Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Roches

• Calm and clean campsite with exceptional views of the sea
• Located in Erquy, the scallop "capital", also great for foot fishing
• Heated toilet and shower block

Camping Atlantica

• Peaceful campsite on the Basque Coast close to Biarritz
• 600 metres from the beach and 15 minutes' drive from Spain
• Waterpark, hot tub, playground, sports court and bar-restaurant

Camping Aria Marina

• Direct access to the beach
• Activities including scuba diving and boating bookable on site
• Pool, playground, food shop and free wifi

Camping Arbre de Vie

• Peaceful glamping site in the Gorges du Verdon Natural Park
• A 10-minute drive from Sainte-Croix Lake and 40 from Gorges du Verdon
• Fully-equipped kitchen on site, with home-grown organic veg to buy

Tiny Stay Ecolodge

• Cosy dog-friendly lodges surrounded by woodlands in Anjou
• A 10-minute drive from a zoo; 15 minutes from Château de Baugé
• Locally-sourced food available to order; fully-equipped kitchen area

Camping La Tour du Stock

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of Etang du Stock
• Beach a couple of minutes' walk away; 15 minutes' drive to animal park
• Restaurant, pool, wellness centre and summer evening entertainment

International Camping

Camping Altipik

• Alpine glamping site a few minutes' drive from skiing at Mont-Saxonnex
• Hiking and biking in summer; skiing and snowboarding in winter
• Wooden floors, woodburning stoves, mattresses and feather bedding

Camping à l'Orée du Bois de Montalan

• Quiet rural site in woodland near Saint-Hilaire-les-Andresis
• In the Loire Valley within 45 minutes' drive of Fontainebleau
• Playground, barbecue area and picnic tables

Camping A l'Ombre des Tilleuls

• Friendly site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• 7km from Lourdes and 8km from the Caves of Bétharram
• Swimming pool, multisports pitch and restaurant on site

Camping Aloha Plage

• Riverside site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from the Vallon Pont d’Arc
• Two heated outdoor pools and a large indoor hot tub

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping L'Orée de Deauville

• In a green park three kilometres from the sea at Blonville-sur-Mer
• Three kilometres from Accrobranche and four from Deauville
• Pool, playground and restaurant serving local and international dishes

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Camping Aire Naturelle TerreFerme

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

Villatent at Camping Le Lac Bleu

• Well-equipped safari tents by a stunning lake in the Drôme
• Good location for hikes, bike rides, climbing and watersports
• Heated pool, restaurant, lake beach area and summer activities

Villatent at Camping De Vaubarlet

• Family safari tents at an Auvergne site with river beach area
• A 20-minute drive to the Loire; half an hour to Pilat Regional Park
• Heated pools, restaurant, bar and summer kids' activities

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