Forest campgrounds in France

Camping Chez L'Habitant

• Quiet adults-only site 20 minutes’ drive from the Atlantic Coast
• In a forest, 15 minutes’ drive from two lakes and a golf course
• Shared eating area, dedicated kitchen space and freezer on site

Camping de Fontpédrouse

• Peaceful, tree-shaded site in remote Pyréneés-Orientales countryside
• Five minutes’ drive to the Cerdanya Yellow Train; 35 minutes to Prades
• Grocery store and bread delivery; play area and direct access to hikes

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court

Camping de Montcocu

• Quiet family site five kilometres from Baraize
• Spectacular riverside setting: hire canoes or kayaks on site
• Bar, shop and restaurant serving local dishes

Camping de Sion

• Quiet family site close to the town centre of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
• Direct access to the beach on a short wooded private footpath
• Indoor swimming pool and family entertainment in high season

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping Domaine des Messires

Camping du Défends

• Family-friendly site a kilometre from the Provençal village of Sault
• Near great cycle routes including the 26km ascent of Mont Ventoux
• Swimming pool, paddling pool and snack bar with poolside terrace

Camping du Bois des Forts

• On the outskirts of Dunkirk a few hundred metres from a forest
• 15 minutes from Dune Marchand and the Belgian border
• Play area, games room, spacious pétanque area and bar

Camping du Lac de Bujaleuf

• Terraced lakeside site with views of Lac de St Hélène from every pitch
• A 20-minute drive from Eymoutiers and 40 minutes from Limoges
• Canoe and pedalo hire; fresh bread and pastry daily during high season

Camping du Lac de Mondon

• Next to a 15-hectare lake 55 kilometres from Limoges
• Play area and outdoor pool with slide and nighttime hours
• Archery, organised bike rides and nature activities available

Château de Lacomté Country Club

• Adults-only park
• Centrally-located in the picturesque Lot and Dordogne valleys
• Easily accessable from the A20 motorway

Camping Dun-le-Palestel

• Peaceful site 20 minutes' walk from Dun-le-Palestel village
• In the Valley of the Painters area for scenic walks
• Pizza nights and table d'hôte dinners on site in high season

Château la Forêt

• Stay at a family site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century castle
• Cyclists' paradise: on-site bike rental, access to Vélodyssée route
• Pool, waterslides, fishing lake, miniature golf, massages all on site

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

Au Pré Fleuri Eco Retreat

• Peaceful eco-friendly bell tents in the Charente countryside
• A 10-minute drive from the Haute Charente lakes and an adventure park
• Cooking facilities and a woodburning stove provided with each tent

1000 Pailles

• Cosy wooden lodges at a small rural site near Labastide de Virac
• Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche within a 20-minute drive
• Ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each lodge; bike hire on site

Village Les Érables

• Peaceful five-hectare site outside the village of Hautefontaine
• La Mer de Sable and Château de Chantilly within a 45-minute drive
• Snack bar, tennis, pétanque, table tennis and miniature golf

Villatent at Domaine du Logis

• Smart safari tents in the grounds of a 15th-century castle
• A half-hour drive from Rennes; 40 minutes from Saint-Malo
• Restaurant, bar, kids' activities and heated pool with water play area