Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Les Chalets de Pierretoun

• Rural chalets 10 minutes' drive from La Bastide-Clairence
• 40 minutes' drive from the beaches of Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne
• Llamas and donkeys on site to accompany local hikes

Tiny Stay Ecolodge

• Cosy dog-friendly lodges surrounded by woodlands in Anjou
• A 10-minute drive from a zoo; 15 minutes from Château de Baugé
• Locally-sourced food available to order; fully-equipped kitchen area

Espace Fouletot

• Treehouse cabins in the grounds of a treetop adventure park
• A 30-minute drive from Dole and an hour from Dijon
• Sprawling Forest of Chaux within 15-minute drive for hiking, wildlife

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria

Tipi Bivouac

• Eco-friendly tipi site inspired by Native American principles
• A half-hour drive from Sens and an hour and 15 minutes from Orléans
• A 150-hectare wildlife haven with workshops, fishing and hikes

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

Camping Les Terrasses Du Lac

• Bar/restaurant and entertainment in high season
• Swimming pool with paddling pool and water slides
• Direct lake access for a variety of watersports

Cuckoo Lake

• Off-grid forest cabin with exclusive use of lake and private woodland
• Only ever let to one group at a time, so privacy is assured
• Dog-friendly Dordogne site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Aulaye

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Les Jardins Célestes

• Peaceful and scenic Ardèche site with a focus on wellbeing
• Balazuc, Aven d’Orgnac and Bois de Païolive within 45 minutes' drive
• Meals, massages and yoga available, plus outdoor pool

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Camping So de Prous

• Handsome setting in the Luz valley, 1.5 kilometres from Saligos
• Under 5 kilometres from Luzéa thermal baths; 25 minutes from Lourdes
• Pool, bar with terrace, music nights, playground and bakery

Camping Soulac Plage

• Direct access to a sandy Atlantic beach
• On 12 hectares of the Gironde estuary, among pine trees
• Waterpark, slides, Jacuzzis, excursions, restaurant and on-site bakery

Camping de la Raviège

• Activity-filled site with a private beach on Lake Agout
• A 10-minute drive to Anglès; La Tourbière de Canroute 20 minutes
• Fishing, boating, restaurant, bar and evening entertainment on site

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

Camping du Domaine d'Anglas

• Family-run site on a vineyard in the south of the Cévennes
• An hour's drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Wine tasting, purchases and tours available on site

Le Soleil Bleu

Camping du Devès

• Peaceful park on a small horse farm in the Drôme Provençale
• Within easy reach of Dieulefit, Grignan, Nyons, Avignon and Montélimar
• Close to a bathing pool and the river

Relais du Plessis

• Eco-friendly lodges between the Poitou-Charentes and the Loire valley
• Spa with hammam, saunas, whirlpool, plus massage and beauty treatments
• Restaurant serving fine French cuisine like foie gras and fresh fish

Camping U Pinarellu

• Five-hectare wooded site 10 minutes' walk from Pinarello beach
• A 15-minute drive from Porto Vecchio and Cala Rossa headland
• Outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, restaurant and bar-pizzeria