Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Camping Le Vieux Berger

• Peaceful site in a green and natural setting 2km from Lourdes
• Regular shuttle bus to Lourdes from the site
• Shop, snack shack, free wifi and bike hire

Les Bulles de Sologne

• Luxury 'bubble domes' hidden away in a 60-hectare family estate
• In the Sauldre river valley 10 minutes' drive from Brinon-sur-Sauldre
• Access to the site spa's Nordic bath and Jacuzzi

Camping Le Kergariou

• Family-friendly site 1.5km from the sea and the port of Doëlan
• Doëlan 1.5 kilometres; three kilometres from Le Pouldu
• Modern amenities blocks, baby changing and dog washing area

Camping Bellevue

• Family-friendly campsite 25 minutes’ drive from Rocamadour in the Lot
• Loubressac, Sarlat and the Gouffre de Padirac all 45 minutes’ drive
• Heated swimming pool and playground; snack bar and bread delivery

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 Tréguer Plage

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

Camping BelleRive

• Quiet site surrounded by trees, a few minutes' walk from Montfrin
• Peaceful Provence setting along the banks of the Gardon
• Snack bar and themed evenings available

Domaine de Kerelly

• Friendly campsite located in the Morbihan area of Brittany
• Discover the quaint Brittany villages and rich medieval heritage
• Explore the rich seafood gastronomy of the north-west

Camping Rural Les Opillères

• Small-scale, family-run site with mountain views near La Cabanasse
• A 10-minute walk from the GR 10 and GR 36 hiking routes
• Pétanque court, barbecue area and common room

Camping le Jardin du Marais

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes from the beaches of Pays de la Loire
• On the Vendée coast between Noirmoutier and l’Île d’Yeu
• Cyclists’ paradise: Accueil Vélo member with challenging routes nearby

Camping L'Aquarelle

• Well-presented lakeside site 25 minutes' walk from La Souterraine
• Limoges, Guéret and 'Valley of the Painters' within 45 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool, fishing, pony rides, shop and high season activities

Camping De Kernéjeune

• Family-friendly campsite by the seaside
• On-site heated swimming pool, children's playground and catering
• Discover the heritage of Southern Brittany and relax by the beach

Camping du Besset

• Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
• Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
• Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Le Refuge du Clos du Moulin

• Tranquil site surrounded by forests in Normandy's Risle valley
• Horse riding, kayak rental, caves and archery nearby
• Donkey trekking, walking and cycling from the site

Camping Beau Rivage

• On the banks of the Dordogne, five minutes' drive from Domme
• Several châteaux within a 15-minute drive; 35 minutes to Lascaux Caves
• Canoe hire, swimming pool, restaurant and summer activities

Le Ranch des Volcans

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• A short drive from Vulcania theme park
• Pools, bar, terrace restaurant, artisan bakery, archery and shop

Le Ranch

• Small and peaceful smallholding site with cattle, sheep and pigs
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Within 50 minutes' drive of Pompadour National Stud

Camping Beauregard

• Six scenic hectares among green surroundings in the Jura countryside
• About an hour's drive from Switzerland
• Indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, hammam and miniature golf