3 stars and above: Campgrounds in France

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Camping l'Évasion

• Quiet site surrounded by nature
• In the Hérault river valley
• Pool, restaurant and shop on site

Camping Iserand

• Family-friendly Ardèche site by a forest with Rhône views
• By the ViaRhôna bike path; 10 minutes' drive to Train de l’Ardèche
• Swimming pool, snack bar, mini football field and miniature golf

Camping Kerzerho

• Green countryside site with direct access to the beach
• Waterpark, Jacuzzi and sauna
• Snack bar, playground and easy access to walking and cycling paths

Camping La Buidonnière

• Family-friendly site in Aussois, near the Parc national de la Vanoise
• Parcobranche du Diable 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Cenis Lake 50 minutes
• Playground and TV room; launderette; next door to a leisure centre

Camping La Baume

• Family-friendly holiday park eight kilometres from the sea
• A 10-minute drive outside Fréjus and an hour from Nice
• Indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and site-organised activities

Camping La Brise

• Family-friendly site an easy stroll from a sandy Mediterranean beach
• In Camargue Regional Natural Park, 40 minutes' drive from Arles
• Waterpark (pools and slide), snack bar, grocery shop and spa discount

Camping La Buissière

• Peaceful friendly site a few kilometres away from the Ardèche gorges
• Pool and paddling pool, crazy golf and summer cinema nights
• Snack bar and restaurant with takeaway; mini golf

Camping La Cabane

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond by the Dordogne river
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Castlenaud and Beynac châteaux
• Bar, snack bar and mini market; fresh bread and pastries; indoor pool

Camping Le Réjallant

• 150 metres from a river, with many outdoor activities available
• Heated pool, gym and snack bar serving local cuisine
• Canoeing, aqua gym and barbecues arranged in high season

Camping La Cascade

• Close to the Armançon river and its beach
• Heated pool, volleyball court and play area
• On-site snack bar with local specialties

Camping L'Oasis du Berry

• Woodland site on the outskirts of the town of Saint-Gaultier
• Close to the river Creuse in the Brenne Regional Natural Park
• Pool, miniature golf, sports courts and restaurant with homemade food

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

Camping Lac de Sillé

• Lakeside site in a national forest, a kilometre from a big sandy beach
• Heated pool with deckchairs alongside; watersports centre next door
• Snack wagon, bike hire, playground and grocery shop

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping La Châtaigneraie

• Family-friendly campsite surrounded by Périgord Noir countryside
• A quarter of an hour's drive to Sarlat-la-Canéda; Eyrignac 10 minutes
• Large open-air pool complex with waterslides and a jacuzzi

Camping La Chênaie

• Near the famed Normandy cliffs of Étretat
• An 800-metre stroll from the beach at Yport
• Indoor heated pool and large playground

Camping La Civelle

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from sandy beaches
• Surfing paradise: less than 10 minutes from world-class waves
• Relax on site next to the pool or in the hammocks among the trees