Single-sex groups welcome: Glamping parks in France

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Camping Le Valjoly

Camping Plein Soleil

• Relaxed site near Lourdes with heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, bar
• A 10-minute drive to Lourdes city, Sanctuary, lake and mountain walks
• Covered and heated pool, playground and bar with snooker table

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping Port de Plaisance

• Family-friendly site 1.5 kilometres from the historic town of Péronne
• Close to the World War I monuments of the Remembrance Trail
• Pool, bike rental, bar and communal lounge with wifi

Camping Porte de Provence

• Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the Drôme Provençale region
• Dog sledding, quad biking, archery and canoeing all available nearby
• Heated pool, paddling pool, outdoor gym, bar and restaurant

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 Provence Vallée

• Family-friendly site in the Durance valley
• Free shuttle bus into nearby Manosque
• Pool, football pitch, bouncy castle, playground and summer snack bar

Camping Les Échasses

• Four-hectare forest site two kilometres from a lake
• A 20-minute walk from Gastes; Mimizan-Plage 25 minutes’ drive
• Bike rental, seasonal snack bar, wifi and pétanque

Camping and Gîtes En Campagne

• Small, friendly family site among hiking and cycling routes
• A 20-minute drive from Oradour-sur-Glane and 40 from Limoges
• Pool, paddling pool, play area, restaurant and regular table d’hôte

La Guichardiere

• Between countryside and the sea, within walking distance of La Plaine
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium, bar and restaurant
• Summer activities including a kids' club and French cooking classes

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Camp Au Clair Ruisseau

• In spectacular Alsace surroundings between the Vosges and the Rhine
• Day trips to Strasbourg, Colmar and Europapark Rust in Germany
• Surrounded by nature: relax by the lake or go horse riding

La Garnasette

• Quiet site in a wildlife haven in Haute-Loire with mountain views
• Half an hour's drive from the UNESCO heritage city of Le Puy
• Vegan, vegetarian and organic meals; a five-minute drive from village

Camping Saint-Paul

• A haven of greenery beside a river and on the edge of a beech forest
• Just over a 10-min walk to Lyons-la-Forêt and 40 mins’ drive to Rouen
• Pool, playground, mini golf, tennis, football and bar with terrace

Au Jardin de la Vouivre

Au Refuge des 3 Ours

• Quiet luxury site in rural Picardy in an arboretum of 400 trees
• A half-hour drive from medieval Beauvais and 50 minutes from Chantilly
• Hot tub and massage, home-cooked meals and hampers on request

Au Soleil de Picardie

• Family-friendly site with large arboretum near the Champagne vineyards
• 20 minutes' drive from Soissons and 40 from Reims
• Two private fishing ponds plus bike, electric bike and quad bike hire

Aux Insolites du Bonheur de Vivre

• Distinctive glamping in countryside near Maigné in Pays de la Loire
• A 30-minute drive to Le Mans, and 40 minutes to Zoo de la Flèche
• Games, eco-sauna and communal firepit on site, bakery 15 minutes’ walk