needs to ensure the successful sale of your tourist property.
There are more than 7,500 campsites in France, with a total of 870,000 pitches.
In 2022, the outdoor hotel industry in France will generate sales of €2.8 billion, an increase of 67% in 17 years.
129 million overnight stays in 2021 (136 million overnight stays in 2022) by 22 million customers, an average of almost 6 nights per customer.
The camping industry is flourishing in France, attracting tourists from France (2/3) as well as a large number from abroad (10% Dutch, 7% German, 5% English, etc.).
The majority of campsites are run by independent operators. However, we are gradually seeing a concentration of activity, with an increase in groups and franchised campsite chains.
The average size of a campsite is 2.9 hectares, with an average capacity of 113 pitches. 1 in 3 campsites has fewer than 50 pitches, and 88% of campsites have fewer than 200 pitches.
When you browse the advertisements for campsites for sale in France, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the variety of opportunities on offer. Whether you're looking for a quaint little site in the heart of a charming town or an exceptional lakeside campsite, there's no shortage of choice. For savvy investors looking for a great business, it's rare to find a well-located, well-equipped plot of land. Imagine running your own establishment in the centre of a vibrant town, with a friendly bar and shady terrace, offering a superb setting for campers.
The vast majority of campsites are located in popular seaside resorts, particularly by the sea and in the mountains. But you'll also find campsites close to towns, villages or in the countryside, close to all the tourist attractions (historic monuments, theme parks, etc.).
The largest number of campsites are located on the Atlantic seaboard (Pays de Loire, Brittany and Nouvelle Aquitaine). In 2021, the Vendée will have the most campsites (343), followed by Charente-Maritime (291), Ardèche (266), Finistère (244) and Morbihan (239). The Var (234) and the Hérault (229) in the south on the Mediterranean coast (Occitanie and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) only came 6th and 7th.
For a long time now, campsites have been offering more than just pitches for tents and caravans. Mobile homes and chalets are now the main type of accommodation on offer. But you'll also find new types of tourist accommodation that offer a greater change of scenery, including all types of unusual accommodation: lodges, tree houses, yurts, bubbles, etc.
You'll also find special pitches for motorhomes, an increasingly common mode of transport. There are more than 500,000 of them in circulation, with 1.4 million enthusiasts.
Campsite managers focus on the comfort of their guests, and the quality of their facilities has risen sharply in recent years.
The most common service at campsites is WIFI access, which is in demand from all tourists, both French and foreign. Nearly half of all campsites offer a swimming pool, which is often complemented by a range of additional services (spa, hammam, waterslide, etc.).
Food is also available to holidaymakers in restaurants, bars, snack bars and grocery shops.
Open-air hotel activities must be carried out on specific sites under town planning law. There are 2 categories under the Town Planning Code: campsites and residential leisure parks.
Residential leisure parks, which are specifically designed to accommodate light leisure dwellings, mobile leisure homes and caravans, can be open all year round, unlike campsites.
Camping or setting up a campsite is prohibited, unless an exemption is granted, on the seashore, near classified sites, within the perimeter of outstanding heritage sites, within a 200 m radius of water catchment points, etc., and also in areas defined by the Local Urban Planning Scheme (PLU).
The PLU may include a leisure zone reserved for campsites and residential leisure parks.
If you are regularly hosting more than 20 campers in tents (more than 6 tents or caravans at any one time), you will need planning permission. Planning permission is also required for any extension.
Below this size, however, a prior declaration is required from the local town hall. Minimum sanitary facilities are required.
It is therefore possible to create a campsite on agricultural land for a maximum of 20 campers, and only for tents and caravans, but not for mobile homes or light leisure dwellings.
Above this capacity or these types of accommodation, you will need to obtain planning permission. We therefore advise you to contact the town planning department of your local council.
In France, campsites are classified from 1 to 5 stars, and this classification is valid for 5 years. In this classification, campsites are classified as :
In terms of classification :
The 1,400 campsites rated 4 and 5 stars account for 37.5% of pitches, with an average capacity of 230 pitches.
Prices vary according to size, location and available infrastructure. Sellers often offer expert advice on how best to estimate the value of these tourist gems. Some plots even offer conversion or development possibilities, ideal for buyers looking for exceptional exclusivity. There is no shortage of opportunities to buy back land and include accommodation, making day-to-day management easier for new owners. For sports enthusiasts, some regions offer land alongside rivers or close to sports centres, creating an ideal setting for campers looking for outdoor adventure.
The value of the business is usually calculated as a multiple of sales. Banks believe that the valuation should not exceed 4 times turnover, but asking prices are often much higher. And this figure can rise sharply depending on the location (less than a kilometre from the beach, etc.).
The value of the property (land and premises) is also often set at a multiple of the rental value.
When it comes to financing your future campsite, you'll need to have a relatively high level of self-financing (often between 30% and 50%), as it will be very difficult to obtain full bank financing.
Whether you're a seasoned investor or a buyer looking for a change of lifestyle, the selection is vast and the advice of sellers can be invaluable. Don't hesitate to explore the exclusive listings to find the rare gem that matches your criteria. Access to well-located campsites, with attractive prices and promising rental potential, is an opportunity not to be missed in the ever-growing tourist property market.
