Leave the car at home: Campgrounds in France

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping International de Maisons-Laffitte

• Large site 20 minutes from Paris city centre: easy access by train
• Fish in the Seine just outside the site
• Multilingual staff, playground and restaurant terrace over the Seine

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

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 Port De Plaisance

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

Ô Bois Dormant

• Glamping in unusual accommodation in Dordogne woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Brantôme; half an hour from Périgueux
• Eco-friendly park with hiking trails, pétanque and breakfast delivery

Camping de L’Île Auger

• Quiet, dog-friendly site set over 5.8 hectares by the River Vienne
• In the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon; Tours 40 minutes' drive
• Play area, picnic benches and laundry room; public pool over the road

Fontainebl'hostel

• In hostel grounds five minutes' drive from forest of Fontainebleau
• Fontainebleau town, château and forest trails within 15 minutes' drive
• A minute's walk from shops, eats and bars; an hour by car from Paris

Source Naturelle en Pleine Forêt de Sapins

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven in a wooded setting
• A 25-minute drive to Lac de Gérardmer; walk to Roches Saint-Jacques
• Firepits are permitted and supermarkets are 10 minutes’ drive away

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Villa Séverine

• Spacious pitches 15 minutes' walk from Préty and the Saône river
• A 10-minute drive to Tournus, 30 minutes to wine village Saint-Véran
• Pool, deckchairs and kitchen facilities on site

Vit Tel Ta Nature

• Glamping lodges on a wooded park five minutes' drive from Vittel
• Two thermal spa centres within a five-minute drive
• Breakfast included; picnic baskets and local drinks available on site

Au Vieux Moulin

• Green and peaceful site near Clohars-Carnoët in southern Finistère
• A 20-minute drive from Quimperlé; half an hour from Lorient
• Bike hire, wifi and local produce available on site; barbecues allowed

Camping Le Village Parisien

• Well-maintained seven-hectare holiday park an hour's drive from Paris
• Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix less than an hour's drive
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, play area, tennis court and bar

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 Barataud

• Quiet family-friendly site on Oléron Island, 150 metres from the beach
• A short drive or cycle to Saint-Denis-d'Oléron and Phare de Chassiron
• Seasonal pools, play area, miniature golf and bike rentals on site

Camping Château des Marais

• Well-equipped site in the Loire Valley Region
• Swim throughout the year in the indoor or outdoor swimming pool
• Ninety minutes from Paris

Camping Les Prés

Camping Le Grand Dague

• A family-friendly campsite in the countryside