Dump station: Campgrounds in France

Camping Reine Mathilde

• In Étréham, close to the D-Day landing beaches
• Peaceful and friendly atmosphere
• Snack bar, grocery shop, heated pool and summer entertainment

Camping La Rivière

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Camping La Belle Etoile

• On the banks of the Seine, half an hour's train ride from Paris
• Disneyland resort and UNESCO-listed Provins within an hour's drive
• Bouncy castle, trampoline, pizzeria and shop selling artisan produce

Camping La Berquerie

• Family park near the coast in Haute-Normandie
• Indoor and outdoor pools, wifi, bar and restaurant
• A 15-minute drive from Le Tréport and Criel-sur-Mer

Camping La Bolée d'Air

• Six-hectare site 2km from the seaside village of St Vincent sur Jard
• Reach the beach in two minutes' drive or walk through the pine forest
• Pools, waterslide, sauna, tennis and sports courts

Camping Bellevue

• Family-friendly campsite 25 minutes’ drive from Rocamadour in the Lot
• Loubressac, Sarlat and the Gouffre de Padirac all 45 minutes’ drive
• Heated swimming pool and playground; snack bar and bread delivery

Camping La Bucherie

• Quiet woodland setting in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• A short walk from a natural swimming lake
• Guided tours and seasonal kids' club with craft and nature activities

Camping Le Château de Galaure

Camping Chantecler

• Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the centre of Aix-en-Provence
• A 25-minute drive to Montagne Sainte-Victoire; 40 minutes to Marseille
• Part of 10-hectare grounds with local products for sale

Domaine Lacs de Gascogne

• Family-friendly site in a forest a kilometre from Seissan
• Three lakes on site with sandy beach, canoes and fishing areas
• Restaurant with bar and terrace, plus outdoor pool and kids' areas

Puy Rond Camping

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the ancient town of Bressuire
• Easy access to Loire châteaux and vineyards; an hour from La Rochelle
• Pool, play area and modern amenities

La Grange Camping and Caravanning

• Peaceful and English-speaking rural site in the village of Pérassay
• Walking, cycling and watersports within 20 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and bike hire; bar, restaurant, shop and bread in village

Camping Le Moulin des Iscles

• Scenic family-friendly site on the leafy banks of the Argens
• Fréjus’ beaches, waterpark, zoo, Roman remains within 20 minutes
• Heated pool, miniature golf, boules, archery, shop, bar-restaurant

Camping Le Parc des Monges

• Friendly family site bordering the fishing river of Siagne
• Within half an hour of Cannes, Théoule and Marineland
• 40 minutes from kayaking and paragliding around the Gorges du Loup

Camping La Gallouette

• On Normandy's Cotentin Peninsula 200 metres from the beach
• Next to the UNESCO site of Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue towers
• Citroën 2 CV rental, heated pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Domaine Les Gonies

• Peaceful adults-only farm site 15 minutes' walk from Mauroux
• Vineyards and wineries half an hour away by bike
• Table d'hôte dinners five nights a week with home-grown produce