Peaceful: Campgrounds in France

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping Etchemendigaraya

• Family-run site in the Basque Country between mountains and sea
• Adjoined to a working farm and with spectacular views
• Communal area, games room and playground

La Bastiane

Camping La Chute d'Eau

• Nature-rich site with fishing ponds, woodland and a sports area
• A 20-minute drive from Doullens and 40 from Naours and Azincourt
• Bar, brasserie, trampoline, sports facilities and pétanque courts

Le Logis de l'Aubonnière

• Woodland site with fishing pond in the Vendée, close to the Yon river
• Beaches, watersports and coast walks within 40 minutes' drive
• Waterpark and zipwires within 20 minutes' drive; theme park in an hour

Camping le Lac du Lit du Roi

• Family-friendly site with a lakeside and mountain setting
• Climbing, mountain biking, canyoning and much more available locally
• Pool, cyber café, playground and bar-restaurant

Le Jardin de Lyno

• Well-equipped Dordogne glamping units on the edge of Belvès
• Dordogne river 10 minutes' drive; Château des Milandes 20 minutes
• Outdoor pool on site; ensuite bathroom and kitchen in each unit

Camping Lou Vincen

• Quiet family site on the banks of the Rhône in Vallabrègues
• Avignon, Nîmes and the Camargue within an hour's drive
• Next to a tennis court, skate park and lots of fishing spots

Camping Lac du Marandan

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Campilô

• Friendly and family-owned eco site set between two Vendée lakes
• Two fishing ponds
• Playground, multisports area and free wifi

Camping 46 Rainettes

• Family-friendly site in the Lot, five minutes’ walk from Goujounac
• Within 30 minutes' drive of Gourdon, Belvès and Monpazier
• Outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, volleyball, snack kiosk and bar

Le Domaine des Bans

Le Domaine de Pécany

• Family-friendly site near the banks of the Dore river
• Five minutes' drive from Siorac-en-Périgord and the Maxange caves
• Outdoor pool, shop, pétanque court, bike hire and TV/games room

Fern Fields Naturist Retreat

• Secluded naturist retreat near Saint-Michel-de-Montjoie in Normandy
• An hour’s drive from Normandy battlefields; 40 minutes to Domfront
• Barbecue, Jacuzzi and dipping pool; five minutes’ drive to shops

Camping Lou Pantaï

• Eco-friendly site in the Var, five minutes' drive from Le Pradet beach
• Boats to Porquerolles and Port-Cros are 20 minutes' drive away
• Heated pool, bar with snacks, bike hire and snorkelling kit to borrow

Camping Les Falaises

• Clifftop site with sea views on Normandy's Alabaster coast
• Within 15 minutes' walk of the shops and beach of Saint-Pierre-en-Port
• A 20-minute drive from Fécamp, treetop adventuring and paintball

Camping Oyam

Le Domaine du Vigneau

• Peaceful farm site welcoming horses, surrounded by bridlepaths
• A short drive to O'Gliss waterpark and Puy du Fou theme park
• Learn how to make cosmetics and creams from goats' milk