Drying room: Campgrounds in France

Camping l'Isle Saint Jean

• Peaceful site with 300 metres of riverbank in Arcy-sur-Cure
• Within a half-hour drive of Auxerre and Avallon
• Fishing and activities on site; prehistoric caves a half-hour walk

Aux Portes des Mille Sources

• Family-run site with a green and eco-friendly approach
• Next to the Vézère river and a fishing pond
• Snack bar, shop, bouncy castle, miniature golf and sports hall

Aux Cygnes d'Opale

• In the Bresle valley, between Normandy and Picardy
• 3km from the Eu forest and 30 minutes from the Bay of the Somme
• Pool, games room, fishing, restaurant, bar and food shop

Camping Le Clos Virgile

• Wooded site in scenic Occitania, 10 minutes’ walk from sandy beach
• A 10-minute drive from Valras-Plage, 25 minutes from Béziers and Agde
• Heated indoor pool, outdoor waterpark, hot tubs, restaurant and shop

La Bastiane

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Camping Le Verdoyant

• 10 minutes from Montignac and the Lascaux caves
• Swimming pool, water park, fishing ponds and play area on site
• On-site restaurant, bar and evening entertainment

Camping Les Échasses

• Four-hectare forest site two kilometres from a lake
• A 20-minute walk from Gastes; Mimizan-Plage 25 minutes’ drive
• Bike rental, seasonal snack bar, wifi and pétanque

Pertamina Village U Farniente

Camping Le Trel

• Hillside setting next to the Lousse river, 35 minutes from Domme
• Pool, paddling pool, trampoline, bouncy castle, bar and restaurant
• Shuttle service for Dordogne canoe trips

Camping Le Temps de Vivre

• Peaceful family-run site in the Périgord Noir
• Wildlife haven with many walking trails nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and massage parlour

Camping Le Tampico

• Eco-friendly site in the lush surroundings of the Southern Alps
• A 20-minute walk from Barcelonnette via a river footpath
• Restaurant, wine bar, indoor lounge, TV, wifi and pétanque

Parc de Fierbois

• Peaceful park in a protected natural environment
• With waterpark, restaurant, bar and takeaway
• Try aquagym, water polo, archery and more

Camping Les Deux Etangs

• Peaceful countryside setting five kilometres from the Landes coast
• Set over three hectares of protected enclosed landscape
• Wellness centre, pool, solarium and bar-restaurant

Camping Les Violettes

• In a pine forest less than a kilometre away from the beach
• An hour and 20 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Pool, paddling pool and regular entertainment/activities

Camping Les Cyprès

• Family-friendly site three kilometres from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pools; 10 minutes' walk from the beach
• Activities and entertainment for all ages during high season

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 Les Vallons de l'Océan

• 2km from a beach to forage for oysters, mussels and clams
• Pool, fitness area and summer entertainment for all ages
• Snack bar and food shop

Camping Les Tropiques

• Lively family site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Torreilles
• 20 minutes from Perpignan and the Yellow Train into the Pyrenees
• Waterpark, spa and busy programme of activities and entertainment

Camping Le Grand Gravelot

• Family campsite five minutes’ walk from Calais Beach on the Opal Coast
• Ferry terminal 10 minutes’ drive; Calais sights 20 minutes’ walk
• Bakery and grocery shop on site; entertainment room and a play area