1 star and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Sous Bois

• Peaceful wooded site 15 minutes' bike ride from Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
• Beach 200 metres away along a quiet shaded footpath
• Wellness area and bike hire on site, plus kids' activities in summer

Les Bulles de Sologne

• Luxury 'bubble domes' hidden away in a 60-hectare family estate
• In the Sauldre river valley 10 minutes' drive from Brinon-sur-Sauldre
• Access to the site spa's Nordic bath and Jacuzzi

Le Saint Etienne

• Family-friendly camping on the shore of Villefranche-de-Panat lake
• An hour's drive from hikes and canoe trips in Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to lake beach for fishing, swimming and watersports

Camping Le Domaine Des Jonquilles

• in the village of Saint-Alban, three kilometres from beaches
• Close to coastal walking trails around Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel
• Summer food truck serving crepes and savoury dishes

Camping Les Couesnons

• Near Mont St-Michel and a short drive to several coastal towns
• Amusement park, zoo, beaches and historic towns, villages and cities
• Shop, games room, playground and pétanque court; indoor pool nearby

Camping Lac de Sillé

• Lakeside site in a national forest, a kilometre from a big sandy beach
• Heated pool with deckchairs alongside; watersports centre next door
• Snack wagon, bike hire, playground and grocery shop

Camping Les Côtes de Saintonge

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from La Grande Côte beaches
• Popular Royan and La Palmyre seaside resorts within 15 minutes’ drive
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, gym, games room, snack bar, takeaway

Camping Les Cyprès

• Family-friendly site three kilometres from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools; 10 minutes' walk from the beach
• Activities and entertainment for all ages during high season

Camping Les Bords de Seille

• Peaceful family campsite edging the River Seille in the Saône-et-Loire
• Tournus 10 minutes’ drive, and Château de Cormatin half an hour
• Swimming pool, pétanque court and boat hire; bar and restaurant

Les Bastides de Chanteraine

• Family-friendly rural site in the Verdon Regional Natural Park
• By Sainte-Croix Lake; 15 minutes' drive from Gorges du Verdon
• Swimming pool, pétanque, cocktail bar and restaurant/pizzeria on site

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping Lac de Carcans

• By the shore of Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans and in a national forest
• Easy access to 160 kilometres of bike paths: hire bikes on site
• Pool, sports courts, shop and summer food truck

Camping Les Pommiers d'Aiguelèze

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Tarn river in Aiguelèze
• Walking distance to tennis, golf, fishing, canoeing and boat trips
• Heated pool, kids' activities and bike hire on site

Les Auzerals Camping du Lac

Camping de l'Adour

• Family-friendly Pyrenees site 1km from the spa of Bagnères-de-Bigorre
• Aquatic area with covered and heated spa pool, Jacuzzi and sauna
• Fishing, hammocks, miniature golf, spa shuttle and lots of green space

Camping Lac de Bouzey

• Quiet setting a couple of minutes' walk from a watersports lake
• Bouncy castles, archery, trampolining, films and summer shows
• Modern facilities including waterpark, restaurant-pizzeria and shop

Camping Quercy Vacances

• 10 minutes from Cahors, in a beautiful location
• Pool, play area and evening entertainment
• Onsite restaurant with local products

Camping Le Domaine de La Garenne

• Family-friendy woodland site in the Drôme des Collines
• Waterpark on site with three pools, overlooked by a bar terrace
• Playground, trampoline, games room and library

Camping Pyrénées Natura

• Among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• Direct access to the GR 10, half an hour from Lourdes
• Playground, giant chess, wellness centre, bar and well-stocked shop