Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

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 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

Les Bulles du Rocher de Fontainebleau

• Bubble treehouses in a forest park, 45 minutes' drive from Paris
• Fontainebleu forest, château and town within 25 minutes' drive
• High ropes, pool, sauna, massage and organic meals all available

Chez Marie Roulotte

• Adults-only bohemian trailer caravans with a complimentary breakfast
• A 15-minute drive from Les Gorges de la Vire; 45 minutes from Bayeux
• In two and a half acres with apple trees; shared kitchen and lounge

Les Rives du Lac du Laouzas

• Five minutes from the trails and activities of Laouzas lake
• An hour's drive from Castres and the Roquefort cheese caves
• Pool, playground and relaxation area with sauna, spa and massages

Les Roulottes de l’Herm

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

Les Sables d'Argent

• Right by the beach and with plenty of facilities
• Around 100km of cycle tracks accessible from the site
• Pool, solarium, two pétanque courts and snack bar

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Camping Lann Brick

• Family-friendly south Brittany site on the Gulf of Morbihan
• Green and peaceful setting a 200-metre stroll from the sea
• Heated pool, playground with climbing wall and games room with library

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen

Les Toiles du Cassis

• Luxurious waterside hideaway on a Charente wine estate
• Angoulême and Cognac 25 minutes’ drive; boat hire 15 minutes
• Well-equipped bell tent with decking overlooking a fishing pond

Les Vélos de Paulette

• Friendly glamping site on a small island in the Claise river
• A 45-minute drive to Futuroscope; an hour to ZooParc de Beauval
• On a voie verte cycle route, with various bikes available to hire

Camping La Plage Blanche

• Lush and scenic setting alongside the Loue river in the French Jura
• A short drive to Chaux Forest, Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the river all available

Camping Bois de la Chasse

• In the village of Semussac, 15 minutes’ drive from the Gironde coast
• Close to beaches, watersports, bike hire, public pool and horse riding
• Playground, pétanque court and café with outdoor seating

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Camping Bois Simonet

Camping La Saline

• Small peaceful site close to the Loue river and near the Chaux forest
• Less than two kilometres from the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
• Pool, restaurant, playground, shop, wifi and ice cream sales

Cool Under Canvas

• Peaceful and scenic glampsite in UNESCO Puy de Dôme region
• A 5-minute drive from Pontaumur and 30 minutes from Vulcania
• Small outdoor pool, small honesty shop, and animals to meet