Drying room: Campsites in France

7 Valleys Glamping

• Peaceful rural site surrounded by fields and woods
• Just over an hour's drive from ferries at Calais and Boulogne
• Indoor and outdoor kitchen areas for guests' use

Camping Le Tampico

• Eco-friendly site in the lush surroundings of the Southern Alps
• A 20-minute walk from Barcelonnette via a river footpath
• Restaurant, wine bar, indoor lounge, TV, wifi and pétanque

Camping Les Violettes

• In a pine forest less than a kilometre away from the beach
• An hour and 20 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Pool, paddling pool and regular entertainment/activities

Camping La Plage

• Family-friendly Argelès-sur-Mer site five minutes' walk from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from the birds at Mas Larrieu Natural Reserve
• Heated infinity pool, paddling pool, multisports field and snack bar

Camping La Simioune

• Between Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche gorges and the Provencal Drome
• Near the Rhone valley and its wine routes
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium and playground

Camping Le Lac d'Orient

• Lakeside site in the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park
• Within easy reach of Nigloland theme park and Champagne vineyards
• Sandy beach, watersports, fishing, indoor and outdoor pools

Camping Clair Matin

• Wooded parkland site in the spa resort of Allevard
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, snack bar, volleyball and pétanque
• Close to thermal spa, fishing and hiking/mountain bike trails

Camping La Kilienne

• On the edge of a 45-hectare forest and near a disused railway line
• A short drive from France’s oldest citadel in Doullens
• Heated indoor pool with toboggan slides and Jacuzzi; miniature golf

Camping Château des Marais

• Well-equipped site in the Loire Valley Region
• Swim throughout the year in the indoor or outdoor swimming pool
• Ninety minutes from Paris

Camping Côté Plage

• Large family park with direct access to the beach, 200 metres away
• Vendée cycle paths at the site exit: hire bikes from the team
• Outdoor pools, waterslide, sun terrace, activities, restaurant and bar

Camping le Lac du Lit du Roi

• Family-friendly site with a lakeside and mountain setting
• Climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and much more available locally
• Pool, cyber café, playground and bar-restaurant

Camping Les Sources

• Family-friendly site on the edge of Saint-Jean-du-Gard
• Close to hiking and horse riding in the Cévennes National Park
• Heated pool, playground, restaurant, mini market and games room

Camping Les Saules

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from the village of Cheverny
• Châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny and Blois within a half-hour drive
• Two swimming pools, paddling pool and access for disabled guests

Camping Le Lac des Vieilles Forges

Camping La Plage

• Quiet site by the Doubs river
• A short stroll from the local tram station
• Free wifi, free hot showers and free motorhome service point

Camping Les Radeliers

• Leafy riverside site 4km from the traditional town of Port Lesney
• Easy access to local walking and cycling trails
• Within easy reach of Salins-les-Bains, Arc-et-Senans and Arbois

Camping Le Lac De La Siauve

• In the Auvergne Volcanic Regional Nature Park
• Peaceful setting near the Bort-les-Orgues reservoir
• Pool, bowling lawn, bar, snack bar, jetties and playground

Camping Les Promenades

• Stays by the river, 300 metres from Quingey town centre
• Quiet and relaxing site, 20-25 minutes from Arc-et-Senans and Besançon
• Within easy reach of Chaux, France's second biggest forest