Last Updated on October 18, 2023
Campsite Overview
The campsite and camping area inside the naturist resort is excellent for anyone looking for a much more authentic naturist experience.
The atmosphere tends to be very laid back and some visitors who stay for more than a month, often spend a lot of effort and time in designing and maintaining their camp spot.
Walking through the aisles can be quite interesting as you look at the creativity that many people have used.
There is also a range of accommodation options within the campsite including:
- chalets
- mobile homes
- pod tents
- campsite pitches
Staying on the campsite is a very different experience compared to staying in the apartments, villas, and hotels inside the resort.
You will find that people staying at the campsite tend to embrace being naked much more than in other parts of the resort.
The campsite is well-organized and has excellent facilities with plenty of shower and toilet blocks, places to buy food, places to wash your clothes and each sport has facilities for electricity and water.
Below further information on the campsite facilities.
Campsite Facilities
- a couple of shops
- fitness and entertainment area
- outdoor gym
- launderettes
- food stalls
- showers and toilets on every few blocks
- an activities club for children with a mini club schedule.
- activities also for adults including a basketball court, table-tennis, boules, play area and hall, snack bar, launderette and paid internet access
- You can find ‘safe deposit boxes’ inside the Rene Olatra campsite office.
The atmosphere is great when staying in the camping area.
The 2000+ camping pitches have electricity connections.
Toilet and Shower Facilities
The facilities are excellent on the campsite and this includes all of the shower and toilet blocks.
The shower and toilet blocks can be found always within a few blocks (i.e. never more than 3 minutes walk at the very most).
The blocks have always been cleaned at least twice a day with a pressure hose when I have stayed at the campsite.
There are plenty of sinks for washing clothes on the outside of the units, sinks for shaving and washing your teeth, etc in the blocks, and both Turkish style and European style toilets (seated toilets).
View a map of the camping area here.
Launderette and Laundry
There is a small self-service launderette room on the campsite and it is located just inside the main entrance, almost next door to the Rene Oltra office.
You will probably only need to use the washing machines because you can hang your clothes out to dry at your camp spot given that in the main season it’s normally nice and warm when the sun is out.
A lot of people choose simply to wash their own clothes because the shower blocks usually have sinks where you can wash clothes or dishes (i.e. deep sinks on the outside of the shower blocks).
TIP: I highly recommend buying a portable washing line which you can buy for about €5 in most airports.
Thought of the Day: The wonderful thing about Cap d’Agde is that given the nature of the holidays here, you should not need many clothes for a week’s stay in this resort. You will barely need any at all!
Food Stores on the Campsite
There are several shops and food stands within the naturist camping area that you will only have access to if you stay within the campsite.
The food options include a fruit and vegetable stall just inside the main campsite entrance.
Just inside the entrance of the campsite, you will also find:
- A seafood stall
- Two guys who sell mussels from two huge big paella type pans in July and August (from around 7 pm to 9 pm)
- Pizza stand
Additionally, there is a food place pretty much in the middle of the campsite (they sell baguettes, roast chickens, some other foods and they also have a small inside shop with basics such as matches, toilet paper, etc).
At this campsite mid-point, they also sell wine and drinks and there are several tables and chairs for you to sit down.
Accommodation Types
As touched on earlier, there are many options in terms of accommodation in the campsite. You can choose from the following:
- Renting a camp spot pitch and choosing whether to park and use your car, tents, motor home, or caravan.
- Rent one of the villas or chalets which the campsite offers.
- Rent or buy one of the permanent mobile homes (which come with attached plumbed sewage).
According to which accommodation you choose, the facilities will be different.
Camping Spot Pitches
The choice really depends on your budget and preference.
The cheapest option and best option though, if budget is your main consideration, is to rent a spot pitch.
Then to make yourself a nice set-up with a couple of large tents, gazebo and also perhaps use your car to also be a part of the set-up i.e. use your vehicle for storage or to attach the gazebo to.
You Book and View the campsite pitches here.
Chalets in the Campsite
The chalets come in different sizes ie. 2, 4, 6, or 8 person accommodation and they tend to include the beds, kettle, cutlery, and other mod cons.
There are various prices according to the size and type of accommodation hence it is best to check with the Rene Oltra website if you are considering staying on the campsite.
You will find though that the main choices listed on the Rene Oltra site are:
If you want to stay the cheapest way, then simply renting a camp spot is probably your best option. If you wish to book a place to stay in the campsite, you can head to our page on how to book for the campsite.
Mobile Homes (Inside the Campsite)
Staying in one of the static mobile homes (some are connected directly to the sewage system) is a great way to have more of a luxury type experience as opposed to roughing it in a tent.
The static units which are available for rent are owned by the campsite owner, Rene Oltra.
The options include mobile home types as follows:
Map of the Campsite
Here is a map of the camping area to get a feeling for the layout and location of the different sections.
