Drying room: Campgrounds in Aquitaine

Camping En Chon Les Pins

• Family-friendly site close to the Atlantic coast
• In a pine forest less than a kilometre from a huge lake
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, miniature golf and pizzeria

Domaine des Chênes Verts

• Lively site in the Périgord Noir 15 minutes' drive from Sarlat
• Huge range of facilities including a waterpark and indoor pool
• Petting zoo, playground, fishing, fitness room, archery and restaurant

Camping Les Échasses

• Four-hectare forest site two kilometres from a lake
• A 20-minute walk from Gastes; Mimizan-Plage 25 minutes’ drive
• Bike rental, seasonal snack bar, wifi and pétanque

Camping Le Bois du Coderc

• Family site in a forest on the banks of the Isle river
• A 20-minute drive from the museums and restaurants of Périgueux
• Swimming pool, playground, bouncy castle and games room

Camping Les Terrasses de Dordogne

• Peaceful Périgord Noir and Dordogne site with spectacular valley views
• A 30-minute drive from the UNESCO site of the Lascaux caves
• Covered aquatic area with heated pool and paddling pool

Domaine de La Forge

• Family park over 19 hectares of oak and maritime pine forest
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Europe's tallest sand dune, Dune du Pilat
• Waterpark, mini farm, playgrounds, fitness area and bowling alleys

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Camping La Bucherie

• Quiet woodland setting in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• A short walk from a natural swimming lake
• Guided tours and seasonal kids' club with craft and nature activities

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

Camping Le Trel

• Hillside setting next to the Lousse river, 35 minutes from Domme
• Pool, paddling pool, trampoline, bouncy castle, bar and restaurant
• Shuttle service for Dordogne canoe trips

Camping des Salines

• Peaceful site halfway between the Basque Coast and the Pyrenees
• A short drive to the sights and thermal spas of Salies-de-Béarn
• Special rates for guests at the adjoining public pool

Camping Bixta Eder

• Quiet and leafy site with views over the Basque Pyrenees
• Half an hour's drive from Bayonne, Biarritz and the Basque coast
• Snack bar, games room, pétanque court and barbecue area

Le Vézère Périgord

Les Chênes de Calviac

• Peaceful woodland site with cottages and century-old oaks
• Five minutes' drive from Calviac en Perigord and 15 from Sarlat
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and bar, play area and outdoor games

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 La Rivière Fleurie

• Peaceful and lushly leafy site on the banks of the Dordogne river
• Within half an hour's drive of UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion village
• Weekly massage service, miniature golf course and pool with solarium

Les Chalets de Pierretoun

• Rural chalets 10 minutes' drive from La Bastide-Clairence
• 40 minutes' drive from the beaches of Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne
• Llamas and donkeys on site to accompany local hikes

Les Chalets de Dordogne

• Peaceful Dordogne site over five hectares of green and wooded space
• A 10-minute drive to Eymet and 30 minutes to Bergerac
• Heated pool, playground, bar, grocery shop and fishing lake

Le Plein Air Neuvicois

• Family-friendly site surrounded by the Isle river
• Summer entertainment, golf, bike hire and pool with slides
• Supermarkets, restaurants, shops and outdoor activities nearby