Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Dreamsea Surf Camp France

• Young, fun atmosphere 500 metres from the beach in Moliets
• Bar, restaurant and sports pitches
• Surf lessons and equipment for hire

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 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 du Bois de Reveuge

• Family-friendly site
• Plenty of activities during the summer
• Great for active holidays in the outdoors

Camping du Château de la Rolandière

• Family site on a French country estate in a regional natural park
• 45 minutes' drive from Villandry and Futuroscope
• On-site leisure facilities including swimming pool, games room and bar

Les Neuf Cerisiers

• Small, peaceful and luxury park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Plenty for kids including trampolines, swings and animals to meet
• Heated pool surrounded by comfy sunbeds with parasols

Camping du Col d'Ibardin

Camping du Devès

• Peaceful park on a small horse farm in the Drôme Provençale
• Within easy reach of Dieulefit, Grignan, Nyons, Avignon and Montélimar
• Close to a bathing pool and the river

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

Les Roulottes du Travers

• Family-friendly site among hundreds of kilometres of cycling trails
• Pretty gypsy caravans with heating and outdoor furniture
• Pool, snack bar and bar

Camping du Lac

• Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
• A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
• Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

Camping du Lac de Bujaleuf

• Terraced lakeside site with views of Lac de St Hélène from every pitch
• A 20-minute drive from Eymoutiers and 40 minutes from Limoges
• Canoe and pedalo hire; fresh bread and pastry daily during high season

Camping Les Puits Tournants

• Quiet lakeside campsite near the Somme battlefields
• On-site fishing and a Zen chalet for pampering
• Ideal for hikers and cyclists

Camping du Lac Marciac

• Calm, family run campsite by the historic town of Marciac
• Shaded pitches plus modern holiday homes
• Swimming pool and snack bar with shaded terrace

Le Village des Monédières

• Rural site in an arboretum just outside the village of Chamberet
• Stargazing spot in the Millevaches en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Covered heated pool, sauna and bar; meals and breakfast on request

Camping du Moulin Vert

• Quiet riverside site on the edge of Armorica Regional Natural Park
• Friendly setting on a three-kilometre private stretch of riverbank
• Within 45 to 50 minutes' drive of Quimper and Pont-Aven

Le Village de Thegra

• On a landscaped park between Lot and the Causses du Quercy
• Three kilometres from Padirac Cave
• Pool with lots of sunbathing space; play area; green garden terrace