Remote location: Lodges and log cabins in Rhône-Alpes

Camping Les Plages de L'Ain

• On the banks of the Ain river, with easy access to river beaches
• Around 40 minutes' drive from France's foodie capital Lyon
• Fishing, canoeing and horse riding excursions in season

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available

Camping La Nizière

• Peaceful 23-hectare site just outside Saint-Nizier-le-Désert
• Surrounded by lakes and 120 kilometres of marked trails
• Two fishing lakes, open-air pool, outdoor games and snack bar on site

1000 Pailles

• Cosy wooden lodges at a small rural site near Labastide de Virac
• Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche within a 20-minute drive
• Ensuite bathroom and kitchen for each lodge; bike hire on site

Camping le Viaduc

• Spectacularly secluded and scenic Ardèche site on the Doux river
• White sandy beach and three hectares to roam
• Nature haven with fishing on site, food shop and restaurant

Le Balcon de Chartreuse

• Peaceful family site the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve
• Hiking and mountain biking trails direct from the site
• Spectacular views, sports areas, big pool and restaurant with terrace

Camping d'Arpheuilles

• By the Lake Villerest waterfront
• Quiet campsite, lots of nature around
• Family-friendly

Les Mille et une Yourtes

• Yurt site three kilometres from Biol and 50 kilometres from Grenoble
• Just under an hour's drive from Lyon and Chambéry
• Pool, wifi, play area and covered barbecue/kitchen

Camping Belle Roche

Les Écotagnes

• Secluded luxury site with Alpine views in Haute-Savoie
• A 15-minute drive from La Clusaz chairlifts, half an hour from Annecy
• Walking trails from site; hot tub, home-cooked breakfast and dinner

Roulottes et Cabanes de Saint Cerice

• Peaceful landscaped site in the 'European Grand Canyon'
• A short drive to the prehistoric paintings of Chauvet cave
• Outdoor pool and hot tub, plus hikes and bike rides around the site

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Domaine Du Vernadel

• Spacious 12-hectare Ardèche site with outdoor accommodation
• In Vallées-d'Antraigues-Asperjoc, 20 minutes' drive from Aubenas
• Games room and swimming pool; cookery workshops in the high season

Camping du Besset

• Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
• Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
• Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool