Dump station: Campgrounds in France

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Ferme Noemie

• Family-run rural site under 10 minutes' drive from Bourg d’Oisans
• Close to Tour de France stages and voie verte cycle paths
• Gas barbecue, bread service and bike storage available on site

La Ribière Sud

• Well-maintained site in scenic green surrounds with country garden
• Nine hectares of woodland and meadow, 30 minutes' drive from Limoges
• Wildlife haven with no light pollution; barbecues allowed

Camping de Strasbourg

• 3km from Strasbourg with public transport from the site
• Fully renovated in 2016
• Seasonal pool, free motorhome service point and communal central lodge

Camping Les Préveils

• Family-friendly site in the forest 10 minutes from La Tranche-sur-Mer
• Direct access to a sandy beach and close to cycle paths
• Swimming pool, spa, gym, fitness classes and kids' activities on site

Camping Port'Land

• In the D-Day landing zone in Normandy
• Close to Utah, Omaha, Gold and Juno beaches and the American cemetery
• Pools, fishing ponds, restaurant, pizzeria and kids' club

Camping Bahamas Beach

• Family-friendly site 20 minutes' walk from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
• An hour's drive from Puy du Fou theme park and Planète Sauvage
• Swimming pool, waterslide, miniature golf and summer kids' activities

Camping de la Météorite

• Friendly site in Limousin countryside, 5 mins' drive from Rochechouart
• Next to a seven-hectare pond and close to the Dordogne river
• Family-friendly with sports areas, pool, kids' club and games room

Camping de Tréguer Plage

Camping Les Pêcheurs

• Riverside site set in the middle of a Natura 2000 zone
• Bike and 4x4 wine tasting tours through burgundy vineyards
• River fishing, swimming, boating and canoeing in the Doubs river

Camping Naturiste Les Aillos

• Naturist site two kilometres from Caraman
• Under 30km from Toulouse and five golf courses within 30 minutes
• Pool, paddling pool, sauna, library, open-air gym and bar-restaurant

Le Beauvillage

• Peaceful site with well-kept gardens a 15-minute walk from Lauzerte
• An hour's drive from Latour-Marliac water gardens and a Walibi park
• Swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and bar with shaded terrace

Camping Ménez Bichen

• Family-friendly site metres from Pentrez beach and at Ménez-Hom's foot
• A 15-minute drive from Locronan and 35 minutes from Quimper
• Restaurant, spa, pétanque, organised entertainment and playgrounds

Camping Plateau des Chasses

• Woodland site 10 minutes' drive from Cannes
• Artistic workshops and film screenings on site in summer
• Mini farm and two playgrounds including one for older kids and teens

Camping Les 3 Rivières

Camping Douarnenez

• Woodland site in the south of Brittany
• Overlooking the Baie de Douarnenez and 500 metres from a sandy beach
• Within walking distance of Douarnenez and the spectacular GR 34 path

Camping de Moncontour Active Park

• Lakeside site near historic Moncontour
• 45 minutes' drive to Futuroscope and 90 minutes' drive to Puy du Fou
• Next to a 10-hectare lake with a watersports centre and miniature golf

Camping Les Terres de Belle Rive

• Friendly family-run site by the Vienne river in Candes-Saint-Martin
• A 20-minute drive to Saumur; half an hour to Château de Villandry
• On the Loire à Vélo cycle route, with bike hire and laundry on site

Château de Lacomté Country Club

• Adults-only park
• Centrally-located in the picturesque Lot and Dordogne valleys
• Easily accessable from the A20 motorway