5 star campgrounds & holiday parks in France

Camping Lou Pignada

• Family-friendly site close to sandy Côte d’Argent beaches
• Half an hour from Capbreton; watersports within five minutes
• Waterpark with slides, hot tub, mini farm, restaurant, souvenirs

Camping Blue Bayou

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the beach in Valras-Plage
• Half an hour's drive from Béziers and an hour from Carcassonne
• Lots of facilities including waterpark, pony club and sports pitches

Camping La Brande

• Family-friendly park 300 metres from the sea
• On Île d'Oléron: 30 minutes to Pointe de Gatseau and 45 to Rochefort
• Heated pool, waterslide, pétanque, bike hire, bar and restaurant

Camping Mon Repos

• Friendly, family-run Buëch site with mountain views and pine forest
• A 10-minute drive to Veynes and 25 minutes to Gap
• Tennis courts, playground and bar on site; barbecues allowed

Medrose Camping

• Friendly bohemian campsite in the Ardèche village of Saint-Thomé
• Within half an hour's drive of Montélimar and Vogüé
• Outdoor pool, kids' pool, bar-restaurant and play area

Camping Les Grosses Pierres

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

Slow Village Breizh Légendes

• Well-maintained site with sea views on the north Finistère coast
• Located in Plounéour-Trez, a 45-minute drive from Brest and Roscoff
• On-site tennis court, launderette, games room, bar and restaurant

Campotel at Escale Saint-Gilles

• Static caravans on a premium site near Brittany coastline
• A 35-minute drive to Concarneau, and 25 minutes’ walk to Bénodet
• Family pools, kids’ clubs and sports, plus restaurants and takeaway

Camping Club Le Littoral

• Fably-equipped family park, 800 metres from the beach (summer shuttle)
• Three kilometres from Argelès sur Mer
• Waterpark, sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, fitness centre, bar and restaurant

Camping Saumur

• Hillside setting with views over the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
• Six kilometres from Saumur and the Château du Saumur
• Two pools, lodge with books and games, mini golf and bike hire

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

Best Holiday at Camping Les Prairies de la Mer

Camping Château des Marais

• Well-equipped site in the Loire Valley Region
• Swim throughout the year in the indoor or outdoor swimming pool
• Ninety minutes from Paris

Camping La Croix du Vieux Pont

• Discover Picardy, close to Paris and the Champagne region
• Vast choice of activities
• Large pool complex

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

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Nantes Camping

• Family-friendly site a 10-minute tram ride from Nantes city centre
• Puy de Fou, Legendia Parc and Planète Sauvage within an hour’s drive
• Bar-restaurant, takeaway, bike rental and themed miniature golf

Camping Les Vikings

• Family site, 10-minute walk from the beaches of Barneville-Carteret
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, spa and waterslides on site
• Eat in the on-site restaurant or bring a takeaway back to your pitch

Camping Le Bois Fleuri

• Family holiday in a leafy environment, only 6km from the sea
• Swimming pool heated to 27°C and free shuttle to the beach
• Entertainment on offer from opening to closing