After long months of work, the most famous campsite in France, setting of the “Camping” saga by Fabien Onteniente and Franck Dubosc, largely destroyed during the great fire of July 2022, reopens its doors this Monday, April 3. The site rehabilitation work lasted several months and should be completed at the beginning of next July.
The big fire in July totally devastated the forest which stretched like a green ocean at the foot of the Dune du Pilat. On the edge of the road which winds between the Dune and Biscarosse, it is impossible not to see the hundreds of charred trees which still litter the ground. The forestry companies are nevertheless working tirelessly to evacuate them, but the task is immense given the extent of the damage.
17 lodge tents out of the 32 on the campsite will be offered to the public from Monday. Made in Vendée, their assembly was finalized a few days ago. In addition, three mobile homes will also be available. Their story is amazing since they are the only ones out of the quarantine existing before the fire to have miraculously survived the destructive passage of the flames. “It’s true that strange things have happened here”, wonders Julia at RTL, in charge of the restaurant. When we arrive in front of the campsite, we realize that neither the reception, nor the grocery store, nor the restaurant have been affected. Let’s not forget the Flots Bleus ball which is also intact just next to the pétanque court. In fact, all the film sets were spared and everything else went up in smoke. The campsite swimming pool should be ready at the beginning of June
