‘Space’ is the motto of Les Pins campsite!

A warm welcome, a friendly atmosphere, high standards, cleanliness and comfort are essential to us for your stay in Soulac-sur-Mer.

As passionate enthusiasts of our region, we’ll share with you the must-see attractions to visit. As our campsite is situated near the ocean, you’ll find long stretches of beach dotted with spots with crashing waves, which are sure to appeal to surf enthusiasts.

Whilst nature can sometimes be wild, the Médoc reveals a multitude of surprises and treasures. Brimming with natural beauty – almost untamed and wonderfully well-preserved – you’ll never truly stop discovering this destination! Without necessarily having to venture off the beaten track, let us tell you about the Medoc’s flora and fauna or the region through its walks and trails. Discover Richard’s Lighthouse, Cordouan Lighthouse, the Citadel of Blaye, the Patiras Islands, the ‘Marché des Saveurs’ and the tour of Soulac’s villas.

Soulac is a seaside resort where life is good. It is dotted with villas and upmarket ‘Atlantic-style’ buildings built between 1890 and 1920. A true haven for nature lovers. Here you can sample oysters and Médoc Grands Crus, artisanal ice creams, gourmet pastries and plenty of other specialities to be found at the daily market.

Our site is full of trees and flowers, set in a privileged setting where nature is preserved.

• + the peace and quiet of a completely pedestrian-only campsite. Cars are not allowed on our site. We unload our shopping using a trolley.
• + the space between the pitches – you can really breathe here.
• + the accessibility of the cycle paths linked to the Vélodyssée.
• + the new Frères Nicoll’s space, a creative venue with a restaurant hosting concerts every Friday in July and August.
• + the grocery shop, open during the high season.
• + the heated swimming pool.

Our values are strong: tranquillity, a friendly atmosphere and environmental responsibility.
Our campsite’s DNA is environmentally responsible, and our philosophy is guided by actions that our guests can clearly recognise.

Our commitment is reflected in the choice of materials used to design our holiday rentals; for us, it is wood that embodies eco-sustainability!

Parked in a secure car park opposite our campsite, your car will be completely safe throughout your stay. You’ll only need to drive it onto the campsite grounds on arrival and on departure to collect your luggage.

To make your daily shopping easier, you’ll find some very handy small trolleys, which should be returned to reception after use.

Vegetation dominates the site; the landscape has been carefully designed to blend in with our holiday accommodation and to ensure your privacy.

We have been making our own products for around ten years; they are natural or certified organic. Chemicals have no place on our plants or in our holiday lettings.
(With the exception of the COVID-19 situation, for which we use a virucide)

We prioritise local and organic produce; we work with small-scale producers, and the shop provides an opportunity to showcase healthy products.

Our garden is private, and all the vegetables we harvest during the season are used in our restaurant’s kitchen. Our hens also provide us with the eggs that you’ll find on your plates!

Our toilets are fitted with solar panels. These provide hot water for the toilets and the holiday accommodation on site.

Recycling is our watchword here – compost and mulching. We don’t pollute; our site is our lifeblood and our working environment.

Discover our Nicoll’s Brothers website: short supply chain/organic network.

Brothers Nicolas and Ollivier Maridat have been the owners of the Pins Soulac**** campsite since 2007. But the outdoor accommodation business is very much in the family’s DNA, as this campsite previously belonged to their parents, Maryse and Bernard, who bought it as a derelict site in 1986.

As children, Nicolas and Ollivier lived between Angoulême and Soulac, following the rhythm of their parents’ lives and the campsite, whilst already lending a hand. Having worked in quality control within the wine-growing and winemaking sector (in Nicolas’s case) and in retail management (in Ollivier’s case), they decided to take over the family business alongside their respective jobs.

For Nicolas, a return to his roots soon became a natural choice, driven by a desire to work in harmony with nature. His brother Ollivier joined him on this journey and, together, they took over the family campsite, where they have been working for several years on harmonising and innovating the site alongside their respective wives. Juliana, Nicolas’s wife, works in communications, web and events as a freelancer, whilst Sandrine, Ollivier’s wife, is a visual artist, sculptor and painting restorer, working as a freelance art expert.

So the four of them decided to set up a joint project on the site, pooling their skills to create the creative space ‘Les Frères Nicoll’s’.

Part bar and restaurant, part co-working space, part creative hub (art exhibitions and concerts), offering private hire and concept store, this space for sharing is a truly welcoming venue in the heart of nature.

With its beach culture vibe, this venue brings real added value, making the Pins Soulac**** campsite a place that is both connected to nature and modern.

This site is a family business as all its members are deeply involved, as you will have realised – particularly Nicolas and Ollivier’s mother, Maryse, who is still actively involved in the business, but also the older grandchildren, who come to help out when needed.

The team is essential at the Pins Soulac campsite; there are three permanent staff members in key roles: Christine, the reception manager, alongside Ti, the housekeeping manager. From time to time, depending on requirements, long-serving staff come in to help during busy periods, and finally, in the summer, around thirty staff members work across both the campsite and Frères Nicoll’s. The team is also built on human values and authenticity, and the company is very selective when it comes to recruitment.

Here, when we smile, it’s genuine and comes from the heart – we don’t know how to fake it.