Beach - excellent water quality: Campsites in Centre-Val de Loire

Au Coeur de Vendôme

• Family-run site by the Loir river, a few minutes' cycle from Vendôme
• A 15-minute drive to the lake and sandy beach of Villiers-sur-Loir
• Canoe hire, fishing, playground, games room and shop

Camping La Maltournée

Domaine de la Grange des Champs

Camping La Viennerie

• Peaceful pitches at a 20-acre farm 15 minutes' drive from Montargis
• A 20-minute drive from Gien; châteaux and wineries within half an hour
• Play area and walking maps available on site; dogs welcome

Villatent at Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

• Well-equipped safari tents at a lakeside site in the Loire Valley
• A half-hour drive from Sully-sur-Loire for the château and canoeing
• Indoor and outdoor pools, fishing, lake beach and kids' activities

Camping à l'Orée du Bois de Montalan

• Quiet rural site in woodland near Saint-Hilaire-les-Andresis
• In the Loire Valley within 45 minutes' drive of Fontainebleau
• Playground, barbecue area and picnic tables

Camping Le Bec de Cisse

• Riverside site in Vouvray, 10 kilometres from Tours
• In a region renowned for its many châteaux and vineyards
• Playground, pétanque court, bar, picnic area and games room

Gîtes Insolites de Sologne

• Spectacular accommodation on a family-friendly woodland site in Cher
• Within easy reach of several famed wine regions and their vineyards
• Hot air balloon rides available next door to the site

Domaine de Dugny

• Family-friendly site in the Loire Valley
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools with slides and rapids
• Free kids' clubs, boating lake, fishing, restaurant and play area

L'Orangerie de Beauregard

• Stay on the grounds of a manor house in the Loire Valley
• On-site mini market stocked with local wines and cheeses
• Wildlife haven with restaurant, plus bar overlooking an outdoor pool

Parc de Fierbois

• Peaceful park in a protected natural environment
• With waterpark, restaurant, bar and takeaway
• Try aquagym, water polo, archery and more

Camping Touristique de Gien

• Peaceful Loire Valley site 45km from Orléans
• Close to the Loire à vélo 800km cycle trail
• Restaurant, pool and well-stocked site shop

Les Hôtes de Chouzy-sur-Cisse

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 Domaine de la Rive du Bois

• Close to Chambon-la-Forêt on the edge of huge Orléans Forest
• 15 minutes' drive from beach of Étang de la Vallée and 45 from Orléans
• Pool, fishing, play area, archery, miniature golf and tennis

Les Vélos de Paulette

• Friendly glamping site on a small island in the Claise river
• A 45-minute drive to Futuroscope; an hour to ZooParc de Beauval
• On a voie verte cycle route, with various bikes available to hire

Camping Val de Vie

• Peaceful family site near Châtenoy in the Orléans Forest
• A half-hour drive from the city of Orléans
• Outdoor lounge area with sofas and table tennis

Camping Rillé

• Family-friendly lakeside site near Rillé in the Loire Valley
• Half an hour from the châteaux of Saumur, Villandry and Langeais
• Canoe, pedalo and bike hire on site, plus organised excursions

La Buissonnière Lodges

• Family-friendly glamping site 45 minutes’ drive from Tours
• Château de Chenonceau 10 minutes’ drive; ZooParc de Beauval 35 minutes
• Wellness area with sauna; cycle hire; outdoor pool and play area

Camping Les Terres de Belle Rive

• Friendly family-run site by the Vienne river in Candes-Saint-Martin
• A 20-minute drive to Saumur; half an hour to Château de Villandry
• On the Loire à Vélo cycle route, with bike hire and laundry on site