Nature et Vacances

What Nature et Vacances does

Nature et Vacances is a privately held French operator of a regional camping network headquartered in Ghyvelde (188 Route d'Uxem, 59254), founded in 2004 and registered in France with €622,350 in declared share capital. The company manages 26 campings exclusively across the Hauts-de-France region, spanning the Nord (12), Pas-de-Calais (11), and Somme (3) departments and including coastal positions on the Côte d'Opale and Baie de Somme as well as inland countryside sites. The network is tiered across 2-, 3-, and 4-star ratings, with 13 of the 26 properties open year-round, and offers pitches for tents/caravans/camping-cars, mobil-home rentals, and unique lodging formats such as treehouses (cabanes), transparent bubbles, and Tiny Houses.

The company's product surface is bookable through a single multilingual (French, English, Dutch) website and central reservation line (09 70 71 21 21), backed by Stripe-secured online payments, Mailjet email marketing, and Google Analytics. Proprietary individual campings include 4-star properties such as Camping des Dunes (Gravelines, 276 pitches), Camping Le Perroquet (Bray-Dunes), Domaine de La Roselière (Baie de Somme), Camping de La Motte (Quend-Plage), Camping Beauséjour (Arques), Camping La Plage (Les Hemmes de Marck), and Camping Le Prèjoly (Hondschoote). Adjacent lines include a mobil-home purchase service powered by partner Flandria Loisirs across 9 campings (50+ models) and an editorial tourist guide for the region.

The business is direct-to-consumer and unit-priced, with revenue primarily generated from accommodation rentals via deposit-based bookings (30-50% upfront, balance due 15 days pre-arrival) and secondary transaction fees from facilitated mobil-home sales through Flandria Loisirs. Customer segments are individual/family campers and nature/outdoor enthusiasts, with mobil-home buyers as a secondary segment. Distribution runs through self-serve online booking, phone-based inside sales, email inquiries, and direct on-site contact. Web infrastructure (design, hosting, booking integration, Click & Collect) is provided by Dunkerque-area agency Coteoweb.

Name

Nature et Vacances

Legal name

Nature et Vacances

Website

https://natureetvacances.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nature et Vacances operates 26 campings across France's Hauts-de-France region (Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme), offering 2- to 4-star accommodations including mobil-homes, pitches, and unique lodging such as treehouses and bubbles. The private company serves individual campers and families through direct online, phone, and email booking channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor hospitality and campground accommodations

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seasonal & Long-Term Campsites (Snowbirds, Extended RV Stays) (THAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Outdoor holiday camping
• Mobil-home rentals
• Campsite booking network
• Unique lodging stays
• Family camping holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

Ghyvelde

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mobil-home and accommodation rental: Core revenue stream from renting mobil-homes, pitches for tents/caravans/camping-cars, and unique accommodations (cabins, bubbles, tiny houses) across 26 campings in Hauts-de-France. Pricing varies by star rating (2-4 stars), accommodation type, and season. Deposit of 30-50% required at booking with balance due 15 days before arrival.
2. Mobil-home sales facilitation: Partnership revenue through Flandria Loisirs - the company facilitates the sale of new and pre-owned mobil-homes across its network of campings. More than 50 models available through the partner, with plots available in 9 campings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nature et Vacances operates a network of 26 campsites in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, providing outdoor holiday accommodations including mobil-home rentals, pitches for tents, caravans and camping-cars, and unique lodgings (treehouses/cabanes, transparent bubbles, Tiny Houses). The network spans 2-star budget to 4-star premium properties across coastal (Côte d'Opale, Baie de Somme) and inland locations, with 13 campings open year-round. Customers can book directly via the multilingual website, a central reservation phone line, or email inquiries.

