Camping Del Mar Village

What Camping Del Mar Village does

Camping Del Mar Village is a 4-star family campsite located 500 meters from the Mediterranean beach in Argelès-sur-Mer, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department of southern France. Founded in 1970 by Ghislaine and Alain Quillevere, the property is operated today by the third generation of the founding family (Benjamin, Nicolas, and Emma Quillevere) under the Groupe Del Mar umbrella. The business operates as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with registered share capital of €693,000 and a headcount of six employees, serving predominantly French and Northern European family tourists seeking Mediterranean beach holidays.

The core offering comprises mobile home and chalet rentals (2-6 person capacity), supplemented by a Californian-style swimming pool with a three-lane waterslide and a dry aqualudic zone, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar (Bistrot del Mar), a wellness chalet, and outdoor activities including padel, pétanque, multisport, table tennis, children's playgrounds, Accrogames, Tyrolienne, Chillzone, and an outdoor fitness area. Revenue is generated through three streams: seasonal mobile home rentals (Saturday-to-Saturday bookings concentrated in July-August), on-site food and beverage (June to September), and mobile home sales to second-home buyers (O'hara and IRM models priced €27,000-€64,500 TTC with up to 9 months of annual access). The company additionally operates an on-site grocery store offering fresh bread and pastries.

Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer via the multilingual company website (French, English, Dutch) and on-site reception; no third-party travel agencies or OTAs are mentioned. Marketing relies on organic SEO targeting regional keywords, Facebook and Instagram presence, customer reviews, and a downloadable brochure. The company holds the Atout France 4-star classification, the Famille Plus family-tourism label, and aligns with GDPR compliance standards. There is no proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or external institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Camping Del Mar Village

Legal name

CAMPING DEL MAR VILLAGE (SAS)

Website

https://camping-del-mar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camping Del Mar Village is a 4-star family campsite in Argelès-sur-Mer, southern France, operating since 1970 and now in its third generation of Quillevere family ownership. It rents mobile homes and chalets, sells mobile homes for second-home use, and runs seasonal Mediterranean dining and aquatic recreation for French and international family tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Camping & Outdoor Hospitality

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Family camping resort
• Mobile home rentals
• Holiday park services
• Outdoor vacation amenities
• Mobile home sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Argelès-sur-Mer

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mobile Home Rentals: Rental of mobile homes and chalets to vacationing families and couples. Accommodations range from 2 to 6 person capacity with varying amenities. Bookings primarily on weekly Saturday-to-Saturday basis during peak season.
2. Mobile Home Sales: Sale of mobile homes to buyers seeking second home ownership at the campsite. Prices range from €27,000 to €64,500 TTC. Buyers gain access to the campsite for up to 9 months per year.
3. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar operations serving Mediterranean cuisine. Terrace dining under century-old olive trees with pool views. Seasonal operation from June to September.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Camping Del Mar Village operates a 4-star family campsite located 500 meters from the Mediterranean beach in Argelès-sur-Mer, France. Its core offering is the rental and sale of modern mobile homes and chalets, supplemented by an aquatic area with pool and waterslide, an on-site Mediterranean restaurant and bar, a wellness chalet, and a range of outdoor activities and children's entertainment. The business serves families, couples, and mobile home buyers seeking a full-service Mediterranean vacation experience under the Quillevere family's third-generation management.

