3 stars and above: Campsites in France

Camping du Bord de Mer

• Family-friendly site opposite the beach in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef
• Next to the Vélodyssée cycle path and close to a watersports centre
• Heated pool, snack bar, playground and summer entertainment

Camping Domaine de Pont-Mahé

• Peaceful, family-friendly site 250 metres from Pont-Mahé beach
• Mine d'Or beach 10 minutes' drive; Guerande 20 minutes
• Heated indoor swimming pool on site; kitesurfing two minutes' walk

Camping des Familles

• In a woodland area five kilometres from the beach
• Pool, paddling pool, playground, snack bar and 12 communal barbecues
• Summer entertainment including archery, discos and oyster sales

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

Camping Village des Rulières

• Peaceful rural site in France's second-largest wetland area
• Large fishing pond filled with carp, roach, tench, pike and perch
• Covered pool plus petting zoo with friendly donkeys, goats and pigs

Camping Val de Landrouët

• A 15-hectare site in a wooded setting with a fishing lake
• Merdrignac within a 15-minute walk and Loudéac 25 minutes’ drive
• Pool, kayaking, canoeing, fencing, archery, shows and bar-restaurant

Camping de la Plage de Riez

• National forest setting with direct access to a beach 200 metres away
• Playgrounds, pool, paddling pool and bike paths
• Family atmosphere with entertainment in high season

Camping Les Rives du Lac

Camping Au Gré des Vents

• A short walk from a French Petite Cité de Caractère
• Half a kilometre from a lakeside beach
• Pool, paddling pool, tennis court and snack bar

Camping Les Vernières

• On the Dordogne river, a kilometre and a half from a lake
• Aqua park with sauna, hammam and sun terrace
• Regular events, pool, snack bar, trampoline and bouncy castle