Renewable energy: Campsites in France

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Vodatent at Camping La Jaurie

• Eco-friendly site just off the D901, five minutes from Bussière-Galant
• On the edge of the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Playground, chlorine-free pool and organic meals and wine

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Port Pothuau

Lot Sous Toile

• Scenic glampsite in the grounds of an old traditional farmhouse
• A half-hour drive from Cahors and 35 minutes from kayaking on the Lot
• Heated outdoor pool, self-service shop, farm animals to befriend

Le Ciel Ouvert

• Peaceful, natural and eco-friendly site in rural Provence
• A 20-minute walk to Forcalquier; 10 minutes' drive to Les Mourres
• Well-equipped kitchen and dining area on site

Domaine Riva Bella Naturiste

• Naturist holiday site on the edge of a saltwater lagoon
• A short walk from the beach and plenty of watersports activities
• Thalasso spa, coach-led sport sessions and llama farm

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

Domaine La Yole Camping Resort and Spa

• A resort, a winery and an animal farm
• A short walk from a Mediterranean beach
• Wine tours, waterpark, wellness centre, funfair and restaurants

Camping Plateau des Chasses

• Woodland site 10 minutes' drive from Cannes
• Artistic workshops and film screenings on site in summer
• Mini farm and two playgrounds including one for older kids and teens

Auvergne Naturelle

• Luxury yurts on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by woodland and spectacular scenery
• River on site, breakfast provided, and bushcraft sessions for all ages

Dôme Lauragais

• Adults-only dome in the Haute-Garonne, with views of the Pyrenees
• Lac de la Ganguise 20 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne 55 minutes
• Bathtub; decked area with Jacuzzi and brazier; breakfast included

Camping Paradis Les Pins d'Oléron

• Oléron site with easy access to amenities in Le Grand-Village-Plage
• Sandy beach, surf school and land yachting within a kilometre
• Bike hire, natural swimming lagoon and summer activities on site

Domaine de Keravel

• Five-hectare site a short drive from the sea at Plouha
• Within half an hour's drive of Paimpol and Île-de-Bréhat
• Large pool, tennis courts, play area, miniature golf and restaurant

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

Camping Paysan de la Gilberdière

• Stays on an organic farm with walking, cycling and horse-riding trails
• A five-minute drive from Berjou and 10 minutes from Pont d'Ouilly
• Games room, educational activities, fridge, barbecues and solar oven

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

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