3 stars and above: Campsites in France

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Camping Le Moulin du Roch

• Rural Périgord Noir site 10 minutes' drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac an hour's drive away
• Heated pool and private fishing lake; summer restaurant and activities

Camping La Vallée

• In Bretagne, a few metres away from the beautiful sandy beaches
• Nature and peaceful atmosphere
• Spa, play area and barbecues available on site

Les Chalets du Haut-Forez

• Peaceful, family-friendly and pedestrian-only site by a forest
• Next to an adventure park and a lake with beach and restaurant
• Fishing, outdoor gym, barbecue area and summer activities

Camping Bellevue

• Dog-friendly site two kilometres from Erquy’s sandstone houses
• A five-minute drive from the beach and 15 minutes from Cap d'Erquy
• Facilities include a pool, bar, washing-up area and washing machines

Les Châtaigniers du Lac

• Well-equipped chalets in a chestnut forest on Lac de Villefort
• Gorges du Chassezac 15 minutes’ drive; Le Puy one hour and 25 minutes
• Access to a beach; heated outdoor pool with paddling area; fishing

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 Port'Land

• In the D-Day landing zone in Normandy
• Close to Utah, Omaha, Gold and Juno beaches and the American cemetery
• Pools, fishing ponds, restaurant, pizzeria and kids' club

Camping Les Étangs Mina

• Family-friendly site in the Brouage Marshes near Saint-Sornin
• Less than half an hour's drive from beaches in Royan and Oléron
• Busy summer programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment

Camping Port De Plaisance

Camping L'Enclave

• Riverside site across 10 acres on the edge of Estavar village
• In the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Natural Park, close to activities
• Bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, play areas and summer kids' club

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 Étangs

• Peaceful countryside site 3km from the beach of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
• 100 metres from two Ic Valley fishing ponds filled with carp and trout
• Pool, playground, fresh bread deliveries and free wifi

Camping Le Logis

• Family-friendly site 600m from the sea, close to Forest of la Coubre
• 6km from La Palmyre Zoo, 10 from Royan and 2 from Saint-Palais-sur-Mer
• Big heated waterpark, two bars, free tennis, playground and shop

Camping Le Champ Long

• Friendly site with views of the Grande Tête de l'Obiou mountain
• A 15-kilometre drive from Laffrey lake and an hour from Grenoble
• Outdoor pool and hot tub in spectacular mountain surroundings

Camping Les Erables

• Quiet site with shop and snack bar by the River Tarn
• Within 20 minutes of walks and boat rides under the Millau Viaduct
• Half an hour by car from Roquefort and the Tarn Gorges

Camping Couderc

• Scenic family site on the banks of the Gorges du Tarn canyon and river
• On Sainte-Enimie’s outskirts, a 30-minute walk to the centre
• Private beaches, pool, canoe rental, playground, grocery shop and bar

Camping d'Angers - Lac de Maine

• On 120 woodland hectares in the Loire Valley, 6km from Angers
• A 200-metre stroll from Lac de Maine and its sandy beach
• Heated pool, Jacuzzi, board games, playground and restaurant

Le Saint Etienne

• Family-friendly camping on the shore of Villefranche-de-Panat lake
• An hour's drive from hikes and canoe trips in Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to lake beach for fishing, swimming and watersports