Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Camping naturiste Domaine De L'Escride
Camping naturiste Domaine De L'Escride is a family-run naturist campground tucked into the Var département hills near Belgentier, about 20 kilometers inland from Toulon.
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About this place
Camping naturiste Domaine De L'Escride is a family-run naturist campground tucked into the Var département hills near Belgentier, about 20 kilometers inland from Toulon. You're in classic Provençal countryside here—olive groves, scrubland, and that particular quality of Mediterranean light. The site is affiliated with the Fédération Française de Naturisme (FFN), so expect the standard French naturist campground setup: pitches for tents and caravans, some mobile-home rentals, a swimming pool, and modest facilities including showers and likely a small shop or snack bar. The FFN network is extensive in France, and sites like L'Escride cater to the francophone naturist community that values low-key, family-friendly environments over resort-style amenities. The scale is intimate rather than sprawling. Belgentier itself is a quiet village, so this isn't a destination for nightlife—it's for people who want a base to explore the Var interior or the coast while spending downtime nude by the pool. The area around Belgentier offers hiking and villages worth a drive, though you'll need a car. Like most French naturist campsites, L'Escride operates seasonally, typically from late spring through early autumn. Reservations are recommended in July and August when French families take their summer holidays.
Visitor notes
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Who visits
Visitor mix not well-documented, but typical for small FFN-affiliated sites: French and Belgian families, some German and Dutch couples, the occasional solo traveler. Likely quieter and older-skewing outside school holidays. July and August bring younger families; shoulder seasons tend to draw retirees and child-free couples.
How to find it
The campground sits along Chemin de l'Escride on the eastern edge of Belgentier, roughly 20 km northwest of Toulon. You'll need a car—no practical public transport. From the A57 or A50, follow signs to Belgentier, then look for local signage. Parking is on-site. The coordinates (43.231, 6.002) will get GPS users to the entrance.
Things to watch out for
Seasonal operation is typical—confirm opening dates before planning a visit outside June through September. FFN membership or day-visitor fees apply. The Var interior gets hot in summer; shade can be limited depending on pitch location. Mobile coverage may be patchy in the hills.
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Etiquette & ground rules
Nudity is welcomed throughout the site whenever weather permits, with the common-sense norm of using a towel between you and shared surfaces. Photo and video are not allowed without prior, explicit consent. Quiet hours and any age or guest policies are typically posted at reception; ask if unsure.
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