How to Book a Stay in the Campsite
NOTE: If you wish to book to stay on the campsite at Cap d’Agde Village and Resort, you will have to book through the company RENE OLTRA. Book here!
If you need to email Rene Oltra direct then their email is: infos@chm-reneoltra.fr or you can call them on Tel: 04 67 01 06 36.
Some of the staff in the Rene Oltra office speak English although you will find it much easier if you do have a grasp of French if phoning.
If you cannot speak French, the easiest way to book is to use the online booking system for the campsite.
The Rene Oltra campsite office is based just inside the main entrance gate of the campsite.
Arriving in the Camping Area and Getting Started
Before being able to approach the campsite gate in the naturist village in Cap d’Agde, you first have to enter the main resort entrance.
The beach, by the way, runs parallel to the campsite and so, from all parts of the campsite, you are within 5 minutes walk directly onto the beach.
Address
- Centre Naturiste René OLTRA, 1 rue des Néréïdes, 34 307 Cap d’Agde.
SatNav Code
At the main gate to the resort, you will find the main office and you need to enter the office to get a pass to enter the resort.
Once inside the resort, the campsite is approximately 100 meters straight ahead and quite easy to find. As they say, you can’t miss it!
There is a road which goes from the main resort entrance to the entrance of the campsite and you are literally talking a 1-minute drive.
Entering the Campsite
At the main security gate to the camping area, show a copy of your paper reservation to the security person and just say “check-in”.
They will allow you to go just inside, to the Rene Oltra office, to finalize your check-in.
The Rene Oltra reception you will see right in front of you as you pass through the security gates at the campsite main entrance.
In the Rene Oltra office, you will need to check-in.
Once you are signed in and paid up, you will be allocated your camp pitch (spot), chalet, tent pod, or mobile home spot.
You will also be given a colored wristband and this wristband is your entrance to the campsite for the rest of your stay.
Make sure to wear the wristband throughout your stay, if you want to avoid problems re-entering the camping area because there normally is someone on each entrance gate to the campsite.
Learn also about what to expect at Cap d’Agde when arriving.
Campsite Internet and WiFi Access
Many of you may be keen to find out about the situation with regard to internet access in the camping area. We have written a detailed page all about this here:
Camping Accessories Worth Buying for Cap
There are some accessories which I bought for my mobile home when I stayed in the campsite and I highly recommend these products.
The mains polarity tester plug, for example, I strongly recommend. The power system is different in France and this provides you with a way to safely check.
Many French AC electrical supplies are wired the wrong way round i.e. live to neutral and visa-versa. Very dangerous, but sadly common.
Euro AC mains power connector hookup. 2 Pin for France. Can be very handy to have a spare one of these for setting up. Will work in France and could save you a lot of stress by having a spare one of these.
One of my favorite pieces of equipment and the one which I use is the Campingaz Camping Chef Stove.
This stove is ideal for camping given that it combines a grill and gas rings on the same unit.
It is sturdy, easy to pack away at the end of the trip, and overall a great buy.
The reviews are worth checking!
Benefits of Staying in the Campsite
My wife and I have, at one point or another, stayed in just about every accommodation type in the resort.
For us though, the campsite was the best experience and this for many reasons. The main reasons were:
- There are far more naturist s on the campsite and people walk around in the buff 24 hours a day and this makes this type of holiday more fun for some people.
- It can be far cheaper than staying in Hotel Eve and the other hotels on site (especially if camping i.e. with a tent).
- There are entrances directly onto the beach.
- There are more choices for entertainment, with some facilities in the camping area only for people staying in the camp area.
- The general atmosphere is just great on the campsite. It is difficult to explain but the genuine feeling is great, i.e. with many people cooking by barbeque and making their own food and sitting down outside in groups of friends and enjoying their travel time in France.
The key to remember is that the campsite is run by one company and there is only one way to book accommodation on the campsite at Cap d’Agde and this is by booking through Rene Oltra.
The Oltra family has owned the campsite since the 1970s when the resort was much smaller and just really a bunch of naturist campers.
Hi, is it possible to enter the campsite without having a reservation (like a daily pass)?
Hi Allen. That is a very easy question to answer. The answer is no. The campsite is only accessible for those staying there, although people staying there can sign in guests (they usually hold onto your passport of you visit as a guest).
Can we bring out two dogs to stay in a mobile home on the campsite. ?
Hi Patsy, Rene Olatra (who manages & takes all bookings for the campsite in the resort) list fees for dogs but they will confirm 100% or not. I know you can take dogs into the campsite though but that they must always be on a lead.
what are the cost of accommodation for Chalets (for two) during august
Hi Subrata – it really depends on when you book and who you book with and influences vary greatly.
Thank you for your informative listing.
May I please enquire if the camp sire accommodates single guest
Hello. we want to rent a motorhome space for a week in July. where do we book it?
Hi Unni and Espen – I think people rent motorhomes and then drive it into the resort. So I would assume rent a motorhome from a motorhome company in south France.