Peaceful: Campsites in France

Camping A l'Ombre des Tilleuls

• Friendly site in the foothills of the Pyrenees
• 7km from Lourdes and 8km from the Caves of Bétharram
• Swimming pool, multisports pitch and restaurant on site

L'Heureux Hasard

• Glamping in the Loire Valley, a couple of hours from Paris
• Small, eco-friendly and laidback site among trees and countryside
• Explore the area by donkey, available for ages two and up

Camping Domaine des Etangs du Plessac

• Quiet, family-oriented site with private lake beach and fishing pond
• Among the activities of Perigord-Limousin Natural Regional Park
• Nine hectares of green space with pool and sandy playground

Cabanes du Bois Clair

• Glamping site in the woods, 20km from Besançon
• A few minutes' drive from riding and walking in the Forest of Chaux
• Treehouses with private deck up to 10 metres off the ground

Camping de la Vée

• Well-equipped site in the Normandie-Maine Regional Nature Park
• A five-minute drive to Bagnoles-de-l’Orne hot springs by shuttle bus
• Snack bar, bakery service, TV room, pétanque, library, wifi and shop

Camping Les Roches

• Calm and clean campsite with exceptional views of the sea
• Located in Erquy, the scallop "capital", also great for foot fishing
• Heated toilet and shower block

Tamana Tuquet

• Glamping site on a vineyard five kilometres from Bergerac
• Sample organic wines on site; many other vineyards to visit nearby
• Homemade meals and picnic baskets available to order

Le Beauvillage

• Peaceful site with well-kept gardens a 15-minute walk from Lauzerte
• An hour's drive from Latour-Marliac water gardens and a Walibi park
• Swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and bar with shaded terrace

Camping Domaine du Lac

• Leafy site in the Vézère Valley, family run for over 40 years
• Close to the caves of Lascaux and Eyzies' National Prehistory Museum
• Private fishing and swimming lake covering four hectares

Camping Village Grand Sud

• Lakeside site 10 kilometres from the medieval citadel of Carcassonne
• Near the Canal du Midi and bordered by the Aude river
• Pool, restaurant, play area and games room

Camping le Moulin de la Salle

• Family-friendly campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Les Sables-d’Olonne
• Vendée beaches 10 minutes’ drive and the Parc Zoologique 15 minutes
• Pool complex with waterslides; shop, takeaways and breakfast service

Manoir de Penn Ar Ster

• In the grounds of a Brittany manor park
• Close to the gulf of Cornouaille and a short drive from Quimper
• Playgrounds, miniature golf, tennis court and pétanque court

Camping Le Port de Neuvic

• Well-equipped site in the Dordogne by the shores of Neuvic lake
• Summer trips to Rocamadour, Padirac, the Puy de Dôme and Vulcania
• Fishing, private beach, playground, restaurant and bar

Domaine de Claire Rive

• Comfy apartments in the Lot valley, 1.5 kilometres from Prayssac
• Surrounded by Cahors vineyards and 20 minutes from a beach
• Heated pool, bowling alley, playground and summer kids' club

Camping Les Rochelets

Élevage Jolivet

• Wild camping in 60 acres of meadow and woodland near Gouzon
• Guéret, wolf park and several châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Buy fresh farm produce and meet friendly animals on site

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• Scenic site a short walk from the shores of 600-hectare Espinet lake
• Within easy reach of a waterpark and historic Laroquebrou
• Pools plus summer pony rides, farmers' market, dinners and DJ

Camping de l'Éléphant

• Site surrounded by woodland at the foot of the Estérel massif
• A 10-minute walk to Péguière beach; 10 minutes’ drive to Saint-Raphaël
• Swimming pool; watersports including kayaking available on the beach

Camping L'Enclave

• