Wildlife haven: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Saint Laurent

• Quiet forest site 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Carnac and 35 minutes from Lorient
• Covered swimming pool, bar, play area, pétanque and food shop

L'Etape en Forêt

• Peaceful 10-hectare site in the vast forest of Saint-Sever-Calvados
• Marked hiking and cycling paths and ponds for fishing in the area
• On-site restaurant; treetop adventure courses, playgrounds and sports

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Camping de la Tête Noire

• Leafy and peaceful site in La Brenne Regional Natural Park
• Next to a spectacular hiking trail and the Indre à Vélo cycle route
• Outdoor pool and restaurant with roomy terrace

Camping Les Deux Etangs

• Peaceful countryside setting five kilometres from the Landes coast
• Set over three hectares of protected enclosed landscape
• Wellness centre, pool, solarium and bar-restaurant

Camping Municipal Porte Des Cimes

• Spectacular mountain site within easy reach of Andorra's ski resorts
• A short drive from the ancient spa town of Ax-les-Thermes
• Surrounded by lots of waymarked hiking trails

Camping le Sainte-Marie

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' cycle from Sainte-Marie
• Huge waterpark with a swimming pool, waterslides and a paddling pool
• 10 minutes' walk from the beach and 20 minutes drive from Perpignan

Les Cabanes de Graville

• Woodland cabins set in the grounds of a 13th-century château
• A 15-minute drive to the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest
• Horse riding centre and woodland hikes; breakfast hampers included

Les Cabanes de Kermenguy

• Secluded woodland site set in the grounds of a Renaissance châteaux
• A short drive from surf lessons, sailing, clam digging and more
• Golf, horse riding and cycling available nearby

Le Village Insolite

• Hand-crafted glamping units designed and built by a sculptor
• Cluny Abbey and Rock of Solutré within a 25-minute drive
• Eco-friendly site in a rural Natura 2000-listed Burgundy location

Camping de la Vallée du Doux

• Small and family-friendly riverside site
• Less than a kilometre from the velorail of the Ardèche Verte
• Fishing, snack bar and play area

Camping de L'Escaut

Camping Les Étangs Mina

• Family-friendly site in the Brouage Marshes near Saint-Sornin
• Less than half an hour's drive from beaches in Royan and Oléron
• Busy summer programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment

Camping de L'Île Percée

• Spacious Finistère site with sea views and direct beach access
• A 40-minute drive from Concarneau and boats to the Glénan Islands
• Kayak hire on site; next to the GR 34 walking/bike path

Camping l'Eden de la Vanoise

• Year-round site with indoor heated pool in the alps of Haute-Savoie
• A 10-minute drive from La Plagne and watersports on the Isère
• Bar and TV lounge; bouncy castle and trampoline, bike hire and shuttle

Les Cabanes du Jardin de Pierre

La Danse des Papillons

• Peaceful eco-friendly site set among olive groves and lavender fields
• Close to a river and lots of hikes through meadows and ancient forests
• Breakfasts of locally sourced organic bread, fruit and homemade jams