Nos Coins de Paradis® (Our Corners of Paradise)
A stone’s throw from our campsite: the Var’s most stunning beaches, pretty villages and the Golden Islands…
Our four-star campsite Jardins de La Pascalinette® complete with water slides, 4 heated pools, water games, a jacuzzi and paddling pool, is an ideal base for touring the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur and Provence with your family, friends or partner. The region offers a plethora of beaches, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses, windsurfing / kitesurfing hotspots, scuba diving, horse riding and family activities – and you’ll find plenty to do at the campsite too!
Water park or Mediterranean Sea?
If you’re a water fan, the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur is THE Mediterranean water sports destination.
- Beaches in La Londe, Le Lavandou, Bormes and Hyères,
- Scuba diving at Port-Cros National Park,
- Regattas and sailing schools with clubs such as the IYCH (International Yacht Club de Hyères) and Yacht Club Londais,
- Kitesurfing at Almanarre beach,
- Jetskiing in La Londe and Cavalière,
- Stand-up paddleboarding at sunset,
- Canyoning in the Verdon Canyon,
- … or make the most of the campsite’s water park in the day or evening!
A sporty holiday: walking, cycling, golfing and more
If you’re a sports fan,lour campsite is ideally located within easy reach of all the local hotspots:
- Walking: the exceptional local coastal footpath is a must-do!
- Golfing: The 18-hole Golf de Valcros is less than 12 minutes from the campsite
- Cycling: whether you’re a Sunday cyclist or pro like Richard Virenque, you’ll love the cycle paths located near the campsite leading to La Londe, Bormes and Hyères
- Climbing: a short hop from the campsite you’ll find a host of climbing routes conquering the Mounts of Toulon (Le Coudon and Le Faron) and Chateauvert near the village of Correns!
History, heritage and spirituality lovers
If you love the beach and more, make the most of your holiday to explore the region’s heritage, ancient villages, abbeys and religious sanctuaries
- Historic villages: Hyères, Bormes les Mimosas, Le Castellet: jewels of architecture criss-crossed with winding lanes
- Curiosities: The Troglodyte caves of Cotignac and Dolmens of Gaoutabry in La Londe
- Chateaux: The world-famed Fort de Brégançon, Château des Bormettes, Château d’Hyères and Château d’Entrecasteaux in the inland Var area, boasting a garden designed by Le Nôtre
- Spiritual tourism: Chartreuse de La Verne (a still-inhabited Carthusian monastery) next to Collobrières, Notre Dame de Grâces in the stunning village of Cotignac, the Cistercian Thoronet Abbey (also famed for its exceptional acoustics) and Sénanque Abbey bordered by lavender fields, Abbaye de la Celle and nearby Notre Dame de Consolation in Hyères set gazing over the Bay…
Art and modernity: Villa Noailles in Hyères or Porquerolles Island Carmignac Foundation
The buzzing seaside resorts of St-Tropez, Port Grimaud and Sanary
A tour of our world-famous local villages is a must while you’re holidaying in the Var:
- Saint Tropez: a must-do excursion, also famed for its Tarte Tropézienne, leather sandals and celebrities
- Port Grimaud: nicknamed the “Venice of Provence”, you can tour this pretty waterside village in an electric boat with all the family
- Sanary-sur-Mer, with its picturesque harbour, lanes, little boutiques and market stalls.
Vineyards, Provencal gastronomy, olive oil and local produce
Whether you enjoy the occasional glass of rosé or are a real wine buff, your holiday is the perfect time for a spot of wine tourism as you tour the fabulous local vineyards. You’ll also enjoy tasting our Provence gastronomy specialities.
- Holidays are all about aperitif time too, so make the most of your break to visit the local winegrowers and learn about their rosé wines of course, together with astonishing whites and character-filled reds. … La Londe, Pierrefeu du Var, Hyères and the Var in general overflow with gorgeous vineyards.
- Collobrières and its speciality chestnut cream and candied chestnuts – not to be missed. Also, olive oil production at Moulin du Haut Jasson in La Londe.
Four-star campsite Les Jardins de La Pascalinette® – Florence’s Favourites
Saint-Maximin Basilica
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Located just a short hour from Camping de La Pascalinette®, the Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, or Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume Basilica, a historical monument since 1840, is one of the Var area’s most remarkable monuments. Mary Magdalene has been worshipped in Provence (pilgrims also visit her tomb in the Sainte-Baume hills every year) for many centuries. Interestingly, among all the […]
Carmignac Foundation - Porquerolles
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Situated a stone’s throw from Fort Sainte Agathe, on Porquerolles island (one hour from the campsite, take the boat bus from La Tour Fondue), the Fondation Carmignac harbours a magnificent collection of around 300 contemporary works of art. Inaugurated in 2018, the foundation hosts temporary exhibitions as well as an excellent artistic and cultural programme. […]
Coastal footpath
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A fun, family site with exceptional vegetation that values the simple things in life! Does that remind you of anything? Our campsite motto could also aptly describe the coastal footpath, also known as the “Sentier des Douaniers” (Customs Path). The path is aptly named, because during the French Revolution it allowed customs officers to gain […]
Garden E. Lopez
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Le jardin Emmanuel Lopez à Porquerolles Planted with around 2.5 acres of typical Mediterranean plant species, the Jardin Emmanuel Lopez on Porquerolles island, one of the marvellous Golden Islands, vie for beauty with our campsite’s exceptional vegetation – and we love it! It is also home to several species of palm tree. Emmanuel Lopez was […]
Bormes-les-Mimosas
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Camping de La Pascalinette® recommends visiting the pretty village of Bormes-les-Mimosas, located just 15 minutes from your favourite campsite! Set clinging to a hillside at the heart of the French Riviera, facing the Golden Islands and at the foot of the Maures hills, this hilltop medieval village is one of the Var’s must-see places if […]
Léoube Beach
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Plage de Léoube – a stunning beach in the Var area, South of France, Provence-Mediterranean. You can discover this treasure on foot from “Camping de La Pascalinette”! This magnificent sandy beach can only be reached via the coastal footpath. So remember to take along a picnic, water, a hat and good walking shoes! Located ¾ […]
L'Argentière Beach
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3,5 km dfrom the campsite (8 mins) – sand – free car park – on-site restaurant – shower/toilets – shaded areas Plage de L’Argentière in La Londe-les-Maures is our largest beach. Located less than 10 mins from “Camping de la Pascalinette“, it is a popular beach and families with children will appreciate the tall pine […]
Pellegrin Beach
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13 km from the campsite (20 mins) – sand and pebble – paying car park – shower/toilets – sheltered from the wind – shaded areas Located very close to “Camping de La Pascalinette”, this beach is part of Domaine de Léoubes in Bormes-les-Mimosas and adjacent to La Londe-les-Maures and Plage de l’Argentière. Plage du Pellegrin […]
L'Estagnol Beach
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10 km from the campsite (15 mins) – sand – paying car park – on-site restaurant – shower/toilets – shaded areas L’Estagnol beach is one of our “Mediterranean Corners of Paradise” (Coins de Paradis®)! Located on Domaine de Brégançon, this magnificent, sandy beach measures 475 metres and is lined with a pine wood. Gently sloping […]
Cabasson Beach
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13 km from the campsite (20 mins) – sandy – paying car park – on-site restaurant – shower/toilets – avoid in case of westerly winds Plage de Cabasson is undeniably one of our “Mediterranean Corners of Paradise” (Coins de Paradis®)! Offering 305 m of fine sand and a gentle slope, it is a paradise for […]
