Washing-up area: Campgrounds in France

Camping Pyrénées Natura

• Among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• Direct access to the GR 10, half an hour from Lourdes
• Playground, giant chess, wellness centre, bar and well-stocked shop

Camping Puynadal

• Small family-friendly site in the Dordogne
• Large leisure area with pool, two play areas and more
• Snack bar and summer activities

Camping Les Bö Bains

• Family-friendly site on the riverbank in Badefols-sur-Dordogne
• Bergerac and Château des Milandes 35 minutes' drive away
• Two swimming pools, waterslides and riverside bar-restaurant on site

Camping Provence Vallée

• Family-friendly site in the Durance valley
• Free shuttle bus into nearby Manosque
• Pool, football pitch, bouncy castle, playground and summer snack bar

Camping Reine Mathilde

• In Étréham, close to the D-Day landing beaches
• Peaceful and friendly atmosphere
• Snack bar, grocery shop, heated pool and summer entertainment

Camping Port Maubert

• Quiet site near the banks of the Gironde estuary
• Near vineyards, beaches and Cognac producers
• Local seafood specialties in the site bar-restaurant

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library

Camping Port'Land

• In the D-Day landing zone in Normandy
• Close to Utah, Omaha, Gold and Juno beaches and the American cemetery
• Pools, fishing ponds, restaurant, pizzeria and kids' club

Camping Plijadur

• Family-friendly site 1km from La Trinité sur Mer: free summer shuttle
• Jacuzzi, paddling pool and heated pool with waterslides
• Bouncy castle, playground and summer activities/theme nights

Camping Port De Plaisance

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Camping Les 4 Vaulx

• In a countryside valley 10 minutes’ drive from Saint Cast
• Direct access to a white sandy beach
• Within easy driving distance of Saint Malo, Dinard and Dinan

Aux Portes des Mille Sources

• Family-run site with a green and eco-friendly approach
• Next to the Vézère river and a fishing pond
• Snack bar, shop, bouncy castle, miniature golf and sports hall

Aux Cygnes d'Opale

• In the Bresle valley, between Normandy and Picardy
• 3km from the Eu forest and 30 minutes from the Bay of the Somme
• Pool, games room, fishing, restaurant, bar and food shop

Domaine en Campagne

• Rental tents on a peaceful site in rural Poitou-Charentes
• Half an hour's walk from hikes in Butte de Frochet nature area
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, restaurant and play area with trampoline

Camping Le Pont de Mazerat

• Family-friendly site in Tamniès, five minutes’ walk from the lake
• A 15-minute drive to Les Eyzies' caves, castle and prehistory museum
• Outdoor pool, bar and restaurant, playground, supermarket with bakery

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

Au Coeur de Vendôme

• Family-run site by the Loir river, a few minutes' cycle from Vendôme
• A 15-minute drive to the lake and sandy beach of Villiers-sur-Loir
• Canoe hire, fishing, playground, games room and shop