Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

La Bastide d'Albignac

• Sprawling site in the scenic grounds of a pretty 19th-century house
• A 35-minute drive from Grands Causses and 45 minutes from Albi
• Swimming pool, bar-restaurant and miniature farm on site

Villatent at Camping De Vaubarlet

• Family safari tents at an Auvergne site with river beach area
• A 20-minute drive to the Loire; half an hour to Pilat Regional Park
• Heated pools, restaurant, bar and summer kids' activities

Villatent at Camping Le Canigou

• Smart safari tents on a wooded site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• Half an hour from Perpignan and less than an hour from the coast
• Busy activity programme on site, plus restaurant and river swimming

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

La Bicheudière

• Small, friendly site on an old farm five minutes' drive from Brécey
• Near a salmon fishing river, a 40-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel
• Help feed farm animals, collect fresh eggs and gather at the firepit

Camping Aire Naturelle TerreFerme

Camping L'Orée de Deauville

• In a green park three kilometres from the sea at Blonville-sur-Mer
• Three kilometres from Accrobranche and four from Deauville
• Pool, playground and restaurant serving local and international dishes

Camping Altipik

• Alpine glamping site a few minutes' drive from skiing at Mont-Saxonnex
• Hiking and biking in summer; skiing and snowboarding in winter
• Wooden floors, woodburning stoves, mattresses and feather bedding

Camping La Tour du Stock

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of Etang du Stock
• Beach a couple of minutes' walk away; 15 minutes' drive to animal park
• Restaurant, pool, wellness centre and summer evening entertainment

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

Relais du Plessis

• Eco-friendly lodges between the Poitou-Charentes and the Loire valley
• Spa with hammam, saunas, whirlpool, plus massage and beauty treatments
• Restaurant serving fine French cuisine like foie gras and fresh fish

Le Jardin de Lyno

• Well-equipped Dordogne glamping units on the edge of Belvès
• Dordogne river 10 minutes' drive; Château des Milandes 20 minutes
• Outdoor pool on site; ensuite bathroom and kitchen in each unit

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Riveco Glamping

• Luxurious geodesic dome on the Boucheuse river in the Haute-Vienne
• A 10-minute drive to Château de Bonneval; an hour to Oradour-sur-Glane
• Alfresco kitchen, waterside decking and stargazing; meals available

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 Mané Guernehué

• Family-friendly park in the Gulf of Morbihan
• Lots to do on site: high ropes, archery, fishing, riding farm...
• Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and treatments

Camping Azun Nature

• Small, relaxed site near the village of Aucun in the Pyrenees
• In a bird refuge a kilometre from paragliding schools
• Spotless amenities, multisports pitch and fresh bread sales

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria

Camping Bel

• Friendly, family-run site 300 metres from the beach
• Five minutes’ walk from La Tranche-sur-Mer town centre
• Pool complex, sports facilities, bar, bakery and takeaway on site