Balance paid before arrival: Campsites in France

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

Cuckoo Lake

• Off-grid forest cabin with exclusive use of lake and private woodland
• Only ever let to one group at a time, so privacy is assured
• Dog-friendly Dordogne site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Aulaye

Le Moulin de Sournia

• 10-hectare site a few minutes' walk from the small village of Sournia
• 45 minutes from hikes and adventure sports in the Gorges de Galamus
• Outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and summer kids' club activities

Le Moulin de Surier

• In the heart of Périgord, in an idyllic setting
• A family-friendly and welcoming campsite
• Eight hectares with a stream, lakes, old stones and a mill

Camping du Lac du Causse

• Family-friendly park by the edge of Lac du Causse
• Within 25 mins' drive of Brive la Gaillarde and the Jardins de Colette
• Pool, fishing, watersports, play area, shop, bar and café-restaurant

Château de Satenot

• Small, peaceful rural site 15 minutes' drive from Luzy
• Within a half-hour drive of canoe trips on the Loire river
• Playground, games room and pond for swimming and fishing

Camping du Lac Mercus

• Family-friendly Midi-Pyrénées site on the shores of Mercus lake
• Direct lake access, private pier, canoe hire and fishing
• Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, pools, snack bar and terrace

Camping du Léman Saint Disdille

• Between beach and mountains above Lake Geneva
• Loads of activities including watersports, outdoor fitness and archery
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and communal barbecues

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Camping Village L'Océan Breton

Camping Les Chalets D'Uza

• In a woodland, close to lakes and the beaches of the Atlantic coast
• Many outdoor activities available
• Free wifi

Saint Nicolas Lodge

• Family caravan site on the edge of Saint-Nicolas-La-Chapelle in Aube
• Provins a 10-minute drive; 20 minutes to fishing on the Voulzie River
• Snack bar and barbecues on site; shop and restaurants a 10-minute walk

Camping du Loup

• Peaceful and accessible site, 10 minutes' walk from Lourdes Sanctuary
• A 10-minute drive from Lac de Lourdes; half an hour from Tarbes
• Wifi, play area, disabled facilities and a food shop

Camping du Menhir

• Only a kilometre away from the beach
• Family-friendly site with a large swimming pool
• Large playground, new for 2016

Camping Les Charmes

• A family-friendly campsite
• With a heated covered pool and a mini spa
• Three kilometres from Apremont

Le Petit Mas d'Île

• Traditional farmstead site with orchard and open field pitches
• Two leisure lakes and Futuroscope theme park an hour or less by car
• Nightly campfires, regular table d'hôte meals and wine sale on site

Camping Les Châteaux

• Loire Valley site close to châteaux including Chambord and Cheverny
• Motorhome service point and pool with sunbathing space
• Free internet point, cosy lodge, café-restaurant and bikes for hire

Résidence Le Galoubet

• Wooden lodges surrounded by olive and pine trees
• 20 minutes' drive from the beaches of the south coast
• Swimming pool, paddling pool and spa with sauna, hot tubs and massages

Résidence les Pescalunes

• Holiday park in a pine forest with lake and sea views
• Four kilometres via a pine forest path to Agde
• Pool, paddling pool, table tennis and pétanque court

Camping Les Genêts

• Well-appointed family site less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
• Within easy reach of watersports at Pointe de la Torche
• Indoor pool and spa area, outdoor pool with waterslides and whirlpool