Chemical disposal: Campsites in France

Le Ranch

• Small and peaceful smallholding site with cattle, sheep and pigs
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Within 50 minutes' drive of Pompadour National Stud

Les Bulles de Sologne

• Luxury 'bubble domes' hidden away in a 60-hectare family estate
• In the Sauldre river valley 10 minutes' drive from Brinon-sur-Sauldre
• Access to the site spa's Nordic bath and Jacuzzi

Camping Le Serpolin

• Peaceful family-owned site five minutes' drive from Cléré-sur-Layon
• Around an hour's drive from Puy du Fou theme park
• Surrounded by wineries of the Anjou region; hire bikes to get around

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

Les Deux Vallées

• Well-kept family-run park between the Dordogne and the Céou valley
• Castle views of Beynac two kilometres away
• Bar, fishing pond, swimming pool, restaurant and kids' clubs

Le Vieux Moulin

• Less than 900 metres from the beach
• Heated waterpark with waterslides and an indoor pool
• Multisports field, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

L'Orangerie de Beauregard

• Stay on the grounds of a manor house in the Loire Valley
• On-site mini market stocked with local wines and cheeses
• Wildlife haven with restaurant, plus bar overlooking an outdoor pool

Château-Camping La Grange Fort

• Well-placed to discover the Auvergne region
• Large castle and grounds converted into a campsite
• Lots of space and top-quality facilities available for guests

Camping Le Roc de Lavandre

Maison Salvard

• Quiet site with a few pitches, in the grounds of a country house
• Half an hour's drive from the wineries of Sancerre
• Sociable table d'hôte dinners available four nights a week

Camping L'Abri des Pins

• Family site with kids' club, family activities and babysitting
• 700 metres from a golden sandy beach; cycling path nearby
• Indoor pool complex, heated outdoor pools and gym

Domaine du Bois Davy

• Eco-friendly site a five-minute drive from Le Thoreuil, on the Loire
• Château de Brissac 20 minutes’ drive; Saumur half an hour
• Veg gardens, free-roaming chickens and home-made breakfasts

Domaine Lacs de Gascogne

• Family-friendly site in a forest a kilometre from Seissan
• Three lakes on site with sandy beach, canoes and fishing areas
• Restaurant with bar and terrace, plus outdoor pool and kids' areas

Camping Les Places Dorées

• Spectacular site 4km from Saint-Jean-de-Monts on the Vendée coast
• Waterpark with indoor and outdoor pools, paddling pool and slides
• Wellness centre, bar-restaurant and huge range of activities

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Camping de la Colline

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes' walk from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux
• Half an hour's drive from the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Nature trails, crafts and games for kids in summer holidays

Camping du Lac

• Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
• A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
• Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

Camping de Tréguer Plage

Camping Les 3 Rivières