Last updated on April 16, 2026
I’ve wanted to try a Collection Rivages campsite for ages. I love the branding and the style of their cabins and campsites. But did the reality match the expectations? Here are my thoughts after our stay at Sauvage Quiberon…
First of all, my experience was somewhat tainted by a mistake that was partly on my side. I booked one of their budget mobile homes. These aren’t advertised on the Collection Rivages website, but you can find them when you search the dedicated Sauvage website. And you can also book them via Booking.com, which is what I did.
I knew I was booking a mobile home – a classic O’Hara, like you find on campsites all over France – but I wrongly assumed it’d be on the same style of campsite as the other Collection Rivages homes.
In reality, the section of the campsite where the mobile homes are feels very different to the main Collection Rivages campsite. Around half the mobile homes in that section belong to private owners, and it generally has a more old fashioned 80s campsite vibe. It’s a world away from the Collection Rivages aesthetic.
Be careful what you book!
On top of that, not all the mobile homes are equal and we were initially given one that was right on the main road and felt particularly run down, with mould on the walls and in the bathroom. Thankfully, we were moved to a nicer mobile home (the same ‘Comfort’ category we’d booked originally but in a better location and without the mould). But this still still felt like being on a separate campsite.
In some ways, this is a useful hack as the mobile homes are cheaper than the signature cabanes, so it means you can stay at Collection Rivages for a cheaper price and still use all their facilities. But you do need to go into that with open eyes, and I suggest asking for photos of your exact cabin before you book. Part of my mistake was booking via Booking.com, which meant I wasn’t told the exact cabin I was reserving.
I also suggest checking carefully the difference in price between the mobile homes and nicer cabane/beach house accommodation. The extra per night for an entry-level cabane when I booked and have checked recently varies between €70-120, and seeing as you have to pay for linens for a mobile home (around €45 for a family of four), it might be worth paying the extra for the cabane.
Anyway, all of this is to say that our first impression of Sauvage wasn’t great. The mobile home fell short of what we expected from the Collection Rivages brand. That said, putting that aside, here are my thoughts on Sauvage Quiberon overall.
Review of Sauvage Quiberon by Collection Rivages
Style and vibe
I love the Collection Rivages aesthetic, focused on natural materials, sustainability and Mediterranean landscaping that creates an organic yet stylised vibe. Wooden paths lead you around the resort and the architecture of both the cabins and common areas is stunning. The Clubhouse is a highlight with a 70s surf vibe, including huge high ceilings and a cool sunken lounge. The outdoor pool is simple but stylish in an understated way, and the indoor pool is housed in a beautiful wooden hut.
It feels like a very stylish, updated version of a classic campsite, and will appeal to anyone who values aesthetics and doesn’t enjoy the often garish nature of the mega French campsites.
It describes itself as an open-air hotel, which feels fairly accurate – offering the comfort of a hotel but with an emphasis on outdoor living.
It’s much smaller and more cramped than I’d imagined, but the aesthetic is still appealing.
Of course, if you book a mobile home rather than a cabane, the style and vibe is very different. The mobile homes are on part of the campsite that’s shared with private owners. It’s more old fashioned, with rows of mobile homes separated by hedges.
The accommodation
The proper Collection Rivages cabanes and beach houses are beautiful with an emphasis on natural materials and blending into the surrounds. The Mediterranean landscaping is particularly lovely, helping to separate the cabins and create an aesthetic environment. I also had a peek inside and they’re nicely styled with modern appliances, wooden accents and décor that elevates it far beyond classic mobile home camping. Of course, you pay for that aesthetic and the cabanes were around €340 per night when we visited (our mobile home was €260).
I’ve already talked about the mobile homes, but essentially they are standard O’Hara caravans with wooden decks and a paved patio. The interiors are sparse with no décor beyond some cushions and a headboard, which both help elevate the style, but to nowhere near the same level as the cabanes and beach houses. The bonus of the mobile homes is that you can park right beside them, whereas with the cabanes and beach houses, you need to park further away and bring your stuff via golf cart.
