Washing-up area: Campgrounds in France

Le Vieux Moulin

• Less than 900 metres from the beach
• Heated waterpark with waterslides and an indoor pool
• Multisports field, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

Camping L'Orée du Bois

• Family-friendly site in the Forest of la Coubre, 4km from beaches
• 200 metres from Indian Forest and 500 metres from a summer funfair
• Waterpark, spa, sauna, bar, restaurant and local attraction discounts

Le Vieux Port

• A large waterpark with seven heated swimming pools
• Leave the car behind: direct access to the beach
• Well-equipped site with tennis court, skate park and restaurant

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 L'Orée de Deauville

• In a green park three kilometres from the sea at Blonville-sur-Mer
• Three kilometres from Accrobranche and four from Deauville
• Pool, playground and restaurant serving local and international dishes

Dreamsea Surf Camp France

• Young, fun atmosphere 500 metres from the beach in Moliets
• Bar, restaurant and sports pitches
• Surf lessons and equipment for hire

Camping L'Olivier Anduze

• Friendly family site less than a kilometre from the Gardon river
• Close to the huge Trabuc caves and 45 minutes from Nîmes
• Pool, solarium, playground, bike hire, snack bar and shop

Camping L'Oiseau Blanc

• Family-friendly site just outside Sassetot-le-Mauconduit village
• A 10-minute drive from the white cliffs of Normandy's Alabaster Coast
• Three hectares of space with a playground and pétanque

Camping Loire et Châteaux

• In the Loire Valley between Tours and Saumur
• Half a kilometre from the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool, playground and grocery shop

Camping Du Vieux Château

• Scenic Bordeaux site with views of pretty Château Rauzan
• A 20-minute drive from Saint-Émilion, five minutes from Rauzan winery
• Pool, sauna, hot tub, snack bar and weekly market during high season

Camping Little Carpe Diem - Les Olivettes

• 1.5 hectares of olive and oak trees at the base of the Luberon massif
• A 10-minute drive to Oraison and 15 minutes from Mées
• Solar-heated pool, bar, play area and electric car charging station

Camping Le Soleil de Saint Sieu

Camping l'Îlot du Chail

• Peaceful and leafy park in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Equestrian centre, bike and boat hire, shooting range and pool nearby
• Excellent spot for fishing, birdwatching and waterside walks

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

Camping du Défends

• Family-friendly site a kilometre from the Provençal village of Sault
• Near great cycle routes including the 26km ascent of Mont Ventoux
• Swimming pool, paddling pool and snack bar with poolside terrace

Koko Holidays at Camping La Bastide en Ardeche

• Rental tents next to the Ardèche river in the Rhône-Alpes
• A 20-minute drive from Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Riverside dining, takeaway service, swimming pool and playing field

Au Vieux Moulin

• Green and peaceful site near Clohars-Carnoët in southern Finistère
• A 20-minute drive from Quimperlé; half an hour from Lorient
• Bike hire, wifi and local produce available on site; barbecues allowed

Camping La Combe d'Oyans

• Family campsite five minutes drive from Rochefort-Samson in the Drôme
• Pont-en-Royans 25 minutes’ drive; La Chapelle-en-Vercors 45 minutes
• Swimming pool and play area; snack bar and summer entertainment