Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Vit Tel Ta Nature

• Glamping lodges on a wooded park five minutes' drive from Vittel
• Two thermal spa centres within a five-minute drive
• Breakfast included; picnic baskets and local drinks available on site

Villatent at Le Coin Tranquille

• Canvas breaks in a spacious Isère holiday park
• Half an hour's drive from Lac du Bourget and Chambéry
• Large pool complex, fishing, kids' play areas and on-site restaurant

Vodatent at Camping La Bucherie

• Safari tents in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• 20 minutes' walk from a large lake with swimming beach
• Cosy bistro with set menus, pizzas and sociable firepit evenings

Vodatent at Camping La Jaurie

• Eco-friendly site just off the D901, five minutes from Bussière-Galant
• On the edge of the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Playground, chlorine-free pool and organic meals and wine

Domaine Naturiste de Lambeyran

• Nudst site in a secluded corner of Languedoc-Rousillion
• Over 30km of private hiking trails

Domaine Méjan

• Lush lodge site in the Alpilles Natural Regional Park
• Massage and beauty treatments, yoga, pilates, pool and private terrace
• Optional gourmet champagne breakfast trays and in-lodge catering

Moulin De Kermaux

• Among the forest, beach and countryside of Carnac
• Pool, waterslides and Jacuzzi
• Pétanque court, miniature golf, playground and ping pong

Camping Le Clos des Peupliers

• Family site in central Lozère, 15 minutes' drive from Mende
• In Barjac village; a 50-minute drive to Gorges du Tarn or Aven Armand
• On the edge of the river Lot and access to fishing; seasonal pool

Camping Le Mas des Chênes

• On the banks of the Gardon d’Anduze, 10 minutes' drive from Anduze
• Eco-friendly car-free stays among 11 hectares, with a private beach
• Pools, fitness centre, play areas, bar and restaurant

Souleyourt

Soul Roots

• Comfortable rental tents in a private and spacious Aquitaine garden
• A 20-minute walk to Jumilhac-le-Grand; Limoges an hour's drive
• Swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue, pizza oven and well-equipped kitchen

Camping Le Maridor

• Peaceful site in the Mediterranean port town of the Canal du Midi
• Rent a bike on site and be by the sea within 15 minutes
• Roomy restaurant terrace overlooking pool area and hot tub

Camping Porte de Provence

• Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the Drôme Provençale region
• Dog sledding, quad biking, archery and canoeing all available nearby
• Heated pool, paddling pool, outdoor gym, bar and restaurant

Voyage Spatio-Temporel

• Unusual rural accommodation in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park
• A 25-minute drive to Aubusson; 50 minutes to the Millevaches Plateau
• Natural swimming pool, shared kitchen, private gardens and billiards

Camping Le Lignon

• Family-friendly site by the river in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
• A five-minute drive from Chambon-sur-Lignon river beach
• Playground, trampoline and summer entertainment

SunLodge at Camping La Vallée Verte

• Dutch-owned 36-hectare site on the banks of the Cèze river
• A 45-minute drive from Gorges de l'Ardèche; 55 minutes from Avignon
• Direct access to the river for swims, fishing and a sandy beach area

Camping Le Lidon

• In green countryside surrounded by the waterways of the Venise Verte
• Hire barques or canoes from the site moorings
• Restaurant, bar, terrace and grocery shop

Barbret Lake

• Secluded glampsite by a lake in gorgeous Brittany countryside
• Half an hour’s drive from Rennes’ cathedral, museums and gardens
• Beds with linen included; wetroom and barbecue area on site