4 stars and above: Campsites in France

Camping La Pinède

• Family-friendly Corsica site in Calvi, 200 metres from the beach
• A 10-minute drive to Calvi marina and the Citadelle de Calvi fortress
• Pool, miniature golf, wellness centre, shop and restaurant

Le Soleil Bleu

Camping La Plaine Tonique

• Lakeside site in a region of Renaissance palaces and listed buildings
• Waterpark with five pools and lake with beach, watersports and fishing
• Snack bar, bakery and bar-restaurant serving French and Bressan dishes

Camping La Pommeraie

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park
• Peaceful setting with spectacular valley views
• Waterpark, restaurant, fitness centre, archery and bouncy castle

Camping La Presqu'île

• Shaded woodland site within walking distance of the beach
• Heated pool with slides and spectacular views
• Themed evenings, whirlpool, waterslide and summer kids' activities

Camping La Ravoire

• Less than a kilometre from the shores of Lake Annecy
• Bike hire, indoor swimming pool and small gym
• Bar with terrace, games room, playground, sports area and tourist info

Camping L'Ardechois

• Peaceful site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut
• A short drive from hiking and cycling paths and a climbing centre
• On the banks of the Glueyre river for swimming and fishing

Les Saules

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

Camping L'Armorique

• Peaceful site bordered by a beach and the Armorique Regional Park
• Easy access to surfing, fishing and heaps of watersports activities
• Heated outdoor pool with waterslides, paddling pool and solarium

Camping La Rochelambert

• In a wildlife haven close to a river, 5 mins' drive from Saint-Paulien
• Quiet family-friendly park 20 minutes' drive from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and playground

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 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

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

Lifestyle Holidays at Domaine Des Ormes

• Family caravans at a huge Brittany site in the grounds of a château
• A half-hour drive from Saint-Malo; 40 minutes from Rennes
• First-class facilities including golf course and two pool complexes

Camping Les Sables du Midi

• Holiday park in Valras-Plage, 800m from the Mediterranean
• An hour's drive from Carcassonne and near the Canal du Midi
• Pool complex, gym, massages, restaurant and free kids' clubs

Camping La Vetta

• Family campsite on a leafy park 10 minutes’ drive from Porto-Vecchio
• Plage de Palombaggia 25 minutes’ drive; Farm Padula 15 minutes
• Two swimming pools and a playground; restaurant, snack bar and shop

Camping Maïana Resort

• Family-friendly site in La Grande-Motte, 10 minutes’ walk from beaches
• Half an hour’s drive from Montpellier with an aquarium and zoo
• Swimming pool, playground, sports and shop selling fresh bread on site

Camping Les Sources Du Lac

• On the shores of Lac du Der in Champagne
• Swimming pool with a play area and waterslide
• Hire a bike to tackle the 36km route right outside the site