Barbecue grills allowed: Campgrounds in Auvergne

Le Sheep Inn

• Small and quiet Auvergne site outside the village of Sainte-Thérence
• A 20-minute drive to Montluçon; 50 minutes to Forêt de Tronçais
• Eco-friendly site with lovely views from a large wooden deck

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

Domaine Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Scenic site a short walk from the shores of 600-hectare Espinet lake
• Within easy reach of a waterpark and historic Laroquebrou
• Pools plus summer pony rides, farmers' market, dinners and DJ

Camping Le Garoustel

Camping La Pommeraie

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park
• Peaceful setting with spectacular valley views
• Waterpark, restaurant, fitness centre, archery and bouncy castle

Les Roulottes de la Ferme des Chanaux

• Wooden gypsy trailers on a riverside farm site in Haute-Loire
• A two-minute drive to Chomelix and 15 to Saint-Paulien
• Le Puy-en-Velay within 50 minutes' drive

Camping des Gorges de l'Allier

• Large woodland park with direct access to the Allier river
• A short walk from Langeac and the Allier gorges tourist train
• Restaurant, play area, fishing, pool and TV room

Camping de Vaubarlet

• Family site adjacent to the Dunières river
• Bouncy castle, kids' activities and evening entertainment
• Pools, bar terrace and restaurant

Camping La Vialette

• Dog-friendly site on the banks of the River Allier
• A 15-minute drive from Lavoûte-Chilhac and Brioude
• Restaurant and bar on site serving cocktails, ice cream and food

Camping Les 3 Chênes

• A camspite in the Auvergne region
• Relaxing campsite set in nature
• Swimming pool, sporting and cultural activities are available

Sans Parure

• Spacious site near Buxières-sous-Montaigut, run by a Dutch family
• Around an hour's drive from Puy-de-Dôme volcano and Le PAL theme park
• Farm animals, veg garden, swimming pool and table d'hôte meals

Camping Le Chanset

• Family site in the woods a 10-minute walk from Ceyrat village
• 20 minutes' drive from Puy de Dôme volcano and Clermont-Ferrand
• Plenty for kids to do, including playground, miniature golf and games

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Camping L'Emeraude du Lac

Les Roulottes et Cabanes du Livradois

• Glamping on a peaceful five-hectare site 15 minutes' walk from Cunlhat
• Adventure park, golf and horse riding within a 15-minute drive
• Sandy lake beach, fishing and restaurant with scenic terrace

Camping Les Clarines

• In the Massif du Sancy and the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• 900 metres above sea level, 2.5km from the spa town of La Bourboule
• Play areas, fitness area and cosy common room; shop 100 metres away

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar