Drying room: Campgrounds in France

Camping Au P'tit Bonheur

• Peaceful countryside site between Sarlat and Rocamadour
• Pool and paddling pool open all day long
• Bar, mini farm, playground, trampoline, shop and restaurant

Camping Bellevue

• In Villers-sur-Mer on the Normandy coast
• Covered and heated pool with play area and solarium
• Fitness room, ping pong, playground and restaurant

Camping Bellevue

• Dog-friendly site two kilometres from Erquy’s sandstone houses
• A five-minute drive from the beach and 15 minutes from Cap d'Erquy
• Facilities include a pool, bar, washing-up area and washing machines

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Camping Les Colombes

• Quiet site for couples and families with easy access to motorway
• Top spot for hiking and biking hols or fishing getaways
• Play area, bouncy castle, outdoor fitness area and bread sales

Camping Au Bord de Loire

• By the banks of the Loire on the Loire à vélo cycle route
• Family friendly on three hectares of greenery bordering forest
• Playground, summer events and riverside relaxation area

Camping du Bois des Forts

• On the outskirts of Dunkirk a few hundred metres from a forest
• 15 minutes from Dune Marchand and the Belgian border
• Play area, games room, spacious pétanque area and bar

Camping Bel

• Friendly, family-run site 300 metres from the beach
• Five minutes’ walk from La Tranche-sur-Mer town centre
• Pool complex, sports facilities, bar, bakery and takeaway on site

Camping Les Grenettes

• Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
• Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle

Camping Au Fil de la Volane

Camping de Kérabus

• Small peaceful site without noisy entertainment, 200m from Carnac
• Shops within 1.5 kilometres and hiking trails from the site
• Well-maintained setting with pine trees, flowers, pools and playground

Camping Les Ajoncs d'Or

• Woodland site 2km from the beach and La Baule-Escoublac town centre
• On the edge of Brière Regional Natural Park
• Large pool, paddling pool, bar, restaurant and takeaway

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

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 Bordénéo

Camping Le Soustran

• Family-friendly site by large lake for fishing, swimming and canoeing
• Hike from site through meadow and woods; bike and walking paths nearby
• Swimming pool, playground, bar and restaurant on site

Camping Les Bateaux

• Dog-friendly site with mountain views alongside the river Meuse
• Access to a Voie Verte bike trail and a 35-minute drive from Givet
• Bar on site and pedalos for hire; places to eat a short walk away

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar

Camping de l'Espiguette

• Well-established park with direct access to Espiguette beach
• Around a half-hour drive from Montpellier and Camargue National Park
• Waterpark, bike rental and marina for launching boats and jetskis

Camping Le Sableau

• Shaded family-friendly site filled with flowers and trees
• In Notre-Dame-de-Riez, a 15-minute drive to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Pool, bar, grocery shop, entertainment, ping pong and pétanque