1 star and above: Campsites in France

Camping La Saline

• Small peaceful site close to the Loue river and near the Chaux forest
• Less than two kilometres from the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
• Pool, restaurant, playground, shop, wifi and ice cream sales

Camping La Sittelle

• A tree-lined site on the banks of the Loire Valley’s Vègre river
• Set in Loué, less than a five-minute walk away from a swimming pool
• Snack bar on site; play area, walking circuit and fishing in town

Camping Les Philippons

Camping Suhiberry

• Friendly riverside park close to the Basque coast
• A 10-minute drive from Saint-Jean-de-Luz; San Sebastián 35 minutes
• Outdoor pool, kids' farm, Basque pelota court and bar-restaurant

Camping La Siesta

• Forest site with views towards Île de Ré
• Just outside the seaside town of La Faute-sur-Mer
• Big aquatic area with heated pool, paddling pool and waterslide

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping La Simioune

• Between Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche gorges and the Provencal Drome
• Near the Rhone valley and its wine routes
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium and playground

Camping Les Peupliers

• Scenic and quiet family site 500 metres from Vendays-Montalivet
• Cycle to the 12-km Montalivet-les-Bains beach directly from the site
• Pool, bowling alley, miniature golf, play area, snack bar and library

Camping Les Petits Champs

• Family site surrounded by rivers and woods, two kilometres from Gacé
• A 20-minute drive to Camembert and 40 to Alençon
• Playground, internet and heated washrooms with accessible facilities

Camping Le Mont Des Bruyères

• Family site in the middle of Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park
• A five-minute drive to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux; 40 minutes to Lille
• Heated pool, bar, playground and outdoor fitness area on site

Camping La Sole

• Family-friendly site near Puybrun in the Dordogne Valley
• Waterpark with paddling pool, Jacuzzi and indoor pool
• Less than a kilometre from fishing and canoeing on the Dordogne river

Camping Les Paludiers

• Family-friendly site 100 metres from the beach in Batz-sur-Mer
• Salt marshes, more beaches and aquarium within a half-hour cycle
• Heated pool with paddling pool, water play area and retractable cover

Camping La Sorguette

• Peaceful, family-owned site on the banks of the river Sorgue
• A 10-minute drive to L'Isle sur la Sorgue; 30 minutes to Carpentras
• Fishing, sports pitches and pétanque; kayak, canoe and bike hire

Camping Le Clarys Plage

• Clarys Plage is on the west coast of France facing the Atlantic
• An ideal location for families seeking a lively holiday
• Close proximity to the beach and forests

Camping Le Sous Bois

• Peaceful wooded site 15 minutes' bike ride from Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
• Beach 200 metres away along a quiet shaded footpath
• Wellness area and bike hire on site, plus kids' activities in summer

Camping Pré Fixe

• Spacious tree-filled park just outside Cassagnabère-Tournas
• An hour's drive from Toulouse, with views of the Pyrenees
• Wine bar/bistro on site with home cooking and theme meals

Camping La Source

• Family-friendly site in Sournia, between mountains and beaches
• Great spot for hiking and cycling; GR36 walking route nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and snack bar serving pizzas

Camping Les Ourmes

• Well-equipped Gironde family site 800m from Lac d’Hourtin-Carcans
• In the Médoc Regional Natural Park, 10 minutes' drive from the coast
• Heated pool, water play area, restaurant and kids'/teens' activities

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

Camping Municipal La Sapinette

• On a hillside overlooking a medieval town
• Swimming, volleyball and pétanque facilities
• 870km of cycle trails in the surrounding area