Single-sex groups welcome: Campgrounds in France

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

Les Deux Vallées

• Well-kept family-run park between the Dordogne and the Céou valley
• Castle views of Beynac two kilometres away
• Bar, fishing pond, swimming pool, restaurant and kids' clubs

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 Logis de la Seugne

• Glamping site on the banks of the Seugne river in Jonzac
• Around an hour's drive from the Charente-Maritime coast
• Fully furnished chalets with kitchen, TV and outdoor seating

L'Espace Blue Océan

• Camping nature et paisible à 1km de la côte

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

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Camping de Pierrageai

Le Village de Thegra

• On a landscaped park between Lot and the Causses du Quercy
• Three kilometres from Padirac Cave
• Pool with lots of sunbathing space; play area; green garden terrace

Camping de Portez

• Seafront Finistère site with views over the Iroise Sea
• Three sandy beaches nearby and access to the GR34 coastal path
• Guided hikes, theme nights, yoga and salsa classes in high season

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

Camping de Roguennic

• In the dunes behind an 800-metre beach
• Sailing centre next door; sea fishing trips
• Sailing and sea fishing trips from the site

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

Le Moulin du Bleufond

• In the region of Périgord Noir
• Heated pool and wellness area
• Snack bar with tasty local specialities available

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

Spalazen Nature

• Luxury lodges in a wildlife haven, on the edge of woodland
• Half an hour from Collonges-la-Rouge and 45 minutes from Rocamadour
• Jacuzzi, terrace and woodburning stove for each lodge

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