Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

International Camping

Le Pequelet

Le Petit Papillon

• Small British-run rural site in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour from medieval and Roman attractions in Autun
• Bar with terrace, communal firepits, pizza oven and fish smoker

Camping La Coccinelle

• Leafy and peaceful site a 10-minute walk to Blot-l'Église village
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Gorges de la Sioul and Château Rocher
• Wifi, bar, restaurant, swimming pool, playgrounds and table tennis

Camping du Buisson

• Among spectacular scenery in the Belledonne mountain range
• A 30-minute drive to Grenoble
• Homemade pizzas, shop, games room and summer activities for kids

Du Lac Pesquie

• South-west France site with easy access to nearby attractions
• A three-minute walk from the bastide town of Villereal
• Fishing, restaurant, disabled facilities and safe setting with CCTV

Camping La Chevrette

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the Loire in Digoin
• A 15-minute drive to Paray-le-Monial; half an hour to Le Pal
• Swimming pool and play area on site, plus river access for fishing

Camping Les Hauts d'Albas

• Glamping in smart yurts five minutes' drive from Sauzet
• Château de Bonaguil, Pterosaur Beach and vineyards within half an hour
• Indoor and outdoor pools, multisports pitch and electric bike hire

Camping du Défends

• Family-friendly site a kilometre from the Provençal village of Sault
• Near great cycle routes including the 26km ascent of Mont Ventoux
• Swimming pool, paddling pool and snack bar with poolside terrace

Domaine de la Fontaine de Biron

• Chalets on a 12-acre wooded site 10 minutes' drive from Villeréal
• A 40-minute drive from the wineries around Bergerac and Puy-l’Évêque
• Outdoor pool, play area and marked trails leaving from reception

Camping Les Terres de Belle Rive

• Friendly family-run site by the Vienne river in Candes-Saint-Martin
• A 20-minute drive to Saumur; half an hour to Château de Villandry
• On the Loire à Vélo cycle route, with bike hire and laundry on site

Camping Douarnenez

• Woodland site in the south of Brittany
• Overlooking the Baie de Douarnenez and 500 metres from a sandy beach
• Within walking distance of Douarnenez and the spectacular GR 34 path

Camping Zuydcoote Beach

• Family-friendly site five minutes' walk from the beach in Zuydcoote
• 15 minutes' drive from Plopsaland theme park and Plopsaqua waterpark
• Evening entertainment, food trucks and visiting market on site

Camping Les Terrasses de Dordogne

• Peaceful Périgord Noir and Dordogne site with spectacular valley views
• A 30-minute drive from the UNESCO site of the Lascaux caves
• Covered aquatic area with heated pool and paddling pool

Bulle d'R

• Glamping site with transparent pods for guests to sleep and stargaze
• Close to activities in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Private bathrooms, hot tubs and homemade meals

Camping Domaine du Lac

• Leafy site in the Vézère Valley, family run for over 40 years
• Close to the caves of Lascaux and Eyzies' National Prehistory Museum
• Private fishing and swimming lake covering four hectares

Camping du Bois de Reveuge

• Family-friendly site
• Plenty of activities during the summer
• Great for active holidays in the outdoors

Camping du Devès

• Peaceful park on a small horse farm in the Drôme Provençale
• Within easy reach of Dieulefit, Grignan, Nyons, Avignon and Montélimar
• Close to a bathing pool and the river

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

Camping Vue Pyrenees

• Midi-Pyrénées site between woodland and sunflower fields
• Just under an hour's drive from Toulouse
• Pool, paddling pool, sun terrace and bar on site