Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Bellevue

• Dog-friendly site two kilometres from Erquy’s sandstone houses
• A five-minute drive from the beach and 15 minutes from Cap d'Erquy
• Facilities include a pool, bar, washing-up area and washing machines

Les Chalets de Lavialle

• Peaceful chalet site 20 minutes' walk from Juillac village centre
• A 35-minute drive from medieval Brive-la-Gaillarde
• Open-air swimming pool and play area on site

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Les Esparons

• In the heart of the Hautes-Alpes, close to the Serre Poncon Lake
• Many outdoor activities available to explore the area
• Modern facilities, play area and free wifi

Les Chalets de la Margeride

• Lodges with views out towards the Margeride mountains
• Within easy reach of via ferrata climbing, ziplining and fishing
• Covered heated pool with retractable roof for the summer months

Camping du Lac

• Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
• A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
• Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

Camping de la Lauze

• Anglo-French family-run site in the Haut-Languedoc nature park
• A 10-minute walk from Mazamet and 15 minutes' drive to Lac de Montagne
• Lots of space, spectacular scenery, library and play area

Camping Côté Ô Port Manech

• Family-friendly site on the stunning Brittany coast
• Sandy beach; long-distance hikes and bike rides within 5 mins' walk
• Indoor pool, outdoor pool with slides, bike hire, babysitting service

Domaine de Maumont

• Set in the grounds of a spectacular 18th-century French manor
• On the edge of the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, pétanque court and two playgrounds

Les Cabanes d'Hestia

• Peaceful site deep in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• A five minute drive from La Salvetat-sur-Agout and Lac de la Raviège
• Wooden accommodation; optional extras include sauna and breakfast

Les Cabanes de Vaure

• Dordogne glamping among woodland and overlooking the Dronne valley
• Under 10 minutes' drive to Brantôme and 30 minutes from Périgueux
• Hot tub, river fishing, bike hire, and breakfast basket included

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping Beauregard

• Six scenic hectares among green surroundings in the Jura countryside
• About an hour's drive from Switzerland
• Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam and miniature golf

Domaine de l'Herminière

• Forest site 10 kilometres from the spa town of Dax
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and a watersports lake
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and barbecue area

Camping Royat

• At the foot of the Puy de Dôme in the thermal town of Royat
• Within easy reach of the volcanoes and the Vulcania park
• Café/restaurant, cosy central lodge, free wifi and bike hire

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria

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

Pagel

• Comfortable family-friendly site in the Lot countryside
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Cahors; an hour to Rocamadour
• Heated pool, paddling pool, large play area, kids' club and bar

Hameaux des Marines

• Peaceful site near the sea on the north coast of Oléron island
• Five minutes' walk to award-winning Huttes beach
• Friendly service, bike rental and heated seasonal pool

Parc des Joumiers

• Well-placed for discovering the region's history
• Free outdoor infinity pool
• Wifi accessible all over the site