Forest campgrounds in France

Domaine de Sévenier

Domaine de Trémelin

• Family-friendly site steps from a golden sandy beach
• By Lac de Trémelin, with walking paths and watersports/activity centre
• Lake views and restaurant terrace

Domaine du Balbuzard

• Scenic family site with fishing lake, 10 minutes' drive from Giat
• A 45-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Boat hire; summer kids' fishing camps; bar-restaurant and sauna

Camping La Rivière

• In the Dordogne with direct access to the Vézère river
• Near ancient caves and UNESCO sites
• Pool, library, takeaway and grocery shop

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 La Rivière

• Spacious riverside site on the edge of Valence-en-Poitou
• A half-hour drive from Poitiers and Futuroscope theme park
• Heated outdoor pool with waterslides; summer restaurant and activities

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

Le Balcon de Chartreuse

• Peaceful family site the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve
• Hiking and mountain biking trails direct from the site
• Spectacular views, sports areas, big pool and restaurant with terrace

Domaine Le Midi

• Eco-friendly family park bordered by eight kilometres of sandy beach
• A short stroll from the amenities and leisure of Barbâtre
• Indoor and outdoor pools, fitness room and activities for all ages

Domaine Les Oréades

Camping La Sagne

• Friendly Périgord Noir site on the bank of the Dordogne
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Sarlat and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
• Pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar, terrace, shop, playground and library

Domaine Roccas

• Glampsite stays on an organic farm in the scenic Lot-et-Garonne
• A 25-minute drive from Walibi Sud-Ouest and 30 minutes from Agen
• Swimming pool, farm tours, alpaca encounters and breakfast baskets

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 Source

• Family-friendly site in Sournia, between mountains and beaches
• Great spot for hiking and cycling; GR36 walking route nearby
• Outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and snack bar serving pizzas

Le Hameau des Étoiles

• Lodges on a 42-hectare woodland site, 10 minutes' drive from Fleurance
• A 25-minute drive from Auch; guided hikes and food tours on site
• Lake for fishing, outdoor pool and observatory for stargazing evenings

Camping La Tour du Stock

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of Etang du Stock
• Beach a couple of minutes' walk away; 15 minutes' drive to animal park
• Restaurant, pool, wellness centre and summer evening entertainment

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings

Camping Le Bois du Coderc

• Family site in a forest on the banks of the Isle river
• A 20-minute drive from the museums and restaurants of Périgueux
• Swimming pool, playground, bouncy castle and games room