Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Ushuaïa Villages Les Pins d'Ucel

• Peaceful family-friendly camping with spectacular Ardèche hill views
• Vals-les-Bains 10 minutes’ drive; Grotte Chauvet 2–Ardèche 45 minutes
• Swimming pool with waterslides; snack bar, pizzeria and a small shop

La Riviera Limousine

• On a peaceful island in the Dordogne river by Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
• Half an hour's drive from Gouffre de Padirac; 50 mins from Rocamadour
• Outdoor pool with waterslide on site; canoe trips in town

Camping du Signal

• Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
• Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
• Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities

Domaine du Verdon

• Well-maintained park on the Verdon river, among the Verdon gorges
• Waterpark with heated pools, against a stunning mountain setting
• Fishing, fitness trail, outdoor gym, play area, restaurant and bar

Camping Ty Nénez

• Peaceful and friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Brittany beaches
• 500 metres from Pont-Scorff and 15 minutes' drive from Lorient
• Covered and heated pool, huge play area, barbecues and guest 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 Tournefeuille

• Family-friendly site by the river in Romorantin-Lanthenay
• Half an hour's drive from the Loire Valley châteaux
• Covered swimming pool, bike hire and games room on site

Les Chevaliers de Malte

• In a wooded park close to Villedieu-les-Poêles town centre
• A short drive from Mont Saint-Michel and surrounding beaches
• Outdoor pool, playground, multisports pitch and snack bar

Sans Parure

• Spacious site near Buxières-sous-Montaigut, run by a Dutch family
• Around an hour's drive from Puy-de-Dôme volcano and Le PAL theme park
• Farm animals, veg garden, swimming pool and table d'hôte meals

La Ribière Sud

• Well-maintained site in scenic green surrounds with country garden
• Nine hectares of woodland and meadow, 30 minutes' drive from Limoges
• Wildlife haven with no light pollution; barbecues allowed

Domaine Du Vernadel

• Spacious 12-hectare Ardèche site with outdoor accommodation
• In Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc, 20 minutes' drive from Aubenas
• Games room and swimming pool; cookery workshops in the high season

Camping du Golf

• Ideal spot in Normandy
• Beach has great views of the Channel Islands
• Heated swimming pool with a waterslide

Camping L'Oasis

• In a walkers' paradise in the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park
• Summer wellness centre with pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room
• Outdoor pool, playground, ice cream shop, restaurant and bar

Camping de Vaubarlet

• Family site adjacent to the Dunières river
• Bouncy castle, kids' activities and evening entertainment
• Pools, bar terrace and restaurant

Camping Lanmary

• Peaceful site with heated pool and bike hire in the Lanmary forest
• Within half an hour of Périgueux and the cave paintings of Villars
• Bar-restaurant, fresh bread; summer kids' club and entertainments

Camping de Tournus

• Riverside site by the Saône, with easy access to the A6 and N6
• In the Burgundy wine region, between Chalon, Mâcon and Cluny
• A kilometre from Tournus and its famed abbey

Camping Soulac Plage

• Direct access to a sandy Atlantic beach
• On 12 hectares of the Gironde estuary, among pine trees
• Waterpark, slides, Jacuzzis, excursions, restaurant and on-site bakery

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

La Piscine