Campgrounds in France

La Petite Cachette

• Peaceful English-run site five minutes' walk from Lac de Lavaud
• A 45-minute drive to Limoges; an hour to Angoulême
• A short walk from a lake beach, fishing and watersports rentals

Camping La Cascade

• Close to the Armançon river and its beach
• Heated pool, volleyball court and play area
• On-site snack bar with local specialties

Camping La Casse

• Quiet site in an area of spectacular scenery
• Just outside Écrins National Park
• In a wildlife haven at the start of many hikes

Camping Cayola

Camping Lac d'Aiguebelette

• Spectacular lakeside site on the shores of Lac d'Aiguebelette
• Among the French Alps, 20 minutes' drive from Chambéry
• Restaurant, bar and direct access to a lakeside beach

Camping Lac de Bouzey

• Quiet setting a couple of minutes' walk from a watersports lake
• Bouncy castles, archery, trampolining, films and summer shows
• Modern facilities including waterpark, restaurant-pizzeria and shop

Camping Lac de Chardes

• Peaceful site overlooking the Chardes Lake, with watersports nearby
• Less than an hour's drive from Futuroscope theme park
• Outdoor swimming pool and play area on site

Camping Lac de Cormoranche

• Tree-filled site on the shores of Burgundy’s Lac Cormoranche
• A 15-minute drive from Mâcon and Touroparc Zoo
• Beach, lake swimming, fishing, miniature golf and kayak rental

Camping Lac de Sillé

• Lakeside site in a national forest, a kilometre from a big sandy beach
• Heated pool with deckchairs alongside; watersports centre next door
• Snack wagon, bike hire, playground and grocery shop

Camping Lac de Thoux St-Cricq

• Well-equipped family site on the shore of Lac de Thoux St-Cricq
• A 40-minute drive to Toulouse; 10 minutes to L’Isle-Jourdain
• Lake beach, waterpark, restaurant and summer kids' club

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping Lac du Pont à l'Age

• Forest site with lake in Limousin, five minutes' drive from villages
• A 40-minute drive from the Valley of the Painters and from Limoges
• Boating, swimming and fishing from site; bar-restaurant and kids' club

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Complexe des Oustalous

• Peaceful Les Cabannes site with spectacular Pyrenees mountain views
• A 10-minute drive to Lombrives Cave; 25 minutes to Plateau de Beille
• Stylish wooden chalets with decking; heated swimming pool in summer

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping La Châtaigneraie

• Hilltop family site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley
• Adventurer’s paradise: hiking, biking and whitewater rafting nearby
• Haven for relaxation: on-site spa with hot tub and sauna

La Riviera Limousine

• On a peaceful island in the Dordogne river by Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne
• Half an hour's drive from Gouffre de Padirac; 50 mins from Rocamadour
• Outdoor pool with waterslide on site; canoe trips in town

Camping La Prairie

• Peaceful grassy park in the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Less than 10km from climbing, canyoning, potholing and tree climbing
• Weekly dinner and dance events, plus access to a nearby tennis court

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Camping La Chênaie

• Near the famed Normandy cliffs of Étretat
• An 800-metre stroll from the beach at Yport
• Indoor heated pool and large playground