Our Story

Our Story

Campsite History

May 1, 2025
New season starting

On May 1st 2025 we look forward to welcoming naturist guests as the site returns to its roots after a few years textile

March 31, 2023
Purchased Country Camping France

Following a long search, In September 2022, Len Rothwell & Mark Abbott came across this beautiful old farmhouse surrounded by sunflowers and with amazing views of the Pyrenees mountains. We quickly fell in love with the calm and remote location and we could visualise a camping experience where guests can enjoy good clean facilities with amazing countryside views during the days and stunning star illuminations at night.

August 7, 2016
Country Camping France

In 2016 the campsite was sold with the new owners changing direction to welcome the textile community.

April 1, 2000
Camping La Lee

Purchased by Ad & Ria Jongepier in 1999 who continued its ethos and created Camping De La Leze a naturist destination retreat where over 16 years they welcomed guests from across the world while also developing the facilities.

April 1, 1995
Naturist Community

First opened as a naturist campsite in the early 1980's when a community of friends came together to create a shared space. It was later purchased by Ad & Ria Jongepier

Who are we

Mark & Len

Together over 20 years Mark, Len and our trusted four legged companion Ricky travelled throughout Europe in our campervan exploring almost every area of France and often travelled into Spain, Italy, Switzerland, UK and Germany. During this time we stayed at small and large campsites always dreaming that someday we might own a campsite business. […]

Building into the future

2024 is a year to prepare

During 2024 we will focus in areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 of our map. We will create a welcoming space as we refresh the entrance, reception area, common room plus shower and toilet facilities. We must also upgrade the electrical points used by campers and refresh the two gates. We must trim hedges and cut trees while taking control of the fruit forest plus if money allows we would like to install an outdoor jacuzzi and sauna.

Volunteers

The campsite covers almost 4 hectare (10 acres) of land including some forestry. There is always some gardening, painting or maybe serving behind the bar... If joining us as a volunteer is of interest send us an email for more information

2025 - Season 1 opening Easter

We will focus on areas 5 and 6 plus we will learn about and introduce solar powered shower blocks and maybe a heated swimming pool. Our goal will include refreshing 15 additional camping pitches plus the second toilet block plus taking control of more tree and hedge cutting.

2026 - Season 2 opening Easter

We will add another 10 pitches (total 25) located in section 6 and open the second toilet/shower block. The tree and hedge will be managed plus we will develop the fruit forest identifying each plant. Area 8 also has a tennis court which needs a lot of love.

2027 and beyond

Our goal is a luxury naturist friendly camping experience where guests can enjoy large shaded pitches with electric and water, the ability to rent high standard cabins and gites while also enjoying our 18 meter swimming pool, a new jacuzzi and sauna overlooking amazing countryside views.