Remote location: Campsites in France

La Halte du Canal

• Peaceful Burgundy glamping on the banks of the Loire Lateral Canal
• Nevers and the Magny Cours Circuit within a 20-minute drive
• Bike/canoe hire, play area and pétanque on site; bar and restaurant

Camping de la Chesnaie

• Family-friendly lakeside site on the outskirts of Marigné-Laillé
• A 10-minute drive from Bercé forest; half an hour from Le Mans
• On-site fishing, pétanque, play area and free wifi

Camping du Futur

• Well placed for a stopover, close to the A10
• A 10-minute drive from Futuroscope
• Friendly and family site in a green setting

La Maison Magique

• Small family-run campsite in the peaceful Normandy countryside
• Fougères 35 minutes' drive; Saint-Malo an hour and 20 minutes
• Stargazing paradise with telescope hire available

Camping Les Paludiers

• Family-friendly site 100 metres from the beach in Batz-sur-Mer
• Salt marshes, more beaches and aquarium within a half-hour cycle
• Heated pool with paddling pool, water play area and retractable cover

Camping and Gîtes En Campagne

• Small, friendly family site among hiking and cycling routes
• A 20-minute drive from Oradour-sur-Glane and 40 from Limoges
• Pool, paddling pool, play area, restaurant and regular table d’hôte

Camping Rillé

• Family-friendly lakeside site near Rillé in the Loire Valley
• Half an hour from the châteaux of Saumur, Villandry and Langeais
• Canoe, pedalo and bike hire on site, plus organised excursions

Les Marronniers

• Quiet family site next to the Ligne river for fishing and paddling
• Petting farm, playground and shop selling farm produce
• Near outdoor activities in the Ardèche mountains

Les Hôtes de Chouzy-sur-Cisse

Camping au Vallon Rouge

• Riverside site on the banks of the Loup, 9km from the coast
• In the 'golden triangle' close to Cannes, Nice and Menton
• Restaurant, outdoor pool and high-season entertainment

Camping de Montcocu

• Quiet family site five kilometres from Baraize
• Spectacular riverside setting: hire canoes or kayaks on site
• Bar, shop and restaurant serving local dishes

Camping Aux Sources de l'Yonne

• Peaceful and leafy site surrounded by foothills, forests and meadows
• Plenty of walking trails direct from the park
• Local wines, ice creams and fresh home-baked bread available on site

Camping du Domaine d'Anglas

• Family-run site on a vineyard in the south of the Cévennes
• An hour's drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Wine tasting, purchases and tours available on site

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Cuckoo Lake

• Off-grid forest cabin with exclusive use of lake and private woodland
• Only ever let to one group at a time, so privacy is assured
• Dog-friendly Dordogne site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Aulaye

Camping La Nizière

• Peaceful 23-hectare site just outside Saint-Nizier-le-Désert
• Surrounded by lakes and 120 kilometres of marked trails
• Two fishing lakes, open-air pool, outdoor games and snack bar on site

Camping Landes Sud

• Set in woodland on the banks of a river
• Five kilometres from Lac de Léon and a short drive from the coast
• Pool, paddling pool, pizza snack bar, shop and bike hire

Tipi Bivouac

• Eco-friendly tipi site inspired by Native American principles
• A half-hour drive from Sens and an hour and 15 minutes from Orléans
• A 150-hectare wildlife haven with workshops, fishing and hikes