Peaceful: Campgrounds in France

Le Refuge du Clos du Moulin

• Tranquil site surrounded by forests in Normandy's Risle valley
• Horse riding, kayak rental, caves and archery nearby
• Donkey trekking, walking and cycling from the site

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 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

Les Alpaguettes

Les Bastides de Chanteraine

• Family-friendly rural site in the Verdon Regional Natural Park
• By Sainte-Croix Lake; 15 minutes' drive from Gorges du Verdon
• Swimming pool, pétanque, cocktail bar and restaurant/pizzeria on site

Les Auzerals Camping du Lac

Les Baleines

• Eco-friendly campsite near the popular Baleines Lighthouse
• On an island nature haven
• 18-hole mini golf course, playground and kids' activities

Les Bulles de Fleury

• Transparent bubbles in the Hauts-de-France region’s Retz forest
• A short drive to Chantilly and its historic racecourse and stables
• Seasonal stargazing workshops, guided woodland walks and nature trails

Les Bulles de Sologne

• Luxury 'bubble domes' hidden away in a 60-hectare family estate
• In the Sauldre river valley 10 minutes' drive from Brinon-sur-Sauldre
• Access to the site spa's Nordic bath and Jacuzzi

Les Cabanes de Graville

• Woodland cabins set in the grounds of a 13th-century château
• A 15-minute drive to the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest
• Horse riding centre and woodland hikes; breakfast hampers included

Les Cabanes de Kermenguy

• Secluded woodland site set in the grounds of a Renaissance châteaux
• A short drive from surf lessons, sailing, clam digging and more
• Golf, horse riding and cycling available nearby

Les Cabanes de La Guinguette

• Peaceful treehouse site with spectacular mountain views
• Within easy reach of Vulcania theme park
• Around 10km from Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park

Camping des Rosières

• Family site in the south of the Hautes-Alpes, 2 kilometres from Rosans
• 200 metres from a lake and 300 metres from a play and farm park
• Pool, library, restaurant, bowling and weekly events

Camping Des Sources

• Causses and the Cévennes site with a river for fishing and swimming
• In Soubès, a 15-minute drive from Lodève and 25 from Salagou lake
• Swimming pool, bar, restaurant, morning bread delivery and trampoline

Camping des Sources Chaudes

• Family park in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym
• Heated pools, waterslides, miniature golf and hiking excursions

Camping du Col d'Ibardin

L'Escale en Dordogne

• Cottages in manicured gardens with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool
• In Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh, half an hour’s drive from Bergerac
• Within a 30-minute walk of canoeing and fishing on the Dordogne River

Les Cantarelles

• Campsite right by the edge of the lake, a haven of peace
• Fisherman's paradise
• Canoes and pedalos for hire: relaxation as a family or solo

Les Chalets de Grazimis

• Friendly rural holiday park in Gascony, six kilometres from Condom
• Five minutes' walk from a stable with horse and pony riding
• Smart lodges with kitchen, bathroom, barbecue and private garden

Les Chalets de la Margeride

• Lodges with views out towards the Margeride mountains
• Within easy reach of via ferrata climbing, ziplining and fishing
• Covered heated pool with retractable roof for the summer months