Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Domaine des Etangs du Plessac

• Quiet, family-oriented site with private lake beach and fishing pond
• Among the activities of Perigord-Limousin Natural Regional Park
• Nine hectares of green space with pool and sandy playground

Camping Altipik

• Alpine glamping site a few minutes' drive from skiing at Mont-Saxonnex
• Hiking and biking in summer; skiing and snowboarding in winter
• Wooden floors, woodburning stoves, mattresses and feather bedding

Camping Domaine Ayguette

Barbret Lake

• Secluded glampsite by a lake in gorgeous Brittany countryside
• Half an hour’s drive from Rennes’ cathedral, museums and gardens
• Beds with linen included; wetroom and barbecue area on site

Gîtes Insolites de Sologne

• Spectacular accommodation on a family-friendly woodland site in Cher
• Within easy reach of several famed wine regions and their vineyards
• Hot air balloon rides available next door to the site

Camping L'Olivier Anduze

• Friendly family site less than a kilometre from the Gardon river
• Close to the huge Trabuc caves and 45 minutes from Nîmes
• Pool, solarium, playground, bike hire, snack bar and shop

Chemins de Traverse

• Haute-Marne eco-camping on the edge of the Parc National de Forêts
• Auberive Abbey five minutes’ drive, and Langres 25 minutes
• Donkey treks and forest walks available directly from the pitches

Le Petit Camping de La Chagnée

• Cosy family campsite in peaceful flower meadows near Parthenay
• An hour’s drive from both Puy du Fou and Futuroscope theme parks
• Fishing ponds and woodland walks, plus an on-site store and games room

Les Jardins Célestes

• Peaceful and scenic Ardèche site with a focus on wellbeing
• Balazuc, Aven d’Orgnac and Bois de Païolive within 45 minutes' drive
• Meals, massages and yoga available, plus outdoor pool

Camping à l'Orée du Bois de Montalan

• Quiet rural site in woodland near Saint-Hilaire-les-Andresis
• In the Loire Valley within 45 minutes' drive of Fontainebleau
• Playground, barbecue area and picnic tables

Les Insolites de Sophie

• Unusual accommodations in the Brittany countryside near Boisgervilly
• A 15-minute drive to Brocéliande Forest; 35 minutes to Rennes
• Kitchen facilities provided; complimentary breakfast included

Les Gîtes de la Forêt

• Cosy wooden chalets in Arnac-Pompadour, Corrèze’s ‘City of the Horse’
• A 15-minute walk to Pompadour Racecourse and Arnac-Pompadour shops
• Simple accommodation with sports facilities, swimming pool and riding

Camping de Wattwiller

• 1km from a horse-riding centre and near the German and Swiss borders
• Near the Alsace Wine Route and the Ballon des Vosges nature park
• Indoor and outdoor pools, terrace restaurant and games/TV lodge

Camping Aloha Plage

• Riverside site with direct access to a sandy beach
• A 15-minute drive from the Vallon Pont d’Arc
• Two heated outdoor pools and a large indoor hot tub

Camping d'Evron

• Shaded and peaceful site in the middle of Evron town’s urban park
• A 10-minute drive to Le Gué de Selle lake and 25 to the Saulges caves
• Playground, games room, organised events, and basic groceries for sale

Camping de Villey-le-Sec

• Peaceful family site on the banks of the Moselle river
• Two kilometres from 19th-century Fort Villey-le-Sec
• Playground, boating lake and sports fields to keep kids happy

Camping Aire Naturelle TerreFerme

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 La Civelle

• Family-friendly site five minutes’ drive from sandy beaches
• Surfing paradise: less than 10 minutes from world-class waves
• Relax on site next to the pool or in the hammocks among the trees

La Pierre Verte

• Woodland site eight kilometres from the beaches of the French Riviera
• Activities, entertainment, kids' club and waterpark
• Restaurant, bar and shop