Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Eymes

• In a beautiful location between Autrans and Méaudre
• Pool, play area and free shuttle to ski resorts
• On-site restaurant and local products on sale

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

Camping Le Serpolin

• Peaceful family-owned site five minutes' drive from Cléré-sur-Layon
• Around an hour's drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Surrounded by wineries of the Anjou region; hire bikes to get around

Emerald Coast Gîtes

• Heated wooden lodges 15 minutes from Brittany's Emerald Coast
• Heated swimming pool, kids' pool, play areas, sports field and bar
• Kids' activities and excursions in summer

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

Camping La Cléroca

Camping Le Grand Large

• On the banks of a river in the stunning UNESCO Saint-Omer marshes
• Under 10 minutes' drive to Saint-Omer, 35 to Calais and 40 to Dunkirk
• Peaceful angling haven with fishing on site

Les Cabanes de Kermenguy

• Secluded woodland site set in the grounds of a Renaissance châteaux
• A short drive from surf lessons, sailing, clam digging and more
• Golf, horse riding and cycling available nearby

Camping Le Val d'Hérault

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of the Hérault river
• 45 minutes' drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Busy programme of activities for kids, teens and adults in summer

Les Alpaguettes

Camping Le Caravan'Île

• Friendly family site with direct access to sandy beaches
• Amusement and waterparks, aquarium and town centre all within 6km
• Spectacular waterpark complex with pools, spa, sauna and hammam

Les Bulles de Sologne

• Luxury 'bubble domes' hidden away in a 60-hectare family estate
• In the Sauldre river valley 10 minutes' drive from Brinon-sur-Sauldre
• Access to the site spa's Nordic bath and Jacuzzi

Camping Brantôme Peyrelevade

• Family-friendly campsite bordering the river with private beach
• Swimming pool, entertainment and direct access to the river
• A paradise for lovers of food and the great outdoors

Camping Bozel Le Chevelu

• Spacious wooded site in Rhône-Alpes with mountain views
• Mountain hikes from the site; a 10-minute drive to trout fishing
• A 10-minute drive from Vanoise National Park for trails and wildlife

Camping Rillé

• Family-friendly lakeside site near Rillé in the Loire Valley
• Half an hour from the châteaux of Saumur, Villandry and Langeais
• Canoe, pedalo and bike hire on site, plus organised excursions

Camping Bourg Saint Maurice

• Among the ski runs of the Alps and the Haute-Tarentaise valley
• Flat and spacious site with cosy common room
• Two kilometres from Les Arcs: free shuttle bus from the site

Camping Le Bontemps

• Family-run site set among six hectares of landscaped and wild gardens
• Around 25 minutes from Vienne and under an hour from Lyon
• Outdoor pool, fishing lake, miniature golf and restaurant

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 Moulin de Laborde

• Rural setting with several medieval villages nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and small lake with rafts and boats
• Cycling and hiking trails starting from the site

Chill-Lot Camping Insolite

• Peaceful location by the Lot river just outside Cénevières
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie; 20 minutes to Pech Merle cave
• Activity centre on site for bike/kayak rentals and excursions