Climbing nearby: Campgrounds in France

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis

Franthéor sur Camping de l'Île d'Or

• Scenic French Riviera site 400 metres from a small pebble beach
• A 15 minute-drive from Saint-Raphaël and 20 minutes from Fréjus
• Bar-restaurant, small shop, miniature golf and evening entertainment

Camping des Catoyes

• In the middle of Baronnies Nature Park, 4km from Orpierre
• Climbing, paragliding, hot air ballooning and more nearby
• Heaps of walking and cycling trails from the site

Camping Paradis l'Europe

• Family-run site in the Volcans d'Auvergne Regional Natural Park
• Colourful and scenic grounds five minutes' drive from Lac de Chambon
• Heated pool, paddling pool, sports activities and snack bar

Camping La Cabane

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond by the Dordogne river
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Castlenaud and Beynac châteaux
• Bar, snack bar and mini market; fresh bread and pastries; indoor pool

Camping Le Vieux Moulin

• Rural riverside site refurbished for the 2017 season
• Less than 10km from Le Mans and an hour from Paris
• Four-hectare setting of mature trees and wildlife

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Trois Cantons

• Family-friendly Tarn-et-Garonne glamping site with safari tents
• Gorges de l’Aveyron 35 minutes’ drive; Cahors 50 minutes
• On-site outdoor sports company; restaurant and evening entertainment

Camping la Rivière

Camping Le Château de Galaure

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Lodges en Provence

• Among spectacular setting in the truffle country of Provence
• Five minutes' drive from truffle capital Richerenches
• Wellness centre, hot tub, outdoor pool and ensuite accommodation

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping Naturiste Bagheera

• Family-owned and family-run nudist campsite on the coast
• Direct access to a five-kilometre beach
• Wellness centre, gym and bar-restaurant with spectacular views

Camping Larribal

• Quiet family-run site a short walk from the Tarn river
• A kilometre from the town centre of Millau
• Pool, free wifi and bar with terrace

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Tourterelles

• Glamping in safari tents on a large family-run site near Tourtoirac
• Horse and pony rides and lessons from the stables on site
• Open-air pool, paddling pool, bistro and summertime kids' club

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping La Coccinelle

• Family-friendly site in Auvergne, five mins' drive from Blot-l’Église
• A 15-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Bar-restaurant, pool, two playgrounds, tennis, ping pong and pétanque

Camping L'Orée de Deauville

• In a green park three kilometres from the sea at Blonville-sur-Mer
• Three kilometres from Accrobranche and four from Deauville
• Pool, playground and restaurant serving local and international dishes

Domaine de Trémelin

• Family-friendly site steps from a golden sandy beach
• By Lac de Trémelin, with walking paths and watersports/activity centre
• Lake views and restaurant terrace

Camping La Simioune

• Between Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche gorges and the Provencal Drome
• Near the Rhone valley and its wine routes
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium and playground