Campgrounds in France

Au Coeur de Vendôme

• Family-run site by the Loir river, a few minutes' cycle from Vendôme
• A 15-minute drive to the lake and sandy beach of Villiers-sur-Loir
• Canoe hire, fishing, playground, games room and shop

Au Jardin de la Vouivre

Au Pays des Bulles

• Glamping in transparent domes on a family-owned property
• Stargaze from indoors, in a full-sized luxury bed
• Breakfast hampers and outdoor decks; lake beach a few kilometres away

Camping Les Tilleuls

• In the Causses du Quercy Natural Regional Park close to Rocamadour
• Monkey forest, animal park and Quercyland waterpark a short drive away
• Seasonal pool on site and tons of outdoor activities available nearby

Domaine Résidentiel de Plein-Air Atlantic Club Montalivet

Domaine Résidentiel de Plein-Air Le Vorlen

• Friendly Fouesnant site two minutes' walk from sandy Beg Meil beach
• Close to boat trips to the Glénan Islands and Concarneau
• Large waterpark on site, plus kids' and teens activities in summer

Au Petit Port de L’Houmeau

• Quiet family site a 10-minute walk from the beach in L’Houmeau
• A 20-minute bike ride from La Rochelle; half an hour from Île de Ré
• Snack bar, gym classes, beach volleyball and heated swimming pool

Camping le Ridin

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Sun Camping

• Family-friendly site just 100 metres from the Ardèche river
• Bar with evening entertainment in high season
• Fishing, canoeing, hiking and horse riding nearby

Camping La Fage

Au Refuge des 3 Ours

• Quiet luxury site in rural Picardy in an arboretum of 400 trees
• A half-hour drive from medieval Beauvais and 50 minutes from Chantilly
• Hot tub and massage, home-cooked meals and hampers on request

Clos de l’Isop

• Dog-friendly Wild West-themed glamping site in Haute-Vienne
• A 35-minute drive from Saint-Pardoux-le-Lac for watersports and walks
• Communal firepit for shared meals; accompanied cowboy’s trailer rides

Domaine en Campagne

• Rental tents on a peaceful site in rural Poitou-Charentes
• Half an hour's walk from hikes in Butte de Frochet nature area
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, restaurant and play area with trampoline

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Au Soleil Mongol

• Peaceful and spectacularly scenic yurt site in a forest of cork oaks
• A 15-minute drive from Argelès sur Mer and 20 from the Spanish border
• Breakfast included, massages available and private bathrooms

Yourte Cantal

• Family-friendly glampsite in the Auvergne countryside
• Water paradise: half an hour’s drive from watersports, waterpark
• Tons of Plus Beaux Villages de France within an hours’ drive

Le Domaine des Guifettes

• Family-friendly site between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne
• In the Marais Poitevin, 25 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
• Seasonal heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and outdoor waterslide on site

Yourtes Lacroutz

• Family-friendly yurts with private shower on a farm site in Chalosse
• A 25-minute drive to Saint-Sever Abbey; 50 minutes to Pau and Jurançon
• Meals available to book; activities, games and classes run on site