Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping Oléron Les Pins

• A kilometre from the beach and oysters of Saint Trojan les Bains
• Edged by the national forest of Saint-Trojan
• Pool, play area, games room and snack wagon

Camping Beaulieu sur Dordogne

• Set on an island on the Dordogne river
• Heated pool and big kids' pool with monkey bars and slides
• Snack bar, terrace, solarium, library and fridge and barbecue hire

Camping Omaha Beach

• Clifftop site with sea views and direct access to Omaha Beach
• Restaurant, bar, swimming pool, football pitch and beach volleyball
• Easy access to the Normandy beaches and Bayeux Tapestry

Les Écotagnes

• Secluded luxury site with Alpine views in Haute-Savoie
• A 15-minute drive from La Clusaz chairlifts, half an hour from Annecy
• Walking trails from site; hot tub, home-cooked breakfast and dinner

Les Fustes de Plazanet

• Well-appointed log cabins in the Parc naturel régional de Millevaches
• Vassivière lake 20 minutes’ drive; Aubusson 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; fully equipped kitchens; covered terrace and play area

Camping Le Domaine de Bernezac

• Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site five mins’ walk from the beach
• A 35-minute drive to the Île d’Oléron; 40 minutes to Cité de l’Huître
• Theme nights and sports screenings: shops and cafés 15 minutes’ walk

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

Les Chalets de Dordogne

• Peaceful Dordogne site over five hectares of green and wooded space
• A 10-minute drive to Eymet and 30 minutes to Bergerac
• Heated pool, playground, bar, grocery shop and fishing lake

Les Cabanes d'ErbeFol

• Luxury glamping with spectacular Pyrénées-Orientales mountain views
• Via ferrata 10 minutes’ drive, and Château de Quéribus half an hour
• Shared kitchen and chillout area; food delivery service available

Camping du Besset

• Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
• Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
• Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool

Camping Barataud

• Quiet family-friendly site on Oléron Island, 150 metres from the beach
• A short drive or cycle to Saint-Denis-d'Oléron and Phare de Chassiron
• Seasonal pools, play area, miniature golf and bike rentals on site

Les Cabanes de Kermenguy

• Secluded woodland site set in the grounds of a Renaissance châteaux
• A short drive from surf lessons, sailing, clam digging and more
• Golf, horse riding and cycling available nearby

Le Pré des Chênes

• Small family-run site on three hectares just outside Saint-Cassien
• A five-minute drive to Monpazier; half an hour to the Dordogne river
• Swimming pool, petting zoo, playground and summer bar on site

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

Camping de Wattwiller

• 1km from a horse-riding centre and near the German and Swiss borders
• Near the Alsace Wine Route and the Ballon des Vosges nature park
• Indoor and outdoor pools, terrace restaurant and games/TV lodge

Le Petit Robinson

• Peaceful wooded site near the gateway to Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by 180km of cycling trails and several fishing spots
• Sauna, communal kota grill and cosy common room

Camping d'Evron

• Shaded and peaceful site in the middle of Evron town’s urban park
• A 10-minute drive to Le Gué de Selle lake and 25 to the Saulges caves
• Playground, games room, organised events, and basic groceries for sale

Le Perpetuum

Camping Aux Sources de l'Yonne

• Peaceful and leafy site surrounded by foothills, forests and meadows
• Plenty of walking trails direct from the park
• Local wines, ice creams and fresh home-baked bread available on site

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available