3 stars and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping La Baie de Douarnenez

• Landscaped and shaded family resort over six hectares near the coast
• Heated waterpark with indoor pool, outdoor pool and waterslide
• Fishing, miniature golf, bouncy castle, restaurant and poolside bar

Camping Le Bontemps

• Family-run site set among six hectares of landscaped and wild gardens
• Around 25 minutes from Vienne and under an hour from Lyon
• Outdoor pool, fishing lake, miniature golf and restaurant

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 L'Emeraude du Lac

Camping Kerscolper

• Campsite for family-friendly holidays in south of the Finistère region
• Only 400m from a sandy beach
• Outdoor heated pool, open in summer

Camping Lac de Cormoranche

• Tree-filled site on the shores of Burgundy’s Lac Cormoranche
• A 15-minute drive from Mâcon and Touroparc Zoo
• Beach, lake swimming, fishing, miniature golf and kayak rental

Nantes Camping

• Family-friendly site a 10-minute tram ride from Nantes city centre
• Puy de Fou, Legendia Parc and Planète Sauvage within an hour’s drive
• Bar-restaurant, takeaway, bike rental and themed miniature golf

Le Beauvillage

• Peaceful site with well-kept gardens a 15-minute walk from Lauzerte
• An hour's drive from Latour-Marliac water gardens and a Walibi park
• Swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and bar with shaded terrace

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Domaine Saint Estève

• Family-friendly park on a hillside near Millau
• A 10-minute drive from the town centre and 30 from the Gorges du Tarn
• Infinity pool, on-site restaurant and views over the Millau Viaduct

Camping Plein Soleil

• Relaxed site near Lourdes with heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, bar
• A 10-minute drive to Lourdes city, Sanctuary, lake and mountain walks
• Covered and heated pool, playground and bar with snooker table

Écoute La Vie

• Well-equipped luxury lodges in leafy gardens at Lunay in Loir-et-Cher
• Château de Chambord an hour’s drive and Zoo de la Flèche 90 minutes
• Art spaces and meditation corners; communal dining and a delicatessen

Le Balcon de Chartreuse

• Peaceful family site the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve
• Hiking and mountain biking trails direct from the site
• Spectacular views, sports areas, big pool and restaurant with terrace

Camping La Grande Métairie

• Holidays in South Brittany

Camping Les Chouans

Camping Le Cormoran

• Seaside site 20 metres from the D-Day landing beach of Utah
• Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool and paddling pool
• Mini farm, bouncy castle, playground, games room and trampolines

Marina d'Erba Rossa

• Friendly, family-oriented site on the east coast of Corsica
• Direct access to a sandy beach; Ghisonaccia 10 minutes' drive
• Heated outdoor pool, high-season entertainment and kids' waterpark

Domaine Résidentiel de Plein-Air Les Demoiselles

• Entertainment activities during high season
• Only a few steps from the beach
• Heated swimming pool and a friendly atmosphere

Esterel Caravaning

• Among the Estérel mountains near the French Riviera
• Three kilometres from the beaches of Agay, Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus
• Waterpark, five pools, restaurant, bar and boutique

Le Mas du Padre

• Peaceful wooded base in Balaruc-les-Bains welcoming families and dogs
• A 15-minute drive from beaches; walking distance from Etang de Thau
• Playground, multisports ground and pétanque; food available on site