5 star campgrounds & holiday parks in France

Tendi at Camping L'Ardechois

• Luxury lodges with spectacular forest and hill views in the Ardèche
• River canyoning 55 minutes’ drive; Safari de Peaugres 90 minutes
• Pool complex; restaurant, bar and shop; entertainment in summer

Camping La Ribeyre

• In the medieval village of Murol with its own private lake
• Swim in the lake, indoor pool or outdoor waterpark
• Canoe and bike hire, snack bar, bar, beach and massages

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

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

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 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 L'Océan

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 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 Le Moulin du Roch

• Rural Périgord Noir site 10 minutes' drive from Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Rocamadour and the Gouffre de Padirac an hour's drive away
• Heated pool and private fishing lake; summer restaurant and activities

Camping Port'Land

• In the D-Day landing zone in Normandy
• Close to Utah, Omaha, Gold and Juno beaches and the American cemetery
• Pools, fishing ponds, restaurant, pizzeria and kids' club

Camping Riviera d'Azur

• Family site just outside Saint-Aygulf, with beach shuttle service
• 45 minutes' drive from Cannes and Saint-Tropez
• Large waterpark with five pools, waterslides and aqua gym classes

Camping Le Cormoran

• Seaside site 20 metres from the D-Day landing beach of Utah
• Heated indoor pool, outdoor pool and paddling pool
• Mini farm, bouncy castle, playground, games room and trampolines

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

Oasis Village

• Well-equipped family village park close to the French Riviera
• A 20-minute drive from Saint-Aygulf beach at Fréjus
• Four pools, waterslide, bar, restaurant, massages and hairdresser

Safari Tent Holidays at Domaine des Ormes

• Site in the grounds of a 13th-century castle with a lake and gardens
• A 10-minute drive to Dol-de-Bretagne village and 40 to St Malo
• Nightclub, waterpark with 12 slides, golf course, restaurant and bar