4 stars and above: Campsites in France

Les Charmettes

• Holiday park in a lively seaside town
• Huge waterpark with several pools, spa bath, slides and fountains
• Nightly entertainment, restaurant and three kids' clubs

Le Loup Blanc du Riou

• Peaceful family site on the edge of the Mercantour National Park
• Two ski resorts within 13km
• Outdoor pool, pétanque, billiards, table football and more

Camping L'Armorique

• Peaceful site bordered by a beach and the Armorique Regional Park
• Easy access to surfing, fishing and heaps of watersports activities
• Heated outdoor pool with waterslides, paddling pool and solarium

Camping Les Okiri

• Lakeside site in the Pyrenees a 30-minute drive from Pau
• Beach, watersports, fishing, bar and shop
• Terrace restaurant on the lake, 15 waterslides and nautical ski lift

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping L'Arize

• Peaceful green site between Toulouse and Andorra
• River and private woodland for guests to explore
• Pool, playground and communal barbecue area, plus fishing nearby

Camping La Rochelambert

• In a wildlife haven close to a river, 5 mins' drive from Saint-Paulien
• Quiet family-friendly park 20 minutes' drive from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and playground

Le Mas de Thau

• Family-friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Montignac
• Half an hour's drive from the 12km sandy beach at Sète
• Kids' club, babysitting service, spa, petting zoo and outdoor pool

Camping La Linotte

Domaine de l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

La Vallée du Paradis

• A campsite between moutains and the Mediterranean sea

Lac de Panthier

• Lakeside site in the heart of the Bourgogne region
• Indoor pool open all season round and seasonal outdoor pool
• Restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes

Camping Aloha Plage

• Riverside site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from the Vallon Pont d’Arc
• Two heated outdoor pools and a large indoor hot tub

Camping La Gallouette

• On Normandy's Cotentin Peninsula 200 metres from the beach
• Next to the UNESCO site of Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue towers
• Citroën 2 CV rental, heated pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

Domaine de la Roselière

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from sandy Picardy beaches
• A 10-minute drive from Le Crotoy and 30 from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
• Indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, sauna, hot tub and fishing ponds

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping Les Genêts

• Well-appointed family site less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
• Within easy reach of watersports at Pointe de la Torche
• Indoor pool and spa area, outdoor pool with waterslides and whirlpool

Le Domaine du Cedre

• Family-friendly site with swimming pool and summer activities
• A 10-minute walk from trout fishing and kayaking on the Tarn
• Bar, restaurant and shop; spa with sauna, hot tub and massages