Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Ibie

• Peaceful five and a half hectare site near Vallon Pont d'Arc
• In the Ibie valley among oaks, wild thyme and rosemary
• Pool, playground, trampoline, frog pond, restaurant and snack bar

Élevage Jolivet

• Wild camping in 60 acres of meadow and woodland near Gouzon
• Guéret, wolf park and several châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Buy fresh farm produce and meet friendly animals on site

Toubies Glamping

• Stay in safari-style tents on the edge of Ariege National Park
• Spectacular views of the Pyrenees
• Hot tub and swimming pool on site

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

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 Les Îles

• Family park in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, 15 minutes from Granville
• Spectacular waterpark with pools, slides, Jacuzzi and hydromassage
• Mini farm, bouncy castles, trampolines, bar, restaurant and pizzeria

Camping Lou Cabasson

• Family-friendly site in the scenic Var countryside
• Five minutes' drive from the Côte d'Azur; Le Lavandou 10 minutes
• Playground and spacious outdoor pool with waterslides; web access

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

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

Pertamina Village U Farniente

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

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Ecolodges de Loire

• Stilted lodges among the trees
• In the Loire Valley with many walking paths nearby
• Wellness centre on site

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 la Parée Préneau

• Located close to a superb and immense sandy beach
• An authentic, clean, and friendly campsite
• Discover the Vendée region, its lighs, landscapes, and atmosphere

Camping L'Apamée

• Family site in a lush green park near a river just outside Pamiers
• Hot air ballooning, parachuting, paragliding, hang-gliding and more
• Pool surrounded by hammocks plus summer circus and theatre for kids

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

Camping Les Paludiers

• Family-friendly site 100 metres from the beach in Batz-sur-Mer
• Salt marshes, more beaches and aquarium within a half-hour cycle
• Heated pool with paddling pool, water play area and retractable cover

Feather Down - Domaine Saint-Christophe

• Luxurious safari tents in the grounds of a former Meuse monastery
• Butte de Montsec 15 minutes’ drive; Lac de Madine 25 minutes
• Family-friendly site with a playing field, trampoline and horse rides

Camping Les Cerisiers

• Close to the Spanish border and five minutes' drive from Céret
• Half an hour's drive from the Mediterranean coast
• Hiking paths, spa, playground, library, shop and bakery