Product overview

Nature et Vacances operates a network of 26 campsites across the Hauts-de-France region in northern France, spanning the Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Côte d'Opale, and Baie de Somme departments. The core platform (Nature & Vacances) serves as a booking hub offering mobile home rentals, tent and caravan pitches, and specialty unusual accommodations (treehouses, transparent bubbles, Tiny Houses). The product portfolio includes individual branded campsites rated 2 to 4 stars — such as Camping des Dunes (4-star Gravelines), Camping Le Perroquet (4-star Bray-Dunes), Domaine de La Roselière (4-star Baie de Somme), Camping de La Motte (4-star Quend-Plage), Camping Beauséjour (4-star Arques), Camping La Plage (4-star Les Hemmes de Marck), and Camping Le Préjoly (4-star Hondschoote) — alongside a mobile home purchase service powered by partner Flandria Loisirs, a tourist guide covering regional attractions, and a central reservation contact service. The offering ranges from budget 2-star family campings to upscale 4-star properties with pools, wellness areas, and premium accommodations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nature & Vacances Camping Network Core offering: a network of 26 campsites across the Hauts-de-France region (Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Somme, Côte d'Opale, Baie de Somme) providing direct booking of mobil-home rentals, pitches for tents/caravans/camping-cars, and holiday stays for individual travelers, families, and groups.
• Unusual Accommodations (Logements Insolites) Specialty overnight accommodations including treehouses (cabanes), transparent bubbles (bulles), and Tiny Houses, available across select campsites in Hauts-de-France for unique holiday experiences.
• Mobile Home Purchase (Achat Mobil-home) Facilitated mobil-home sales through partner Flandria Loisirs, offering more than 50 models of new and pre-owned units, with plot placement assistance across 9 campsites in Hauts-de-France.
• Camping des Dunes 4-star campsite in Gravelines, Nord, with 276 pitches, direct beach access, wellness area with sauna and hot tub, outdoor fitness space, mini-golf, and evening entertainment.
• Camping Le Perroquet 4-star campsite in Bray-Dunes, Nord, set in a 260-hectare protected dune area with beach access, water sports, sports facilities including skatepark and tennis court, evening entertainment, and unusual accommodations (Tiny House, bulles).
• Domaine de La Roselière 4-star campsite in Noyelles-sur-Mer, Somme, near the Baie de Somme, featuring fishing ponds, environmental certification, heated outdoor pool with waterslide, wellness area with hammam, and unusual accommodations (transparent bubbles, Tiny House).
• Camping de La Motte 4-star campsite in Quend-Plage, Somme, 4 km from beaches near Fort-Mahon and Marquenterre park, featuring heated indoor pool, wellness area, sports facilities, restaurant, VTT rental, group gîte accommodating 12–14 persons plus ecolodge for 7.
• Camping Beauséjour 4-star campsite in Arques, Pas-de-Calais, nestled in greenery between five fishing ponds near a forest, offering heated indoor pool, outdoor play structures, bar, shop, and summer friterie.
• Camping La Plage 4-star campsite in Les Hemmes de Marck, Pas-de-Calais, in a natural and wild area near the Platier d'Oye ornithological reserve, featuring heated covered pool with water slides, direct beach access, fishing pond, and unusual accommodations.
• Camping Le Préjoly 4-star campsite in Hondschoote, Nord, near the Belgian border and 15 minutes from the North Sea coast, set in a floral nature setting with pool, zumba and fit dance classes, evening events, bar-crêperie, and pet-friendly policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% customer satisfaction rate - vacanciers heureux de leur séjour
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Flandria LoisirscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for mobil-home sales and placement services. Flandria Loisirs provides more than 50 models of new and pre-owned mobil-homes, handles transport and installation, while Nature et Vacances provides plots in 9 campings. Partnership covers the entire Hauts-de-France region.
• CoteowebcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite design, development, hosting, and maintenance provider based in Dunkerque area. Responsible for the company website (www.natureetvacances.fr), online booking integration, and 24/7 hosting infrastructure. Data hosted in France (Coudekerque-Branche).

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Huttopia: French glamping and outdoor accommodation network with 80+ sites across France, Europe and North America. Directly comparable in business model: multi-site network, mix of canvas, cabin and unusual accommodations, and central booking engine.
• Sandaya: French premium camping villages chain (formerly Residence Camping) operating 25+ 4- and 5-star sites. Closely comparable to Nature et Vacances' premium 4-star positioning, wellness amenities, and multi-region footprint.
• Tohapi: French camping operator managing 35+ destinations across France. Comparable in multi-site network structure, mobil-home focus, and central booking engine serving family outdoor holidays.
• Camping Paradis: TF1-affiliated French camping network with 100+ sites spanning 2-5 stars and a strong direct-booking brand. Directly comparable in network structure, family-camping focus, and tiered quality system.
• European Camping Group: French-headquartered pan-European camping network operating 200+ sites. Comparable multi-region network operator with both managed and franchised properties serving direct-booking customers.
• Capfun: One of France's largest camping operators with ~200 sites, formerly Vacances Directes. Comparable as a multi-tier, multi-region network of camping destinations serving family holiday demand.
• Ciela Village: French camping chain operating close to 30 destinations across France, similar regional-network scale to Nature et Vacances. Comparable mobil-home rental focus and multi-tier star ratings.
• MS Vacances: French camping network with a comparable number of multi-tier sites (2-4 stars) focused on French holiday regions. Directly comparable business model of centralised booking across owned/managed campings.
• Yelloh! Village: French upmarket camping network with 110+ independently-owned 4- and 5-star sites. Comparable to Nature et Vacances' tiered quality approach, central marketing, and direct booking model.
• Vacanceselect: French multi-brand camping operator (vacanceselect, Vacances-camping-cars) running several thousand accommodations across France and Europe. Comparable breadth of mobil-home, pitch, and unusual accommodation products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/natureetvacances
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nature-et-vacances

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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