Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Bastets

• Highly scenic site surrounded by the hills of the Rhône valley
• Cycling, horse riding, summer dog sledding and canoeing nearby
• Infinity-edge pool with spectacular mountain views

Gîtes du Moulin

• Leafy glamping site on an eco-friendly micro-farm in the Isère
• Vercors Massif 90 minutes’ walk, and Thaïs Cave 15 minutes’ drive
• Local produce to buy and catering available; sauna; livestock on site

Gîtes de Thouy

• Quiet rural hamlet next to a forest with views over the Agout river
• Three kilometres from Lacrouzette and 35 minutes' drive from Castre
• Peaceful setting, wildflowers, pool and tennis and pétanque courts

Camping Les Étoiles

• Family-friendly site with a fishing lake in peaceful, shaded grounds
• A five-minute drive from Arnac’s Hippodrome de Pompadour racecourse
• Heated pool, bread delivery, small shop, kids’ games and ping-pong

Camping Les Gorges du Chambon

• Well-equipped family-friendly site 150 metres from a river beach
• Angoulême 45 minutes' drive; Limoges an hour
• On-site restaurant, heated pool, paddling pool and tennis courts

Camping Les Iles

• Campsite right by the coast
• Welcome to the Morbihan gulf
• Great views of the sea nearby

Gîtes Insolites de Sologne

• Spectacular accommodation on a family-friendly woodland site in Cher
• Within easy reach of several famed wine regions and their vineyards
• Hot air balloon rides available next door to the site

Camping Les Lacs de Courtès

• Countryside park between Bordeaux and Toulouse
• In the rural and foodie department of the Gers
• Two pools, spa, sun deck and private lake for fishing

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

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 Les Prés

Camping Les Rives de l'Ardèche

• On the banks of the Ardèche river
• 3 kilometres from Mayres and near the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park
• Snack bar, games room and TV room with books and games

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths

Camping l'Hirondelle

• Riverside site in the foothills of the Vercors mountains
• Aquatic area with three pools, waterslides, water games and hot tub
• Near great hiking in the Vercors Regional Nature Park

La Pangée Roulottes

• Cosy, colourful gypsy caravans at a 12-acre Gironde ecological farm
• Five minutes' drive from Bourg; 40 minutes from Bordeaux
• Kitchen facilities for each unit, plus hot tub and outdoor seating

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

Camping Millau

• In the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• A kilometre from Millau city centre
• Pool, fishing and summer snack bar

Camping Naturiste La Source Saint Pierre

• Family-friendly naturist campsite on the banks of the river Hérault
• Riverside location close to Aniane; a 35-minute drive to Montpellier
• Restaurant and large heated pool with a jacuzzi and waterslides

Camping Naturiste Le Coteau de l'Herm

• Naturist haven in the Dordogne with woodland walking paths
• GR 36 close by and Périgueux within 35 minutes' drive
• Pool, playground, bar and covered communal area