Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Camping Saint-Louis

• Lakeside site in the Gascogne region
• Natural pool and play area
• Restaurant overlooking the lake

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

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Tiny Stay Ecolodge

• Cosy dog-friendly lodges surrounded by woodlands in Anjou
• A 10-minute drive from a zoo; 15 minutes from Château de Baugé
• Locally-sourced food available to order; fully-equipped kitchen area

Camping Saumur

• Hillside setting with views over the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
• Six kilometres from Saumur and the Château du Saumur
• Two pools, lodge with books and games, mini golf and bike hire

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

Tipis Indiens

• Tiny tipi site with spectacular views over the Cirque de Gavarnie
• Within easy reach of Gavarnie ski resort
• A short drive to outdoor pool, climbing, ice skating and more in Gèdre

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Les Palmiers

Ô P'tit Nid Milie

• Well-equipped microlodge with a barrel sauna and a spacious terrace
• A 25-minute drive to Thermes de Bains-les-Bains; half an hour to lakes
• Includes a small kitchen, bathroom and a double bed; rural setting

Camping So de Prous

• Handsome setting in the Luz valley, 1.5 kilometres from Saligos
• Under 5 kilometres from Luzéa thermal baths; 25 minutes from Lourdes
• Pool, bar with terrace, music nights, playground and bakery

K-Hutes

• Adults-only luxury cabins with views of the Pyrenees, in the Landes
• Montfort-en-Chalosse half an hour’s drive; Pau 55 minutes
• Eco-friendly cabins; free-roaming chickens; dinner hampers for sale

Camping Soulac Plage

• Direct access to a sandy Atlantic beach
• On 12 hectares of the Gironde estuary, among pine trees
• Waterpark, slides, Jacuzzis, excursions, restaurant and on-site bakery

Origan Village Naturiste

• Naturist campsite in the Haute Provence
• Help with arranging naturist activities and excursions
• Pool, restaurant, solarium, well-stocked grocery shop and gift shop

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Camping U Pinarellu

• Five-hectare wooded site 10 minutes' walk from Pinarello beach
• A 15-minute drive from Porto Vecchio and Cala Rossa headland
• Outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, restaurant and bar-pizzeria

Camping Brantôme Peyrelevade

• Family-friendly campsite bordering the river with private beach
• Swimming pool, entertainment and direct access to the river
• A paradise for lovers of food and the great outdoors

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