Forest campgrounds in France

Domaine de Mialaret

• Stunning estate around a castle near the Dordogne gorges
• Fishing pond, pool, animals to meet and spectacular restaurant
• Boat building, theatre, design workshops and loads more on offer

Clos des Garrigues

• Rural Tarn-et-Garonne camping five minutes’ drive from L’Honor-de-Cos
• Lamothe-Capdeville beach five minutes’ drive; Montauban 15 minutes
• Peaceful, relaxed site with shared cooking, dining and chilling areas

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen

Yourtes de Gavarnie

• Small Pyrenees site surrounded by spectacular hiking trails
• Within easy reach of ski resorts, a spa town and an animal park
• Pool, sledging, ice skating, climbing and bungee jumping all nearby

Souleyourt

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

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

Domaine de Chatebier

• Cosy wooden lodges in a lakeside setting in Haute-Saône
• Belfort 20 minutes' drive away; 40 minutes to Plateau des Mille Étangs
• Fishing on site, plus lake-view terrace for each lodge

Domaine de la Colombière

• Peaceful park halfway between Bergerac and Sarlat
• Walking and cycle routes and many other activities available nearby
• Pool, barbecues and local night market

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 Vitarelle

• Peaceful wooded site with spectacular views over the Pyrenees
• Within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed citadel of Carcassonne
• Organic store selling organic wines, craft beers and local produce

Domaine de l'Oiselière

• In a green wooded area in peaceful Vendée countryside
• A 40-minute drive from Puy du Fou and 55 from Atlantic beaches
• Summer pool, bike hire, barbecues, bakery, playground and small farm

Domaine de Poiseuil

Domaine de Trémelin

• Family-friendly site steps from a golden sandy beach
• By Lac de Trémelin, with walking paths and watersports/activity centre
• Lake views and restaurant terrace

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

Domaine Lacs de Gascogne

• Family-friendly site in a forest a kilometre from Seissan
• Three lakes on site with sandy beach, canoes and fishing areas
• Restaurant with bar and terrace, plus outdoor pool and kids' areas

Domaine Les Oréades

Domaine Saint Paul le Marseillais

• Eight-hectare site in a wine-growing area, near the beach and sea
• Five minutes' drive from the ancient fishing town of Mèze
• Oyster platters, mussels and local wine all available on the terrace

Dreamsea Surf Camp France

• Young, fun atmosphere 500 metres from the beach in Moliets
• Bar, restaurant and sports pitches
• Surf lessons and equipment for hire