Campgrounds for backpackers in France

Camping Des Favards

• Shaded pitches amid Rhône Valley vineyards just outside Violès
• Town of Orange 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Ventoux activities 50 minutes
• Outdoor pool and play area; barbecue, restaurant and vineyard visits

Camping Le Vieux Berger

• Peaceful site in a green and natural setting 2km from Lourdes
• Regular shuttle bus to Lourdes from the site
• Shop, snack shack, free wifi and bike hire

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Camping Le Valjoly

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths

Camping Les Roches

• Calm and clean campsite with exceptional views of the sea
• Located in Erquy, the scallop "capital", also great for foot fishing
• Heated toilet and shower block

Camping Les Rives de l'Ardèche

• On the banks of the Ardèche river
• 3 kilometres from Mayres and near the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park
• Snack bar, games room and TV room with books and games

Camping Les Prés Verts aux 4 Sardines

• Spectacularly scenic site overlooking Concarneau bay
• Direct access to the beach and the GR 34, 3km from Concarneau
• Pools, play area, miniature golf and giant chess; bakery within 1km

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Camping Les Portes du Morvan

• Lakeside site a kilometre from the centre of Issy l'Évêque
• Close to Morvan Regional Natural Park and 200km of cycle routes
• Swimming pool, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

Camping Les Pins

• Between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees 300m from the sea
• In an old Catalan village surrounded by nature and spectacular scenery
• Aqua park with pool, waterslides, paddling pool and a Jacuzzi

Camping Les Peupliers De La Rive

• Quiet site 800 metres from the beach in Saint-Jean-de-Monts
• On the Vélodyssée cycle route along the Atlantic coast
• Outdoor swimming pool, pétanque court, playground and barbecue area

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

Le Vézère Périgord

Camping Les Okiri

• Lakeside site in the Pyrenees a 30-minute drive from Pau
• Beach, watersports, fishing, bar and shop
• Terrace restaurant on the lake, 15 waterslides and nautical ski lift

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen

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