Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Pyrénées Natura

• Among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• Direct access to the GR 10, half an hour from Lourdes
• Playground, giant chess, wellness centre, bar and well-stocked shop

Camping Le Pouchou

• In a scenic valley setting in the Lot-et-Garonne
• Pool, play area and many outdoor activities available
• On-site restaurant with local products

Camping Prévert Bellegarde

• Small family-run site five minutes from the village of Lembeye
• Half an hour's drive from Pau and 50 minutes from Lourdes
• Walks, cycle routes and fishing lakes within a 15-minute drive

Aire Naturelle De Camping La Ferme Aux Cerisiers

• Wild site with spectacular views over the Rhône valley and the Alps
• Lakes and natural pool within seven kilometres
• Farm selling fresh produce, passed by the GR 65 walking trail

Camping Le Pont

• Small family-run site in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to a private riverside beach and near walking trails
• Communal barbecue, play area and motorhome service point

Camping Le Pô Doré

• Quiet family site with a large freshwater lagoon and white beach
• A 15-minute drive from Saumur and the Loire river
• Activities and evening entertainment in summer

Camping Le Petit Trianon

• Among spectacular and peaceful grounds of a manor house
• Castle views a 30-minute drive from Futuroscope
• Pools, hot tub, play areas, miniature golf, snack bar and tennis

Camping Le Périgord Vert

• Located in the heart of the Regional Nature Park Périgord Limousin
• Family-friendly and dog-friendly
• On-site restaurant with local dishes

Camping Le Plan d'Eau

• Beautiful campsite on the river Ardèche, in the middle of nature
• Warm welcome and family-like atmosphere
• Lots of activities to do in the area

Camping Le Plantaurel

• Shaded site on the banks of the Garonne river
• 10 minutes from the edge of Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park
• A 30-minute drive from Toulouse

Camping En Chon Les Pins

• Family-friendly site close to the Atlantic coast
• In a pine forest less than a kilometre from a huge lake
• Heated outdoor pool, play area, miniature golf and pizzeria

Camping de L'Escaut

Camping Le Peyrolais

• On the banks of the Ardèche 45 minutes from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
• Get picked up on site for canoe trips under the Pont d'Arc
• Private beach, miniature golf and restaurant with roomy terrace

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

Covert Cabin

• Glamping site with cabins in a secluded clearing next to a lake
• A 10-minute drive to Busserolles in Périgord-Limousin regional park
• Barbecue, kitchen and hammocks; boat and angling gear available

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Les Toiles du Cassis

• Luxurious waterside hideaway on a Charente wine estate
• Angoulême and Cognac 25 minutes’ drive; boat hire 15 minutes
• Well-equipped bell tent with decking overlooking a fishing pond

Le Domaine des Bans

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

Camping le Paroy

• Small family site on the edge of the Morvan Regional Park
• Table d'hôte meals twice a week in summer
• Hiking and mountain bike trails starting from the grounds