Washing-up area: Campgrounds in France

Camping Senonches

• Forest site with fishing and boating lake in the Perche Regional Park
• An hour from Chartres' UNESCO cathedral and river cruises
• Family and kids' activities; two swimming pools; bar and restaurant

Best Holiday at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer

Camping Sauxillanges des Prairies D'Auvergne

• Spacious site on the banks of the Eau-Mère river
• Between the Auvergne Volcanoes and Livradois-Forez natural parks
• 3km from the Bois de Bord forest and close to Usson and Issoire

Belair Le Camping

• Relaxed family-run site 10 minutes' drive from Brantôme
• Swimming pool, outdoor games, barbecues and indoor kitchen
• On the edge of the Perigord-Limousin Regional Natural Park

Camping Des Favards

• Shaded pitches amid Rhône Valley vineyards just outside Violès
• Town of Orange 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Ventoux activities 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool and play area; barbecue, restaurant and vineyard visits

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

Camping Royat

• At the foot of the Puy de Dôme in the thermal town of Royat
• Within easy reach of the volcanoes and the Vulcania park
• Café/restaurant, cosy central lodge, free wifi and bike hire

Camping River

• Family-run site in the Ubaye Valley, on the banks of the River Ubaye
• Well-placed for mountain trekking, cycling, fishing and river rafting
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fresh bread to order for mornings

Les Insolites de la Baie

• Quiet furnished yurts on a small site 20 minutes' drive from beaches
• Château fort de Rambures 15 minutes’ drive; Gamaches five minutes
• Play area, hot tub and cycle hire on site; stargazing from your yurt

Manoir de Penn Ar Ster

• In the grounds of a Brittany manor park
• Close to the gulf of Cornouaille and a short drive from Quimper
• Playgrounds, miniature golf, tennis court and pétanque court

Le Soleil Bleu

Marina d'Erba Rossa

• Friendly, family-oriented site on the east coast of Corsica
• Direct access to a sandy beach; Ghisonaccia 10 minutes' drive
• Heated outdoor pool, high-season entertainment and kids' waterpark

Camping Les Carolins

• Family site in lush greenery with direct access to sand dunes
• A five-minute drive to Portbail; half an hour walk to Lindbergh beach
• Heated pool, snack bar and entertainment in high season

Camping Rétro La Gambionne

• 1960s-style retro site 700 metres from Goudargues village
• Vintage vibe and riverside setting with beach and swimming
• Waterfront areas, small bar and board games/books to borrow

Camping l'Évasion

• Quiet site surrounded by nature
• In the Hérault river valley
• Pool, restaurant and shop on site

Barbret Lake

• Secluded glampsite by a lake in gorgeous Brittany countryside
• Half an hour’s drive from Rennes’ cathedral, museums and gardens
• Beds with linen included; wetroom and barbecue area on site

Camping L'Escale

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond, trampolines and bouncy castle
• A 15-minute drive from Calais for Eurotunnel and ferry port access
• Restaurant, morning bread delivery, pétanque and miniature golf

Camping Les Bords de Seille

• Peaceful family campsite edging the River Seille in the Saône-et-Loire
• Tournus 10 minutes’ drive, and Château de Cormatin half an hour
• Swimming pool, pétanque court and boat hire; bar and restaurant

Camping Quercy Vacances

• 10 minutes from Cahors, in a beautiful location
• Pool, play area and evening entertainment
• Onsite restaurant with local products