Composting toilet: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Les Toiles du Cassis

• Luxurious waterside hideaway on a Charente wine estate
• Angoulême and Cognac 25 minutes’ drive; boat hire 15 minutes
• Well-equipped bell tent with decking overlooking a fishing pond

Domaine de la Brette

• Smart and self-contained accommodation on a historic Gers estate
• A 10-minute drive from Condom; 45 minutes from Agen
• Heated outdoor pool, tennis court, bike rental and play area

Domaine de la Puisaye

• Bohemian and stylish wooden pods on the edge of lush forest in Puisaye
• A 40-minute drive to Auxerre; 15 minutes from Toucy’s Saturday market
• Swimming pool, bowling and kitchens on site; shops and dining nearby

Villa Séverine

• Spacious pitches 15 minutes' walk from Préty and the Saône river
• A 10-minute drive to Tournus, 30 minutes to wine village Saint-Véran
• Pool, deckchairs and kitchen facilities on site

Bohème Glamping Expérience

Voyage Spatio-Temporel

• Unusual rural accommodation in the Millevaches Regional Nature Park
• A 25-minute drive to Aubusson; 50 minutes to the Millevaches Plateau
• Natural swimming pool, shared kitchen, private gardens and billiards

Écoute La Vie

• Well-equipped luxury lodges in leafy gardens at Lunay in Loir-et-Cher
• Château de Chambord an hour’s drive and Zoo de la Flèche 90 minutes
• Art spaces and meditation corners; communal dining and a delicatessen

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

Les Cabanes de la Romaningue

• Glamping accommodation on a Gironde wine estate
• Half an hour by car from Bordeaux city centre or Saint-Émilion
• Artisanal food and drink baskets available; bikes to borrow

Camping Paysan de la Gilberdière

• Stays on an organic farm with walking, cycling and horse-riding trails
• A five-minute drive from Berjou and 10 minutes from Pont d'Ouilly
• Games room, educational activities, fridge, barbecues and solar oven

Eco Camping Le Peydoucet

• Quiet site among vineyards an hour and 15 minutes’ drive from Bordeaux
• Huitres Fossiles 20 minutes’ drive; Arbor-et-sens 40 minutes
• Dog-friendly site with swimming pool and breakfast available

La Bulle de Clotilde

• Unusual Finistère stays in a completely transparent plastic bubble
• Concarneau and Quimper within a half-hour drive
• Stunning views by day and night; private indoor hot tub area

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

La Parenthèse Meslandaise

• Glamping site at an educational farm in the Loir-et-Cher
• A 10-minute drive from the Loire; Amboise and Blois half an hour away
• Swimming pool on site, plus farm visits and veg garden

Le Sheep Inn

• Small and quiet Auvergne site outside the village of Sainte-Thérence
• A 20-minute drive to Montluçon; 50 minutes to Forêt de Tronçais
• Eco-friendly site with lovely views from a large wooden deck

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings

Le Moulin de St Blaise

• Off-grid adults-only glamping on a peaceful riverside site
• A short walk from the Route des Vignobles; 10 minutes’ drive to Marçon
• Trout fishing on site; outdoor kitchen; shower and fridge per pitch

L’Enclave Insolite

Les Étangs de la Bassée

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven with lush greenery and nine ponds
• A 40-minute drive to Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Melun
• Activities on site include fishing, volleyball, badminton and massages

Les Cabanes du Jardin de Pierre