Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Toubies Glamping

• Stay in safari-style tents on the edge of Ariege National Park
• Spectacular views of the Pyrenees
• Hot tub and swimming pool on site

Village Flottant de Pressac

• Floating village set among a protected Natura 2000 area
• Futuroscope theme park and Monkey Valley within 30 minutes' drive
• Fish for carp, pike and roach right from your lodge terrace

Village Chalets Le Rû du Pré

• Friendly family site a few hundred metres from Cravant
• Well-equipped modern and colourful chalets set around the pool
• A 20-minute drive from Auxerre, Noyers and Chablis

Village des Cigales

• Family-friendly holiday park on a hilltop above a Dordogne valley
• Set in 11 hectares of oak woodland, five minutes’ drive to Mauroux
• Pools, bike rental, restaurant, sports facilities and kids’ clubs

Village Toue des Demoiselles

• Small site in a farm on the banks of the Loire river
• Spectacular accommodation in a spectacular setting
• Fishing, hot tub, farm, meals delivered and bike and scooter hire

Villatent at Camping Au Clos de la Chaume

• Family-friendly site in the rural Vosges region
• A 15-minute walk from Corcieux town centre; an hour's drive to Colmar
• Well-equipped safari tent with kitchen, proper beds and outdoor space

Villatent at Ardèche Camping

• Furnished safari tents on the edge of the Ardèche Mountains
• Within a 15-minute walk of Privas and 20 to Montoulon
• Restaurant, snack bar, bar and large swimming pool area with slides

Villatent at Camping Le Canigou

• Smart safari tents on a wooded site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• Half an hour from Perpignan and less than an hour from the coast
• Busy activity programme on site, plus restaurant and river swimming

Villatent at Camping Les Pêcheurs

• Well-equipped safari tents by the river in Roquebrune-sur-Argens
• A 15-minute drive from Fréjus; 40 from Cannes and Saint-Tropez
• Outdoor pools, wellness area, restaurant and summer activities

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area

Camping Brin d'Amour

• Peaceful family-friendly site in the scenic Vézère valley
• Aquarium, theme park and caves of Le Bugue within five minutes
• Swimming pools, waterslide, grocery store, snack bar and restaurant

Eco Camping Le Peydoucet

• Quiet site among vineyards an hour and 15 minutes’ drive from Bordeaux
• Huitres Fossiles 20 minutes’ drive; Arbor-et-sens 40 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with swimming pool and breakfast available

Camping Des Favards

• Shaded pitches amid Rhône Valley vineyards just outside Violès
• Town of Orange 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Ventoux activities 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool and play area; barbecue, restaurant and vineyard visits

Camping du Chêne Vert

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from Castelnau-de-Montmiral
• Amusement park with lake within 300 metres
• Pool, playground, games room, restaurant, bar and shop

Camping du Valentin

• Spacious site on the edge of Laruns, with stunning mountain views
• Near lots of outdoor activities; five minutes' drive from thermal spas
• Covered heated pool, hot tub, playground, bar and snack bar on site

Camping l’Amandier

• Well-equipped site with mountain views in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
• Lac de Serre-Ponçon 20 minutes’ drive; Gorges de la Méouge 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool, play area and bowling alley; café and take-away service

Loire Valley Llama Farm Stay

• Luxury site on a llama farm in the Loire Valley
• A 40-minute drive from Le Mans racetrack, the Loire and medieval Tours
• Llama treks from site; swimming pool, outdoor kitchen with fridge

Camping de Portez

• Seafront Finistère site with views over the Iroise Sea
• Three sandy beaches nearby and access to the GR34 coastal path
• Guided hikes, theme nights, yoga and salsa classes in high season

Camping Les Okiri

• Lakeside site in the Pyrenees a 30-minute drive from Pau
• Beach, watersports, fishing, bar and shop
• Terrace restaurant on the lake, 15 waterslides and nautical ski lift

Camping de Pierrageai