Product overview

Camping Del Mar Village is a 4-star family campsite offering a comprehensive vacation experience with mobile home rentals, chalets, and ownership options. The property features an aquatic area with Californian pool and three-lane waterslide, Bistrot del Mar restaurant and bar serving Mediterranean cuisine, wellness chalet, bike rental, and diverse outdoor activities including padel, pétanque, Accrogames, and fitness facilities. The campsite also offers mobile home sales for those wishing to become owners, providing an alternative second-home experience on the Mediterranean coast.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Home Rentals Rental of spacious mobile homes and chalets with contemporary design and modern facilities (air conditioning, terrace, dishwasher in some units) for family and couple accommodations at the 4-star campsite. Units accommodate 2 to 6 persons with 2-3 bedroom configurations.
• Mobile Home Sales (Become an Owner) Sale of mobile homes for ownership at the campsite, providing second-home vacation ownership with access to the campsite for up to 9 months per year. Brands include O'hara and IRM models ranging from 2-3 bedrooms, with prices from €27,000 to €64,500 TTC.
• Aquatic Area (Espace Aquatique) Californian-style swimming pool, three-lane waterslide, and dry aqualudic zone for family water-based recreation and relaxation. Available to campsite guests during the swimming season (June to September).
• Bistrot del Mar Restaurant & Bar Mediterranean cuisine restaurant with terrace under century-old olive trees, and a pool-view bar offering hot/cold drinks, snacks, crêpes, panini, and ice cream. Open June to September.
• Wellness Chalet (Chalet Bien-être) Relaxation and wellness facility offering spa-like services for guests seeking tranquility and rejuvenation.
• Bike Rental Bicycle rental service through a partner, enabling guests to explore the surrounding area and Pyrénées-Orientales region by bicycle.
• Outdoor Activities & Children's Entertainment Recreational facilities including padel court, pétanque, multisport, table tennis, children's playgrounds, Accrogames, Tyrolienne, Chillzone for teens, and outdoor fitness area. Children's club (ages 6-12) runs playful activities and aquatic entertainment during July and August.
• Grocery Store (Épicerie) On-site convenience store providing essential supplies and fresh bread and pastries each morning for campsite guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of continuous family operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Waterfly 66minorOthersParachute ascension activity provider located in ARGELÈS-SUR-MER. Offers thrill-seeking water sports experiences. Camping guests receive preferential rates and discounts.
• Jet Passion 66minorOthersJet ski rental service in ARGELÈS-SUR-MER. Camping guests receive preferential rates for water sports activities.
• Kentucky RanchminorOthersHorseback riding center in ARGELÈS-SUR-MER offering rides near beaches. Camping guests receive leisure bracelet for discounted rates.
• Argelès Aventure - Paradise AventuresminorOthersCanyoning and Accrobranche park offering outdoor adventure activities. Camping guests receive preferential rates.
• Bike Rental PartnerminorOthersOn-site bike rental service through partner. Allows guests to explore the region by bicycle. Referenced in services section.
• Château ValmyminorOthersWine estate offering free wine tastings combined with sea views. Recommended at reception for guests interested in Roussillon wines.
• Groupe Del MarcoreOthersParent company overseeing multiple campsite and accommodation establishments in the region (groupedelmar.fr). Provides brand umbrella, shared services, and cross-promotion.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Camping Le Brasilia: Established 5-star campsite in Argelès-sur-Mer itself, a direct local competitor for beach-adjacent premium family camping. Highly comparable in product tier, Mediterranean beach access, and primary catchment of French and Northern European families.

Broad incumbents

• Homair Vacances / Vacanceselect: Large European operator of mobile home camping holidays with extensive presence in southern France. Comparable product and target customer; competes with Camping Del Mar at the OTA / tour-operator layer for French and Northern European family bookings.
• European Camping Group: European operator of premium family camping holidays (includes Homair, Eurocamp, Al Fresco and others). Comparable at the booking/distribution layer and increasingly at the property-operations layer, representing both a partner channel and a competitive threat to an independent like Camping Del Mar.
• Yelloh! Village: Leading French camping chain with a portfolio of premium 4-5 star campsites, many on the Mediterranean coast. Comparable in quality tier, family focus, mobile home product and target customer (French and Northern European families). Direct substitute for Camping Del Mar in online booking searches.
• Sunêlia: Major French network of 4-star campsites. Highly comparable as a multi-property operator targeting family beach holidays with similar amenity profiles (pools, kids' clubs, mobile home rentals). Competes with Camping Del Mar for the same Northern European family tourist at the brand and distribution level.
• Capfun: Large French family camping operator with hundreds of campsites across France including several in Argelès-sur-Mer and along the Mediterranean. Direct competitor for the same family holidaymaker with similar mobile home rental product and price positioning.
• Tohapi: French mobile home and camping holiday operator managing a portfolio of campsites primarily in southern France. Comparable product (mobile home rentals, family campsites on Mediterranean coast) and overlapping customer base with Camping Del Mar's rentals business.
• Sandaya: European camping group operating dozens of 4-5 star campsites across France, including several in the Mediterranean. Comparable in product (mobile homes, aquatic parks, kids' clubs, family programming) and in scale advantage through shared marketing and booking technology.

Direct peers

• Domaine de la Dragonnière (Castels): Premium 4-5 star campsite in Vias-Plage, Hérault, comparable in family positioning, mobile home product and Mediterranean beach location. Part of the independent Castels network, parallel to Camping Del Mar's independent family-run positioning.
• Camping Les Méditerranées: Multi-site premium camping operator in Marseillan-Plage and nearby Mediterranean coastal towns. Comparable 4-5 star family camping product, mobile home rentals and sales, aquatic parks, kids' clubs, and similar Northern European family tourist target market.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Camping.VillageDelMar
• Instagraminstagram.com/del_mar_village
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camping-del-mar-village

Compliance4 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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