Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Koko Holidays at Camping La Bastide en Ardeche

• Rental tents next to the Ardèche river in the Rhône-Alpes
• A 20-minute drive from Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Riverside dining, takeaway service, swimming pool and playing field

Camping La Grangeonne

• Friendly-family campsite near Esparron lake
• Provençal villages, lavender fields and local markets nearby
• Snack bar and wifi

Camping des Lacs

• A quiet campsite in Savoie ten minutes away from the Bourget lake
• At the foot of the Dent du Chat mountains
• Many outdoor activities awaits you

Koko Holidays at Camping Les 3 Lacs du Soleil

• Pre-pitched canvas accommodation on a well-maintained Isère campsite
• Two and a half kilometres from Trept and an hour's drive from Lyon
• Fishing, watersports and swimming in three large on-site lakes

Camping Vue Pyrenees

• Midi-Pyrénées site between woodland and sunflower fields
• Just under an hour's drive from Toulouse
• Pool, paddling pool, sun terrace and bar on site

Koko Holidays at Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Dog-friendly hilltop glamping with views of Dordogne and Lot
• A 15-minute drive to the Dordogne river; Sarlat-la-Canéda half an hour
• On-site restaurant, playground, games room and sports activities

Bulles d'Auvergne

• Luxurious, adults-only geodesic dome near Cesset in rural Auvergne
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Pourçain-sur-Sioule; 25 minutes to Vichy
• Private site with solar shower, private kitchen, hot tub and bike hire

Camping Domaine du Lac

• Leafy site in the Vézère Valley, family run for over 40 years
• Close to the caves of Lascaux and Eyzies' National Prehistory Museum
• Private fishing and swimming lake covering four hectares

Puy Rond Camping

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the ancient town of Bressuire
• Easy access to Loire châteaux and vineyards; an hour from La Rochelle
• Pool, play area and modern amenities

Camping du Château Vert

• Peaceful lakeside site in woods within easy reach of Paris
• 5km from Hez-Froidmont forest for walking, cycling and horse riding
• Fishing lakes on site stocked with pike, perch and bream

Vodatent at Camping La Bucherie

• Safari tents in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• 20 minutes' walk from a large lake with swimming beach
• Cosy bistro with set menus, pizzas and sociable firepit evenings

Camping Le Fontaulié Sud

• Peaceful family campsite with Pyrenees and Corbières views in the Aude
• A five-minute drive to Puivert Castle; 20 minutes to Dinosauria
• Swimming pool and games courts; kids’ entertainment in summer

Camping du Signal

• Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
• Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
• Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities

L'Echapée Belle

• Wooden cabins surrounded by the countryside and Forêt d'Othe
• A 45-minute drive from Sens and Chablis and 50 minutes from Auxerre
• Outdoor games and a shared terrace; supermarket 20 minutes’ drive away

Camping Aria Marina

• Direct access to the beach
• Activities including scuba diving and boating bookable on site
• Pool, playground, food shop and free wifi

Le Domaine du Vigneau

• Peaceful farm site welcoming horses, surrounded by bridlepaths
• A short drive to O'Gliss waterpark and Puy du Fou theme park
• Learn how to make cosmetics and creams from goats' milk

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Camping de La Lande

Camping Ferme de Prunay

• Friendly and peaceful farm site surrounded by countryside
• Fishing, boating and feeding farm animals all available
• Pool, paddling pool, summer bar, playground and toddlers' playroom

Chalets des Mousquetaires

• Family-friendly lodge site in Gers, 25 minutes' drive from Auch
• Canoeing, golf, quad biking and wineries within a half-hour drive
• Busy programme of kids' activities and family entertainment in summer