Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping de l'Éléphant

• Site surrounded by woodland at the foot of the Estérel massif
• A 10-minute walk to Péguière beach; 10 minutes’ drive to Saint-Raphaël
• Swimming pool; watersports including kayaking available on the beach

Camping Le Pouchou

• In a scenic valley setting in the Lot-et-Garonne
• Pool, play area and many outdoor activities available
• On-site restaurant with local products

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

Le Domaine des Vaulx

• Family-friendly lakeside site in the grounds of a grand French cottage
• Surrounded by over 1,000 kilometres of horse riding trails
• Outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, fishing pond and takeaway

Le Domaine du Grand Bois

• Spectacular site among 100 hectares of the Bec d'Allier nature reserve
• Treetop adventure park, miniature golf course, petting zoo and boating
• Indoor and outdoor pools, plus relaxation area with sauna and hammam

Camping de Pierrageai

Camping de Portez

• Seafront Finistère site with views over the Iroise Sea
• Three sandy beaches nearby and access to the GR34 coastal path
• Guided hikes, theme nights, yoga and salsa classes in high season

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 Aubépines

Camping de Reneville

• Dog-friendly site with sea and city views on the cliffs of Fécamp
• A 10-minute walk to the beach and GR21; Étretat 20 minutes’ drive
• Pétanque pitch on site and barbecues permitted; walk to the shops

Camping de Roguennic

• In the dunes behind an 800-metre beach
• Sailing centre next door; sea fishing trips
• Sailing and sea fishing trips from the site

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 Bonnets

• In the southern Alps a 10-minute drive from Gap
• Book whitewater sports, paragliding, skydiving and more on site
• Pools, restaurant, quad biking, fishing and sports activities

Le Hameau des Étoiles

• Lodges on a 42-hectare woodland site, 10 minutes' drive from Fleurance
• A 25-minute drive from Auch; guided hikes and food tours on site
• Lake for fishing, outdoor pool and observatory for stargazing evenings

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area

Le Pré des Chênes

• Small family-run site on three hectares just outside Saint-Cassien
• A five-minute drive to Monpazier; half an hour to the Dordogne river
• Swimming pool, petting zoo, playground and summer bar on site

Camping des Catoyes

• In the middle of Baronnies Nature Park, 4km from Orpierre
• Climbing, paragliding, hot air ballooning and more nearby
• Heaps of walking and cycling trails from the site

Le Jardin de Séraphine

Domaine de Fromengal

• Family-friendly site surrounded by historic towns and monuments
• Three kilometres from the Dordogne river
• Two pools with waterslides; trampoline; tennis; pétanque and archery