Tent campgrounds in France

Les Sables d'Argent

• Right by the beach and with plenty of facilities
• Around 100km of cycle tracks accessible from the site
• Pool, solarium, two pétanque courts and snack bar

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping La Venise Verte

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Camping Village des Rulières

• Peaceful rural site in France's second-largest wetland area
• Large fishing pond filled with carp, roach, tench, pike and perch
• Covered pool plus petting zoo with friendly donkeys, goats and pigs

Bellessise

• Secluded and peaceful adults-only site with small number of pitches
• Less than 10 minutes from Périgord Regional Nature Park
• Paradise for outdoorsy types

Camping La Vaugelette

• Three-hectare site on the banks of the River Gervanne in the Drôme
• A 15-minute drive to canoe trips or hikes in Vercors Natural Park
• Outdoor swimming pool, bar-restaurant and river access on site

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 Bois des Écureuils

• In the south of France, halfway between Avignon and the Pont du Gard
• Pool with roomy sunbathing terrace and sun loungers
• Restaurant, snack bar and shop with wide selection of local wines

Camping Le Repaire

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from Thiviers in the Périgord
• Half an hour's drive from Château de Puyguilhem and the Villars Cave
• Swimming pool and paddling pool with covered and open areas

Camping Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

Camping Versailles

• Five kilometres from the UNESCO site of the Palace of Versailles
• Easy access to Paris
• Heated pool, paddling pool, board games and restaurant

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar

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

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis

Aire Naturelle de Camping Diriart

Camping Lac de Thoux St-Cricq

• Well-equipped family site on the shore of Lac de Thoux St-Cricq
• A 40-minute drive to Toulouse; 10 minutes to L’Isle-Jourdain
• Lake beach, waterpark, restaurant and summer kids' club

Camping Val de Vie

• Peaceful family site near Châtenoy in the Orléans Forest
• A half-hour drive from the city of Orléans
• Outdoor lounge area with sofas and table tennis