Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Reflets du Lac

• Peaceful 16-hectare site by a large lake in the Gers countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Auch or Tarbes and an hour to Lourdes
• Bar, fishing, tennis court, pétanque and pool with waterslides on site

Camping d'Audinac

• Well-maintained eight-hectare park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Under 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Girons and Saint-Lizier
• Pool, fishing, massage room, restaurant and playground with trampoline

Camping des Gorges de l'Allier

• Large woodland park with direct access to the Allier river
• A short walk from Langeac and the Allier gorges tourist train
• Restaurant, play area, fishing, pool and TV room

Camping Vallouise

• In a summer and winter sports haven in the Ecrins region
• Strap on your skis and go directly from the site
• Central lodge on site with wifi, books, TV and board games

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

Camping Les Princes D'Orange

• Scenic Hautes-Alpes site, five minutes' walk from Orpierre town centre
• Close to rock climbing routes; guided hikes and bike trips in summer
• Heated pool, kids' pool, waterslide and playground with climbing wall

Koko Holidays at Camping La Ferme du Latois

• Rental tents at a family-friendly Vendée countryside park
• A 15-minute drive to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie; an hour to Puy du Fou
• Two lakes for fishing and boating; pool, waterslides and trampolines

Camping Château des Marais

• Well-equipped site in the Loire Valley Region
• Swim throughout the year in the indoor or outdoor swimming pool
• Ninety minutes from Paris

Koko Holidays at Camping Les Charmes

• Family-friendly glamping holidays in the Dordogne
• A 15-minute drive to Sarlat-la-Canéda or Château de Beynac
• Heated pools, waterslides, kids' play area, restaurant and tennis

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 Caravaning L'Isle Verte

• On the shores of the Loire river and by Montsoreau
• Heated swimming pool facing the site bar
• Restaurant with a dance-hall atmosphere during music evenings

Koko Holidays at Domaine de la Noguière

• Rental tents at a wooded site on the outskirts of Le Muy
• A 20-minute drive to Fréjus; Saint-Tropez and Cannes 45 minutes
• Outdoor pools, waterslides, restaurant and summer activities

Bulle d'R

• Glamping site with transparent pods for guests to sleep and stargaze
• Close to activities in the Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Private bathrooms, hot tubs and homemade meals

Camping Les Plans

• Riverside setting with private beach
• Waterpark with waterslides and paddling pool
• Well located for walks in the Cévennes National Park

Camping Les Plages de L'Ain

• On the banks of the Ain river, with easy access to river beaches
• Around 40 minutes' drive from France's foodie capital Lyon
• Fishing, canoeing and horse riding excursions in season

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

Koko Holidays at Les Collines de Castellane

• Family-sized rental tents with great views of Haute Provence mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Castellane; 30 minutes to the Verdon Gorge
• Swimming pool with waterslides; brasserie and takeaway 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

Kotas Esprit Nordique

• Finnish kotas on a waterfront pontoon in an Ardennes valley
• A 20-minute drive from Charleville-Mézières; half an hour from Belgium
• Communal barbecue; wellness area with a sauna

Camping Bordénéo