Renewable energy: Campgrounds in France

Camping des Sources Chaudes

• Family park in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and gym
• Heated pools, waterslides, miniature golf and hiking excursions

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 Le Château de Rochetaillée

• Stays in the spectacularly scenic grounds of an alpine manor house
• A 10-minute drive from Le Bourg-d'Oisans and 30 from Alpe d'Huez
• Restaurant, fitness room, sauna, miniature golf, kids’ club and pools

Nuits Perchées à Laroque

• Treehouses five minutes' drive from Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh
• A 10-minute drive from canoeing on the Dordogne river
• Several wineries within walking distance or a short drive

Camping Little Carpe Diem - Les Olivettes

• 1.5 hectares of olive and oak trees at the base of the Luberon massif
• A 10-minute drive to Oraison and 15 minutes from Mées
• Solar-heated pool, bar, play area and electric car charging station

Dôme Lauragais

• Adults-only dome in the Haute-Garonne, with views of the Pyrenees
• Lac de la Ganguise 20 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne 55 minutes
• Bathtub; decked area with Jacuzzi and brazier; breakfast included

Camping Le Plan d'Eau

• Beautiful campsite on the river Ardèche, in the middle of nature
• Warm welcome and family-like atmosphere
• Lots of activities to do in the area

Souleyourt

Green Horizons Eco Glamping

• Bordered by woodland among a wildflower meadow on the edge of Puivert
• Near the Cathar Way walking trail plus Puivert's lake and beach
• Lush gardens, outdoor pool and barbecue area

Camping Les Saules

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from the village of Cheverny
• Châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny and Blois within a half-hour drive
• Two swimming pools, paddling pool and access for disabled guests

Camping Le Diben

• Large family site near Carnac megalithic site and prehistory museum
• About half an hour’s drive from La Trinité-sur-Mer
• Outdoor pool, solarium, fishing, bike hire, bar and bowling alley

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Camping Les Pins

• Between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees 300m from the sea
• In an old Catalan village surrounded by nature and spectacular scenery
• Aqua park with pool, waterslides, paddling pool and a Jacuzzi

Camping Paysan de la Gilberdière

• Stays on an organic farm with walking, cycling and horse-riding trails
• A five-minute drive from Berjou and 10 minutes from Pont d'Ouilly
• Games room, educational activities, fridge, barbecues and solar oven

Camping Le Grand Batard

• Peaceful, off-grid farm camping at Le Grand Bâtard in the Dordogne
• Abbaye d’Échourgnac 50 minutes by bike; Saint-Aulaye an hour
• Set on the Camino Francés pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Cabanes Flottantes du Lac de Pélisse

• Lake site with spectacular floating cabins: arrive by boat
• Three kilometres from Douzains and 30 minutes from Bergerac
• Fish direct from your deck and have dinner delivered

Camping Le Grand Bois

• Rural, woodland and peaceful site in the Drôme
• Pool, solarium, play area and shop
• Inn restaurant with outdoor terrace and bar

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

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library