Gastronomic delight: Campgrounds in France

Yourtes Lacroutz

• Family-friendly yurts with private shower on a farm site in Chalosse
• A 25-minute drive to Saint-Sever Abbey; 50 minutes to Pau and Jurançon
• Meals available to book; activities, games and classes run on site

Bosc Nègre Village de Vacances

• Woodland family park between Lot-et-Garonne and the Dordogne
• Heated pool and sauna, next to a restaurant and terrace
• Huge range of activities and entertainment for all ages in summer

Camping Les Tropiques

• Lively family site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Torreilles
• 20 minutes from Perpignan and the Yellow Train into the Pyrenees
• Waterpark, spa and busy programme of activities and entertainment

Lac de Panthier

• Lakeside site in the heart of the Bourgogne region
• Indoor pool open all season round and seasonal outdoor pool
• Restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes

Camping Lac Bleu

• Lakeside site surrounded by lavender fields and vineyards
• Lake swimming, heated pool, spa and canoeing trips all available
• Playground, games and restaurant/bar with terrace facing the lake

Camping Soulac Plage

• Direct access to a sandy Atlantic beach
• On 12 hectares of the Gironde estuary, among pine trees
• Waterpark, slides, Jacuzzis, excursions, restaurant and on-site bakery

Juliette Tentvakanties at Domaine de Mialaret

• Scenic site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century château
• Hiking and mountain biking trails starting directly from the site
• Art deco pool; fishing lakes; kids’ club; petting farm; e-bike rental

Camping Les Princes D'Orange

• Scenic Hautes-Alpes site, five minutes' walk from Orpierre town centre
• Close to rock climbing routes; guided hikes and bike trips in summer
• Heated pool, kids' pool, waterslide and playground with climbing wall

Camping Au Pré du Lac

• On the shores of a blue lake surrounded by mountains
• Private lakeside beach
• Bar-restaurant with spectacular lake views

Camping Les Portes du Morvan

• Lakeside site a kilometre from the centre of Issy l'Évêque
• Close to Morvan Regional Natural Park and 200km of cycle routes
• Swimming pool, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

Camping Le Patisseau

• In a green setting on the Côte de Jade, a 10-minute drive from Pornic
• Indoor and outdoor waterparks with Finnish sauna, slides and jets
• Fitness room, sports area, shop, restaurant, bar and terrace

Camping Pré Fixe

• Spacious tree-filled park just outside Cassagnabère-Tournas
• An hour's drive from Toulouse, with views of the Pyrenees
• Wine bar/bistro on site with home cooking and theme meals

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

La Garnasette

• Quiet site in a wildlife haven in Haute-Loire with mountain views
• Half an hour's drive from the UNESCO heritage city of Le Puy
• Vegan, vegetarian and organic meals; a five-minute drive from village

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping Le Soleil Des Bastides

La Maurinie

• Peaceful family-friendly site a half-hour drive from Périgueux
• Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art 35 minutes’ drive
• Dogs welcome; fishing pond, pétanque, restaurant and food shop on site

Camping Le Soleil du Pibeste

• Family-friendly base for hiking trips in the Pyrénées National Park
• Lourdes and the Animal Park of the Pyrenees both within 10 minutes
• On-site restaurant, food shop, playground, swimming pool and hot tub

Camping Le Galier

• Quiet family site in the wooded hills of the Lozère department
• An hour's drive from watersports at Lake Naussac
• Indoor and outdoor pools, bar, restaurant and takeaway

Quirky Camping

• Luxury yurt retreat in the Dordogne hills
• Spectacular views in a peaceful location
• Handmade yurts with wooden floors, kitchen, bathroom and barbecue