Camping essentials
Whatever your destination and type of accommodation (mobile home, tent, van), there are a few things you shouldn’t forget:
- Weather-appropriate clothing: T-shirts, shorts, Bermuda shorts, dresses, cardigan or fleece for evenings, windbreakers, swimsuits, caps, tennis shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
- A complete toiletry kit: toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, shampoo, hairbrush, bath towel, sun cream, mosquito repellent, first-aid kit and first-aid kit.
- Overnight gear: comfortable pyjamas, sleeping bag and night mask for tent campers.
- A torch or headlamp: handy for night-time journeys, even in well-lit campsites.
- Phone chargers: a must if you use your cell phone as a camera, GPS device or source of local information.
Good to know: the 4 & 5-star campsites in France offer a high level of comfort and thoughtful services. But depending on how you choose to stay, a minimum of personal equipment is always useful if you want to feel perfectly at home.
Eating well at the campsite
Even away from home, the pleasures of the table remain a vacation staple. When camping, cooking becomes a time for sharing, discovery and creativity:
- For bare sites and especially vanlifers: a gas stove, an electric or passive cooler, a few simple utensils (saucepan, knives, spatula) and reusable crockery.
- For mobile-home renters: most mobile-homes are equipped with functional kitchens. Just bring your favorite products: olive oil, spices, coffee…
Other useful items include a tablecloth for outdoor meals, a corkscrew, a bag or basket for shopping at the market, and airtight jars or tins for storing leftovers.
Good to know: Romanée campsites are often just a stone’s throw from local producers and colorful markets, giving you the chance to sample local flavors and improvise fresh, gourmet meals.
For greater comfort at the campsite: small essentials
A good camping holiday is also a question of comfort. A few simple items can make all the difference and turn your accommodation into a real cocoon :
- A plaid, a hammock, a comfortable seat or outdoor cushions, for naps under the pines or reading in the shade.
- Board games, magazines and books, for moments of complicity with family and friends.
- A nomadic speaker (and charger), for living out your days or evenings to the sound of music.
For a light-hearted family holiday
Travelling with children requires a little more organization, but above all a lot of common sense. For their comfort and your peace of mind, here are a few essentials:
- Comfortable, easy-to-wash change of clothes suitable for outdoor activities.
- Compact games or mobile activities: coloring, card games, books, balloons.
- A beach or pool bag with swimsuits, towels, sunglasses, sun cream, beach games, mask, snorkel and water bottle.
Romanée campsites are popular with families and, depending on the season, offer kids’ clubs and practical services to make everyday life easier for parents.
For sports enthusiasts, adventurers and explorers of all kinds
Feel like hiking, biking or kayaking? To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the sights and activities around your campsite, remember to pack :
- Comfortable hiking boots or sneakers, to discover the surrounding trails or enjoy the campsite’s sporting activities.
- Technical or sportswear, easy to wash and dry.
- Backpack: with water bottle, cap, map or hiking app.
- A waterproof bag for water sports.
Romanée campsites, set in the heart of unspoilt countryside (seaside, lakes, forests, villages with character), are the ideal starting point for active days out, either solo or with friends.
Ready for the Romanée experience?
Preparing for a camping vacation means enjoying it for a while. Romanée cultivates the art of a well-kept holiday, where comfort is combined with nature, and where a warm welcome makes all the difference. By the sea, in the heart of the forest or close to France’s most beautiful villages, our campsites invite you to set down your suitcases for an unforgettable vacation. It’s time to book your next vacation!
Published 06/05/2026