Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping La Tourelle

• Eco-friendly site in the middle of pretty green countryside
• A 20-minute walk from the historic hilltop town of Moncontour
• Barbecues, playground, e-bikes, common area with sofas and travel info

La Chanterelle

• Quiet and friendly lakeside site, surrounded by woodland
• Summer activities including food nights, day trips, shows and sports
• Lake fishing, snack bar, hiking trails and local produce

Camping de Keranterec

Domaine Saint Paul le Marseillais

• Eight-hectare site in a wine-growing area, near the beach and sea
• Five minutes' drive from the ancient fishing town of Mèze
• Oyster platters, mussels and local wine all available on the terrace

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Camping Les Chataigniers

• Peaceful family site surrounded by chestnut groves in the Ardèche
• Joyeuse 10 minutes’ drive; Pont d’Arc and Aven d’Orgnac 50 minutes
• Swimming pool and pétanque court; restaurant terrace with views

Camping La Truffière

• Family-friendly site in the woods 2km from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
• In the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Restaurant with terrace overlooking pool and playground

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar

Camping Les Chênes

• Quiet site near the Ardèche river and a short drive from Pont d'Arc
• Horse riding, fishing and climbing spots nearby
• Pizzeria, snack bar and weekly activities in high season

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 La Vallée

• In Bretagne, a few metres away from the beautiful sandy beaches
• Nature and peaceful atmosphere
• Spa, play area and barbecues available on site

Camping Les Cigales

• Peaceful shaded site set between a lake and a river
• Climbing in Orpierre and hang gliding in Laragne-Montéglin
• 27-metre outdoor pool and private access to the river

Camping Le Bois du Coderc

• Family site in a forest on the banks of the Isle river
• A 20-minute drive from the museums and restaurants of Périgueux
• Swimming pool, playground, bouncy castle and games room

Camping La Plage

Camping La Mine d'Argent

Les Rives du Lac du Laouzas

• Five minutes from the trails and activities of Laouzas lake
• An hour's drive from Castres and the Roquefort cheese caves
• Pool, playground and relaxation area with sauna, spa and massages

Camping Les Côteaux du Lac

• A stone's throw away from the Loire Valley castles

Camping La Casse

• Quiet site in an area of spectacular scenery
• Just outside Écrins National Park
• In a wildlife haven at the start of many hikes

Camping Les Deux Etangs

• Peaceful countryside setting five kilometres from the Landes coast
• Set over three hectares of protected enclosed landscape
• Wellness centre, pool, solarium and bar-restaurant