Spectacular scenery: Campgrounds in France

La Cigale de l'Allier

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Allier river
• Outdoor pool, donkey park, volleyball court and heated washroom
• Direct river access for fishing and near a lake for watersports

Camping Lac de Villefort

• On the shore of Lac de Villefort
• Easy access to the GR700 (Chemin de Régordane) and other walks
• Outdoor pool, playgrounds and takeaway food available

Villatent at Camping Château de Galinée

• Peaceful, spacious site in the grounds of a Brittany château
• A 10-minute drive from Saint-Cast-le-Guildo and the seaside
• Large pools with waterslides, plus access to fishing and tennis

Camping la Joletière

• Quiet family friendly campsite near the lake and forest of Mervent
• Have a holiday in the country of legends and of the fairy Mélusine

Camping Les Bords du Tarn

• Leafy family site in the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• Watersports, paragliding and bungee jumping within easy reach
• Heated outdoor pool, private fishing lake, canoe/kayak rental and more

Camping Argelès Vacances

• Family park 10 minutes from the sands and town of Argelès sur Mer
• Free tourist shuttle to the beach and town all day
• Large aquatic area with slides and paddling pool

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

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Camping de La Lande

Camping Monte Ortu

• Scenic site with mountain and sea views on the outskirts of Lumio
• 10 minutes’ drive to nearest beach; half-hour to link up with GR 20
• Pool, tennis, pétanque, playground, bar and restaurant

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Tourterelles

• Glamping in safari tents on a large family-run site near Tourtoirac
• Horse and pony rides and lessons from the stables on site
• Open-air pool, paddling pool, bistro and summertime kids' club

Causses et Vallées Vacances

• Glamping in a scenic valley 15 minutes from Millau
• Hiking, mountain biking and canoe trips all arranged from the site
• Heated pool, snack bar, common room, shop and rotisserie

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

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Domaine de la Faurie

• Peaceful 27-hectare landscaped site in the Causses de Quercy
• Rocamadour half an hour's drive; Cahors 35 minutes
• Pool and restaurant with lovely views; kids' activities on site

Camping Les Calquières

• A 15-minute walk from the medieval centre of Sévérac-le-Château
• Half an hour's drive from the Tarn river gorges
• Heated pool, games room, book loans, shop, restaurant and snack bar

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping Mon Repos

• Friendly, family-run Buëch site with mountain views and pine forest
• A 10-minute drive to Veynes and 25 minutes to Gap
• Tennis courts, playground and bar on site; barbecues allowed

Domaine de Maumont

• Set in the grounds of a spectacular 18th-century French manor
• On the edge of the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Pool, hot tub, bar, restaurant, pétanque court and two playgrounds