Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in France

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

Les Mille et une Yourtes

• Yurt site three kilometres from Biol and 50 kilometres from Grenoble
• Just under an hour's drive from Lyon and Chambéry
• Pool, wifi, play area and covered barbecue/kitchen

La Blanquette

• Glamping site in a rural location just 6km from Sarlat-La-Canéda
• Large swimming pool, gardens, woodland walks, dog-friendly
• On-site bike, electric bike, canoe and kayak hire available

Les Prairies de Pacouinay

• Small, sociable site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Boat trips 10 minutes' drive away; an hour to the coast or Puy du Fou
• Shared kitchen/dining area on site; hiking/bike maps to borrow

Camping Rillé

• Family-friendly lakeside site near Rillé in the Loire Valley
• Half an hour from the châteaux of Saumur, Villandry and Langeais
• Canoe, pedalo and bike hire on site, plus organised excursions

Camping Le Tivoli

Aux Insolites du Bonheur de Vivre

• Distinctive glamping in countryside near Maigné in Pays de la Loire
• A 30-minute drive to Le Mans, and 40 minutes to Zoo de la Flèche
• Games, eco-sauna and communal firepit on site, bakery 15 minutes’ walk

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

La Buissonnière Lodges

• Family-friendly glamping site 45 minutes’ drive from Tours
• Château de Chenonceau 10 minutes’ drive; ZooParc de Beauval 35 minutes
• Wellness area with sauna; cycle hire; outdoor pool and play area

Camping Les Pirons

• Large waterpark with five giant slides, Jacuzzi, hammam and sauna
• Entertainment/activities all season; kids'/teens' club in holidays
• Bar, snack bar, takeaway, grocery shop, playground and trampolines

Camping Les Vagues

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the beach in Valras-Plage
• An hour's drive from medieval Carcassonne
• Huge 500 m² waterpark and lots of kids' activities in summer

Bulle d'R

• Glamping site with transparent pods for guests to sleep and stargaze
• Close to activities in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Private bathrooms, hot tubs and homemade meals

Camping De l'Abime

• In the village of Picquigny, 13 kilometres from Amiens
• Close to the Somme river for fishing, canoeing and rafting
• Snack bar, pétanque court and fishing from the site

Camping Le Douvet

• Quiet, rural family-friendly site next to a farm with animals to feed
• A 10-minute drive from lakeside beaches; 45 to Limoges and Angoulême
• Barbecue, pizza oven, games barn and plenty of room for play

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

Les Rives De L'Aygues

• At the heart of the Drôme Provençale, between vineyards and rivers
• Relaxing family-friendly campsite
• Discover the city of Avignon and participate in local wine festivals

La Chapoulière

• Ardèche riverside site with direct access to a private beach
• Wellness centre with Jacuzzi, hammam and treatment room
• Book horse riding, canyoning, rock climbing and more at reception

Les Rives du Lac du Laouzas

• Five minutes from the trails and activities of Laouzas lake
• An hour's drive from Castres and the Roquefort cheese caves
• Pool, playground and relaxation area with sauna, spa and massages

Les Roulottes de Cambonis

• Peaceful country site with outdoor pool and wellness activities
• A 20-minute drive from lakeside leisure base and an hour from Toulouse
• Sauna, gym, bike hire and cooking, relaxation and exercise classes