Camping & Glamping in Paris

Glamping is camping with the hard work taken out - a ready-pitched bell tent, pod, cabin, or safari tent with a proper bed, and often electricity and heating. You get the outdoor setting without bringing your own tent or kit.

The difference between camping and glamping comes down to what you bring. Camping means pitching your own tent or parking a campervan, while glamping gives you a furnished, ready-made shelter, usually at a higher price per night.

Campsites are rarely in the city centre itself - most sit on the edge of the city or further out, where there's space for pitches. Check the distance and public transport links on each listing, so getting into town each day is easy.

What to take camping depends on the site: a tent, sleeping bag, mat, torch, and cooking kit for a standard pitch, or just extra layers, toiletries, and a torch for most glamping stays. Check the listing for what's provided, since some glamping sites include bedding and a kitchenette and others don't.

Many campsites are seasonal, opening from spring to autumn, though some stay open all year with heated cabins or pods. Check the site's opening dates before planning an off-season trip.