Canoeing/kayaking nearby: Campgrounds in France

Cool Under Canvas

• Peaceful and scenic glampsite in UNESCO Puy de Dôme region
• A 5-minute drive from Pontaumur and 30 minutes from Vulcania
• Small outdoor pool, small honesty shop, and animals to meet

Les Gîtes de Ravel

• Peaceful woodland holiday village in the southern Cévennes
• A kilometre from the Gardon river and three from Saint-Jean-du-Gard
• Indoor summer pool, sunbathing terrace, bar, archery and excursions

Les Gîtes de Montmartre

• Family-run site with pool, a 10-minute drive from the Atlantic coast
• Within half an hour's drive of surfing, waterparks and theme parks
• Fishing pond, trampolines and bike hire; bar and restaurant

Camping du Canal

• Family-friendly site, 15 minutes’ drive from German and Swiss borders
• Located in Kembs, on EuroVelo cycle routes 6 and 15
• Outdoor pool, snack bar, kids’ playground and launderette on site

Camping du Caroux

• Scenic site in the Haut Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• A 10-minute walk from Gorges d'Heric and outdoor activity centres
• Solar-heated amenities block, pétanque court and communal barbecues

Les Greniers du Mont-Blanc

• Wooden chalets in the village of Passy, with great mountain views
• Half an hour from Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi cable car
• Lounge, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen in each chalet

Camping et Gîtes Les Tarteaux

Les Insolites de la Baie

• Quiet furnished yurts on a small site 20 minutes' drive from beaches
• Château fort de Rambures 15 minutes’ drive; Gamaches five minutes
• Play area, hot tub and cycle hire on site; stargazing from your yurt

Camping du Lac

• Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
• A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
• Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

Les Jardins de la Mer

• On France's Côte d'Opale near Le Touquet
• At the entrance of the family seaside resort of Merlimont-Plage
• Heated pool, fitness room, playground and pétanque court

Les Marronniers

• Quiet family site next to the Ligne river for fishing and paddling
• Petting farm, playground and shop selling farm produce
• Near outdoor activities in the Ardèche mountains

Camping du Lac de Bujaleuf

• Terraced lakeside site with views of Lac de St Hélène from every pitch
• A 20-minute drive from Eymoutiers and 40 minutes from Limoges
• Canoe and pedalo hire; fresh bread and pastry daily during high season

Camping du Lac de la Moselotte

• In the Vosges mountain range adjacent to a nine-hectare lake
• Plenty for kids including play area, kids' club and bouncy castle
• Games room, snack bar, restaurant, bike hire and fishing

Camping du Lac de la Chausselière

• Rural Vendée campsite half an hour's drive from Puy du Fou
• A 45-minute drive to Nantes; 10 minutes from Montaigu
• Heated indoor pool, kids’ club and terrace bar near Chausselière lake

Camping du Lac de Saint-Cyr

• Lakeside location 10 minutes' drive from Futuroscope
• Swimming pool and many outdoor activities available on site
• Within a 300-hectare natural park

Camping du Lac Mercus

• Family-friendly Midi-Pyrénées site on the shores of Mercus lake
• Direct lake access, private pier, canoe hire and fishing
• Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, pools, snack bar and terrace

Camping du Lion

• Family-run, family-friendly site with pool on the banks of the Rhône
• Half an hour's drive from kayaking and walking in the Ardèche gorges
• River fishing and walks from site; kids club, restaurant and bike hire

Camping du Léman Saint Disdille

• Between beach and mountains above Lake Geneva
• Loads of activities including watersports, outdoor fitness and archery
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and communal barbecues

Camping du Moulin de la Gassotte

• In the grounds of an old water mill on the banks of the Gartempe river
• A 10-minute walk from Saint-Savin; 45 mins' drive from Futuroscope
• Fishing on site; public open-air pool a five-minute walk away