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Article written by B.Bu of the newspaper La Provence.

The Tourist Information Center regularly organizes guided tours of local businesses that offer visitors the chance to discover local professions, products, and expertise. The Marina Plage campground was the focus of the last tour organized before summer, in close collaboration with the municipality’s tourism department. Valérie Da Silva, the tourism director, had invited several colleagues from the region, city council members, and representatives from the metropolitan area, in addition to residents of Vitrolles who had signed up.

The group of visitors was welcomed by Nicolas Féraud, one of the campground’s three directors, who provided commentary during the tour along with Florian Marsella, who is in charge of communications. “It was my grandparents, Albert and Madeleine, who opened the campground in 1972. Ten years later, Guylhem, my father, took over and gradually transformed it by adding bungalows.”

To date, 385 sites are equipped with mobile homes. In the recreation area, you’ll find all the animals that make our resort so unique: llamas, horses, goats, alpacas, and especially the camels, with which we’ve developed our guided rides. The animals’ well-being is always our top priority. "

Along the paths lined with 60 palm trees, the tour continues from the weight room to the beach, passing by the front desk, the animal areas, and including a visit to a bungalow and the restaurant. The average occupancy rate during the off-season is between 60 and 80 percent, and 25 employees keep the campground running, including staff at the front desk, in technical and administrative services, and animal caretakers.

A tree-lined, family-friendly place

Jean Marc, a resident of Vitrolles since 1974, had never been there before, even though he’d been a member of the nearby sailing club for 16 years: “I’ve seen it grow over the years, and this is a good opportunity to visit it.” As someone who’s used to camping, I’m not at all disappointed—quite the opposite. It’s well-maintained and has plenty of trees providing shade in the recreational areas. I’m amazed by all the activities on offer.” Valérie Parayre, director of the economic tourism department for the Metropolis, is pleasantly surprised to find such high-quality facilities in the area: “Family guests, who seem to be the primary target audience, must appreciate the presence of all these animals—especially the children. It’s a beautiful facility open year-round, ideally located on the shore of the Étang de Berre, and well worth a visit. " In the summer, a program of free activities runs from morning to night. Don’t miss it!

During the season, check out a new article about our campground every week in the newspaper La Provence!