Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

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

Les Terres d'Hermès

• Scenic site on Lake Saint-Cassien with access to a private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Montauroux and half an hour from Cannes
• Each lodge has a kingsize bed, sofa bed, TV, mini fridge and lake view

Camping Le Moulin

• Starting point for canoe trips to the Gorges d'Ardèche
• On the banks of the Ardèche river with its own beach
• Pool, fishing and summer entertainment

Les Tipis du Bonheur de Vivre

• Amerindian tipi camp on a private meadow in the Pays de la Loire
• A 15-minute drive to Solesmes Abbey; 50 minutes to Zoo de La Flèche
• Themed events, animal encounters, gift shop, bar and restaurant

Camping Le Moulin des Iscles

• Scenic family-friendly site on the leafy banks of the Argens
• Fréjus’ beaches, waterpark, zoo, Roman remains within 20 minutes
• Heated pool, miniature golf, boules, archery, shop, bar-restaurant

L'Étang de Fléchat

• Family-run campsite located near a pond
• Surrounded by forest
• Visit the numerous regional volcanos including Volvic

L'Etape en Forêt

• Peaceful 10-hectare site in the vast forest of Saint-Sever-Calvados
• Marked hiking and cycling paths and ponds for fishing in the area
• On-site restaurant; treetop adventure courses, playgrounds and sports

Le Vézère Périgord

Camping Le Pagnon

• Peaceful and pretty countryside site in the scenic Dordogne
• Half-hour drive from Château de Hautefort, Jumilhac, Périgord Limousin
• Painting, ceramics and raku workshops, flea market, pétanque and games

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Le Village de Thegra

• On a landscaped park between Lot and the Causses du Quercy
• Three kilometres from Padirac Cave
• Pool with lots of sunbathing space; play area; green garden terrace

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Camping Le Périgord Vert

• Located in the heart of the Regional Nature Park Périgord Limousin
• Family-friendly and dog-friendly
• On-site restaurant with local dishes

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

Camping Caravaneige Iscle de Prelles

• Enjoy a Nordic holiday in the Côte d'Azur
• Near the Ecrins national park, heated seasonal pool
• A number of outdoor activities available nearby

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 Peyrolais

• On the banks of the Ardèche 45 minutes from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
• Get picked up on site for canoe trips under the Pont d'Arc
• Private beach, miniature golf and restaurant with roomy terrace

Camping Le Peyrelade

• Stunning riverside site in the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• Near the Gorges du Tarn and with a private riverside beach
• Nature haven with pool, Jacuzzi, bar and restaurant

Camping Le Pic

• Peaceful family-run site near the Dordogne river
• Hiking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and horse riding nearby
• Scenic outdoor pool with helter skelter-style waterslide