Peaceful: Campgrounds in France

Camping Chantemerle

• Well-kept riverside site in the Cévennes National Park
• On the edge of Bédouès-Cocurès; 10 minutes' by car from Florac
• Restaurant, bike rental, horse/donkey trekking, pétanque and beach

Camping Château de Montrouant

• Small site in the grounds of a family-run 14th-century château
• Surrounded by vineyards, with fishing, walking and canoeing nearby
• Outdoor pool and paddling pool, bar and homemade bread and pastries

Camping L'Escale

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond, trampolines and bouncy castle
• A 15-minute drive from Calais for Eurotunnel and ferry port access
• Restaurant, morning bread delivery, pétanque and miniature golf

Le Beauvillage

• Peaceful site with well-kept gardens a 15-minute walk from Lauzerte
• An hour's drive from Latour-Marliac water gardens and a Walibi park
• Swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and bar with shaded terrace

Le Balcon de Chartreuse

• Peaceful family site the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve
• Hiking and mountain biking trails direct from the site
• Spectacular views, sports areas, big pool and restaurant with terrace

Le Cabri Resort

• Peaceful holiday park 15 minutes' walk from medieval Duras
• Within easy reach of Bergerac châteaux and wineries
• Fishing lake, pool, miniature golf and table tennis

Le Clos du Moulin

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from La Bernerie-en-Retz
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, plus hot tub and sauna
• Half an hour from Planète Sauvage and the Saint-Nazaire shipyard

Camping Caravaneige de Lanslevillard

• Alpine site five minutes’ drive from the French Val Cenis ski resort
• In the spectacularly scenic wildlife haven of Vanoise National Park
• Bar-restaurant, play area, recreation room and heated ski room

Camping Cap Sud

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Mediterranean beaches
• Haven for hikers: 15 mins from Catalan Pyrénées Regional Natural Park
• Within easy reach of Perpignan

La Voix du Ruisseau

• Cosy well-furnished yurts in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• A 15-minute drive to fortified Boussagues; Béziers 50 minutes
• Next to two streams, with mountain and forest views all around

Camping L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

La Danse des Papillons

• Peaceful eco-friendly site set among olive groves and lavender fields
• Close to a river and lots of hikes through meadows and ancient forests
• Breakfasts of locally sourced organic bread, fruit and homemade jams

Camping Rives D’Olt Et Aubrac

• Family-friendly site in the Aubrac Natural Regional Park
• In St Geniez d'Olt et d'Aubrac with direct access to the river Lot
• Cycle hire, a food shop and sports areas on site

Camping Les Bords du Tarn

• Leafy family site in the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• Watersports, paragliding and bungee jumping within easy reach
• Heated outdoor pool, private fishing lake, canoe/kayak rental and more

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Camping Bozel Le Chevelu

• Spacious wooded site in Rhône-Alpes with mountain views
• Mountain hikes from the site; a 10-minute drive to trout fishing
• A 10-minute drive from Vanoise National Park for trails and wildlife

Camping Bourg Saint Maurice

• Among the ski runs of the Alps and the Haute-Tarentaise valley
• Flat and spacious site with cosy common room
• Two kilometres from Les Arcs: free shuttle bus from the site

Camping Les Bords de Seille

• Peaceful family campsite edging the River Seille in the Saône-et-Loire
• Tournus 10 minutes’ drive, and Château de Cormatin half an hour
• Swimming pool, pétanque court and boat hire; bar and restaurant

Camping River

• Family-run site in the Ubaye Valley, on the banks of the River Ubaye
• Well-placed for mountain trekking, cycling, fishing and river rafting
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fresh bread to order for mornings

Camping Bois Simonet