CASTEL CAMPING CHÂTEAU DE LEZ-EAUX

What CASTEL CAMPING CHÂTEAU DE LEZ-EAUX does

Castel Camping Château de Lez-Eaux is a privately-held, family-operated 5-star campsite established within a historic château estate in Saint-Aubin-des-Préaux, Normandy, France. Founded in 1960 and operating as SARL Lez Eaux (registered capital €500,000), the property spans 12 hectares around the Château de Lez-Eaux and accommodates 229 traditional camping pitches alongside a diversified rental portfolio including mobile homes (Saint Malo, Premium, Premium Suite, Famili Baby, Spa), treehouses (Cabane Butterfly, Cabane Dam'oiseaux), a glamping tent installed in 2023, and PMR-accessible units. The site's central attraction is a 1,300m² covered and heated indoor aquatic park (29°C) with waterslides and paddling pool, complemented by a new outdoor pool opened in 2025.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer model, with guests booking via the campsite's own four-language website (French, English, German, Dutch) integrated with the Webcamp/SéquoiaSoft reservation platform, supplemented by listings on Les Castels, ADAC, ANWB, ACSI, Tripadvisor, and ANCV Connect. Revenue is generated from pitch rentals (€18 booking fee, 50% online discount), accommodation rentals priced by season and unit type, optional cancellation insurance at 3%, on-site services (bike rental, tennis, bakery, shop, bar, takeaway), and concierge/ticketing commissions for regional attractions such as Mont Saint-Michel, Granville, Jersey, and the Chausey islands. A prepaid payment card drives incremental on-site spending. Pricing follows a seasonal model: weekly Saturday arrivals during July-August and flexible 2-night minimum stays in low season, with a 25% deposit at booking and balance due 30 days pre-arrival.

The customer base is concentrated on families with children (primary segment), with secondary segments including couples, traditional campers, glamping/experiential travelers, and international tourists from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK. The property is a founding member of Les Castels (since 1960), holds the official 5-star Atout France classification, and carries Qualilité Tourisme and Camping Qualité certifications. Operations are seasonal (April 8 to September 6), with a disclosed headcount of 12 employees plus seasonal hires.

Name

CASTEL CAMPING CHÂTEAU DE LEZ-EAUX

Legal name

SARL Lez Eaux

Website

https://lez-eaux.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Castel Camping Château de Lez-Eaux is a privately-held, family-owned 5-star campsite in Normandy, France, operating 229 pitches plus mobile homes, treehouses, and glamping on a 12-hectare château estate with a 1,300m² heated aquatic park, serving primarily families and international tourists from France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Hospitality & Camping Resort

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds (THAMAJAD), Safari Camps & Tented Lodges (THAGAOAF)

Keywords

• Luxury camping resort
• Outdoor holiday accommodations
• Mobile home rentals
• Campsite pitches
• Family camping Normandy

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Aubin des Préaux

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Campsite Pitch Rentals: Revenue from renting out 229 camping pitches (Standard, Comfort, Premium, Premium Suite with private sanitary facilities) to tent, caravan, and campervan users. Available year-round in both high and low seasons. Pitches range from approximately 100m² to 150m² and include various service levels.
2. Holiday Accommodation Rentals: Revenue from renting mobile homes, chalets, treehouses, glamping tents, and spa-equipped accommodations. Accommodations include: Saint Malo (4-6 people, 33m²), Premium (4 people, 30m²), Premium Suite (4 people, 35m²), Famili Baby (4-5 people, 34m²), Grand Premium (6 people, 39m²), Spa mobil-homes (4-6 people, 35-39m²), treehouses (Cabane Butterfly, Cabane Dam'oiseaux), and Glamping Tents (7 people, 64m²). Weekly rentals in July-August; 2-night minimum in low season.
3. On-site Services and Concierge: Revenue from on-site services including bike rental, tennis court rental, prepaid payment card transactions at the shop, bar, and takeaway restaurant, plus ticketing commissions for nearby attractions (Mont Saint-Michel, Granville, Jersey, Chausey islands, zoo, golf, Cité de la Mer). A daily fresh bakery, mini-farm visits, and optional add-ons such as filled fridge, romantic basket, and cleaning services generate additional revenue.
4. Booking Fees and Cancellation Insurance: Booking fees of €18 per stay (reduced by 50% for online bookings) and optional cancellation guarantee at 3% of the total stay amount.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Castel Camping Château de Lez-Eaux operates a 5-star family camping resort set within a 12-hectare historic château park in Normandy's Baie du Mont Saint-Michel. It rents 229 camping pitches and a diverse portfolio of accommodations (mobile homes, treehouses, glamping tents, spa-equipped units, accessible PMR units) alongside a 1,300 m² covered and heated indoor aquatic park and ancillary on-site services (bakery, shop, bar, takeaway, bike rental, concierge, and ticketing for local attractions).

