The motorhome aire & the ride to the Jardins de Pabiran
Just a couple of pedal strokes from the aire lies a little corner of Catalan paradise, where earth, water and sun ripen fruit bursting with flavour. The perfect excuse to slow down.
The motorhome aire in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer is the perfect starting point for exploring the Pays Catalan de la Salanque.
Staying here puts you ideally placed to enjoy a wealth of local activities — among them an experience as simple as it is precious: discovering the Jardins de Pabiran by bike.
i. A perfect excuse for a nature ride
Just 1.1 km from the aire, the Jardins de Pabiran are reachable in a few minutes thanks to a fully protected cycle path. Along the way, let yourself be won over by the sea air and the natural landscapes that make this ride as pleasant as it is rewarding.
Slow down, breathe in, gather — the Mediterranean is never far away.
ii. The Jardins de Pabiran: authenticity & local flavours
Stop by this little corner of paradise to discover the best of the Catalan soil 🍅 🥒 🍓:
Naturally grown
Seasonal fruit and vegetables, free from chemical treatments.
A warm, friendly spirit
Passionate growers, happy to share their craft.
Local & responsible
A heartfelt commitment to farming close to home.
iii. Your bike route
Follow the trail, from the aire to the gardens — a green interlude all along the cycle path.
The practical notebook
📍 Address: Sainte-Marie-la-Mer, 66470 — Pays Catalan de la Salanque
📅 Opening hours: Thursdays, from 3 pm to 6 pm
🚲 Distance: 1.1 km from the aire, along a protected cycle path
iv. Why choose Sainte-Marie-la-Mer?
Beyond its ideal location, the motorhome aire in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer offers you a unique experience, blending nature, relaxation and local culinary discoveries. The Jardins de Pabiran are the perfect excuse to extend your stay and savour this exceptional setting.
We'll be waiting for you, at the heart of nature and flavour. 🌾
🌿 Find out more about the Jardins de PabiranThe beach, 900 metresaway. Right there.
Step out of the van. Slip on your sandals. Ten minutes' walk later, your feet touch the sand of the Mediterranean. It's as simple as that.
✨ Fewer than 5% of French motorhome sites are within 1 km of the sea. You're in the right place.
🌊 The beach in figures today
The paradise for bike rides starts here
Over 30 km of cycle paths and greenways directly accessible from the site, without getting back in your motorhome. From your pitch, set off and ride between beach, harbour, nature and Catalan villages at your own pace.
Plane-tree avenue
Reach Perpignan easily along a pleasant avenue lined with plane trees and enjoy a cooler ride on sunny days.
Coast towards Canet
Following the coastline southwards, discover Canet-en-Roussillon, its harbour, its beaches and the lagoon with its typical landscapes between sea and nature.
Adventure to Leucate
Heading north, push the adventure on to Leucate for a gourmet break and to savour the famous local oysters by the water.
Here, the journey doesn't begin at the wheel: it begins the moment you step off your pitch.
Welcome to our beautiful region of the Pyrénées-Orientales, between the Mediterranean, nature and the good life. 🚐✨
Blue Mediterranean, mindful travelling
A seaside aire is a place of freedom, but also a place to protect. Even on holiday, a few simple gestures can have a real impact on our environment… and sometimes on your wallet too.
Enjoy without wasting
Water and energy are precious, especially near the Mediterranean coast. Here, everyone uses only what they need.
Consumption that adapts to you
Each pitch has its own charging point. You activate your socket, manage your consumption and only pay for what you actually use.
Travel lighter
Consuming just enough isn't going without: it's avoiding the unnecessary, preserving resources and fully enjoying the essentials.
One gesture multiplied by thousands of travellers
When an aire welcomes travellers all year round, small habits can make a big difference.
"Nature already puts on the show: it's simply up to us to take care of it."
— The team at the Sainte-Marie-la-Mer motorhome aire