Drying room: Campsites in France

Domaine Le Chanet

• Environmentally-friendly site in the Jura mountains
• On-site natural swimming pool, wellness centre and large playground
• Several museums easily accessible nearby

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

Camping Lac de Bouzey

• Quiet setting a couple of minutes' walk from a watersports lake
• Bouncy castles, archery, trampolining, films and summer shows
• Modern facilities including waterpark, restaurant-pizzeria and shop

Domaine L'Écrin Vert

• Friendly family-run site a short walk from the river Tarn
• Less than an hour's drive from medieval Albi
• Swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and restaurant

Camping Ménez Bichen

• Family-friendly site metres from Pentrez beach and at Ménez-Hom's foot
• A 15-minute drive from Locronan and 35 minutes from Quimper
• Restaurant, spa, pétanque, organised entertainment and playgrounds

Domaine Saint Paul le Marseillais

• Eight-hectare site in a wine-growing area, near the beach and sea
• Five minutes' drive from the ancient fishing town of Mèze
• Oyster platters, mussels and local wine all available on the terrace

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Camping La Châtaigneraie

• Family-friendly campsite surrounded by Périgord Noir countryside
• A quarter of an hour's drive to Sarlat-la-Canéda; Eyrignac 10 minutes
• Large open-air pool complex with waterslides and a jacuzzi

Camping La Corbaz

• Family-friendly site in the Haute-Savoie town of Cluses
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and entertainment in summer
• Close to winter and summer activities in the mountains

Camping La Draille

• Family-friendly site by a stream on the Lot/Dordogne border
• A 10-minute drive from Souillac; 40 minutes from Rocamadour
• Outdoor pool, waterslide, bike hire, kids' club, restaurant and bar

Écolodge La Belle Verte

• Eco-friendly site in a meadow, woodland and farmland setting
• Yoga, massages, cooking classes, Nordic bath and delivered meals
• Garden, nature trail, botany trail, mini farm and vegetable garden

Camping La Forge de Sainte-Marie

• Set around an 18th-century forge among champagne vineyards
• Indoor pool, sun terrace, fishing lake, archery and live music nights
• Bar-restaurant with terrace and local wine/champagne and cheeses

Camping La Forêt

• In a pine forest with views of the Alps
• Ski resorts nearby: free shuttle bus available
• Pool, restaurant, ski storage and solar powered amenities

Camping La Garenne

• Family-friendly park 15 minutes' walk from Peyrignac in the Dordogne
• Canoeing, château and cave visits within a half-hour drive
• Kids' club, organised outings and evening entertainment

Camping La Grande Lande

• Large swimming pool
• See the south of Brittany

Camping La Grande Plage

• Welcoming family site within 600 metres of a golden sandy beach
• A 10-minute drive from the old fishing port of Guilvinec
• Heated waterpark, Jacuzzi, sunbathing area, playgrounds and snack bar

Emerald Coast Gîtes

• Heated wooden lodges 15 minutes from Brittany's Emerald Coast
• Heated swimming pool, kids' pool, play areas, sports field and bar
• Kids' activities and excursions in summer

Camping La Hallerais

Esterel Caravaning

• Among the Estérel mountains near the French Riviera
• Three kilometres from the beaches of Agay, Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus
• Waterpark, five pools, restaurant, bar and boutique