1 star and above: Campsites in France

La Charrette Bleue

• Peaceful donkey farm retreat, 20 minutes' drive from historic Dole
• Home-cooked dinners and breakfast hampers of organic local produce
• Finnish kota hut, massage treatments and organic donkey milk cosmetics

Camping de Tournus

• Riverside site by the Saône, with easy access to the A6 and N6
• In the Burgundy wine region, between Chalon, Mâcon and Cluny
• A kilometre from Tournus and its famed abbey

Camping Dieulefit

• Holiday village with heated pools surrounded by Drôme countryside
• Hiking from site; châteaux and artisan centres within an hour's drive
• Daily activities, kids’ club and entertainments; bike hire and spa

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping Domaine de La Catinière

• Valley site near the Bay Of Honfleur, 3km from the Pont de Normandie
• Waterpark with pool, paddling pool and slides
• Mini farm, playground, sports area, bar, restaurant and supermarket

Koko Holidays at Camping les Etangs Fleuris

• Peaceful countryside site 35 minutes from Disneyland Paris
• A 40-minute journey to Paris via the Val d’Europe metro station
• Pool, bar with terrace, carp-fishing pond and playground; multisports

Camping Domaine de la Rive du Bois

• Close to Chambon-la-Forêt on the edge of huge Orléans Forest
• 15 minutes' drive from beach of Étang de la Vallée and 45 from Orléans
• Pool, fishing, play area, archery, miniature golf and tennis

Camping Pyrénées Natura

• Among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• Direct access to the GR 10, half an hour from Lourdes
• Playground, giant chess, wellness centre, bar and well-stocked shop

Camping du Col d'Ibardin

Camping Douarnenez

• Woodland site in the south of Brittany
• Overlooking the Baie de Douarnenez and 500 metres from a sandy beach
• Within walking distance of Douarnenez and the spectacular GR 34 path

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 Bois Vert

• Peaceful and scenic family park three kilometres from Parthenay
• Parc Mouton Village, Parc Aventure 79 and Futuroscope within 50 mins
• Fishing pond, pool, board games and badminton

Camping du Buisson

• Among spectacular scenery in the Belledonne mountain range
• A 30-minute drive to Grenoble
• Homemade pizzas, shop, games room and summer activities for kids

La Ferme de Montégut

• Countryside campsite in Aveyron with easy access to walking trails
• Ostrich farm with ostrich and veal available to buy on site
• Pool, communal kitchen, barbecues and farm visits

Camping Riviera d'Azur

• Family site just outside Saint-Aygulf, with beach shuttle service
• 45 minutes' drive from Cannes and Saint-Tropez
• Large waterpark with five pools, waterslides and aqua gym classes

La Ferme de Sirguet

• Spectacular accommodation on a duck and foie gras farm
• A couple of minutes' drive from Monsac and 30 from Bergerac
• Indoor pool, games room, and farm animals to meet and greet

Village de Gîtes du Lac du Causse

• At edge of a lake in a scenic setting
• Pool, play area and outdoor activities available on site
• Many popular tourist attractions nearby

Les Vélos de Paulette

• Friendly glamping site on a small island in the Claise river
• A 45-minute drive to Futuroscope; an hour to ZooParc de Beauval
• On a voie verte cycle route, with various bikes available to hire

Village Insolite

• Peaceful woodland yurt site half a kilometre from the beach
• Between Saint-Malo and Mont St Michel
• Modern yurts with heating, microwave, seating and fridge

Camping du Lac de la Chausselière

• Rural Vendée campsite half an hour's drive from Puy du Fou
• A 45-minute drive to Nantes; 10 minutes from Montaigu
• Heated indoor pool, kids’ club and terrace bar near Chausselière lake