1 star and above: Campgrounds in France

Camping La Brande

• Family-friendly park 300 metres from the sea
• On Île d'Oléron: 30 minutes to Pointe de Gatseau and 45 to Rochefort
• Heated pool, waterslide, pétanque, bike hire, bar and restaurant

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Camping U Sommalu

• Family-friendly site in southern Corsica, a kilometre from the beach
• A 50-minute drive from the Calanques de Piana and the Foret d'Aitone
• Outdoor swimming pool and playground; on-site bar and food shop

Camping Les Préveils

• Family-friendly site in the forest 10 minutes from La Tranche-sur-Mer
• Direct access to a sandy beach and close to cycle paths
• Swimming pool, spa, gym, fitness classes and kids' activities on site

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Natura Resort-Pescalis

• Wooded site with fishing lakes, five minutes' drive from Moncoutant
• 40 minutes' drive from Puy du Fou and the Marais Poitevin wetlands
• Restaurant, tennis court, playground and heated open-air swimming pool

Camping Ushuaïa Villages Les Pins d'Ucel

• Peaceful family-friendly camping with spectacular Ardèche hill views
• Vals-les-Bains 10 minutes’ drive; Grotte Chauvet 2–Ardèche 45 minutes
• Swimming pool with waterslides; snack bar, pizzeria and a small shop

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

Camping Les Prés

Camping U Pinarellu

• Five-hectare wooded site 10 minutes' walk from Pinarello beach
• A 15-minute drive from Porto Vecchio and Cala Rossa headland
• Outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, restaurant and bar-pizzeria

Camping Les Chênes Clairs

• Peaceful family site in the Dordogne Lotoise valley
• Within 35 minutes' drive of Rocamadour, Padirac and Brive la Gaillarde
• Spectacular scenery overlooking the valley and the hills of the Lot

La Parenthèse - Camping Les Ormes

• Peaceful lakeside site in the Périgord natural region
• Fishing lake, yoga, massages and swimming pools on site
• Poolside snack bar, sun loungers, restaurant, takeaway and library

Camping Le Sans Souci

• Among spectacular scenery a short stroll from Lac de Paladru
• Five minutes' drive from the town of Paladru and 35 to Grenoble
• Outdoor pool, play area and bar with terrace and ice cream sales

Champ la Chèvre

• A hiker's paradise and rural settings
• Swimming pool open throughout the season
• Friendly staff

Le Plein Air Neuvicois

• Family-friendly site surrounded by the Isle river
• Summer entertainment, golf, bike hire and pool with slides
• Supermarkets, restaurants, shops and outdoor activities nearby

Camping de la Plage

Camping de la Saulaie

• Family-friendly site on an island in the Loire with stunning views
• A 10-minute walk from the centre of La Charité-sur-Loire
• Handy stopover on long canoe trips and Loire à Velo bike rides