Camping de l'Arche *****

What Camping de l'Arche ***** does

Camping de l'Arche ***** is a family-owned 5-star campsite located in Anduze, in the Gard department of France's Occitanie region, at the gates of the Cévennes mountains. Founded in 1966 and operated by David and Annie Issarte with a core team of 8 employees, the property spans 10 hectares along the Gardon river and offers 302 premium pitches (with 10A electricity, water, sewer, and WiFi) plus 10+ mobile home rental units accommodating 4-8 guests each. The site operates seasonally from April to September and serves family, couple, and nature-tourist travelers primarily from France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK.

The campsite runs a direct-to-consumer hospitality model with an integrated resort experience. Core amenities include a 1,000+ m² aquatic area (160 m² indoor heated pool, 240 m² outdoor pool, 4-track water slide plus the proprietary Iron Jungle Slide — a 100-meter stainless steel buoy slide introduced in 2022 and designed/manufactured in France by Compagnons du Devoir), a spa with sauna and hammam, an on-site restaurant (Le Mazet), a cocktail bar (Jeffrey's Home) stocking 379+ spirits and 25 tonic waters, a children's entertainment program (Nestor Club), and multisport facilities including gym, squash, beach volleyball, and petanque. The natural setting features a private Gardon river beach, an arboretum with 54 tree species, and a 2-hectare walking area. Supporting technology is standard hospitality SaaS: a multi-language website with online booking via bookingpremium.secureholiday.net, ZenChef for restaurant reservations, an e-commerce extension (Jeffrey's at Home), and Google Maps integration.

Revenue is generated through nightly pitch rentals (from €25.50/night), mobile home stays, on-site F&B (Le Mazet restaurant, Jeffrey's bar), spa and wellness services, private luxury bathroom rentals, baby equipment and miscellaneous rentals (washing, fridge, barbecue), covered caravan garage storage (€525/year), and tourist tax collection. The business holds the official French 5-star classification, ADAC Superplatz 2026, ANWB Top 2025, and the Esprit Parc National Cévennes eco-label, marketing across website, Facebook, Instagram, Linktree, and European camping guide platforms.

Name

Camping de l'Arche *****

Legal name

Camping de l'Arche *****

Website

https://camping-arche.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camping de l'Arche ***** is a family-owned, 5-star French campsite in Anduze offering 302 premium pitches, mobile home rentals, and a full resort experience including aquatic facilities, spa, dining, and children's programs along the Gardon river.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAJAJ

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

SECONDARYTHAMAJAB

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

SECONDARYTHAGAOAD

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYTHAGAOAA

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

Keywords

• Camping resort
• Outdoor hospitality
• Mobile home rentals
• Aquatic park
• Family camping holidays

Headquarters

HQ city

Anduze

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Campsite Pitches: 302 pitches for tents, caravans, and camping-cars with individual electricity (10AMP), water, and sewer connections. Pricing from 25.50€ per night in off-season.
2. Mobile Home Rentals: Luxury mobile home rentals (Glycine, Camélia, Pivoine, Hibiscus, Lavande, Tournesol, Mimosa, Cannelle, Iris, Lodge Érable) sleeping 4-8 people with full amenities including reversible air conditioning, some with dishwashers and private WiFi.
3. Restaurant Le Mazet: On-site restaurant serving traditional French cuisine with homemade dishes, pizzas, open from 16h Monday to Saturday. Also offers takeaway options.
4. Jeffrey's Home Cocktail Bar: Cocktail bar with over 379 alcohols and liqueurs, 25 tonic waters. Offers signature cocktails, classic cocktails, and custom creations. Online store 'Jeffrey's at Home' for cocktail sales.
5. Spa and Wellness Services: Spa facilities including sauna, hammam, massage services by partner Peggy (Connexion Zen). Free during low season for stays of 3+ nights.
6. Additional Services: Private luxury bathrooms (from 17€/day), baby equipment rental, laundry services, fridge rental, covered caravan garage (525€/year), barbecue rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Camping de l'Arche ***** is a 5-star family-operated campsite in Anduze (Gard, France) offering 302 premium Grand Confort pitches and luxury mobile home rentals on 10 hectares along the Gardon river. The resort provides an integrated holiday experience including a 1,000+ m² aquatic area with heated pools and slides, spa/wellness services, an on-site restaurant, cocktail bar, children's entertainment, and direct access to a private river beach in the Cévennes region.

