1 star and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping Côté Ô Le Rosnual Carnac

• Quiberon Bay site five minutes' drive from Carnac and its five beaches
• Waterpark with three heated pools, sauna, hot tub and wellness centre
• Bar, restaurant, shop, TV room, fitness room and many activities

Camping Côté Ô Mont-Saint-Michel

• Family-friendly site 20 minutes’ walk from sandy Normandy beaches
• UNESCO’s Mont-Saint-Michel 40 minutes’ drive; Granville 25 minutes
• Pools, slides, sauna, hot tub, massages, bar, restaurant, bike rental

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

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 Côté Plage

• Large family park with direct access to the beach, 200 metres away
• Vendée cycle paths at the site exit: hire bikes from the team
• Outdoor pools, waterslide, sun terrace, activities, restaurant and bar

Camping Cottage Village aux Hamacs

• Friendly-family campsite in the town of Fleury
• A kilometre and a half from southern France beaches
• Pool, waterslides, restaurant, bar and playground

Les Cantarelles

• Campsite right by the edge of the lake, a haven of peace
• Fisherman's paradise
• Canoes and pedalos for hire: relaxation as a family or solo

Camping d'Audinac

• Well-maintained eight-hectare park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Under 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Girons and Saint-Lizier
• Pool, fishing, massage room, restaurant and playground with trampoline

Camping d'Autun

• Canalside site with fishing available
• A few minutes' drive from the ancient Roman town of Autun
• Golf, horse riding and boating available within a few kilometres

Camping de Baignes

• Peaceful site by the Paraon river in Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
• Within an hour's drive of Angoulême, Bordeaux and Cognac
• Swimming pool, playground and shops within easy walking distance

Les Châtaigniers du Lac

• Well-equipped chalets in a chestnut forest on Lac de Villefort
• Gorges du Chassezac 15 minutes’ drive; Le Puy one hour and 25 minutes
• Access to a beach; heated outdoor pool with paddling area; fishing

Camping de Bergougne

• In the Périgord countryside 2.5km from Villeréal
• Sunbathe by the pool or go fishing in the private pond
• Restaurant serving regional dishes such as confit and magret de canard

Les Charmettes

• Holiday park in a lively seaside town
• Huge waterpark with several pools, spa bath, slides and fountains
• Nightly entertainment, restaurant and three kids' clubs

Camping Le Renom

• Peaceful and green site on a riverbank 30 mins' drive from Mâcon
• Gourmet holidays 300 metres from the foodie town of Vonnas
• Restaurant with traditional cuisine and regular foodie theme nights

Camping de Ceyreste

Camping de Coulvée

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from Chemillé-Melay
• 40 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Sandy river beach with safe swimming area and pedalo hire

Camping de La Fraignaye

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk to Saint-Denis-du-Payré
• Less than a 20-minute drive to Plage des Bélugas beach
• Pool, kids' games, ping pong, snack bar, pétanque and table football

Camping de Croas An Ter

• Peaceful rural site two kilometres from the south Brittany coast
• Playgrounds, volleyball court and table tennis
• Wildlife haven designated as a bird sanctuary

Les Cigales

• In the southern Ardèche two kilometres from the Chassezac river
• Many outdoor activities available nearby
• Heated pool, play area and free wifi