Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

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

Camping Le Lac d'Orient

• Lakeside site in the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park
• Within easy reach of Nigloland theme park and Champagne vineyards
• Sandy beach, watersports, fishing, indoor and outdoor pools

Les Rives du Lac du Laouzas

• Five minutes from the trails and activities of Laouzas lake
• An hour's drive from Castres and the Roquefort cheese caves
• Pool, playground and relaxation area with sauna, spa and massages

Le Domaine du Vigneau

• Peaceful farm site welcoming horses, surrounded by bridlepaths
• A short drive to O'Gliss waterpark and Puy du Fou theme park
• Learn how to make cosmetics and creams from goats' milk

Camping Le Valjoly

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area

Camping La Beaume

• Near Esparron-de-Verdon and close to the Verdon gorges
• A couple of kilometres from lakeside beaches
• Heated indoor pool, playground and restaurant

Bosc Nègre Village de Vacances

• Woodland family park between Lot-et-Garonne and the Dordogne
• Heated pool and sauna, next to a restaurant and terrace
• Huge range of activities and entertainment for all ages in summer

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

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

L'Orangerie de Beauregard

• Stay on the grounds of a manor house in the Loire Valley
• On-site mini market stocked with local wines and cheeses
• Wildlife haven with restaurant, plus bar overlooking an outdoor pool

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

Camping Étang Vallier

• Peaceful 45-hectare woodland site two kilometres from Brossac village
• Four-hectare lake with beach for wakeboarding, fishing and swimming
• Snack bar and restaurant with huge terrace overlooking the lake

Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro

• Vintage themed site with kayak hire by the Sarthe river
• Caves, canyons and Le Mans race circuit within 45 minutes' drive
• Retro caravan snack bar; vintage films and entertainments in summer

Le Domaine des Guifettes

• Family-friendly site between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne
• In the Marais Poitevin, 25 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
• Seasonal heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and outdoor waterslide on site

Camping l'Îlot du Chail

• Peaceful and leafy park in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Equestrian centre, bike and boat hire, shooting range and pool nearby
• Excellent spot for fishing, birdwatching and waterside walks

Camping Le Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room

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

Camping En Chon Les Pins

• Family-friendly site close to the Atlantic coast
• In a pine forest less than a kilometre from a huge lake
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, miniature golf and pizzeria