Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

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 Aria Marina

• Direct access to the beach
• Activities including scuba diving and boating bookable on site
• Pool, playground, food shop and free wifi

Camping Atlantica

• Peaceful campsite on the Basque Coast close to Biarritz
• 600 metres from the beach and 15 minutes' drive from Spain
• Waterpark, hot tub, playground, sports court and bar-restaurant

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

Camping Plateau des Chasses

• Woodland site 10 minutes' drive from Cannes
• Artistic workshops and film screenings on site in summer
• Mini farm and two playgrounds including one for older kids and teens

Domaine de Sévenier

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 Naturiste Corsica Natura

• Beachside naturist campsite with sheltered pitches at Linguizzetta
• Watersports on site; a 20-minutes drive to Isula Canyon
• Canoeing, beach volleyball, play area and waterfront eatery on site

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 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 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