Peaceful: Campsites in France

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Camping Les Tamaris

• Beachfront site 10 minutes' drive from Frontignan
• 15 minutes from Sète and half an hour from elegant Montpellier
• Lots of activities including cooking, aqua gym and dance classes

La Bastiane

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Les Tinys de Pommorio

• Cosy microlodges in the grounds of an 18th-century Brittany château
• In woods just outside Tréveneuc, a kilometre from the coast
• Fully equipped with bed, kitchenette, solar power and bathroom

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area

Camping au Mica

• In the varied landscape of the Vosges
• Direct access to the river and its beach
• Ten minutes from the town, lake and skiing of Gérardmer

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Les Rives du Lac

• Between Provençal lavender meadows and the peaks of the southern Alps
• By a shallow lake for watersports and swimming
• Two heated pools, waterslides, Jacuzzi, restaurant and playground

Les Terrasses Occitanes

• Spacious shaded pitches at a terraced site just outside Grisolles
• A 25-minute drive to Montauban; 40 minutes to Toulouse
• Outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bike hire on site

Les Terres d'Hermès

• Scenic site on Lake Saint-Cassien with access to a private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Montauroux and half an hour from Cannes
• Each lodge has a kingsize bed, sofa bed, TV, mini fridge and lake view

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Koko Holidays at Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Dog-friendly hilltop glamping with views of Dordogne and Lot
• A 15-minute drive to the Dordogne river; Sarlat-la-Canéda half an hour
• On-site restaurant, playground, games room and sports activities

Les Jardins Célestes

• Peaceful and scenic Ardèche site with a focus on wellbeing
• Balazuc, Aven d’Orgnac and Bois de Païolive within 45 minutes' drive
• Meals, massages and yoga available, plus outdoor pool

Koko Holidays at Camping Les 3 Lacs du Soleil

• Pre-pitched canvas accommodation on a well-maintained Isère campsite
• Two and a half kilometres from Trept and an hour's drive from Lyon
• Fishing, watersports and swimming in three large on-site lakes

Camping Les Sorinières

• Family-friendly site in the Vendée, 20 minutes' drive from the sea
• Many theme parks, waterparks, zoo and aquarium within an hour's drive
• Pool and communal fridge-freezer; a 10-minute drive from town

Les Jardins de Chiron

• Peaceful Gard site on the outskirts of the village of Sauve
• A 20-minute drive from Anduze; Nîmes 45 minutes away
• Wellness options include massages, hot tub and an outdoor pool

Koko Holidays at Camping Les Charmes

• Family-friendly glamping holidays in the Dordogne
• A 15-minute drive to Sarlat-la-Canéda or Château de Beynac
• Heated pools, waterslides, kids' play area, restaurant and tennis