3 stars and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping L'Epi Bleu

• Family-friendly site among the lavender fields of Provence
• Bikers’ and hikers’ haven: tons of scenic routes to follow nearby
• Oodles of stunning hillside villages within an hour’s drive

Camping Les Truffières

• Peaceful park set among a hundred year old oak forest
• Equestrian centre 300 metres from the site
• Pool, playground and restaurant, all with plenty of space alongside

Camping San Damiano

• Family-friendly site near Biguglia with direct beach access
• A 15-minute drive from Bastia and an hour from Cap Corse
• Heated pool, summer activities and beachfront bar/restaurant

Camping Les Truffières

• Among the many outdoor activities of the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Surrounded by vineyards and truffle oaks, in Saint-Marcel-d'Ardèche
• Pool, miniature golf, restaurant, spacious bar and kayaking trips

Camping l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground

Le Moustoir

• Fably-equipped family park 10 minutes from Carnac and Trinité-sur-Mer
• Huge waterpark with pools, slides, Jacuzzi and water fountains
• Spa, playgrounds, pony rides, zipwiring, creperie, bar and shop

Camping Saint Pons

• Shaded dog-friendly site 15 minutes’ walk from Le Lavandou beach
• A 25-minute drive from Hyères; 20 minutes’ walk to the port
• Boules, kids’ play area and ping pong on site; cafés and shops nearby

Camping Leï Suves

Camping Le Petit Trianon

• Among spectacular and peaceful grounds of a manor house
• Castle views a 30-minute drive from Futuroscope
• Pools, hot tub, play areas, miniature golf, snack bar and tennis

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

La Ferme des Aulnes

• On a peaceful Picardy farm 20 minutes' drive from the beach
• Spa, sauna, heated pool, library and gym
• Family-run site with play area, games room and kids' club

Camping Les Tomasses

• Leafy riverside site 30 minutes’ drive from French Riviera beaches
• A 30-minute drive from Hyères; an hour and 15 mins from Saint Tropez
• Pool, sports field, miniature farm, kids’ club, bar and restaurant

Camping Le Couspeau

• Friendly-family site in the hilltop village of Poët-Célard
• Excellent amenities including sprinkler play area and pool
• Close to hilltop Provence villages and their farmers' markets

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Medrose Camping

• Friendly bohemian campsite in the Ardèche village of Saint-Thomé
• Within half an hour's drive of Montélimar and Vogüé
• Outdoor pool, kids' pool, bar-restaurant and play area

Camping Le Puits Rochais

• Four-hectare family site on the edge of Les Sables d'Olonne
• A kilometre from the coast; an hour's drive to Puy du Fou theme park
• Restaurant, large play area and heated pool with waterslides

Camping Saint Gabriel

• Luxurious site in the grounds of a 16th-century farmhouse
• A 10-minute drive from Tarascon; half an hour from Avignon
• Outdoor pool, exercise room, laundry room, playground and restaurant

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

Camping La Rouveyrolle

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Chassezac river
• Close to the Gorges de l'Ardèche and the Pont d'Arc
• Pool, paddling pool, playground, restaurant and bar