Product overview

Camping de l'Arche ***** is a 5-star luxury campsite offering a comprehensive vacation experience with two core accommodation options (Grand Confort Pitches and Mobile Home Rentals) and extensive recreational facilities including a 1000+ m2 aquatic area with heated pools and the Iron Jungle Slide water slide (new 2022), Spa & Wellness center, Restaurant Le Mazet, Jeffrey's Home cocktail bar, Nestor Club children's entertainment, sports facilities, and access to a private river beach and arboretum. The property spans 10 hectares with 302 premium pitches at 130m altitude in the Cevennes region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Le Mazet: On-site restaurant offering traditional cuisine with homemade dishes prepared by the Chef, open from 16h Monday to Saturday during season.
• Jeffrey's Home
• Nestor Club
• Iron Jungle Slide

Products and services

• Grand Confort Pitches 302 premium camping pitches for tents, caravans, and camping-cars, each with individual electricity (10 AMP), drinking water connection, sewerage connection, and WiFi access on 10 hectares of landscaped grounds at 130m altitude. Pricing from €25.50 per night off-season.
• Mobile Home Rentals High-end mobil-home rentals (Glycine, Cannelle, Iris, Lavande, Lodge Érable, Pivoine, Tournesol, Camélia, Mimosa, Hibiscus) accommodating 4-8 people, equipped with living room, kitchen, bedrooms, bathroom, reversible air conditioning; some with dishwashers and private WiFi.
• Aquatic Area Over 1,000 m² water park with an indoor pool (160 m²) and outdoor pool (240 m²), heated covered pool (28°C), 4-track slide, children's paddling pool, counter-current river, jacuzzi, and solarium.
• Iron Jungle Slide 100-meter stainless steel water slide with buoy descent, 100% made in France, eco-responsible and fully recyclable; first stainless steel water slide in France.
• Spa & Wellness Wellness area with hammam (mint and eucalyptus scents), sauna (essential oils), heated relaxation chairs, and massage services by appointment with partner Peggy (Connexion Zen). Free during low season for stays of 3+ nights.
• Restaurant Le Mazet Traditional French restaurant open from 4pm Monday to Saturday, serving homemade dishes and pizzas for dine-in or takeaway, with table reservations via ZenChef.
• Jeffrey's Home Cocktail Bar Cocktail bar featuring over 379 alcohols and liqueurs and 25 tonic waters, offering signature, classic, and custom cocktails on-site, with an online 'Jeffrey's at Home' store for cocktail product sales.
• Nestor Club Children's Entertainment Children's entertainment program from July 1 to August 31 with a multilingual animation team, including Loisirs Club, bouncy castle, playground, trampolines, and Neo Experience interactive games.
• Private Luxury Bathrooms Luxury private bathroom rentals with €150 deposit, daily rental from €17, including bath towel, hand towel, and shower mat; minimum one-week rental.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Four 22 kW electric vehicle charging stations available on site for guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400m2 total pool area (160m2 indoor + 240m2 outdoor)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Peggy - Connexion ZenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness massage therapist offering services at the campsite spa. Appointments made through reception. Specializes in relaxation and therapeutic massage treatments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yelloh! Village: Cooperative network of premium 4- and 5-star campsites across France and Europe with comparable mobile home fleets, waterparks, kids' clubs and multi-language booking; Camping de l'Arche is a like-for-like independent competitor targeting the same family and couple segments.
• Huttopia: Network of nature-immersed campsites and glamping sites in France and beyond, with strong focus on national park locations and outdoor activities; very comparable positioning to Camping de l'Arche's CÉVENNES nature-based, multi-activity experience.
• Camping Paradis: Network of premium 4- and 5-star campsites in France (often in southern regions) with mobile homes, waterparks, spas, restaurants and family entertainment, targeting an identical family holiday demographic.
• Sandaya: One of France's largest 4- and 5-star campsite operators, with multiple southern France sites offering heated pools, spa, restaurant and kids' entertainment; directly comparable product mix, customer base and ADAC/ANWB-recognized quality tier.
• Capfun: Major French camping operator running 200+ campsites including many 4- and 5-star sites with mobile homes, aquatic areas and family programming; competes for the same family, couple and Northern European caravan customer base.
• Loué Camping-cars / Tohapi: Operates a portfolio of high-end 4- and 5-star campsites across France, particularly in the south, with extensive aquatic areas, mobile home rentals and kids' clubs; close product and pricing comparable.
• LeadingCampings: Cooperative of independent luxury 5-star European campsites; Camping de l'Arche's 5-star classification, premium facilities and Esprit Parc National credentials make it a natural candidate peer for this curated quality tier.

Broad incumbents

• Pierre & Vacances (Center Parcs): Major European vacation village operator with aquaparks, spas, restaurants and kids' programming; addresses a partially overlapping family holiday customer but with a different delivery model (villages vs. campground pitches).
• Vacanceselect: Large European broker/operator offering 4- and 5-star campsites across France; while broader in scope and more distributor than operator, it competes for the same high-spend family camping bookings in the CÉVENNES/Gard corridor.

Regional players

• Camping Les Cigales (Méditerranée): Independent 5-star campsite in nearby southern France offering premium pitches, mobile homes, waterpark and family entertainment; directly comparable in scale, facilities and Northern European inbound mix, illustrating the local competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Camping-De-Larche-225598564117112
• Instagraminstagram.com/campingdelarche
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/le-camping-de-l'arche

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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