Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Camping du Château Vert

• Peaceful lakeside site in woods within easy reach of Paris
• 5km from Hez-Froidmont forest for walking, cycling and horse riding
• Fishing lakes on site stocked with pike, perch and bream

Camping Dun-le-Palestel

• Peaceful site 20 minutes' walk from Dun-le-Palestel village
• In the Valley of the Painters area for scenic walks
• Pizza nights and table d'hôte dinners on site in high season

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

Camping de Pierrageai

Camping Le Lamparo

• Family site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
• Perpignan, Collioure and Argelès-sur-Mer all within a half-hour drive
• Free use of the site's heated pool, sauna and Jacuzzi

Camping la Castillonderie

• Only a short drive to Lascaux
• Surrounded by trees in a rural setting

Parc des Joumiers

• Well-placed for discovering the region's history
• Free outdoor infinity pool
• Wifi accessible all over the site

Camping Les Fosses Rouges

Camping Les Argiles

• Small orchard site in the Luberon region
• Swimming pool, playground and restaurant
• Hire bikes on site to explore the countryside, castles and villages

Camping de Montcocu

• Quiet family site five kilometres from Baraize
• Spectacular riverside setting: hire canoes or kayaks on site
• Bar, shop and restaurant serving local dishes

Les Roulottes de la Ferme des Chanaux

• Wooden gypsy trailers on a riverside farm site in Haute-Loire
• A two-minute drive to Chomelix and 15 to Saint-Paulien
• Le Puy-en-Velay within 50 minutes' drive

La Belle Folie

• Woodland site just outside Ploemel village, in the Morbihan department
• Alignements of Carnac 10 minutes’ drive; Lorient half an hour
• Hot tub; permaculture workshops and yoga classes; restaurant

Domaine des Chênes Verts

• Lively site in the Périgord Noir 15 minutes' drive from Sarlat
• Huge range of facilities including a waterpark and indoor pool
• Petting zoo, playground, fishing, fitness room, archery and restaurant

Camping De Mars

• Small and family-friendly site on the Mars peninsula
• Spectacular views of Villerest lake and the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool and licensed restaurant with terrace

Camping Municipal Les Écureuils

• Peaceful glampsite with spectacular views of the Vercors mountains
• A 10-minute drive from Die and the Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Easy stroll from local pool and swimming in the river Drôme

Camping Le Saulou

• Friendly site on the banks of the Dordogne, with its own private beach
• Regular entertainment and activities throughout the day and evening
• Pool, paddling pool, library and bar-restaurant with terrace

Camping La Châtaigneraie

• Hilltop family site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley
• Adventurer’s paradise: hiking, biking and whitewater rafting nearby
• Haven for relaxation: on-site spa with hot tub and sauna

Camping de l'Orangerie

• In the grounds of Boën Castle 2km from a Côtes-du-Forez wine museum
• 18th-century orangery café serving breakfast and fresh pastries
• 15 kilometres from the Loire river for canoe trips, walks and cycling

Camping de L'Île Madame

• A peaceful and leafy site set on the banks of the Charente river
• At the edge of Jarnac town centre, a 20-minute drive from Cognac
• Swimming pool access; cognac tasting and cultural activities