Bring a gazebo: Campsites in France

Camping Le Belvédère

• Family-friendly site in a preserved valley close to the Truyère river
• Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Lanau
• Indoor pool, paddling pool, gym, playground and summer restaurant

Camping Le Vieux Moulin

• Tree-filled Ardèche site on the banks of the Chassezac river
• Bois de Païolive 10 minutes' drive; Grotte de la Cocalière 20 minutes
• Restaurant on site; river access for swimming and fishing

Camping Bel Air

• Family-friendly site on Le Ruisseau Noir lake, in Haute-Vienne
• Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park 10 minutes’ drive
• Play area, hiking and tennis courts; fishing on the adjoining lake

Camping Du Sabot

• Well-appointed Auvergne site overlooking the Gorges du Lignon
• Hikes directly from the site; 35 minutes' drive to Le Puy
• Seasonal heated outdoor pool and archery sessions; e-bikes for hire

Friendly Camping and Lodges

• Leafy site 10 minutes’ walk from Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière, Dordogne
• Château de Puyguilhem 15 minutes’ drive and Périgueux 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; fishing in the river Dronne; food shop; play area

Ferme du Caroire

• Wooded camping pitches in 50 hectares on a farm near Azay-le-Ferron
• In the Brenne Regional Nature Park; visitor centre 20 minutes’ drive
• Snacks, picnic service and restaurant on site; direct access to walks

Domaine du Couriou

• Family-friendly rural site a short walk from the Drôme river
• On the edge of the Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Large waterpark, multisports court and restaurant with scenic terrace

Chez Jo et Mel - Les Temps Perchés

• Peaceful, off-grid lakeside camping near Soisy-Bouy in Seine-et-Marne
• An hour’s drive to Disneyland Paris; 15 minutes to medieval Provins
• Wild site with plenty of birdlife; a supermarket five minutes’ drive

Mesnil et Une Nuit

• Découvrez Mesnil & Une Nuit, séjours nature en Normandie

Aire Naturelle de Camping Moulin de Malesse

• Shaded dog-friendly site with an 11-hectare pond for no-kill fishing
• A 15-minute drive to Tours de Merle and the Dordogne Valley
• Equestrian centre, café and restaurant and boat or tube rental on site

Camping Domaine de Senaud

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 Carrières et Nature

Camping du Lac de la Thésauque

• On the banks of Lac de la Thésauque, 45 kilometres from Toulouse
• Fishing, swimming, canoeing and inflatable obstacle course on the lake
• Swimming pool, miniature golf, pétanque court and a restaurant/bar

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 Loges

• Well-maintained campsite in the the heart of Auvergne
• Plenty of activities in the area
• Great facilities and friendly atmosphere

Le Clairmarais

• In the Audomarois marshes two minutes' walk from a nature reserve
• Many outdoor activities available nearby
• Only 30 minutes from sandy beaches

Camping La Venise Verte