Balance paid before arrival: Campsites in France

Camping Lac de Sillé

• Lakeside site in a national forest, a kilometre from a big sandy beach
• Heated pool with deckchairs alongside; watersports centre next door
• Snack wagon, bike hire, playground and grocery shop

Camping Les Fauvettes

• Family-friendly site in the Cévennes National Park
• River access 500m away for fishing, swims and kayaking
• Heated outdoor pool with 50m slide, Jacuzzi, bar and snack bar

Le Château du Petit Bois

• A friendly campsite in Brittany
• Aquapark with swimming pool and whirlpool

Camping de Bergougne

• In the Périgord countryside 2.5km from Villeréal
• Sunbathe by the pool or go fishing in the private pond
• Restaurant serving regional dishes such as confit and magret de canard

Camping Les Peupliers

• Ardèche site less than a kilometre from Vogüé
• Ardèche river canoeing within a kilometre's walk
• Snack bar, grocery shop, football field, boules and basketball

Cuckoo Lake

• Off-grid forest cabin with exclusive use of lake and private woodland
• Only ever let to one group at a time, so privacy is assured
• Dog-friendly Dordogne site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Aulaye

Camping d'Autun

• Canalside site with fishing available
• A few minutes' drive from the ancient Roman town of Autun
• Golf, horse riding and boating available within a few kilometres

Camping Les Pins

• Spectacularly-equipped site a kilometre from Erquy and the beach
• Waterpark with pools, geyser, hot tub, whirlpools, spa and steam room
• Massage, hairdresser, gym, sports areas, restaurant, bar and bakery

Camping Lac de Carcans

• By the shore of Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans and in a national forest
• Easy access to 160 kilometres of bike paths: hire bikes on site
• Pool, sports courts, shop and summer food truck

Camping Les Prés

Camping Les Préveils

• Family-friendly site in the forest 10 minutes from La Tranche-sur-Mer
• Direct access to a sandy beach and close to cycle paths
• Swimming pool, spa, gym, fitness classes and kids' activities on site

La Roseraie

• Small, peaceful site with bell tents in the Indre countryside
• A 15-minute drive from La Châtre and half an hour from Lac d'Éguzon
• Fully-furnished with a barbecue, firepit and gas cooker; communal pool

Les Chalets d'Alzen

• Tiny site in the peaceful Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by hiking, cycling and nature trails
• Two barbecues, playground and tennis court

La Maison Magique

• Small family-run campsite in the peaceful Normandy countryside
• Fougères 35 minutes' drive; Saint-Malo an hour and 20 minutes
• Stargazing paradise with telescope hire available

La Laune

• Peaceful site in rural Gard surroundings
• A few kilometres' drive from Avignon
• Bar, playground, TV room, communal barbecue facilities and shop

Les Cottages en Périgord

• Family-friendly glamping site five minutes' drive from Saint-Rémy
• Half an hour's drive from the wineries of Bergerac and Saint-Émilion
• Outdoor pool, hot tub, fishing pond, bouncy castle and games room

Camping Côte Sauvage

• Beachfront site five minutes' bike ride from Sainte-Marie-de-Ré
• A short cycle from more beaches for surfing, swimming and rockpooling
• Summer programme of family-friendly activities and outings

Camping Lac aux Oiseaux

• Wooded site in a birdwatching haven on the edge of Bannac lake
• Adventure park with zipline, miniature golf, pool and paddling pool
• Fishing and pedalo hire available on site

Les Greniers du Mont-Blanc

• Wooden chalets in the village of Passy, with great mountain views
• Half an hour from Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi cable car
• Lounge, dining room and fully-equipped kitchen in each chalet