4 stars and above: Campsites in France

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

Domaine de Kervallon

Camping La Grivelière

• Quiet rural site on the banks of the Verne river near Montrigaud
• Restaurant, market, pool, playground and fishing
• Excellent hikes and cycle trails nearby: bike hire available

Camping Les Aventuriers de la Calypso

• Within walking distance of a beach
• Near the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu
• Pools, Jacuzzi, paddling pool and solariums

Camping Les Bois du Bardelet

• Peaceful family site among a huge landscaped garden
• Two lakes for fishing and canoeing; Loire river a few kilometres away
• Wellness centre, pools, miniature golf, archery, restaurant and bar

Camping Les Puits Tournants

• Quiet lakeside campsite near the Somme battlefields
• On-site fishing and a Zen chalet for pampering
• Ideal for hikers and cyclists

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 Les Ramières

• Campsite Yelloh! Village in the Drôme Provençale
• A family-friendly campsite, neither too big nor too small
• Ideal for sports enthusiasts who love nature

Camping du Lac de Saint-Cyr

• Lakeside location 10 minutes' drive from Futuroscope
• Swimming pool and many outdoor activities available on site
• Within a 300-hectare natural park

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

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

Camping Les Bois Du Châtelas

• Camping at the foot of the Alps with spectacular mountain views
• Water park with heated outdoor and indoor pools, Jacuzzi, waterslide
• New wellness centre on site

Camping Bois Simonet

Camping du Loup

• Peaceful and accessible site, 10 minutes' walk from Lourdes Sanctuary
• A 10-minute drive from Lac de Lourdes; half an hour from Tarbes
• Wifi, play area, disabled facilities and a food shop

Camping Bordénéo

Camping L'Estuaire

• The campsite is located in the wine region of Pineaux and Cognac
• Surrounded by trees in the quiet countryside
• Visit the Camargue saintongeaise (wetland area) nature reserve

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

Camping du Menhir

• Only a kilometre away from the beach
• Family-friendly site with a large swimming pool
• Large playground, new for 2016

Camping Les Tropiques

• Lively family site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Torreilles
• 20 minutes from Perpignan and the Yellow Train into the Pyrenees
• Waterpark, spa and busy programme of activities and entertainment