Facilities and entertainment
There are two pools – one indoor and one outdoor. They aren’t huge so they can get quite crowded and you might struggle to get a sun lounger. We were there in August when the weather was in the 20s, and Steve and I found the pools quite cold. The lifeguards are pretty strict so no jumping in is allowed – a pro or con depending on your vibe.
There’s a programme of events and activities that runs from Monday-Friday. We were there from Saturday-Tuesday, so missed out on most of this. From the programme, I could see they had a couple of free activities each day for kids/adults/families, like volleyball, bracelet making and yoga. Plus there were some suggested paid activities like paddleboarding, tree-top climbing and surfing. There are two nights with live music.
While I loved the architecture of the Clubhouse, we didn’t find much cause to use it. It closes at 7pm, so isn’t a place to hang out at in the evening. And unfortunately, the sunken lounge is pretty uncomfortable, so not somewhere you want to linger. The co-working area is nice, but it also feels like a slightly unusual addition to an open plan common area where most people are on vacation.
Perhaps because we were there at the weekend, there wasn’t much a vibe in the common areas. We went to the bar and played cornhole on the patio most evenings, but it was very quiet. I think most people hang out at their accommodation or perhaps offsite. In some ways this is a bonus as it means the campsite is often peaceful, but it won’t suit you if you like more of a buzz. On the other hand, one night the neighbouring public car park held a concert until midnight, which was a buzz we could have done without!
Our kids loved the playground, which was right next to our mobile home. It has a fun obstacle course and swings.
And there’s an onsite hire shop for bikes and water sports, and a handy grocery for all your supplies.
Food and drink
The Sauvage restaurant, Sable, serves both local and international cuisine and is a good casual place for lunch/dinner. It’s fairly expensive, costing over €100 for a meal and drinks for 2 adults and 2 kids. Luckily, you can also self-cater, which keeps costs down.
There’s also a bar next to the Clubhouse called Tonnerre, which serves breakfast daily, and crepes and drinks in the afternoon. The breakfast buffet is €19 per adult, which felt a bit steep, but you can also order à la carte. The bar is closed from 13:30-15:30, which caught me out when I wanted a coffee!
Overall, I’d say it’s a place where the focus is more on self-catering, and considering the cabanes are so lovely (and pricey), you’ll likely want to hang out at those as much as possible. Not so much with the mobile homes!
Location and things to do nearby
One of the major selling points of Sauvage is that it’s right next to a beach. Problem is the beach isn’t great. It’s rocky and has lots of seaweed, so while it’s wonderful for rock pooling, it isn’t really the best for hanging out. There are other much nicer beaches in the area, which you can drive/cycle to. We like Plage de Port Blanc, which was about a 15-minute drive away.
You can hire bikes onsite and there are lots of nice cycle paths around Quiberon. Some share the road with cars, so aren’t ideal for young kids. The staff can give you a map, which shows the best routes.
The best surfing beach, especially for beginners is Penthièvre, which is about a 20-min drive away from Sauvage. There’s another more advanced surf beach around a 10-min drive away. Sadly when we were there, there were no waves at all – 2025 has been a bad summer for surf in Quiberon.
The seaside town of Quiberon is just a 5-minute drive away and has a nice weekly market, as well as lots of ice cream and souvenir shops. You can catch the ferry from here to the island of Belle-Ile-en-Mer.
Do we recommend it?
I have read many positive reviews of Sauvage, especially from people who stayed in the cabanes or beach houses. Like me, people love the Collection Rivages aesthetic and are prepared to pay a premium for that style. However, some are disappointed by how close they are to each other.
It’s hard for me to write a review that isn’t tainted by our disappointment with the mobile home, but there are other features of Sauvage that let it down, and I personally would prefer to stay elsewhere. For me, it’s not really worth the price and I prefer the aesthetic and vibe of brands like Huttopia – or independent stays like La Belle Folie.