Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping de l'Orb

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the Orb river
• Direct access to a riverside beach, close to Roquebrun
• Playground, library, tennis, fishing and bowling all available

Camping de Moncontour Active Park

• Lakeside site near historic Moncontour
• 45 minutes' drive to Futuroscope and 90 minutes' drive to Puy du Fou
• Next to a 10-hectare lake with a watersports centre and miniature golf

Camping Les Côteaux du Lac

• A stone's throw away from the Loire Valley castles

Camping Les Chênes Clairs

• Peaceful family site in the Dordogne Lotoise valley
• Within 35 minutes' drive of Rocamadour, Padirac and Brive la Gaillarde
• Spectacular scenery overlooking the valley and the hills of the Lot

Le Domaine de Bellevue

• Family-friendly park just outside Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and watersports on the Vendée coast
• Swimming pool, snack bar, mini farm and two fishing ponds on site

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Camping Les Charmes

• Peaceful and friendly family site in the Périgord Noir
• Away from busy roads but within 15 minutes of Les Eyzies and Sarlat
• Indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant and grocery shop

Le Domaine du Cedre

• Family-friendly site with swimming pool and summer activities
• A 10-minute walk from trout fishing and kayaking on the Tarn
• Bar, restaurant and shop; spa with sauna, hot tub and massages

Camping de Pors Ar Vag

Le Domaine Vert

• Spectacularly scenic and peaceful farm site set over seven hectares
• Relaxed and hospitable stays 20 minutes from Pompadour
• Regular table d'hôte evenings from a traditional French kitchen

Camping Les Blimouses

• In a peaceful forest surrounded by hiking and cycling trails
• An hour's drive from smashing seaside spots along the French Riviera
• Pool with waterslides, rock formations and massage jets

Camping Les Carolins

• Family site in lush greenery with direct access to sand dunes
• A five-minute drive to Portbail; half an hour walk to Lindbergh beach
• Heated pool, snack bar and entertainment in high season

Camping Les Buis

• In the village of Fougax et Barrineuf, 511 metres above sea level
• On-site restaurant for alfresco meals, among spectacular valley views
• Close to the famed Château de Montségur

La Maurinie

• Peaceful family-friendly site a half-hour drive from Périgueux
• Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art 35 minutes’ drive
• Dogs welcome; fishing pond, pétanque, restaurant and food shop on site

Gîtes de Thouy

• Quiet rural hamlet next to a forest with views over the Agout river
• Three kilometres from Lacrouzette and 35 minutes' drive from Castre
• Peaceful setting, wildflowers, pool and tennis and pétanque courts

Camping Les Charmes

• A family-friendly campsite
• With a heated covered pool and a mini spa
• Three kilometres from Apremont

Camping Les Barillons

• Diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural heritage
• Spa and well-being area to laze around
• Nineteenth-century cathedral Notre-Dame and Saint-Arnoux in Gap

Le Mas Des Sédariès

• Family site in the Cévennes National Park
• Ten minutes' walk from a swimming, fishing and watersports lake
• Pool, spa, snack bar and summer shuttle bus to the local market

Camping Les Chênes

• Quiet site near the Ardèche river and a short drive from Pont d'Arc
• Horse riding, fishing and climbing spots nearby
• Pizzeria, snack bar and weekly activities in high season

Le Moulin des Oies

• Peaceful family campsite on the Ria Étel at Saint-Cado in Brittany
• Alignements de Carnac 20 minutes’ drive; Quiberon Peninsula 35 minutes
• Private sea-water pool and beach; restaurant and evening entertainment