Washing-up area: Campgrounds in France

Camping de la Baie

• Coastal site 600 metres from the beach and next to a nature reserve
• Three kilometres from Asserac and six from Penestin
• Heated pool, hot tub and spacious snack bar/bar with covered terrace

Ferme de L'Oadie

• Peaceful site on a Drôme organic farm five minutes’ drive from Die
• Horse rides available; Via Ferrata Chironne half an hour’s drive
• Pre-pitched bell tents and communal kitchen; farm produce for sale

Horizon Mohair

Camping de la Bonnette

• Welcoming family-friendly site along the Bonnette river
• A five-minute stroll from Caylus; walks leading from the grounds
• Pool, restaurant, terrace, play area, library and river play

Camping Le Brandais

• Family-friendly spot on the stunning Côte de Lumière
• Sandy beaches and watersports within 10 minutes' walk
• An hour’s drive from famous Puy de Fou theme park

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

Camping Les Alouettes

• Family-friendly site in a leafy setting close to the coast
• A five-minute drive to Brétignolles-sur-Mer; 10 to Marais Girard beach
• Swimming pools, kids’ club, restaurant, pizzeria, sauna and gym

Camping de la Gartempe

• In a peaceful green setting and next to the Gartempe river
• A short drive to a lake for watersports and treetop adventuring
• Miniature golf, heated pool, spa, kids' games and river fishing

Camping de l'Aigrette

• Quiet Oise site at the edge of a large fishing pond
• A 10-minute walk to Attichy and 15 minutes’ drive to Pierrefonds
• Miniature golf, tennis and pool nearby; hikes straight from the park

Camping Le Pagnon

• Peaceful and pretty countryside site in the scenic Dordogne
• Half-hour drive from Château de Hautefort, Jumilhac, Périgord Limousin
• Painting, ceramics and raku workshops, flea market, pétanque and games

Camping de la Météorite

• Friendly site in Limousin countryside, 5 mins' drive from Rochechouart
• Next to a seven-hectare pond and close to the Dordogne river
• Family-friendly with sports areas, pool, kids' club and games room

Camping L'Aquarelle

• Well-presented lakeside site 25 minutes' walk from La Souterraine
• Limoges, Guéret and 'Valley of the Painters' within 45 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool, fishing, pony rides, shop and high season activities

Camping de la Plage

• Family-friendly Normandy campsite five minutes’ walk from Fréval Beach
• Customs Officers’ Path five minutes’ walk; Barfleur 15 minutes’ drive
• Play areas, mini golf and multi-sports field; breakfast and snack bar

Camping La Draille

• Family-friendly site by a stream on the Lot/Dordogne border
• A 10-minute drive from Souillac; 40 minutes from Rocamadour
• Outdoor pool, waterslide, bike hire, kids' club, restaurant and bar

Camping de la Plage

• Family-friendly site opposite the beach in Quiberville
• Dieppe 25 minutes’ drive; Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer five minutes
• Playground, games room and pétanque court on site; dogs welcome

Camping Le Valjoly

Camping Paris Beau Village

• A 30-minute train ride from Paris: local train a kilometre away
• Well-sited stopover on the way to Lyon, Marseille and Nice
• Games room, fitness area, playground and bar with wifi

La Moderation