Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Argiles

• Small orchard site in the Luberon region
• Swimming pool, playground and restaurant
• Hire bikes on site to explore the countryside, castles and villages

Camping Lac du Pont à l'Age

• Forest site with lake in Limousin, five minutes' drive from villages
• A 40-minute drive from the Valley of the Painters and from Limoges
• Boating, swimming and fishing from site; bar-restaurant and kids' club

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Camping Le Ruisseau

• Calm campsite in the mountains at an altitude of 1,000 metres
• Nature, cycle paths and old villages in the area
• Restaurant, snack bar, play area and kids' club

Best Holiday at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer

Camping Vallouise

• In a summer and winter sports haven in the Ecrins region
• Strap on your skis and go directly from the site
• Central lodge on site with wifi, books, TV and board games

Vodatent at Camping La Jaurie

• Eco-friendly site just off the D901, five minutes from Bussière-Galant
• On the edge of the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Playground, chlorine-free pool and organic meals and wine

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

Vit Tel Ta Nature

• Glamping lodges on a wooded park five minutes' drive from Vittel
• Two thermal spa centres within a five-minute drive
• Breakfast included; picnic baskets and local drinks available on site

Camping Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

Quirky Camping

• Luxury yurt retreat in the Dordogne hills
• Spectacular views in a peaceful location
• Handmade yurts with wooden floors, kitchen, bathroom and barbecue

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer

Camping Verte Vallée

• Friendly site in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
• 300 metres from a lake, 4km from Route des Crêtes and 9 from Gérardmer
• Pool, fishing, tennis, play area, shop and bar with terrace

Villatent at Le Coin Tranquille

• Canvas breaks in a spacious Isère holiday park
• Half an hour's drive from Lac du Bourget and Chambéry
• Large pool complex, fishing, kids' play areas and on-site restaurant

Camping l’Amandier

• Well-equipped site with mountain views in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac de Serre-Ponçon 20 minutes’ drive; Gorges de la Méouge 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool, play area and bowling alley; café and take-away service

Domaine Les Quatre Toits

• Spacious safari tents at a three-hectare estate near Caylus
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Grotte du Bosc 10 minutes' drive away
• Swimming pool, playground and thrice-weekly table d'hôte dinners

Camping Landes Sud

• Set in woodland on the banks of a river
• Five kilometres from Lac de Léon and a short drive from the coast
• Pool, paddling pool, pizza snack bar, shop and bike hire

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

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area