Hardstanding or gravel: Campsites in Auvergne

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

Domaine des Grandes Côtes

• Auvergne site spread over 45 hectares on the banks of the Bouble river
• Within an hour's drive of Vulcania and Le PAL theme parks
• Excellent bistro on site, plus indoor pool and 18-hole discgolf course

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

Domaine Bonneblond

• Centrally located spacious family site in the Auvergne countryside
• Stargazing haven among spectacular sunrises and sunsets
• Pool, swimming dam, table d'hôte and playroom with dressing-up box

Du Côté de Chez Sam

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

Village Vacances La Gineste

• Peaceful site on a peninsula on Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet
• Lake for swimming and fishing, beach, canoe hire and riding centre
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, pool, games room and bar-restaurant

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

Bulles d'Auvergne

• Luxurious, adults-only geodesic dome near Cesset in rural Auvergne
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule; 25 minutes to Vichy
• Private site with solar shower, private kitchen, hot tub and bike hire

Camping Le Garoustel

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

Camping Le Petit Bois

• On the slopes of the Massif Central mountainous region of Margeride
• Half a kilometre from Ruynes-en-Margeride and 6km from Garabit viaduct
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, and modern and comfortable amenities

Camping de Saint-Urcize

• Peaceful park in the ski village of Saint-Urcize
• Guided hikes, bike trips and horseback treks within 10 minutes' drive
• Wellness area with Finnish bath and woodburning and infrared saunas