Camping naturiste La Genèse

A three-star naturist campsite in the heart of the Cévennes, in the Gard, with access to the banks of the Cèze, open from mid-April to late September and run by the Tohapi Naturist group. Complete nudity is the rule and it is compulsory in the pool and in the showers; a sarong is tolerated for beginners and teenagers, while swimsuits are banned. The centrepiece of the holiday is the water park, with a heated pool, paddling pool, slide and aquagym classes; there are also massages and beauty treatments. Entertainment is plentiful and designed for everyone: kids' club (4-12 years) and teens' club (13-17) in July and August, themed evenings, sports, craft and cultural activities, and walking excursions. You can stay on a pitch or in mobile homes, chalets, and lodge and safari tents; dogs and cats are allowed for a fee, but not in the pool and play areas. The campsite is a good base for exploring the Gard, the Cévennes and Languedoc-Roussillon. Solo travellers must be introduced by a regular guest before their booking is accepted: this is a condition the group applies at some of its campsites, and at La Genèse it was confirmed by a solo woman naturist who was turned away for lack of a sponsor; it is best to ask before booking. The access road is long, narrow and winding. Overall, it leaves guests satisfied; recurring criticisms include paid Wi-Fi and some signs of neglected maintenance.