3 stars and above: Campgrounds in France

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

Le Moulin de Sournia

• 10-hectare site a few minutes' walk from the small village of Sournia
• 45 minutes from hikes and adventure sports in the Gorges de Galamus
• Outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and summer kids' club activities

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 Les Côteaux du Lac

• A stone's throw away from the Loire Valley castles

Camping Mandala

• Small rural site with mountain views in Haute-Provence
• Playground, yoga classes, shop and vegetarian snack bar
• Near outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and climbing

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

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 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

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 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

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 Le Petit Paris

• Family-friendly campsite on the Vendée coast
• Close to fine sandy beaches
• Pool, snack bar, bouncy castle and playground

Camping Les Saules

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from the village of Cheverny
• Châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny and Blois within a half-hour drive
• Two swimming pools, paddling pool and access for disabled guests

Camping Le Petit Bois

• On the slopes of the Massif Central mountainous region of Margeride
• Half a kilometre from Ruynes-en-Margeride and 6km from Garabit viaduct
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, and modern and comfortable amenities

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Family-friendly site on the shores of the scenic Lake Uby
• Vineyards and distilleries of Armagnac region within 20 minutes’ drive
• Top spot for fishers: carp-filled lake on site

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

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