Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Languedoc-Roussillon

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 les Mélias

• Ideal for family holidays
• Superb site in the countryside with panoramic views of the Cap d'Agde
• Heated pool, snack bar, bar and family entertainment in high season

Camping Rural Les Opillères

• Small-scale, family-run site with mountain views near La Cabanasse
• A 10-minute walk from the GR 10 and GR 36 hiking routes
• Pétanque court, barbecue area and common room

Au Soleil Mongol

• Peaceful and spectacularly scenic yurt site in a forest of cork oaks
• A 15-minute drive from Argelès sur Mer and 20 from the Spanish border
• Breakfast included, massages available and private bathrooms

Camping Fondespierre

• Family-friendly Hérault site two kilometres from Castries
• Within a half-hour drive of Montpellier and beaches
• Two outdoor pools, with waterslide, paddling pool and hot tub

Camping Le Vieux Moulin

• Peaceful park in a green valley among the Margeride mountains
• Surrounded by 23 French Hiking Federation hiking trails
• Excellent trout fishing in the network of rivers nearby

Les Cabanes d'Hestia

• Peaceful site deep in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• A five minute drive from La Salvetat-sur-Agout and Lac de la Raviège
• Wooden accommodation; optional extras include sauna and breakfast

Camping L'Olivier Anduze

• Friendly family site less than a kilometre from the Gardon river
• Close to the huge Trabuc caves and 45 minutes from Nîmes
• Pool, solarium, playground, bike hire, snack bar and shop

Domaine Mas Bazan

• Countryside campsite minutes away from the beach
• Close to the Spanish border
• Pool, playground and book lending service

Camping BelleRive

• Quiet site surrounded by trees, a few minutes' walk from Montfrin
• Peaceful Provence setting along the banks of the Gardon
• Snack bar and themed evenings available

Le Soleil Bleu

Les Cabanes d'ErbeFol

• Luxury glamping with spectacular Pyrénées-Orientales mountain views
• Via ferrata 10 minutes’ drive, and Château de Quéribus half an hour
• Shared kitchen and chillout area; food delivery service available

La Colline Vagabonde

• Secluded and peaceful adults-only glamping with lovely views
• In the Cévennes National Park, an International Dark Sky Reserve
• Breakfast included; swim in the river next to the site

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Villatent at Camping Le Canigou

• Smart safari tents on a wooded site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• Half an hour from Perpignan and less than an hour from the coast
• Busy activity programme on site, plus restaurant and river swimming

Camping Le Mas des Chênes

• On the banks of the Gardon d’Anduze, 10 minutes' drive from Anduze
• Eco-friendly car-free stays among 11 hectares, with a private beach
• Pools, fitness centre, play areas, bar and restaurant

Camping Le Gabitou

• Peaceful, relaxed riverside campsite in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn
• La Malène and Cévennes National Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• River beach and bar, canoe and paddleboard rental, pétanque court

Camping Le Peyrolais

• On the banks of the Ardèche 45 minutes from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
• Get picked up on site for canoe trips under the Pont d'Arc
• Private beach, miniature golf and restaurant with roomy terrace

Camping Naturiste La Genèse