Forest campgrounds in France

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Cap'Cabane

• Site hidden in the middle of the Landes region's forest
• Sheltered, pine nut-shaped treehouses

Camping de la Météorite

• Friendly site in Limousin countryside, 5 mins' drive from Rochechouart
• Next to a seven-hectare pond and close to the Dordogne river
• Family-friendly with sports areas, pool, kids' club and games room

L'Atelier des Rêves

• Repurposed shipping container a five-minute drive from Salernes, Var
• Verdon Natural Regional Park 10 minutes’ drive; Port Fréjus one hour
• Large terrace with a hot tub and swings; magazines and board games

Pierres de Soleil

Village Vacances Les Demeures du Lac

• Scenic lakeside site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• On Saint-Rémy-sur-Durolle's outskirts, a 15-minute drive from Thiers
• Outdoor swimming pool, wifi, bar, restaurant and essentials shop

Atmo'Sphère

• Memorable and unusual stays in a private geodesic dome in the woods
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val 10 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to Najac
• Private Nordic bath outside; kitchen, bathroom and cosy bed inside

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

Le Domaine des Vaulx

• Family-friendly lakeside site in the grounds of a grand French cottage
• Surrounded by over 1,000 kilometres of horse riding trails
• Outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, fishing pond and takeaway

Le Domaine du Vigneau

• Peaceful farm site welcoming horses, surrounded by bridlepaths
• A short drive to O'Gliss waterpark and Puy du Fou theme park
• Learn how to make cosmetics and creams from goats' milk

Villa Séverine

• Spacious pitches 15 minutes' walk from Préty and the Saône river
• A 10-minute drive to Tournus, 30 minutes to wine village Saint-Véran
• Pool, deckchairs and kitchen facilities on site

Villatent at Camping Le Canigou

• Smart safari tents on a wooded site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• Half an hour from Perpignan and less than an hour from the coast
• Busy activity programme on site, plus restaurant and river swimming

Villatent at Camping Leï Suves

• Safari tent accommodation in a peaceful family holiday park
• Roquebrune-sur-Argens 10 minutes' drive; Port Fréjus beach 20 minutes
• Outdoor pool, seasonal kids' club, restaurant and sports activities

Le Mas Des Sédariès

• Family site in the Cévennes National Park
• Ten minutes' walk from a swimming, fishing and watersports lake
• Pool, spa, snack bar and summer shuttle bus to the local market

ImagineFrance

• Small luxury site with pool and views of Mont Ventoux
• Within half an hour's drive of Aven d'Orgnac caves and Uzès markets
• Breakfast served on private terraces, table d’hôte courtyard dining

Villatent at Camping Le Pech Charmant

• Safari tents at a family-friendly site near Les Eyzies de Tayac
• A 20-minute drive to the Dordogne river; 25 to Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Outdoor pools, sauna, hot tub, restaurant and summer entertainment

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area

Domaine de la Brette

• Smart and self-contained accommodation on a historic Gers estate
• A 10-minute drive from Condom; 45 minutes from Agen
• Heated outdoor pool, tennis court, bike rental and play area

Domaine de la Cabane Verte

• Family-friendly site on Lac des Settons, in the Burgundy region
• Lac de Pannecière half an hour’s drive; Beaune one hour and 20 minutes
• Playground and games room; restaurant; bike and paddleboard hire