Leave the car at home: Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Bel Air

• Island family site under 10 minutes' stroll from La Flotte beach
• Half an hour's drive from La Rochelle
• Heated pool, playground, bouncy castle and summer snack bar

Les Gîtes de la Forêt

• Cosy wooden chalets in Arnac-Pompadour, Corrèze’s ‘City of the Horse’
• A 15-minute walk to Pompadour Racecourse and Arnac-Pompadour shops
• Simple accommodation with sports facilities, swimming pool and riding

Camping La Plage Blanche

• Lush and scenic setting alongside the Loue river in the French Jura
• A short drive to Chaux Forest, Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the river all available

L'Orangerie de Beauregard

• Stay on the grounds of a manor house in the Loire Valley
• On-site mini market stocked with local wines and cheeses
• Wildlife haven with restaurant, plus bar overlooking an outdoor pool

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips

Dreamsea Surf Camp France

• Young, fun atmosphere 500 metres from the beach in Moliets
• Bar, restaurant and sports pitches
• Surf lessons and equipment for hire

Du Lac Pesquie

• South-west France site with easy access to nearby attractions
• A three-minute walk from the bastide town of Villereal
• Fishing, restaurant, disabled facilities and safe setting with CCTV

Les Hôtes de Chouzy-sur-Cisse

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Quirky Camping

• Luxury yurt retreat in the Dordogne hills
• Spectacular views in a peaceful location
• Handmade yurts with wooden floors, kitchen, bathroom and barbecue

Camping d'Evron

• Shaded and peaceful site in the middle of Evron town’s urban park
• A 10-minute drive to Le Gué de Selle lake and 25 to the Saulges caves
• Playground, games room, organised events, and basic groceries for sale

Go Alpine

• Wooden Nordic Lodge 250m from the ski lifts in the heart of Paradiski
• Self contained Alpine accommodation for 4/5 people

Camping La Plage

• Family-friendly Argelès-sur-Mer site five minutes' walk from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from the birds at Mas Larrieu Natural Reserve
• Heated infinity pool, paddling pool, multisports field and snack bar

Camping Les Fauvettes

• Family-friendly site in the Cévennes National Park
• River access 500m away for fishing, swims and kayaking
• Heated outdoor pool with 50m slide, Jacuzzi, bar and snack bar

Camping Les Dunes

• Wooded family site, 10 minutes’ walk to Le Bois-Plage-en-Ré centre
• A few minutes’ walk to watersports at Plage du Petit Sergent beach
• Hire bikes on site and set off on the island’s 100km of cycle paths

Domaine de la Colombière

• Peaceful park halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat
• Walking and cycle routes and many other activities available nearby
• Pool, barbecues and local night market

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Camping Les Boucles de la Moselle

• Peaceful site on the banks on the Moselle river
• A 10-minute walk from Liverdun and 30 minutes' drive from Nancy
• Pool, sun loungers, bar and restaurant

Camping Les Barillons

• Diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural heritage
• Spa and well-being area to laze around
• Nineteenth-century cathedral Notre-Dame and Saint-Arnoux in Gap

Camping Le Mas des Chênes

• On the banks of the Gardon d’Anduze, 10 minutes' drive from Anduze
• Eco-friendly car-free stays among 11 hectares, with a private beach
• Pools, fitness centre, play areas, bar and restaurant