Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

Atmo'Sphère

• Memorable and unusual stays in a private geodesic dome in the woods
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val 10 minutes' drive; 35 minutes to Najac
• Private Nordic bath outside; kitchen, bathroom and cosy bed inside

Camping Les Cerisiers

• Close to the Spanish border and five minutes' drive from Céret
• Half an hour's drive from the Mediterranean coast
• Hiking paths, spa, playground, library, shop and bakery

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Les Alpaguettes

Domaine de la Roselière

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from sandy Picardy beaches
• A 10-minute drive from Le Crotoy and 30 from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
• Indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, sauna, hot tub and fishing ponds

Camping Le Beaussement

• Leafy and shaded site on the banks of the Ardèche river
• A 10-minute walk from Chauzon and 15 kilometres from the Pont d’Arc
• Swimming, fishing and canoe and kayak rental all from the site

Domaine de l'Oiselière

• In a green wooded area in peaceful Vendée countryside
• A 40-minute drive from Puy du Fou and 55 from Atlantic beaches
• Summer pool, bike hire, barbecues, bakery, playground and small farm

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site

Domaine de Miremer

• Family campsite with spectacular views near La Garde Freinet, Provence
• Half an hour’s drive to Saint-Tropez, and 10 minutes to Grimaud
• Pools, dining and bar on site; entertainment April to mid-September

Camping Padimadour

• Peaceful rural setting, surrounded by meadows
• Activities and entertainment on site
• Ideal location for exploring the Dordogne Valley and Dore river

Camping Les Castors

• Waterside site in a forest near the town of Burnhaupt-le-Haut
• Well set for visiting Mulhouse and the Vosges mountains
• Restaurant, playground, fishing pond and swimming lake with waterslide

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

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

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

Domaine des Vignères

• Luxurious glamping accommodation at a Charente-Maritime vineyard
• A 10-minute drive to Jonzac; 20 minutes to Château de Plassac vineyard
• Food-order service and communal barbecue area on site, plus hot tub

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

La Ferme de Chéchigné

• Friendly farm site with shop selling local produce
• A 10-minute drive from Doué-la-Fontaine's caves and Bioparc zoo
• Within 25 minutes of Saumur château and Cadre Noir riding school

Les Cantarelles

• Campsite right by the edge of the lake, a haven of peace
• Fisherman's paradise
• Canoes and pedalos for hire: relaxation as a family or solo

Camping Les Gros Joncs

• On the west coast of Oléron
• Between the sea and the forest, sheltered by dunes
• Large pools, restaurant, Jacuzzi and spa