Nearly wild camping in France

Camping le Paroy

• Small family site on the edge of the Morvan Regional Park
• Table d'hôte meals twice a week in summer
• Hiking and mountain bike trails starting from the grounds

Ô Bois Dormant

• Glamping in unusual accommodation in Dordogne woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Brantôme; half an hour from Périgueux
• Eco-friendly park with hiking trails, pétanque and breakfast delivery

Camping Monte Ortu

• Scenic site with mountain and sea views on the outskirts of Lumio
• 10 minutes’ drive to nearest beach; half-hour to link up with GR 20
• Pool, tennis, pétanque, playground, bar and restaurant

Les Baleines

• Eco-friendly campsite near the popular Baleines Lighthouse
• On an island nature haven
• 18-hole mini golf course, playground and kids' activities

Camping Moulin de la Barde

• French site from the owners of an award-winning UK park
• Spectacular 8-hectare setting among riverbank, meadows and woodland
• Outdoor covered dining area and covered barbecue area

Camping Caravaning Loisirs Des Groux

• Riverside camping on the banks of the Seine
• Multilingual team and many sports activities available
• Close to popular attractions such as the gardens of Monet at Giverny

Camping Naturiste La Genèse

La Bicheudière

• Small, friendly site on an old farm five minutes' drive from Brécey
• Near a salmon fishing river, a 40-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel
• Help feed farm animals, collect fresh eggs and gather at the firepit

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping du Château Vert

• Peaceful lakeside site in woods within easy reach of Paris
• 5km from Hez-Froidmont forest for walking, cycling and horse riding
• Fishing lakes on site stocked with pike, perch and bream

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

La Forêt du Dragon

• Small, simple rural site with views overlooking the Aveyron hills
• Near Aubrac Regional Natural Park; five minutes' drive from Murols
• Direct access to a river, among fruit trees and with gardens to tend

Camping Etchemendigaraya

• Family-run site in the Basque Country between mountains and sea
• Adjoined to a working farm and with spectacular views
• Communal area, games room and playground

Camping La Chênaie

• Near the famed Normandy cliffs of Étretat
• An 800-metre stroll from the beach at Yport
• Indoor heated pool and large playground

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

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

La Rougerie

• Friendly farm site set among mature oaks across six hectares of land
• Under 20 minutes' drive from Saint-Lô and the harbour town of Carentan
• Pool, nature rambles, tractor rides and farm animals to meet

Le Ranch

• Small and peaceful smallholding site with cattle, sheep and pigs
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Within 50 minutes' drive of Pompadour National Stud