Drying room: Campsites in France

Camping L'Apamée

• Family site in a lush green park near a river just outside Pamiers
• Hot air ballooning, parachuting, paragliding, hang-gliding and more
• Pool surrounded by hammocks plus summer circus and theatre for kids

Camping Saint-Paul

• A haven of greenery beside a river and on the edge of a beech forest
• Just over a 10-min walk to Lyons-la-Forêt and 40 mins’ drive to Rouen
• Pool, playground, mini golf, tennis, football and bar with terrace

Camping La Plage

• Friendly site by Lac de Bariousses, with easy access to a sandy beach
• Four kilometres from Treignac, on the Vézère river and St James's Way
• Heated pool; playground with bouncy castle; motorhome service point

La Pélonie

La Pinède Enchantée

La Piscine

Camping La Presqu'île

• Shaded woodland site within walking distance of the beach
• Heated pool with slides and spectacular views
• Themed evenings, whirlpool, waterslide and summer kids' activities

Las Closas

• Family-run site in the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park
• Close to 7 ski resorts including Font-Romeu; lots of outdoorsy options
• Outdoor pool with wave machines, waterslides and Jacuzzi next door

L'Avant Garde

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

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 L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

Le Cabri Resort

• Peaceful holiday park 15 minutes' walk from medieval Duras
• Within easy reach of Bergerac châteaux and wineries
• Fishing lake, pool, miniature golf and table tennis

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 l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground

Le Champ du Moulin

• Family-friendly site in the middle of the Écrins National Park
• Within easy reach of Les Deux Alpes ski resort
• Outdoor pool with waterslide, hikes from the site and more

Camping La Sagne

• Friendly Périgord Noir site on the bank of the Dordogne
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Sarlat and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
• Pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar, terrace, shop, playground and library

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• In the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park, 650 metres from Géraudot
• A few minutes' stroll from Lac d'Orient and a sandy lakeside beach
• Woodland setting with walking and cycling paths close by

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