Drying room: Campgrounds in France

Le Petit Papillon

• Small British-run rural site in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour from medieval and Roman attractions in Autun
• Bar with terrace, communal firepits, pizza oven and fish smoker

Camping Le Kerou

• Friendly Pouldu site within 30 minutes of Carnoët Forest and Quimper
• 200 metres from Kérou beach and surf school
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, pool with slides and playground with bouncy castles

Camping Le Jardin des Cevennes

• Peaceful and scenic family-friendly site just outside Meyrueis
• 100 metres from swimming and fishing in the Jonte and Brèze rivers
• Pool, playground, barbecue, shop and snack bar with terrace

Les Chalets de Pierretoun

• Rural chalets 10 minutes' drive from La Bastide-Clairence
• 40 minutes' drive from the beaches of Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne
• Llamas and donkeys on site to accompany local hikes

Camping La Marmotte

• Family-friendly site in a green and sunny setting
• Near the thermal baths and ski resort of La Bourboule
• Bar, tearoom, restaurant and communal barbecue area

Camping Leï Suves

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 Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room

Camping de Pors Ar Vag

Camping Des Iles

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 Manon

• Quiet campsite with shaded pitches and holiday homes
• All amenities on site and nearby
• Sunshine 300 days of the year

Camping Le Grand Hameau

• Quiet family park 3.5 kilometres from Alabaster Coast beaches
• A 15-minute drive from Étretat and 25 from Le Havre
• Snack bar, breakfasts, pétanque, free wifi and electric bike rental

Camping le Floride et l'Embouchure

• Luxury site on the coast with direct access to the beach
• Beauty and wellness centre, hammam, massages, hair/nail care and more
• Restaurant, bar, gym and luxury services

Les Neuf Cerisiers

• Small, peaceful and luxury park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Plenty for kids including trampolines, swings and animals to meet
• Heated pool surrounded by comfy sunbeds with parasols

Le Soleil Bleu

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 Riviera

• On the banks of the Ardèche river, 10 minutes' drive from Sampzon
• Half an hour's drive from Gorges de l'Ardèche; 15 mins from Pont d'Arc
• Private beach, canoe hire, swimming pool and lots of summer activities