Product overview

Camping Château de Lez-Eaux is a 5-star family camping resort offering diverse accommodation options across a 12-hectare castle park near Mont Saint-Michel. The product portfolio centers on the Parcs Aquatiques (1300m² indoor heated water park plus new outdoor pool opening 2025) and includes a range of accommodations: mobile homes (Saint Malo, Premium, Premium Suite, Famili Baby, Spa variants), glamping tents, treehouses (cabanes), and traditional camping pitches (Standard, Confort, Premium, Premium Suite). Premium and Spa mobile homes offer enhanced amenities including private jacuzzis, while accessible (PMR) options ensure inclusivity. The site also provides on-site services including bike rentals, concierge, ticket sales, and a prepaid payment card system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Les Castels: Member of Les Castels, the oldest and most prestigious French outdoor hospitality chain, since 1960. Les Castels selects exceptional establishments combining family spirit and French art of living.

Products and services

• Camping Pitches (Emplacements)

Quantifiable outcome

• 229 pitches and multiple rental units across 12 hectares of château park
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les CastelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChâteau de Lez-Eaux has been a member of Les Castels since 1960, making it one of the founding members of this prestigious French outdoor hospitality chain. Les Castels selects exceptional campsites that associate family spirit with the art of French living ('esprit de famille et art de vivre à la française'). The partnership provides brand prestige, a referral network, joint marketing, and access to an international clientele of quality-conscious outdoor holiday seekers. The Les Castels website (les-castels.com) features the campsite and contributes to booking inquiries. The campsite displays the Les Castels logo prominently on its website, signage, and marketing materials.
• SéquoiaSoft (Webcamp)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe campsite uses the Webcamp online booking platform, operated by SéquoiaSoft (camping.sequoiasoft.com). This is the primary reservation system for managing campsite pitches and rental accommodation bookings. Customers are redirected to Webcamp for secure online reservations. The platform handles booking fees, payment processing, and reservation management.
• Camping QualitéminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe campsite is certified by Camping Qualité, a quality label for French campsites. The Camping Qualité logo is displayed on the website as a trust signal for quality-conscious customers.
• Normandie TourismeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe campsite is listed and recognized by Normandie Tourisme, the official regional tourism development agency for Normandy. This partnership supports regional tourism promotion and provides visibility to visitors researching Normandy holidays.
• ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on the ADAC camping classification platform (pincamp.de), Germany's largest automobile club and camping portal. ADAC membership provides a significant pipeline of German tourists seeking quality campsites in France, particularly in Normandy and Brittany regions.
• ANWB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Toeristenbond)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on ANWB camping pages (anwbcamping.nl/frankrijk/laag-normandie/), the Dutch tourist association's camping platform. ANWB membership provides a pipeline of Dutch tourists, particularly those interested in camping holidays in Normandy.
• ACSI (Eurocampings)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on ACSI camping platform (campingcard.fr), a leading camping guide and booking platform popular in the Netherlands and Belgium. ACSI certification provides credibility and visibility for Dutch and Belgian tourists planning camping holidays in France.
• ANCV (Agence Nationale des Chèques Vacances)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe campsite accepts ANCV Connect holiday vouchers (Chèques Vacances Connect) as a payment method. This partnership expands the accessible customer base to French employees whose employers provide holiday voucher benefits, a significant market segment in France.
• TripadvisorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe campsite maintains an active listing on Tripadvisor with certified customer reviews. Tripadvisor listing provides visibility to millions of travel review readers and drives direct booking inquiries. The Tripadvisor logo is displayed on the website footer.
• FRHPA Campings de NormandieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of FRHPA campings de Normandie, the regional federation for Normandy campsites. Listed on les-campings-normandie.fr. Provides visibility within the regional camping network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yelloh! Village: One of France's leading premium campsite chains with 4–5 star sites offering mobile homes, spa accommodations and aquatic parks. Directly comparable luxury family-camping positioning and pitch-plus-rental mix.
• Sunêlia: French camping network of independently operated premium campsites with mobile homes, aquatic facilities and family entertainment. Comparable affiliation-based model and overlap with the 5-star, family-oriented outdoor hospitality segment.
• Ciela Village: French premium camping network focused on 4–5 star resorts with mobile homes, water parks and family activities. Direct peer in the premium French family-camping market with overlapping geographic footprint.
• Sandaya: French premium camping chain operating upscale campsites with heated aquatic parks, mobile homes and chalets. Directly comparable on luxury family positioning, indoor water-park-led model and seasonal Mediterranean/Atlantic resort profile.
• Capfun: Major French camping operator with a large network of 4–5 star campsites featuring mobile homes, aquatic parks and family entertainment. Direct competitor in the family camping segment with overlapping accommodation categories.
• Huttopia: French outdoor hospitality chain operating nature-focused campsites, glamping tents, chalets and treehouses across France and Europe. Directly comparable on glamping/nature-lodge positioning and family-friendly mid-to-premium tier.

Others

• Les Castels: Parent network/brand that Lez-Eaux is part of since 1960. Not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem participant — comparable chain provides brand standards, referral traffic and access to the Les Castels ecosystem of premium French campsites.

Emerging players

• Canvas Holidays: UK-based operator specializing in premium glamping tents, mobile homes and family camping across France and Europe. Comparable on the glamping/premium furnished-accommodation mix but focused more on international package bookings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=6CrJmWD4qTo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camping-lez-eaux

Compliance8 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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