Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Camping Gallois Au Petit Bois

• Family-friendly farm site near Ladapeyre in rural Nouvelle-Aquitaine
• A 20-minute drive from Guéret and 40 minutes from Montluçon
• Dining room, daily breakfast, kitchen and woodland trails on site

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 Huttopia Baie du Mont Saint Michel

• Stay around famed Mont Saint-Michel and its bay
• Close to the D-Day landing beaches and 30 minutes from Saint-Malo
• Waterpark, fishing pond, playground and summer activities

Les Rives De L'Aygues

• At the heart of the Drôme Provençale, between vineyards and rivers
• Relaxing family-friendly campsite
• Discover the city of Avignon and participate in local wine festivals

Domaine de la Brette

• Smart and self-contained accommodation on a historic Gers estate
• A 10-minute drive from Condom; 45 minutes from Agen
• Heated outdoor pool, tennis court, bike rental and play area

Domaine de Bacchus

• Family-friendly villa site in the village of Saint-Christol
• Several vineyards and wineries within walking distance
• Pool, hot tub, sauna, hammam, gym, indoor lounge and library

Domaine Aramis

• Well-equipped family-friendly site a 20-minute drive from Auch
• Flaran Abbey 45 minutes’ drive; Toulouse 55 minutes
• Pools, fitness centre and sports courts; fishing lake; play area

Domaine de Bourrat

• In a private valley in the Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park
• Nine-hole golf course, café bar, pool and games room on site
• Five minutes from Labastide Murat with markets, shops and restaurants

Domaine de Chanteraine

• Just three kilometres from the Verdon Gorge
• Overlooking the Lake of Sainte-Croix 600 metres away
• Within driving distance of the French Riviera

Domaine de Chatebier

• Cosy wooden lodges in a lakeside setting in Haute-Saône
• Belfort 20 minutes' drive away; 40 minutes to Plateau des Mille Étangs
• Fishing on site, plus lake-view terrace for each lodge

Domaine de Claire Rive

• Comfy apartments in the Lot valley, 1.5 kilometres from Prayssac
• Surrounded by Cahors vineyards and 20 minutes from a beach
• Heated pool, bowling alley, playground and summer kids' club

Domaine de Fromengal

• Family-friendly site surrounded by historic towns and monuments
• Three kilometres from the Dordogne river
• Two pools with waterslides; trampoline; tennis; pétanque and archery

Domaine de Kervallon

Domaine de la Baleine Bleue

• Luxury eco-lodges on a woodland estate in the Charente-Maritime
• Aubeterre-sur-Dronne 35 minutes’ drive and Jonzac 45 minutes
• Micro-farm with animals ranging freely; fishing and boating available

Domaine de la Brèche

• Family-friendly site between a lake and the River Loire
• A 10-minute drive from the château and wine cellars of Saumur
• Waterpark, mini farm, pony rides and sociable bar and restaurant

Domaine de la Motte

• 500 metres from a lake, beach, picnic area and 310-hectare forest
• Horse riding, quad biking, fishing, pedalo hire and more in the locale
• Miniature golf plus indoor pool, paddling pool and whirlpool

Domaine de la Fontaine de Biron

• Chalets on a 12-acre wooded site 10 minutes' drive from Villeréal
• A 40-minute drive from the wineries around Bergerac and Puy-l’Évêque
• Outdoor pool, play area and marked trails leaving from reception

Domaine de la Puisaye

• Bohemian and stylish wooden pods on the edge of lush forest in Puisaye
• A 40-minute drive to Auxerre; 15 minutes from Toucy’s Saturday market
• Swimming pool, bowling and kitchens on site; shops and dining nearby

Domaine de la Michelière

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
• Indoor and outdoor heated pools and paddling pool
• Summer entertainment, multisports venue, Jacuzzi and snack bar

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site