3 stars and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping Gorges du Verdon

• On a riverbank with private beach for swimming
• Among spectacular mountain views under 10 kilometres from Castellane
• Pools, fitness trail, wild swimming and café-restaurant with terrace

Camping Le Saint Martin

• Direct access to Moliets Beach
• Easy to get to popular attractions - leave the car behind
• Three pools, sports area, shopping area and restaurant

Camping Hameau Des Cannisses

Camping Harrobia

• In the coastal town of Bidart, 4.5km from the motorway
• Five minutes' walk from a golden sandy beach
• Pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Camping Les Alouettes

• Family-friendly site in a leafy setting close to the coast
• A five-minute drive to Brétignolles-sur-Mer; 10 to Marais Girard beach
• Swimming pools, kids’ club, restaurant, pizzeria, sauna and gym

Camping Le Sans Souci

• Among spectacular scenery a short stroll from Lac de Paladru
• Five minutes' drive from the town of Paladru and 35 to Grenoble
• Outdoor pool, play area and bar with terrace and ice cream sales

Camping Le Suroit

• Family-friendly park with lots to do for all ages
• A short drive from sandy beaches
• Pool, paddling pool, bar, communal barbecue and bike rental

Les Rives du Lac

• Between Provençal lavender meadows and the peaks of the southern Alps
• By a shallow lake for watersports and swimming
• Two heated pools, waterslides, Jacuzzi, restaurant and playground

Camping Les Vallons de l'Océan

• 2km from a beach to forage for oysters, mussels and clams
• Pool, fitness area and summer entertainment for all ages
• Snack bar and food shop

Les Sables Blancs

Les Sables d'Argent

• Right by the beach and with plenty of facilities
• Around 100km of cycle tracks accessible from the site
• Pool, solarium, two pétanque courts and snack bar

Les Saules

Camping Club Mahana By La Pège

• Pinewood site near Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, with direct beach access
• Close to watersports, fishing and La Vélodyssée Atlantic cycling route
• Pool, paddling pool, pétanque court, shop and snack bar

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Camping Île de Boulancourt

• Quiet, eco and family-friendly site on the banks of the Essonne river
• An hour and 20 mins' drive from Paris and 25 from Fontainebleau forest
• Clean and modern amenities including disabled facilities

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

Camping Le Tropicana

• Family-friendly woodland site five minutes’ walk from the beach
• On-site waterpark with pools and waterslides
• Wellness centre: sauna, steam room and hot tub

Le Vert Village

• Peaceful garden park in the French Flanders countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Bergues; central Dunkirk 25 minutes
• Four-hectare residential site with smartly-furnished accommodation

Le Vieux Port

• A large waterpark with seven heated swimming pools
• Leave the car behind: direct access to the beach
• Well-equipped site with tennis court, skate park and restaurant

Le Vézère Périgord