Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• In the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park, 650 metres from Géraudot
• A few minutes' stroll from Lac d'Orient and a sandy lakeside beach
• Woodland setting with walking and cycling paths close by

Camping Le Pouchou

• In a scenic valley setting in the Lot-et-Garonne
• Pool, play area and many outdoor activities available
• On-site restaurant with local products

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Camping Erreka

• Holidays by the Basque coast, over six hectares of woodland
• Four kilometres from Biarritz; bakery and shop within walking distance
• Heated pool, playground, barbecue area and restaurant

Camping Le Domaine Des Jonquilles

• in the village of Saint-Alban, three kilometres from beaches
• Close to coastal walking trails around Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel
• Summer food truck serving crepes and savoury dishes

Le Sheep Inn

• Small and quiet Auvergne site outside the village of Sainte-Thérence
• A 20-minute drive to Montluçon; 50 minutes to Forêt de Tronçais
• Eco-friendly site with lovely views from a large wooden deck

Camping des Sources Chaudes

• Family park in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym
• Heated pools, waterslides, miniature golf and hiking excursions

Camping Les Grillons

• Quiet family site in a sunny area close to Serre Ponçon lake
• Near Écrins National Park and the Queyras Regional Nature Park
• Heated pools, playground, tennis courts

Les Hameaux des Lacs

• Wooden lake view lodges near the Tarn river
• Swimming lake with waterslide and beach
• Pool area, bar with pool table, games room with arcades and more

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Camping Fondespierre

• Family-friendly Hérault site two kilometres from Castries
• Within a half-hour drive of Montpellier and beaches
• Two outdoor pools, with waterslide, paddling pool and hot tub

Camping Les Gorges du Chambon

• Well-equipped family-friendly site 150 metres from a river beach
• Angoulême 45 minutes' drive; Limoges an hour
• On-site restaurant, heated pool, paddling pool and tennis courts

Les Bulles de Fleury

• Transparent bubbles in the Hauts-de-France region’s Retz forest
• A short drive to Chantilly and its historic racecourse and stables
• Seasonal stargazing workshops, guided woodland walks and nature trails

Camping de Retourtour

• In the Doux valley
• A quiet and family-friendly campsite
• Next to the river and at the foot of castle ruins

Les Bastides de Chanteraine

• Family-friendly rural site in the Verdon Regional Natural Park
• By Sainte-Croix Lake; 15 minutes' drive from Gorges du Verdon
• Swimming pool, pétanque, cocktail bar and restaurant/pizzeria on site

Les Chalets de Grazimis

• Friendly rural holiday park in Gascony, six kilometres from Condom
• Five minutes' walk from a stable with horse and pony riding
• Smart lodges with kitchen, bathroom, barbecue and private garden

Le Jardin de Lyno

• Well-equipped Dordogne glamping units on the edge of Belvès
• Dordogne river 10 minutes' drive; Château des Milandes 20 minutes
• Outdoor pool on site; ensuite bathroom and kitchen in each unit

Camping Ser Sirant

• Spectacular lakeside setting with a beach and among mountains
• 22 kilometres from Grenoble and near the Route Napoléon
• Snack bar with terrace, free wifi, food shop and TV room

Écolodge La Belle Verte

• Eco-friendly site in a meadow, woodland and farmland setting
• Yoga, massages, cooking classes, Nordic bath and delivered meals
• Garden, nature trail, botany trail, mini farm and vegetable garden