Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in France

Le Village Insolite

• Hand-crafted glamping units designed and built by a sculptor
• Cluny Abbey and Rock of Solutré within a 25-minute drive
• Eco-friendly site in a rural Natura 2000-listed Burgundy location

International Camping

Camping Le Vieux Vallon

• Wooded site 20 minutes' walk from the centre of Vallon Pont d'Arc
• A 10-minute walk from the Ardèche river for swimming and canoe trips
• Pool, sun terrace, trampoline and playground

Le Domaine du Moulin Neuf 1605

• Spacious wild camping-style pitches on the banks of the Périgord river
• Drive to Château de Jumilhac in 10 minutes, or cycle in half an hour
• Fishing, forest walks and wild swims on site, plus heated pool

Le Domaine du Grand Bois

• Spectacular site among 100 hectares of the Bec d'Allier nature reserve
• Treetop adventure park, miniature golf course, petting zoo and boating
• Indoor and outdoor pools, plus relaxation area with sauna and hammam

Camping Zuydcoote Beach

• Family-friendly site five minutes' walk from the beach in Zuydcoote
• 15 minutes' drive from Plopsaland theme park and Plopsaqua waterpark
• Evening entertainment, food trucks and visiting market on site

Kokoni

• Haut-Béarn microlodges with spectacular views of Pyrenees peaks
• La Pierre Saint-Martin ski resort half an hour’s drive
• Private decking and wildflower gardens; Nordic bath and e-bike rental

Le Domaine des Bans

Camping Kervilor

• Close to the shores of Quiberon Bay with coastal walks from the site
• Between the standing stones of Carnac and La Trinité-Sur-Mer’s marina
• Pool complex with heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and slides

L'Atelier des Rêves

• Repurposed shipping container a five-minute drive from Salernes, Var
• Verdon Natural Regional Park 10 minutes’ drive; Port Fréjus one hour
• Large terrace with a hot tub and swings; magazines and board games

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

Camping L'Etang du Camp

• Peaceful family-friendly rural site 20 minutes' drive from Conques
• Rodez and Figeac and the Lot river within an hour's drive
• Two-hectare lake on site for fishing and nature trails

Camping Le Soulhol

• Quiet and peaceful site with no noisy activities
• Heated pool, paddling pool, playground and free wifi
• On the banks of the Bave river, for free trout fishing

Camping de Montcocu

• Quiet family site five kilometres from Baraize
• Spectacular riverside setting: hire canoes or kayaks on site
• Bar, shop and restaurant serving local dishes

K-Hutes

• Adults-only luxury cabins with views of the Pyrenees, in the Landes
• Montfort-en-Chalosse half an hour’s drive; Pau 55 minutes
• Eco-friendly cabins; free-roaming chickens; dinner hampers for sale

Camping L'Etang de Bazange

• Rural site with fishing lake near the Périgord village of Monfaucon
• Heated swimming pool with waterslides and paddling pools
• Family-friendly site with lots of activities in summer

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria