Drying room: Campsites in France

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

Domaine de Pendruc

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the beach in Trégunc
• A 15-minute drive from boat trips, château and aquarium in Concarneau
• Indoor and outdoor pools, two playgrounds and summer kids' club

Domaine de Mialaret

• Stunning estate around a castle near the Dordogne gorges
• Fishing pond, pool, animals to meet and spectacular restaurant
• Boat building, theatre, design workshops and loads more on offer

Domaine du Fan

• Cabins on a leafy and green site among 168 hectares of countryside
• A 20-minute drive from the Brenne Natural Regional Park
• In the grounds of a château with riverside trails and a tennis court

Domaine du Groene Veld

• Family-friendly rural site just outside the village of Zegerscappel
• A half-hour drive from the coast; 40 minutes from Ypres battlefields
• Heated indoor swimming pool, plus bar and food trucks in summer

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Domaine du Pont de la Dordogne

• Site located near La Bourboule, 840m above sea level
• Modern on-site facilities include a playground, a spa and jacuzzis
• Enjoy paragliding, hiking and cycling in the Auvergnat mountains

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Domaine La Yole Camping Resort and Spa

• A resort, a winery and an animal farm
• A short walk from a Mediterranean beach
• Wine tours, waterpark, wellness centre, funfair and restaurants

Domaine des Chênes Verts

• Lively site in the Périgord Noir 15 minutes' drive from Sarlat
• Huge range of facilities including a waterpark and indoor pool
• Petting zoo, playground, fishing, fitness room, archery and restaurant

Domaine Méjan

• Lush lodge site in the Alpilles Natural Regional Park
• Massage and beauty treatments, yoga, pilates, pool and private terrace
• Optional gourmet champagne breakfast trays and in-lodge catering

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

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

Domaine De Vivale

• Dog-friendly chalets set around the edge of a pond in the Périgord
• A 20-minute drive from Villars Cave and walks and cycling nearby
• Play areas and a bar with a terrace on site; order snacks too

Domaine de Keravel

• Five-hectare site a short drive from the sea at Plouha
• Within half an hour's drive of Paimpol and Île-de-Bréhat
• Large pool, tennis courts, play area, miniature golf and restaurant

Camping Aire Naturelle TerreFerme

Domaine de Kervallon

Camping Azun Nature

• Small, relaxed site near the village of Aucun in the Pyrenees
• In a bird refuge a kilometre from paragliding schools
• Spotless amenities, multisports pitch and fresh bread sales

Camping Bel

• Friendly, family-run site 300 metres from the beach
• Five minutes’ walk from La Tranche-sur-Mer town centre
• Pool complex, sports facilities, bar, bakery and takeaway on site

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips