Cycle hire: Campgrounds in France

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

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Le Domaine Beaulieu

• In a protected natural area 2km from the beach at Bretignolles-sur-Mer
• Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint Gilles within 10 minutes' drive
• Big outdoor waterpark, indoor pool, restaurant, bar and snack bar

Domaine Saint-Esselin

• Small site surrounded by the vineyards of the Madiran wine region
• Outdoor adventure climbing centre an hour's drive away
• Private spa garden with hot tub and sauna

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

Camping La Liscia

• Peaceful, family-friendly park 10 minutes’ walk from Liscia beach
• On the edge of Calcatoggio, 35 minutes’ drive from Ajaccio’s port
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, shops, play area, pétanque and table tennis

Les Vélos de Paulette

• Friendly glamping site on a small island in the Claise river
• A 45-minute drive to Futuroscope; an hour to ZooParc de Beauval
• On a voie verte cycle route, with various bikes available to hire

Le Vézère Périgord

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

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

Camping du Lac d'Aydat

• Dog-friendly site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Next to Lac d'Aydat and a 20-minute drive from Saint-Nectaire
• Outdoor pool, playground and playing field; beach a short walk away

Domaine de Kervallon

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 Les Bateaux

• Dog-friendly site with mountain views alongside the river Meuse
• Access to a Voie Verte bike trail and a 35-minute drive from Givet
• Bar on site and pedalos for hire; places to eat a short walk away

Le Clos du Moulin

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from La Bernerie-en-Retz
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus hot tub and sauna
• Half an hour from Planète Sauvage and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard

Camping Saumur

• Hillside setting with views over the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
• Six kilometres from Saumur and the Château du Saumur
• Two pools, lodge with books and games, mini golf and bike hire

Camping Le Saint Martin

• Direct access to Moliets Beach
• Easy to get to popular attractions - leave the car behind
• Three pools, sports area, shopping area and restaurant

Port Pothuau

Domaine de Fromengal

• Family-friendly site surrounded by historic towns and monuments
• Three kilometres from the Dordogne river
• Two pools with waterslides; trampoline; tennis; pétanque and archery

Camping Le Marqueval

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the beach; 6km from Dieppe
• Waterpark, hot tub and sauna
• Fishing, playground and snack bar