Renewable energy: Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Ruisseau

• Calm campsite in the mountains at an altitude of 1,000 metres
• Nature, cycle paths and old villages in the area
• Restaurant, snack bar, play area and kids' club

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

Vodatent at Camping La Jaurie

• Eco-friendly site just off the D901, five minutes from Bussière-Galant
• On the edge of the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Playground, chlorine-free pool and organic meals and wine

Clos des Garrigues

• Rural Tarn-et-Garonne camping five minutes’ drive from L’Honor-de-Cos
• Lamothe-Capdeville beach five minutes’ drive; Montauban 15 minutes
• Peaceful, relaxed site with shared cooking, dining and chilling areas

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

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

Village Flottant de Pressac

• Floating village set among a protected Natura 2000 area
• Futuroscope theme park and Monkey Valley within 30 minutes' drive
• Fish for carp, pike and roach right from your lodge terrace

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

Le Ciel Ouvert

• Peaceful, natural and eco-friendly site in rural Provence
• A 20-minute walk to Forcalquier; 10 minutes' drive to Les Mourres
• Well-equipped kitchen and dining area on site

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

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Pierres de Soleil

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

Auvergne Naturelle

• Luxury yurts on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by woodland and spectacular scenery
• River on site, breakfast provided, and bushcraft sessions for all ages

Camping La Barque

• On the banks of the Argens river, 10 minutes' drive from Fréjus
• Hire bikes, kayaks or paddle boards on site for beach outings
• Restaurant and open-air pool with bar and paddling pool

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

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

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