Barbecues allowed: Campsites in France

La Ferme de Chéchigné

• Friendly farm site with shop selling local produce
• A 10-minute drive from Doué-la-Fontaine's caves and Bioparc zoo
• Within 25 minutes of Saumur château and Cadre Noir riding school

Camping de L'Île Percée

• Spacious Finistère site with sea views and direct beach access
• A 40-minute drive from Concarneau and boats to the Glénan Islands
• Kayak hire on site; next to the GR 34 walking/bike path

Camping De Mars

• Small and family-friendly site on the Mars peninsula
• Spectacular views of Villerest lake and the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool and licensed restaurant with terrace

Les Roulottes du Petit Gouffre de Padirac

• Cosy gypsy caravans on a five-hectare site in the Causses du Quercy
• A 20-minute walk to Gouffre de Padirac; 20 mins' drive to Rocamadour
• Private bathroom and kitchen for each caravan; outdoor pool on site

Château des Tilleuls

• Quiet, spacious, natural and ideal for families
• Near Abbeville and the beaches of Saint Valery sur Somme or Le Crotoy

Domaine Bonneblond

• Centrally located spacious family site in the Auvergne countryside
• Stargazing haven among spectacular sunrises and sunsets
• Pool, swimming dam, table d'hôte and playroom with dressing-up box

Le Domaine de Bellevue

• Family-friendly park just outside Saint-Christophe-du-Ligneron
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and watersports on the Vendée coast
• Swimming pool, snack bar, mini farm and two fishing ponds on site

Le Domaine Beaulieu

• In a protected natural area 2km from the beach at Bretignolles-sur-Mer
• Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez and Saint Gilles within 10 minutes' drive
• Big outdoor waterpark, indoor pool, restaurant, bar and snack bar

Camping Les Tailladis

• Peaceful park set between Sarlat-la-Canéda, Montignac and Les Eyzies
• A 20-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Lascaux caves
• Fishing pond fed by the Beaune river

La Résidence du Lac

Camping de la Trye

• Friendly family-run site 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Bresles
• Parc Saint Paul and Parc Astérix within 40 minutes' drive
• Fishing pond, pony rides, go karts and swimming pool on site

La Coterie Lodges

• Spacious, well-equipped lodges on a rural site near Blaudeix
• Lake beaches, a château and a wolf sanctuary within a half-hour drive
• Six acres of space with playground and solar-heated swimming pool

La Roseraie

Camp Des Roses

• Green and flowery site between Lens and Lille
• Fishing pond nearby and golf within three kilometres
• Pet friendly

Camping Les Sources

• Family-friendly site on the edge of Saint-Jean-du-Gard
• Close to hiking and horse riding in the Cévennes National Park
• Heated pool, playground, restaurant, mini market and games room

Domaine de l'Orée

• Family-friendly site half an hour’s walk from a beach and surf school
• A 10-minute drive from the centre of Les Sables-d'Olonne
• Large water park, playground and kids’ entertainment on site

Camping Le Mas Fleuri

• Family-friendly Alpes-Maritimes site with mountain views
• A five-minute drive from Sospel; 45 minutes from Monaco
• Outdoor pool, play area, pétanque court and restaurant with terrace

Camping Les Dondaines

• Friendly peaceful site on the canalside 10 minutes from Watten
• Snack bar on site with a sunny terrace overlooking the canal
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and ferry ports at Dunkirk or Calais

Camping Les Charmilles

• Family site between the lakes of Aix-les-Bains, Geneva and Annecy
• On the Camino de Santiago and 500m from a fishing river
• Restaurant serving regional dishes including cheese and wine

Camp Vallée Du Tarn

• Friendly riverside site 10 minutes' walk from medieval Ambialet
• Peaceful site with spectacular river and forest views
• Fishing, bike hire, swimming and canoe safaris all available