In
1967, when Wim and Fien Kusters arrived at Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
to take on a campsite named “Le Paradis”,
it was still just a field with 7 trees. Everyone pitched
in to build the sanitary facilities. That year, Le Paradis
received 150 families throughout the entire season. It
was only in 1973 that the Kusters family obtained the
trust of a bank which allowed them to properly buy Le
Paradis and to begin work worthy of a true slice of heaven.
The stars would then begin to shine.
A
family whose head is in the clouds To build the heavenly Paradis, everyone
in the family pitched in to see the dream become
a reality... 1987
: Total refurbishment of the pool. Three new pool
basins and a new playground are added. 1995 : Inauguration of the first website. 1996 : Reconstruction and replacement of the
first sanitary facilities. 2001 : Creation of a new reception room,
a laundry room and a sport activity space. 2002 : New
bar-restaurant space and the acquisition of a “West
of Eden” house to be rented all year round.
... And the rewards would begin to be granted: 1974 : Le
Paradis goes from 2 to 3 stars
1978 : Classification as a 4-star establishment 1983 : Classification as one of the “Top
Ten” of European campsites 1986
: Classification as a 4-star Luxury establishment
1990 : Le Paradis is elected Campsite of
the Year by the French Ministry of Tourism 1991 : Campsite of the Year awarded by
the ANWB (Dutch touring club) 1995 : Travelaureat,
bronze medal for Best Reception 1995 : “Super Trophy”:
France Télécom award for the warmest
reception 1999 : Obtainment of the Green Key label 2001 : Top of the selection “Eurotop” by
the ANWB 2002 : Top of the selection “Eurotop” by
the ANWB 2004 : “Campsite of the Year” awarded
by "Le Caravanier" for landscaping 2007
: Le Paradis is awarded the Alan Rogers Award
A family
whose feet remain on the ground The necessity to protect the environment
at all costs and to utilize our full potential
to participate in the conservation of an abundant
and generous planet: this is a conviction and a
state of mind shared by all and watched over on
a daily basis by each member of the family.
A family
with green thumbs Bit by bit and seed by seed, the 100 species
and varieties of plants that illuminate the paths
of Le Paradis were selected with care to create
a true botanical garden that is a pleasure to behold. 2004
: Le Paradis is elected Campsite of the Year by
the French Ministry of Tourism for the quality of its
landscaping.
A family
who knows how to share There
are always reasons to celebrate at Le Paradis… June 21st, 1967: Birth of Gé Kusters
October 25th, 1971: Birth of Christoph Kusters.
October 12th, 1996: Gé and Ellen's wedding.
January 17th, 1999: Birth of Emmy Kusters. November
1st, 2001: Birth of Guillaume Kusters March 13th,
2004: Birth of Gabin Kusters. 2007: Le Paradis
celebrates its 40th anniversary
A
grateful family 1991: Death
of the campsite founder, Wim Kusters, the 3rd of
February. His work was recognized by the attribution
of the Campsite of the Year award by the ANWB (Dutch
touring club). Official entry into the list of the
best campsites in Europe in the prestigious German
guide ADAC. 2003: Christoph leaves the team of Le
Paradis to take on the Sarissa Hotel of the Beynac
castle with his wife (http://www.hotelduchateau-dordogne.com).
In
1967, when Wim and Fien Kusters arrived at Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
to take on a campsite named “Le Paradis”,
it was still just a field with 7 trees. Everyone pitched
in to build the sanitary facilities. That year, Le Paradis
received 150 families throughout the entire season. It
was only in 1973 that the Kusters family obtained the
trust of a bank which allowed them to properly buy Le
Paradis and to begin work worthy of a true slice of heaven.
The stars would then begin to shine.
1987
: Total refurbishment of the pool. Three new pool
basins and a new playground are added. 
2002 : New
bar-restaurant space and the acquisition of a “West
of Eden” house to be rented all year round.
1995 : Travelaureat,
bronze medal for Best Reception
