Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Cool Under Canvas

• Peaceful and scenic glampsite in UNESCO Puy de Dôme region
• A 5-minute drive from Pontaumur and 30 minutes from Vulcania
• Small outdoor pool, small honesty shop, and animals to meet

Souleyourt

Sautadou Camping

• Family-run farm site with friendly animals in Languedoc-Roussillon
• Carcassonne and the four Cathar castles of Lastour within 50 minutes
• Forest trails, river walks and swimming from the site

Camping les Fontaines

Domaine de Bagard

• Spacious pitches at a smart estate on the edge of the village of Sauve
• Close to Cévennes National Park; 40 minutes' drive to Nîmes
• Outdoor pools, gym, pétanque and snack bar on site

Domaine de Chatebier

• Cosy wooden lodges in a lakeside setting in Haute-Saône
• Belfort 20 minutes' drive away; 40 minutes to Plateau des Mille Étangs
• Fishing on site, plus lake-view terrace for each lodge

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 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 Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

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

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Villatent at Camping Les Genêts

• On the banks of Lake Pareloup, with sandy beach area and canoe hire
• A 40-minute drive from Rodez and 45 minutes from Millau
• Heated pool, restaurant, miniature golf and summer kids' entertainment

Cab'ânes du Pibeste

• Well-equipped hut in the Hautes-Pyrénées, 15 minutes from Lourdes
• Link up with the GR101 hiking trail or climb the Pic de Pibeste
• Double bed, ensuite bathroom and outdoor terrace area

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

Camping le Clos du Blavet

• Scenic, rural and family-friendly site next to the Blavet river
• Heated pool, paddling pool, trampolines, play area and TV room
• Guided hikes from the site in summer

Domaine de la Michelière

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
• Indoor and outdoor heated pools and paddling pool
• Summer entertainment, multisports venue, Jacuzzi and snack bar

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Domaine de la Motte

• 500 metres from a lake, beach, picnic area and 310-hectare forest
• Horse riding, quad biking, fishing, pedalo hire and more in the locale
• Miniature golf plus indoor pool, paddling pool and whirlpool