Renewable energy: Campgrounds in France

Les Rives du Lac

• Between Provençal lavender meadows and the peaks of the southern Alps
• By a shallow lake for watersports and swimming
• Two heated pools, waterslides, Jacuzzi, restaurant and playground

Les Dômes de Draëck

Les Tinys de Pommorio

• Cosy microlodges in the grounds of an 18th-century Brittany château
• In woods just outside Tréveneuc, a kilometre from the coast
• Fully equipped with bed, kitchenette, solar power and bathroom

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Camping La Brande

• Family-friendly park 300 metres from the sea
• On Île d'Oléron: 30 minutes to Pointe de Gatseau and 45 to Rochefort
• Heated pool, waterslide, pétanque, bike hire, bar and restaurant

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping Mas de la Cam

• Gardon riverside site just outside the Cévennes National Park
• Three kilometres from Saint-Jean-du-Gard
• Two pools, water playground, restaurant, play area and sports courts

Domaine de l'Aven

• Peaceful and leafy Aude campsite on the edge of Villeneuve-Minervois
• Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine 10 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne 20 minutes
• Spacious glamping units with kitchens and bathrooms; pool and Jacuzzi

Loire Valley Llama Farm Stay

• Luxury site on a llama farm in the Loire Valley
• A 40-minute drive from Le Mans racetrack, the Loire and medieval Tours
• Llama treks from site; swimming pool, outdoor kitchen with fridge

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

A Place in Haute-Vienne

• Small and peaceful site in the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour's drive from Limoges, Reynou zoo, zipwires and go-karting
• Pool and games room; airport and shop runs and breakfasts on request

Camping des Gorges de l'Allier

• Large woodland park with direct access to the Allier river
• A short walk from Langeac and the Allier gorges tourist train
• Restaurant, play area, fishing, pool and TV room

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

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 Lou Vincen

• Quiet family site on the banks of the Rhône in Vallabrègues
• Avignon, Nîmes and the Camargue within an hour's drive
• Next to a tennis court, skate park and lots of fishing spots

Lot Sous Toile

• Scenic glampsite in the grounds of an old traditional farmhouse
• A half-hour drive from Cahors and 35 minutes from kayaking on the Lot
• Heated outdoor pool, self-service shop, farm animals to befriend

Dôme Lauragais

• Adults-only dome in the Haute-Garonne, with views of the Pyrenees
• Lac de la Ganguise 20 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne 55 minutes
• Bathtub; decked area with Jacuzzi and brazier; breakfast included

Camping Little Carpe Diem - Les Olivettes

• 1.5 hectares of olive and oak trees at the base of the Luberon massif
• A 10-minute drive to Oraison and 15 minutes from Mées
• Solar-heated pool, bar, play area and electric car charging station