Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Gorges du Verdon

• On a riverbank with private beach for swimming
• Among spectacular mountain views under 10 kilometres from Castellane
• Pools, fitness trail, wild swimming and café-restaurant with terrace

Camping Le Bourniou

• Périgord Noir site on the Dordogne with access to a pebble beach
• A 10-minute drive from zoo, gardens and a treetop adventure park
• Snack bar, canoeing, kayaking, pétanque and hikes from site

Slow Village Breizh Légendes

• Well-maintained site with sea views on the north Finistère coast
• Located in Plounéour-Trez, a 45-minute drive from Brest and Roscoff
• On-site tennis court, launderette, games room, bar and restaurant

Camping La Sittelle

• A tree-lined site on the banks of the Loire Valley’s Vègre river
• Set in Loué, less than a five-minute walk away from a swimming pool
• Snack bar on site; play area, walking circuit and fishing in town

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Camping Le Soustran

• Family-friendly site by large lake for fishing, swimming and canoeing
• Hike from site through meadow and woods; bike and walking paths nearby
• Swimming pool, playground, bar and restaurant on site

Camping Dolce Vita

• Peaceful site in seven hectares of woods with direct beach access
• A five-minute drive or 10-minute bike ride to the centre of Calvi
• Bar-restaurant, communal barbecue, tennis court and play area

Camping Les Ondines

• Friendly Lot site beside the Quercy waterpark in Souillac
• A 500-metre walk from a riverside beach and canoe hire on the Dordogne
• Fishing, playground, bouncy castle, summer snack bar and pool

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

Camping Les Noyers

• Site right next to a selection of well-known sport climbing crags
• In the Baronnies Provençales park, a five-minute walk from Orpierre
• Access to sister site’s pool, artificial climbing wall and restaurant

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Pertamina Village U Farniente

Camping La Saline

• Small peaceful site close to the Loue river and near the Chaux forest
• Less than two kilometres from the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
• Pool, restaurant, playground, shop, wifi and ice cream sales

La Danse des Papillons

• Peaceful eco-friendly site set among olive groves and lavender fields
• Close to a river and lots of hikes through meadows and ancient forests
• Breakfasts of locally sourced organic bread, fruit and homemade jams

Camping Oléron Les Pins

• A kilometre from the beach and oysters of Saint Trojan les Bains
• Edged by the national forest of Saint-Trojan
• Pool, play area, games room and snack wagon

Camping Lascrouts

• Mountain site in the Pyrénées National Park
• Easy access to the GR10 hiking trail and the Soulor pass
• Snack bar with takeaway, playground, games room and free wifi

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

Camping La Sagne

• Friendly Périgord Noir site on the bank of the Dordogne
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Sarlat and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
• Pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar, terrace, shop, playground and library

Soul Roots

• Comfortable rental tents in a private and spacious Aquitaine garden
• A 20-minute walk to Jumilhac-le-Grand; Limoges an hour's drive
• Swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue, pizza oven and well-equipped kitchen

La Colline Vagabonde

• Secluded and peaceful adults-only glamping with lovely views
• In the Cévennes National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve
• Breakfast included; swim in the river next to the site