Camping Natura les Prés du Sart

A club more than a campsite

Camping Natura les Prés du Sart is not an ordinary campsite where you pitch a tent in passing. It's a naturist club, affiliated with Natura International, that has existed for over forty years in Beaurieux, right near the Belgian border. Running as a club means that access requires membership, which explains why some passing visitors have felt less welcome than at a classic campsite.

This isn't a place designed for wide open tourism, but for a community of regular naturists who come back season after season. The optional approved license confirms this associative rather than commercial vocation.

Setting and facilities

The grounds span 7 wooded, hilly hectares, right in the heart of the Avesnois regional nature park. The land is well suited to walking, cycling (the Avesnois green cycle route passes nearby) and horseback riding for those who like to extend their stay with an outdoor activity.

On site, a heated pool measuring 4 by 10 meters with a sun terrace serves as the central point, complemented by a relaxation area and a pétanque court. The campsite has around a hundred spacious pitches, with sanitary facilities, showers and toilets. No wifi here, a deliberate choice that fits the nature spirit of the place, and pets are not allowed.

What naturists say about it

Opinions are mixed. On one hand, people praise the calm of the site, its welcome isolation and the quality of the heated pool, which makes all the difference in season. On the other, several reviews point to a welcome felt to be cold, particularly from visitors who came for a short stay rather than to settle into the club's long term rhythm.

This gap between the expectations of a passing-through campsite and the reality of a private naturist club comes up often in the comments. So it's better to know before going that the spirit of the place is associative, not hotel-like.

Practical info

The campsite is open from April 1st to October 31st, with a reception office from 9am to 6pm. It's located at 1395 rue de Sivry, at Domaine des Prés du Sart, in Beaurieux in the Nord department.

For any question about membership or a booking, it's best to go through the phone (03 27 60 51 77) or the email listed on the club's website, which remains the most reliable source on current access conditions.