Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Domaine de Sévenier

Camping Le Plan d'Eau

• Beautiful campsite on the river Ardèche, in the middle of nature
• Warm welcome and family-like atmosphere
• Lots of activities to do in the area

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Auvergne Naturelle

• Luxury yurts on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by woodland and spectacular scenery
• River on site, breakfast provided, and bushcraft sessions for all ages

Aux Cygnes d'Opale

• In the Bresle valley, between Normandy and Picardy
• 3km from the Eu forest and 30 minutes from the Bay of the Somme
• Pool, games room, fishing, restaurant, bar and food shop

Camping Le Pin

• Family-friendly site in the Landes d'Armagnac
• On the edge of the Gascon Landes Regional Nature Park
• Pool, fishing pond, bar, restaurant, fitness equipment and library

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Camping Municipal de la Court

• Multilingual team with lots of info on the local area
• By a beach on the island of Noirmoutier
• Have a massage in the spa after a day cycling the island routes

Camping Le Petit Bois

• On the slopes of the Massif Central mountainous region of Margeride
• Half a kilometre from Ruynes-en-Margeride and 6km from Garabit viaduct
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, and modern and comfortable amenities

Domaine du Bois Davy

• Eco-friendly site a five-minute drive from Le Thoreuil, on the Loire
• Château de Brissac 20 minutes’ drive; Saumur half an hour
• Veg gardens, free-roaming chickens and home-made breakfasts

Domaine Du Vernadel

• Spacious 12-hectare Ardèche site with outdoor accommodation
• In Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc, 20 minutes' drive from Aubenas
• Games room and swimming pool; cookery workshops in the high season

Camping Moulin du Périé

• Peaceful family site with its own beach
• Pool, sunbathing area and play area with bouncy castle
• Restaurant, bar, takeaway and regularly-maintained amenities blocks

Camping Le Patisseau

• In a green setting on the Côte de Jade, a 10-minute drive from Pornic
• Indoor and outdoor waterparks with Finnish sauna, slides and jets
• Fitness room, sports area, shop, restaurant, bar and terrace

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Domaine Le Chanet

• Environmentally-friendly site in the Jura mountains
• On-site natural swimming pool, wellness centre and large playground
• Several museums easily accessible nearby

Domaine du Verdon

• Well-maintained park on the Verdon river, among the Verdon gorges
• Waterpark with heated pools, against a stunning mountain setting
• Fishing, fitness trail, outdoor gym, play area, restaurant and bar

Domaine Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

Camping le Paroy

• Small family site on the edge of the Morvan Regional Park
• Table d'hôte meals twice a week in summer
• Hiking and mountain bike trails starting from the grounds

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Domaine Les Caletes

• Family-friendly Colleville site, 10 minutes from coastal town Fécamp
• Fish for trout, pike and carp in the surrounding ponds
• Playground, pétanque court and barbecue area on site