Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping Le Couspeau

• Friendly-family site in the hilltop village of Poët-Célard
• Excellent amenities including sprinkler play area and pool
• Close to hilltop Provence villages and their farmers' markets

Camping Le Colombier

• Lakeside site in the Bugey with its own beach
• At the foothills of the Jura mountains
• Snack bar, playground, bike hire and free wifi

Pertamina Village U Farniente

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen

Slow Village Breizh Légendes

• Well-maintained site with sea views on the north Finistère coast
• Located in Plounéour-Trez, a 45-minute drive from Brest and Roscoff
• On-site tennis court, launderette, games room, bar and restaurant

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis

Le Village Insolite

• Hand-crafted glamping units designed and built by a sculptor
• Cluny Abbey and Rock of Solutré within a 25-minute drive
• Eco-friendly site in a rural Natura 2000-listed Burgundy location

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

Camping Les Côteaux du Lac

• A stone's throw away from the Loire Valley castles

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Koko Holidays at Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Dog-friendly hilltop glamping with views of Dordogne and Lot
• A 15-minute drive to the Dordogne river; Sarlat-la-Canéda half an hour
• On-site restaurant, playground, games room and sports activities

Camping Les 4 Templiers

• Peaceful family-friendly site in the stunningly scenic Larzac
• Half an hour from trails and activities in Grands Causses and Cévennes
• Restaurant, pétanque, playground and spa with hot tub and sauna

Camping Le Coin Tranquille

• Family-run site between Lyon and Chambéry in the Isère region
• 20 minutes' drive from Walibi Rhône-Alpes theme park
• Restaurant with local dishes, kids' menu and high-season theme nights

Souleyourt

Soul Roots

• Comfortable rental tents in a private and spacious Aquitaine garden
• A 20-minute walk to Jumilhac-le-Grand; Limoges an hour's drive
• Swimming pool, hot tub, barbecue, pizza oven and well-equipped kitchen

Camping L'Etournerie

• Small, pretty, rural campsite, 32 kms from the Atlantic Coast.

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

Camping Etchemendigaraya

• Family-run site in the Basque Country between mountains and sea
• Adjoined to a working farm and with spectacular views
• Communal area, games room and playground