Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Le Beauvillage

• Peaceful site with well-kept gardens a 15-minute walk from Lauzerte
• An hour's drive from Latour-Marliac water gardens and a Walibi park
• Swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and bar with shaded terrace

Villa Séverine

• Spacious pitches 15 minutes' walk from Préty and the Saône river
• A 10-minute drive to Tournus, 30 minutes to wine village Saint-Véran
• Pool, deckchairs and kitchen facilities on site

Camping Caravaneige Iscle de Prelles

• Enjoy a Nordic holiday in the Côte d'Azur
• Near the Ecrins national park, heated seasonal pool
• A number of outdoor activities available nearby

Les Rives du Lac du Laouzas

• Five minutes from the trails and activities of Laouzas lake
• An hour's drive from Castres and the Roquefort cheese caves
• Pool, playground and relaxation area with sauna, spa and massages

Camping Le Soleil du Pibeste

• Family-friendly base for hiking trips in the Pyrénées National Park
• Lourdes and the Animal Park of the Pyrenees both within 10 minutes
• On-site restaurant, food shop, playground, swimming pool and hot tub

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

Domaine du Lac

• Waterside site with direct access to the Saint-Étienne-Cantalès lake
• Beach, fishing, floating lake pools and boat and pedalo hire
• Pools, activity space and bar

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

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

Domaine de Trochérou

• Farm campsite only a short drive from the beach
• Ideal for discovering Brittany

Domaine L'Écrin du Lac

• Watersports paradise near the scenic Serre-Ponçon lake
• Hiking, rafting, bungee jumps in Écrins National Park, 10 minutes away
• Lakeside beach and bakery service; seasonal outdoor pool and bar

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

Camping Le Saint Laurent

• Quiet forest site 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Carnac and 35 minutes from Lorient
• Covered swimming pool, bar, play area, pétanque and food shop

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Les Ouches du Jaunay

Les Neuf Cerisiers

• Small, peaceful and luxury park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Plenty for kids including trampolines, swings and animals to meet
• Heated pool surrounded by comfy sunbeds with parasols

Camping le Sainte-Marie

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' cycle from Sainte-Marie
• Huge waterpark with a swimming pool, waterslides and a paddling pool
• 10 minutes' walk from the beach and 20 minutes drive from Perpignan

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

Domaine de Mialaret

• Stunning estate around a castle near the Dordogne gorges
• Fishing pond, pool, animals to meet and spectacular restaurant
• Boat building, theatre, design workshops and loads more on offer