Renewable energy: Campgrounds in France

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 La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

Domaine de l'Aven

• Peaceful and leafy Aude campsite on the edge of Villeneuve-Minervois
• Gouffre Géant de Cabrespine 10 minutes’ drive; Carcassonne 20 minutes
• Spacious glamping units with kitchens and bathrooms; pool and Jacuzzi

Camping La Barque

• On the banks of the Argens river, 10 minutes' drive from Fréjus
• Hire bikes, kayaks or paddle boards on site for beach outings
• Restaurant and open-air pool with bar and paddling pool

Camping Le Patisseau

• In a green setting on the Côte de Jade, a 10-minute drive from Pornic
• Indoor and outdoor waterparks with Finnish sauna, slides and jets
• Fitness room, sports area, shop, restaurant, bar and terrace

Domaine de la Brèche

• Family-friendly site between a lake and the River Loire
• A 10-minute drive from the château and wine cellars of Saumur
• Waterpark, mini farm, pony rides and sociable bar and restaurant

Clos des Garrigues

• Rural Tarn-et-Garonne camping five minutes’ drive from L’Honor-de-Cos
• Lamothe-Capdeville beach five minutes’ drive; Montauban 15 minutes
• Peaceful, relaxed site with shared cooking, dining and chilling areas

Camping des Gorges de l'Allier

• Large woodland park with direct access to the Allier river
• A short walk from Langeac and the Allier gorges tourist train
• Restaurant, play area, fishing, pool and TV room

Go Alpine

• Wooden Nordic Lodge 250m from the ski lifts in the heart of Paradiski
• Self contained Alpine accommodation for 4/5 people

Port Pothuau

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

Village Flottant de Pressac

• Floating village set among a protected Natura 2000 area
• Futuroscope theme park and Monkey Valley within 30 minutes' drive
• Fish for carp, pike and roach right from your lodge terrace

Le Ciel Ouvert

• Peaceful, natural and eco-friendly site in rural Provence
• A 20-minute walk to Forcalquier; 10 minutes' drive to Les Mourres
• Well-equipped kitchen and dining area on site

Camping Port De Plaisance

Les Dômes de Draëck

Cool Under Canvas

• Peaceful and scenic glampsite in UNESCO Puy de Dôme region
• A 5-minute drive from Pontaumur and 30 minutes from Vulcania
• Small outdoor pool, small honesty shop, and animals to meet

Les Tinys de Pommorio

• Cosy microlodges in the grounds of an 18th-century Brittany château
• In woods just outside Tréveneuc, a kilometre from the coast
• Fully equipped with bed, kitchenette, solar power and bathroom

Camping Plateau des Chasses

• Woodland site 10 minutes' drive from Cannes
• Artistic workshops and film screenings on site in summer
• Mini farm and two playgrounds including one for older kids and teens

Au Vieux Moulin

• Green and peaceful site near Clohars-Carnoët in southern Finistère
• A 20-minute drive from Quimperlé; half an hour from Lorient
• Bike hire, wifi and local produce available on site; barbecues allowed