Campgrounds for backpackers in France

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

Camping Le Royan

• Large waterpark
• Plenty of activities in the area
• Near the Atlantic coast

Le Domaine de Longemer

• In the Vosges Mountains 50 metres from a lake
• Five minutes from Gerardmer in the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
• Bar, picnic areas, summer kids' club, playground and games room

Le Domaine du Cedre

• Family-friendly site with swimming pool and summer activities
• A 10-minute walk from trout fishing and kayaking on the Tarn
• Bar, restaurant and shop; spa with sauna, hot tub and massages

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Camping de Pors Ar Vag

Le Domaine Vert

• Spectacularly scenic and peaceful farm site set over seven hectares
• Relaxed and hospitable stays 20 minutes from Pompadour
• Regular table d'hôte evenings from a traditional French kitchen

Camping des 5 Vallées

• Family-friendly Hautes-Alpes site 10 minutes' drive from Briançon
• Close to Tour de France passes, plus hikes, rafting and skiing
• Heated pool, café, play area and activities on site

Camping Les Charmes

• Peaceful and friendly family site in the Périgord Noir
• Away from busy roads but within 15 minutes of Les Eyzies and Sarlat
• Indoor and outdoor pools, restaurant and grocery shop

Domaine Aigoual Cévennes

• Family-friendly site 700m above sea level
• Heated pool, BBQ area and kids' club
• Library and pétanque court

Camping Les Charmes

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

Camping Les Buis

• In the village of Fougax et Barrineuf, 511 metres above sea level
• On-site restaurant for alfresco meals, among spectacular valley views
• Close to the famed Château de Montségur

Camping Les Chaumes du Mont

• Quiet lakeside site set among the vineyards of Burgundy
• Wine tours, farm visits and lots of outdoor activities nearby
• Private lake for fishing, swimming and watersports

Le Moulin des Oies

• Peaceful family campsite on the Ria Étel at Saint-Cado in Brittany
• Alignements de Carnac 20 minutes’ drive; Quiberon Peninsula 35 minutes
• Private sea-water pool and beach; restaurant and evening entertainment

Domaine de la Motte

• 500 metres from a lake, beach, picnic area and 310-hectare forest
• Horse riding, quad biking, fishing, pedalo hire and more in the locale
• Miniature golf plus indoor pool, paddling pool and whirlpool

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping de Sorel

• Friendly family campsite 10 minutes' drive from the A1 motorway
• A 25-minute drive to Compiègne or an hour and a quarter to Paris
• On-site restaurant, plus a play area, laundry room, food shop and wifi

Domaine de l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

Gîtes de Thouy

• Quiet rural hamlet next to a forest with views over the Agout river
• Three kilometres from Lacrouzette and 35 minutes' drive from Castre
• Peaceful setting, wildflowers, pool and tennis and pétanque courts

Camping Les Barillons

• Diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural heritage
• Spa and well-being area to laze around
• Nineteenth-century cathedral Notre-Dame and Saint-Arnoux in Gap