Drying room: Campgrounds in France

Les Trois Chênes

• Small and peaceful site, deep in the Mayenne countryside
• Sensory play and ‘time out’ caravan for guests with additional needs
• Pleasant, ten-minute walk from village shops and bar

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Camping Le Val d'Authie

Le Vert Village

• Peaceful garden park in the French Flanders countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Bergues; central Dunkirk 25 minutes
• Four-hectare residential site with smartly-furnished accommodation

Le Vézère Périgord

Le Vieux Port

• A large waterpark with seven heated swimming pools
• Leave the car behind: direct access to the beach
• Well-equipped site with tennis court, skate park and restaurant

Domaine de Pendruc

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the beach in Trégunc
• A 15-minute drive from boat trips, château and aquarium in Concarneau
• Indoor and outdoor pools, two playgrounds and summer kids' club

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Domaine Aramis

• Well-equipped family-friendly site a 20-minute drive from Auch
• Flaran Abbey 45 minutes’ drive; Toulouse 55 minutes
• Pools, fitness centre and sports courts; fishing lake; play area

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

Camping Maisonneuve

• Family-run campsite in lush greenery in the heart of Black Périgord
• Ideal for lovers of nature, the great outdoors, and French history
• During high season plenty of entertainment are organised

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library

Domaine de Claire Rive

• Comfy apartments in the Lot valley, 1.5 kilometres from Prayssac
• Surrounded by Cahors vineyards and 20 minutes from a beach
• Heated pool, bowling alley, playground and summer kids' club

Domaine du Bedat

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine de Keravel

• Five-hectare site a short drive from the sea at Plouha
• Within half an hour's drive of Paimpol and Île-de-Bréhat
• Large pool, tennis courts, play area, miniature golf and restaurant

Camping Aire Naturelle TerreFerme

Camping à la Rencontre du Soleil

• Family-run site in mature woodland among the French Alps
• Close to Tour de France routes and Écrins National Park
• Heated pool, sunbathing area, playground and restaurant

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