4 stars and above: Campsites in France

Spalazen Nature

• Luxury lodges in a wildlife haven, on the edge of woodland
• Half an hour from Collonges-la-Rouge and 45 minutes from Rocamadour
• Jacuzzi, terrace and woodburning stove for each lodge

Camping L'Hippocampe

• Relaxed family site alongside the Durance river, next to a lake
• Wide-reaching views of the surrounding Provençal hills
• Fishing, canoeing, paddleboating, pools and waterslides

Camping Les Grosses Pierres

• Less than a kilometre from the nearest beach
• Waterpark with pools, waterslide and hot tub
• Wellness centre, bar and restaurant

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Family-friendly site on the shores of the scenic Lake Uby
• Vineyards and distilleries of Armagnac region within 20 minutes’ drive
• Top spot for fishers: carp-filled lake on site

Camping Riez À La Vie

• Family-friendly site a kilometre from the Atlantic Ocean
• Heated waterpark with slides, indoor pool and Jacuzzi
• Bar, snack bar, grocery shop, takeaway and regular activities

Camping Les Viviers

• Family-friendly Côte d’Argent lakeside site with private beach
• A 10-minute drive from Lège-Cap-Ferret and 45 minutes from Arcachon
• Miniature golf, shop, hairdresser, bar-restaurant and pool with slides

Le Vieux Port

• A large waterpark with seven heated swimming pools
• Leave the car behind: direct access to the beach
• Well-equipped site with tennis court, skate park and restaurant

Camping Le Bontemps

• Family-run site set among six hectares of landscaped and wild gardens
• Around 25 minutes from Vienne and under an hour from Lyon
• Outdoor pool, fishing lake, miniature golf and restaurant

Camping Les Ilates

• Friendly and family-orientated site on the Loix peninsula
• Summer kids' club as well as adults' events five and six days a week
• Pool, hot tub, playground, bouncy castle and snack bar

Camping Le Camarguais

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the Mediterranean
• A 20-minute drive to Montpellier and 40 minutes to Nîmes
• Outdoor pool, games room, bar and on-site bike hire

Camping Les Pins

• Spectacularly-equipped site a kilometre from Erquy and the beach
• Waterpark with pools, geyser, hot tub, whirlpools, spa and steam room
• Massage, hairdresser, gym, sports areas, restaurant, bar and bakery

Eyrieux Camping

• A campsite in the heart of the Ardèche region
• Wild landscapes and beautiful colours and scents
• Heated swimming pools, sports courts, and fitness equipment

Camping Lac du Lit du Roi

Camping Le Caussanel

• On shores of Lac de Pareloup, with direct lake access and small beach
• A 35-minute drive from Rodez and 45 minutes from Millau
• Outdoor waterpark, watersports on lake, bar-restaurant and small shop

Camping Le Chêne Gris

• Only 20 minutes from Disneyland Paris

Camping Le Champ Long

• Friendly site with views of the Grande Tête de l'Obiou mountain
• A 15-kilometre drive from Laffrey lake and an hour from Grenoble
• Outdoor pool and hot tub in spectacular mountain surroundings

Camping Club Le Trianon

• On 12 hectares of woodland estate, 8km from Les Sables d’Olonne
• On the Côte de Lumière 15 minutes' drive from Les Sables d’Olonne
• Huge waterpark, summer beach shuttle, teens' club and restaurant

Camping Les Grenettes

• Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
• Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle