Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Le Vieux Vallon

• Wooded site 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Vallon Pont d'Arc
• A 10-minute walk from the Ardèche river for swimming and canoe trips
• Pool, sun terrace, trampoline and playground

Woody Park

• Adults-only treetop accommodation in a sheltered forest park
• A 20-minute walk from the centre of Fécamp; Étretat 20 minutes' drive
• Adventure activities like paintball, high ropes and archery available

Le Village Tropical Sen Yan

• Pretty site with a mini waterpark surrounded by tropical greenery
• A 20-minute drive from Plage de Contis beach by the Atlantic Ocean
• Two outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, archery and miniature golf

Le Village Insolite

• Hand-crafted glamping units designed and built by a sculptor
• Cluny Abbey and Rock of Solutré within a 25-minute drive
• Eco-friendly site in a rural Natura 2000-listed Burgundy location

Camping le Viaduc

• Spectacularly secluded and scenic Ardèche site on the Doux river
• White sandy beach and three hectares to roam
• Nature haven with fishing on site, food shop and restaurant

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Yourtes de Gavarnie

• Small Pyrenees site surrounded by spectacular hiking trails
• Within easy reach of ski resorts, a spa town and an animal park
• Pool, sledging, ice skating, climbing and bungee jumping all nearby

Village des Cigales

• Family-friendly holiday park on a hilltop above a Dordogne valley
• Set in 11 hectares of oak woodland, five minutes’ drive to Mauroux
• Pools, bike rental, restaurant, sports facilities and kids’ clubs

Domaine Riva Bella Naturiste

• Naturist holiday site on the edge of a saltwater lagoon
• A short walk from the beach and plenty of watersports activities
• Thalasso spa, coach-led sport sessions and llama farm

Le Vézère Périgord

Village de Montmarsis

• Dordogne glamping site 10 minutes' walk from Gourdon town centre
• Canoe trips, horse riding and caves within a 15-minute drive
• Swimming pool, tennis court, football field, bar and restaurant

Relais du Plessis

• Eco-friendly lodges between the Poitou-Charentes and the Loire valley
• Spa with hammam, saunas, whirlpool, plus massage and beauty treatments
• Restaurant serving fine French cuisine like foie gras and fresh fish

Camping Harrobia

• In the coastal town of Bidart, 4.5km from the motorway
• Five minutes' walk from a golden sandy beach
• Pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Domaine Moulin d'Elemiah

L'Etape en Forêt

• Peaceful 10-hectare site in the vast forest of Saint-Sever-Calvados
• Marked hiking and cycling paths and ponds for fishing in the area
• On-site restaurant; treetop adventure courses, playgrounds and sports

Village Chalets Le Rû du Pré

• Friendly family site a few hundred metres from Cravant
• Well-equipped modern and colourful chalets set around the pool
• A 20-minute drive from Auxerre, Noyers and Chablis

Camping de l'Étang du Pays Blanc

• Peaceful natural park site near Guerande and beaches
• Mini farm, private fishing lake, wellbeing area and spa
• Snack bar, outdoor gym, water zorbing and bouncy castle

Château la Forêt

• Stay at a family site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century castle
• Cyclists' paradise: on-site bike rental, access to Vélodyssée route
• Pool, waterslides, fishing lake, miniature golf, massages all on site