Walkers' paradise: Campsites in France

Domaine Les Quatre Toits

• Spacious safari tents at a three-hectare estate near Caylus
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Grotte du Bosc 10 minutes' drive away
• Swimming pool, playground and thrice-weekly table d'hôte dinners

Camping Le Parc du Château

Camping le Parc des Sérigons

• Friendly family site next to a forest 2km from La Roche-des-Arnauds
• Horse riding centre next door and pony rides on site
• Bar-restaurant, pool, tennis, multisports field and playground

Camping Le Païsserou

• Family-friendly site in the Aveyron with pool and mountain views
• Bar and restaurant on site; under five minutes' drive to Najac village
• Activity centre with zipwire, kayaking, bike hire and climbing

Domaine Ramonjavel

• Kid-friendly glamping site among corn and sunflower fields
• Luxury safari tents, petting zoo, pool and hairdressing service
• Regular table d'hôtes dinners with meat and fish from the site smoker

Domaine Saint-Esselin

• Small site surrounded by the vineyards of the Madiran wine region
• Outdoor adventure climbing centre an hour's drive away
• Private spa garden with hot tub and sauna

Camping Moulin de Liort

• Peaceful family-friendly site with stunning views of the Pyrénées
• Animal park within 10 mins' drive; pool and river swims within 15
• Playground, campfires, crafting, small shop and bar with snacks

Camping le Moulin de la Salle

• Family-friendly campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Les Sables-d’Olonne
• Vendée beaches 10 minutes’ drive and the Parc Zoologique 15 minutes
• Pool complex with waterslides; shop, takeaways and breakfast service

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

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Camping Le Moulin

• Spacious and family friendly site with pool in Provence
• Bar and restaurant on site; bakery and shops a minute away
• Fishing and lake swimming five minutes away; 30 mins to Regional Park

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Écolodge La Belle Verte

• Eco-friendly site in a meadow, woodland and farmland setting
• Yoga, massages, cooking classes, Nordic bath and delivered meals
• Garden, nature trail, botany trail, mini farm and vegetable garden

Élevage Jolivet

• Wild camping in 60 acres of meadow and woodland near Gouzon
• Guéret, wolf park and several châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Buy fresh farm produce and meet friendly animals on site

Camping Le Miroir

• Quiet site in the village of Les Hôpitaux-Neufs in the Alps
• Close to hiking and bike paths and 12km from Lac Saint-Point
• At an altitude of 1000 metres, a kilometre from Métabief ski station

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Camping La Casse

• Quiet site in an area of spectacular scenery
• Just outside Écrins National Park
• In a wildlife haven at the start of many hikes

Camping Lac d'Aiguebelette

• Spectacular lakeside site on the shores of Lac d'Aiguebelette
• Among the French Alps, 20 minutes' drive from Chambéry
• Restaurant, bar and direct access to a lakeside beach

La Ferme de Montégut

• Countryside campsite in Aveyron with easy access to walking trails
• Ostrich farm with ostrich and veal available to buy on site
• Pool, communal kitchen, barbecues and farm visits

La Ferme de Sirguet

• Spectacular accommodation on a duck and foie gras farm
• A couple of minutes' drive from Monsac and 30 from Bergerac
• Indoor pool, games room, and farm animals to meet and greet