Cycle hire: Campsites in France

Ecolodges de Loire

• Stilted lodges among the trees
• In the Loire Valley with many walking paths nearby
• Wellness centre on site

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

La Garnasette

• Quiet site in a wildlife haven in Haute-Loire with mountain views
• Half an hour's drive from the UNESCO heritage city of Le Puy
• Vegan, vegetarian and organic meals; a five-minute drive from village

Esterel Caravaning

• Among the Estérel mountains near the French Riviera
• Three kilometres from the beaches of Agay, Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus
• Waterpark, five pools, restaurant, bar and boutique

Aux Cygnes d'Opale

• In the Bresle valley, between Normandy and Picardy
• 3km from the Eu forest and 30 minutes from the Bay of the Somme
• Pool, games room, fishing, restaurant, bar and food shop

La Guichardiere

• Between countryside and the sea, within walking distance of La Plaine
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium, bar and restaurant
• Summer activities including a kids' club and French cooking classes

Camping Versailles

• Five kilometres from the UNESCO site of the Palace of Versailles
• Easy access to Paris
• Heated pool, paddling pool, board games and restaurant

Camping Little Carpe Diem - Les Olivettes

• 1.5 hectares of olive and oak trees at the base of the Luberon massif
• A 10-minute drive to Oraison and 15 minutes from Mées
• Solar-heated pool, bar, play area and electric car charging station

Camping Noirmoutier

• In a pine forest by the sea, with direct access to the beach
• Friendly reception area with free internet point
• Central lounge, snack wagon, playground and bike and kayak hire

Camping La Prévoté

• Family-friendly site in the forest of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
• A 10-minute drive from ferries to bike-friendly Île d'Yeu
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and snack bar on site

Camping La Grappe d'Or

• Stay among the Burgundy vineyards outside the village of Meursault
• Well-placed to explore the Burgundy countryside
• Three pools, plus restaurant with terrace overlooking the vineyards

Camping Walmone

• Peaceful site in a wooded area
• Pools, regular entertainment and kids' club
• Walking and cycling trips available from the site

Parc de Fierbois

• Peaceful park in a protected natural environment
• With waterpark, restaurant, bar and takeaway
• Try aquagym, water polo, archery and more

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer

Camping Le Domaine des Pins

• In a pine forest a kilometre from the beach, 4km from Saint-Hilaire
• Hire a bike to pedal to the beach through the forest
• Pools, Jacuzzi, restaurant, bakery and playground with climbing wall

Camping La Garenne de Moncourt

• Family-friendly Picardy campsite at Rue on the Baie de Somme
• A 15-minute drive to Fort-Mahon-Plage; 40 minutes to Le Touquet
• Swimming pools, games courts and fishing; entertainment in high season

Le Bois Dormant

• Vendée-based site with lifeguarded pool complex
• Spectacular sandy beaches and the island of Noirmoutier nearby
• Use the leisure and sauna facilities of sister site across the road

Camping Naturiste Bagheera

• Family-owned and family-run nudist campsite on the coast
• Direct access to a five-kilometre beach
• Wellness centre, gym and bar-restaurant with spectacular views

Camping Le Diamant Noir

Camping Les Dunes de Contis

• Family site in a laidback woodland setting two miles from the beach
• Surfing, kayaking, cycling and more available at nearby seaside towns
• Bar and restaurant, grocery shop, barbecue and two lifeguarded pools