Tent campgrounds in France

Camping Le Col Vert

• On 30 scenic hectares 7km from Lac de Léon and the Atlantic Ocean
• Direct access to the lake and its sandy beach
• Wellness centre, waterpark, restaurant, pool bar, tennis and games

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site

Camping Mon Repos

• Friendly, family-run Buëch site with mountain views and pine forest
• A 10-minute drive to Veynes and 25 minutes to Gap
• Tennis courts, playground and bar on site; barbecues allowed

Camping Le Cormoran

• Seaside site 20 metres from the D-Day landing beach of Utah
• Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool and paddling pool
• Mini farm, bouncy castle, playground, games room and trampolines

Camping l’Écureuil

• Lakeside site 2km from Sallanches town and 1km from Passy lake
• Nearby activities include hiking, climbing, rafting and skiing
• Direct access to a lake, plus terrace restaurant with lake views

Camping Les 3 Rivières

Camping Du Paquier Fane

• Peaceful and spacious site a 10-minute walk from Chagny
• Next to the Dheune river and close to Burgundy vineyards
• Restaurant and sports on site; discounted access to local pool

Au Petit Port de L’Houmeau

• Quiet family site a 10-minute walk from the beach in L’Houmeau
• A 20-minute bike ride from La Rochelle; half an hour from Île de Ré
• Snack bar, gym classes, beach volleyball and heated swimming pool

Camping Port de Plaisance

• Family-friendly site 1.5 kilometres from the historic town of Péronne
• Close to the World War I monuments of the Remembrance Trail
• Pool, bike rental, bar and communal lounge with wifi

Camping Le Clos Tranquille

• Well placed for the Emerald Coast 800 metres from Quatre Vaux beach
• Half-hour drive from Dinard and ferry port at St-Malo
• Play area, multisports court, ping pong and summer bread service

Domaine du Lac de Feyt

• Quiet site with direct lake access and floating inflatables
• Half an hour's drive from the Tours de Merle and surrounding gorges
• Boat hire and zipwire; summer bread deliveries and entertainments

Camping des Berges du Gers

• Next to the Gers river in the Gers valley
• Within easy reach of Mont Astarac and Auch
• Complimentary aperitif on arrival: meet local food producers

Camping Le Colombier

• Lakeside site in the Bugey with its own beach
• At the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Snack bar, playground, bike hire and free wifi

Camping L'Armorique

• Peaceful site bordered by a beach and the Armorique Regional Park
• Easy access to surfing, fishing and heaps of watersports activities
• Heated outdoor pool with waterslides, paddling pool and solarium

Camping Les Adillons

• Peaceful family campsite with shaded grass pitches in the Deux-Sèvres
• Medieval Thouars 15 minutes’ drive; Parc de la Vallée 25 minutes
• Fishing and swimming lakes; kids’ club and restaurant in high season

Camping Club Le Littoral

• Fably-equipped family park, 800 metres from the beach (summer shuttle)
• Three kilometres from Argelès sur Mer
• Waterpark, sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, bar and restaurant

Camping La Brande

• Family-friendly park 300 metres from the sea
• On Île d'Oléron: 30 minutes to Pointe de Gatseau and 45 to Rochefort
• Heated pool, waterslide, pétanque, bike hire, bar and restaurant

Fontainebl'hostel

• In hostel grounds five minutes' drive from forest of Fontainebleau
• Fontainebleau town, château and forest trails within 15 minutes' drive
• A minute's walk from shops, eats and bars; an hour by car from Paris

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping Naturiste Les Aillos

• Naturist site two kilometres from Caraman
• Under 30km from Toulouse and five golf courses within 30 minutes
• Pool, paddling pool, sauna, library, open-air gym and bar-restaurant