Whether it’s creating memorable stays, preserving the natural environment, or designing experiences off the beaten path, campground operators continually demonstrate boundless ingenuity in surprising vacationers.
Gathering in Montpellier on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the SETT trade show, outdoor hospitality professionals and the magazine L’Officiel des Terrains de Camping honored six outstanding French campgrounds, paying tribute to the initiatives and hard work of the men and women who run them. The SETT Awards thus highlight inspiring experiences and a shared passion for the industry among professionals.
THE WINNERS OF THE 2026 SETT AWARDS SETT AWARD
SETT AWARD for “Entertainment”: Camping du lac de la Seigneurie (Belfort region, Burgundy-Franche-Comté). Award sponsored by Team Spirit Animation and IDB.
SETT AWARD “Ecology”: Domaine Le Clos des Capitelles (Gard, Occitanie). Award sponsored by Sud Loisirs Services.
SETT AWARD “Green Spaces”: Camping Les douces nuits (Gers, Occitanie). Award sponsored by Vostres Vivers.
SETT AWARD “Family and Generations”: Camping Les Actinidias (Ardèche, Rhône-Alpes). Award sponsored by Horizon Marketing.
SETT AWARD “Unique Stays”: Camping Figurotta (Aude, Occitanie). Award sponsored by Technic Conseils.
SETT AWARD “Dream Location”: Camping Bellevue (Isère, Rhône-Alpes). Award sponsored by Eurotex
A 2026 FORMAT ENRICHED WITH MANY NEW FEATURES
For this sixth edition, the competition has been revamped with significant new features that enhance its prestige:
■ ■ New prizes offered by exhibitors: This year, partner companies have stepped up to offer tangible rewards to the winning initiatives. Each winner received a gift certificate worth €500 (excluding VAT), provided by an exhibitor in their category.
■ ■ A media partnership with L’Officiel des Terrains de Camping (L’OT): As the industry’s leading media outlet, L’OT has partnered with the event. Each winner will receive dedicated coverage (an article, feature, or report) in the magazine and on its digital platforms. A representative from the magazine also served on the jury.
■ ■ An expanded jury: For this new edition of the SETT Awards, the jury was composed of professionals from five regional Outdoor Hospitality federations partnering with the trade show (Auvergne, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Corsica, PACA, and Rhône-Alpes).
ABOUT THE SETT
Founded in 1978 and led by the Fédération de l’Hôtellerie de Plein Air Occitanie together with five partner regional federations (Auvergne, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Corsica, PACA, Rhône-Alpes), SETT is the leading European event for tourism hospitality professionals. Historically a leader in the outdoor hospitality sector, the trade show will reach a strategic milestone in 2026 with the launch of the “Sett Hospitality” brand. In light of the convergence between the HPA and CHR sectors, the trade show is expanding its scope to include all decision-makers (campgrounds, hotels, cafes, Restaurants, Vacation Rentals, Beach Resorts), offering comprehensive consulting services ranging from interior design to outdoor solutions. A true meeting place and hub of innovation, SETT annually recognizes the most significant innovations through the Sett d’Or competition and offers a rich program of conferences to analyze emerging trends. This dynamic momentum is driving growing European reach, with a strong presence of visitors from Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Portugal. www.salonsett.com
Nicolas MAZET
Press Officer – Salon SETT 2026
© Riproduzione Riservata
