Drying room: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping du Mont Olympe

• Peaceful family-friendly site in a large park by the Meuse river
• A 10-minute walk from the centre of Charleville-Mézières
• Kayak hire, pétanque, café and swimming pool a short walk away

Camping de la Vée

• Well-equipped site in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park
• A five-minute drive to Bagnoles-de-l’Orne hot springs by shuttle bus
• Snack bar, bakery service, TV room, pétanque, library, wifi and shop

Camping Le Kerou

• Friendly Pouldu site within 30 minutes of Carnoët Forest and Quimper
• 200 metres from Kérou beach and surf school
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, pool with slides and playground with bouncy castles

Camping du Menhir

• Only a kilometre away from the beach
• Family-friendly site with a large swimming pool
• Large playground, new for 2016

Camping Huttopia Baie du Mont Saint Michel

• Stay around famed Mont Saint-Michel and its bay
• Close to the D-Day landing beaches and 30 minutes from Saint-Malo
• Waterpark, fishing pond, playground and summer activities

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Camping Le Haut Village

Camping des Hautes Grées

• A 400-metre stroll from the white sandy beach of St Michel in Erquy
• 27°C heated pool, sauna, hammam, summer kids' clubs and cooked meals
• On the GR 34 close to Cap Erquy and nine Erquy beaches

Camping L'Orée d'Azur

• Friendly site 30 minutes' drive from the beaches of Cannes and Antibes
• Pools, solarium and sun loungers for free use
• Games room, playground, sports courts and summer entertainment

Camping du Lion

• Family-run, family-friendly site with pool on the banks of the Rhône
• Half an hour's drive from kayaking and walking in the Ardèche gorges
• River fishing and walks from site; kids club, restaurant and bike hire

Camping Le Grand Hameau

• Quiet family park 3.5 kilometres from Alabaster Coast beaches
• A 15-minute drive from Étretat and 25 from Le Havre
• Snack bar, breakfasts, pétanque, free wifi and electric bike rental

Camping Le Garoustel

Camping Le Fort Espagnol

• Family site four kilometres from La Trinité-sur-Mer
• 15 minutes' drive from the Carnac standing stones
• Waterpark with waterslides, paddling pool and heated indoor pool

Camping de la Météorite

• Friendly site in Limousin countryside, 5 mins' drive from Rochechouart
• Next to a seven-hectare pond and close to the Dordogne river
• Family-friendly with sports areas, pool, kids' club and games room

Camping l’Écureuil

• Lakeside site 2km from Sallanches town and 1km from Passy lake
• Nearby activities include hiking, climbing, rafting and skiing
• Direct access to a lake, plus terrace restaurant with lake views

Camping De Mars

• Small and family-friendly site on the Mars peninsula
• Spectacular views of Villerest lake and the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool and licensed restaurant with terrace

Camping Harrobia

• In the coastal town of Bidart, 4.5km from the motorway
• Five minutes' walk from a golden sandy beach
• Pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Camping Hameau Des Cannisses

Camping Le Coin Tranquille

• Family-run site between Lyon and Chambéry in the Isère region
• 20 minutes' drive from Walibi Rhône-Alpes theme park
• Restaurant with local dishes, kids' menu and high-season theme nights

Camping L'Ile d'Offard

• Five-hectare park on an island on the Loire river
• 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Saumur, with views of the château
• Wellness centre with spa, sauna and hammam, plus outdoor pools