Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Rural Les Opillères

• Small-scale, family-run site with mountain views near La Cabanasse
• A 10-minute walk from the GR 10 and GR 36 hiking routes
• Pétanque court, barbecue area and common room

Camping Saint-Louis

• Lakeside site in the Gascogne region
• Natural pool and play area
• Restaurant overlooking the lake

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

Camping Beaulieu sur Dordogne

• Set on an island on the Dordogne river
• Heated pool and big kids' pool with monkey bars and slides
• Snack bar, terrace, solarium, library and fridge and barbecue hire

Camping Beau Rivage

• On the banks of the Dordogne, five minutes' drive from Domme
• Several châteaux within a 15-minute drive; 35 minutes to Lascaux Caves
• Canoe hire, swimming pool, restaurant and summer activities

Camping Saumur

• Hillside setting with views over the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
• Six kilometres from Saumur and the Château du Saumur
• Two pools, lodge with books and games, mini golf and bike hire

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

La Guichardiere

• Between countryside and the sea, within walking distance of La Plaine
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium, bar and restaurant
• Summer activities including a kids' club and French cooking classes

Camping Suze Luxe Nature

• High-end site by the Lez river in Suze-la-Rousse
• 10 minutes from the cross-country A7 (Autoroute du Soleil)
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and spa area with hot tub and massages

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 Ty Nénez

• Peaceful and friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Brittany beaches
• 500 metres from Pont-Scorff and 15 minutes' drive from Lorient
• Covered and heated pool, huge play area, barbecues and guest kitchen

Camping U Pinarellu

• Five-hectare wooded site 10 minutes' walk from Pinarello beach
• A 15-minute drive from Porto Vecchio and Cala Rossa headland
• Outdoor pool, playground, tennis court, restaurant and bar-pizzeria

Pertamina Village U Farniente

Camping Atlantica

• Peaceful campsite on the Basque Coast close to Biarritz
• 600 metres from the beach and 15 minutes' drive from Spain
• Waterpark, hot tub, playground, sports court and bar-restaurant

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 de la Raviège

• Activity-filled site with a private beach on Lake Agout
• A 10-minute drive to Anglès; La Tourbière de Canroute 20 minutes
• Fishing, boating, restaurant, bar and evening entertainment on site

Camping Bourg Saint Maurice

• Among the ski runs of the Alps and the Haute-Tarentaise valley
• Flat and spacious site with cosy common room
• Two kilometres from Les Arcs: free shuttle bus from the site

Camping Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

La Bicheudière

• Small, friendly site on an old farm five minutes' drive from Brécey
• Near a salmon fishing river, a 40-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel
• Help feed farm animals, collect fresh eggs and gather at the firepit