Drying room: Campgrounds in France

Camping du Lac de Viam

• Dog-friendly site in a natural park on the shore of Lac de Viam
• A 20-minute drive from Treignac and 25 minutes from Meymac
• Lake beach 30 metres away; canoes available to hire from the site

Camping l’Écureuil

• Lakeside site 2km from Sallanches town and 1km from Passy lake
• Nearby activities include hiking, climbing, rafting and skiing
• Direct access to a lake, plus terrace restaurant with lake views

Camping Harrobia

• In the coastal town of Bidart, 4.5km from the motorway
• Five minutes' walk from a golden sandy beach
• Pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Loire Valley Rentals

• Well maintained holiday village by a lake in the Loire valley
• Passes for a wide range of activities included in the rate
• Pools, miniature golf, buggy rides, archery and quad biking

Camping du Lac de Saint-Cyr

• Lakeside location 10 minutes' drive from Futuroscope
• Swimming pool and many outdoor activities available on site
• Within a 300-hectare natural park

Camping Le Colporteur

• Calm site with stunning views of the Alpe d'Huez and Oisans mountains
• In Écrins National Park, a five-minute walk from Le Bourg-d'Oisans
• Entertainment, sports facilities, wifi and play area with trampoline

Camping Le Coin Tranquille

• Family-run site between Lyon and Chambéry in the Isère region
• 20 minutes' drive from Walibi Rhône-Alpes theme park
• Restaurant with local dishes, kids' menu and high-season theme nights

Camping Le Clos Tranquille

• Well placed for the Emerald Coast 800 metres from Quatre Vaux beach
• Half-hour drive from Dinard and ferry port at St-Malo
• Play area, multisports court, ping pong and summer bread service

Camping le Clos du Blavet

• Scenic, rural and family-friendly site next to the Blavet river
• Heated pool, paddling pool, trampolines, play area and TV room
• Guided hikes from the site in summer

Camping Paradis Les Pins d'Oléron

• Oléron site with easy access to amenities in Le Grand-Village-Plage
• Sandy beach, surf school and land yachting within a kilometre
• Bike hire, natural swimming lagoon and summer activities on site

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 L'Olivier Anduze

• Friendly family site less than a kilometre from the Gardon river
• Close to the huge Trabuc caves and 45 minutes from Nîmes
• Pool, solarium, playground, bike hire, snack bar and shop

7 Valleys Glamping

• Peaceful rural site surrounded by fields and woods
• Just over an hour's drive from ferries at Calais and Boulogne
• Indoor and outdoor kitchen areas for guests' use

Camping Le Chaponnet

Camping du Lac de Condé

• Family-friendly site on the edge of a forest
• Next door to a sports centre with pool, climbing wall and maze
• Playground, pétanque court, volleyball court and tourist info

Camping Le Chapeau Chinois

Camping Le Chanset

• Family site in the woods a 10-minute walk from Ceyrat village
• 20 minutes' drive from Puy de Dôme volcano and Clermont-Ferrand
• Plenty for kids to do, including playground, miniature golf and games

Camping du Lac de Bujaleuf

• Terraced lakeside site with views of Lac de St Hélène from every pitch
• A 20-minute drive from Eymoutiers and 40 minutes from Limoges
• Canoe and pedalo hire; fresh bread and pastry daily during high season

Camping Le Caravan'Île

• Friendly family site with direct access to sandy beaches
• Amusement and waterparks, aquarium and town centre all within 6km
• Spectacular waterpark complex with pools, spa, sauna and hammam

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