Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping La Plage

• On the banks of the Dordogne river and within easy reach of Rocamadour
• Canoeing from the site, plus climbing, caving and canyoning nearby
• Weekly meals, DJ nights and illuminated night swims in the pool

Camping La Plage Blanche

• Lush and scenic setting alongside the Loue river in the French Jura
• A short drive to Chaux Forest, Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the river all available

Domaine de la Vitarelle

• Peaceful wooded site with spectacular views over the Pyrenees
• Within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed citadel of Carcassonne
• Organic store selling organic wines, craft beers and local produce

Domaine de l'Eden

• On private and enclosed woodland
• Near the Puy du Fou theme park
• Pool, play area, library and bouncy castle

Domaine de l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

Camping La Plage D'Argens

• Direct access to the beach, 600m away
• Heated swimming pool open throughout​ the season
• Entertainment and water activities

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site

Camping Les Ilates

• Friendly and family-orientated site on the Loix peninsula
• Summer kids' club as well as adults' events five and six days a week
• Pool, hot tub, playground, bouncy castle and snack bar

Camping Les Iles

• Campsite right by the coast
• Welcome to the Morbihan gulf
• Great views of the sea nearby

Domaine des Bruguières

• Dog-friendly glamping site on a peaceful 45-hectare estate
• A 25-minute drive to Troglodyte caves of Villecroze; an hour to Fréjus
• Two swimming pools and activities including cycling and canoeing

Domaine de Sévenier

La Voix du Ruisseau

• Cosy well-furnished yurts in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• A 15-minute drive to fortified Boussagues; Béziers 50 minutes
• Next to two streams, with mountain and forest views all around

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Domaine du Fan

• Cabins on a leafy and green site among 168 hectares of countryside
• A 20-minute drive from the Brenne Natural Regional Park
• In the grounds of a château with riverside trails and a tennis court

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths