Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Domaine de la Roselière

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes’ drive from sandy Picardy beaches
• A 10-minute drive from Le Crotoy and 30 from Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
• Indoor and outdoor pools, steam room, sauna, hot tub and fishing ponds

Domaine de l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

Domaine des Bruguières

• Dog-friendly glamping site on a peaceful 45-hectare estate
• A 25-minute drive to Troglodyte caves of Villecroze; an hour to Fréjus
• Two swimming pools and activities including cycling and canoeing

Au Pré Fleuri Eco Retreat

• Peaceful eco-friendly bell tents in the Charente countryside
• A 10-minute drive from the Haute Charente lakes and an adventure park
• Cooking facilities and a woodburning stove provided with each tent

Domaine de Sévenier

Camping La Bucherie

• Quiet woodland setting in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• A short walk from a natural swimming lake
• Guided tours and seasonal kids' club with craft and nature activities

Auvergne Naturelle

• Luxury yurts on the edge of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by woodland and spectacular scenery
• River on site, breakfast provided, and bushcraft sessions for all ages

Domaine de Sonia

• Corsica glamping domes with stunning 180-degree sea views
• Porto-Vecchio 15 minutes' drive; gorgeous beaches 10 minutes away
• Meals upon request; bike hire, outdoor pool and tennis on site

Domaine des Vignères

• Luxurious glamping accommodation at a Charente-Maritime vineyard
• A 10-minute drive to Jonzac; 20 minutes to Château de Plassac vineyard
• Food-order service and communal barbecue area on site, plus hot tub

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine du Bois Davy

• Eco-friendly site a five-minute drive from Le Thoreuil, on the Loire
• Château de Brissac 20 minutes’ drive; Saumur half an hour
• Veg gardens, free-roaming chickens and home-made breakfasts

Domaine du Lac de Feyt

• Quiet site with direct lake access and floating inflatables
• Half an hour's drive from the Tours de Merle and surrounding gorges
• Boat hire and zipwire; summer bread deliveries and entertainments

Domaine Estiva

• Secluded accommodation on the border between Cantal and Aveyron
• A 10-minute drive to Lapeyrugue; 15 to Aubrac Regional Natural Park
• Outdoor pool with unobstructed rural views; massages and farm animals

Domaine La Roche d'Ully

• Family-friendly site among the Jura mountains
• Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, and heated pool with waterslides
• Archery, mountain biking, restaurant and organic veg garden

Domaine Les Quatre Toits

• Spacious safari tents at a three-hectare estate near Caylus
• Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val and Grotte du Bosc 10 minutes' drive away
• Swimming pool, playground and thrice-weekly table d'hôte dinners

Domaine Moulin d'Elemiah

Domaine Presqu'Île de La Franqui

• Seafront site with direct access to eight kilometres of sandy beach
• On the edge of a natural park 35 minutes' drive from Perpignan
• Pools, spa, massages and restaurant with spectacular sea views

Domaine Roccas

• Glampsite stays on an organic farm in the scenic Lot-et-Garonne
• A 25-minute drive from Walibi Sud-Ouest and 30 minutes from Agen
• Swimming pool, farm tours, alpaca encounters and breakfast baskets

Dtente Sky Lodge

• Unusual hanging tents at a woodland site five minutes' drive to Massat
• In the Ariège Pyrenees Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Sleeping bags and barbecue provided; shared sauna and kitchen