Nearly wild camping in France

Camping La Kilienne

• On the edge of a 45-hectare forest and near a disused railway line
• A short drive from France’s oldest citadel in Doullens
• Heated indoor pool with toboggan slides and Jacuzzi; miniature golf

Tipis Nature

• Tipi glamping among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• 3km from UNESCO-listed Cirque de Gavarnie, via the Camino de Santiago
• Cosy communal cottage with kitchen, seating and TV/DVD lounge

Origan Village Naturiste

• Naturist campsite in the Haute Provence
• Help with arranging naturist activities and excursions
• Pool, restaurant, solarium, well-stocked grocery shop and gift shop

Camping La Prairie

• Peaceful grassy park in the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Less than 10km from climbing, canyoning, potholing and tree climbing
• Weekly dinner and dance events, plus access to a nearby tennis court

Camping La Prévoté

• Family-friendly site in the forest of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez
• A 10-minute drive from ferries to bike-friendly Île d'Yeu
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and snack bar on site

Source Naturelle en Pleine Forêt de Sapins

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven in a wooded setting
• A 25-minute drive to Lac de Gérardmer; walk to Roches Saint-Jacques
• Firepits are permitted and supermarkets are 10 minutes’ drive away

Camping Le Domaine de La Garenne

• Family-friendy woodland site in the Drôme des Collines
• Waterpark on site with three pools, overlooked by a bar terrace
• Playground, trampoline, games room and library

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 Les Alouettes

• Family-friendly site in a leafy setting close to the coast
• A five-minute drive to Brétignolles-sur-Mer; 10 to Marais Girard beach
• Swimming pools, kids’ club, restaurant, pizzeria, sauna and gym

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths

Camping L'Etang du Camp

• Peaceful family-friendly rural site 20 minutes' drive from Conques
• Rodez and Figeac and the Lot river within an hour's drive
• Two-hectare lake on site for fishing and nature trails

Camping Le Val d'Hérault

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of the Hérault river
• 45 minutes' drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Busy programme of activities for kids, teens and adults in summer

Camping l'Hirondelle

• Riverside site in the foothills of the Vercors mountains
• Aquatic area with three pools, waterslides, water games and hot tub
• Near great hiking in the Vercors Regional Nature Park

Camping Mer et Yourtes

• Yurt village less than 10 minutes' walk from the coast
• On the Bay of Morlaix a 15-minute drive from Roscoff
• Play area, seafood specialities and lots of wooded and grassy space

Camping Naturiste La Genèse

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 Moulin de la Barde

• French site from the owners of an award-winning UK park
• Spectacular 8-hectare setting among riverbank, meadows and woodland
• Outdoor covered dining area and covered barbecue area

Camping de la Clairette

• Family-friendly campsite by a river
• In the heart of the Drôme Valley
• Beautiful mountain settings a sports paradise

Camping Lac du Pont à l'Age

• Forest site with lake in Limousin, five minutes' drive from villages
• A 40-minute drive from the Valley of the Painters and from Limoges
• Boating, swimming and fishing from site; bar-restaurant and kids' club