Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in La Palud sur Verdon, France

Camping Gorges du Verdon

• On a riverbank with private beach for swimming
• Among spectacular mountain views under 10 kilometres from Castellane
• Pools, fitness trail, wild swimming and café-restaurant with terrace

Domaine de Chanteraine

• Just three kilometres from the Verdon Gorge
• Overlooking the Lake of Sainte-Croix 600 metres away
• Within driving distance of the French Riviera

Domaine du Verdon

• Well-maintained park on the Verdon river, among the Verdon gorges
• Waterpark with heated pools, against a stunning mountain setting
• Fishing, fitness trail, outdoor gym, play area, restaurant and bar

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

Camping Arbre de Vie

• Peaceful glamping site in the Gorges du Verdon Natural Park
• A 10-minute drive from Sainte-Croix Lake and 40 from Gorges du Verdon
• Fully-equipped kitchen on site, with home-grown organic veg to buy

Koko Holidays at Les Collines de Castellane

• Family-sized rental tents with great views of Haute Provence mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Castellane; 30 minutes to the Verdon Gorge
• Swimming pool with waterslides; brasserie and takeaway on site

Camping Les Prés

Camping International Aups

• Family-friendly site on the edge of Aups, close to shops and market
• Lac de Sainte-Croix and Gorges du Verdon within a half-hour drive
• Restaurant, heated pool, hot tub and evening entertainment on site

Ferme Saint Pierre

• 80-hectare farm estate in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Meet llamas, ponies, donkeys, turtles, peacocks and more
• Within an hour's drive of Fréjus and the Verdon Gorge

Camping La Farigoulette

• Lakeside park in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Direct access to lots of watersports and outdoor pursuits
• Pool, bar, restaurant, shop, playground, games room and pétanque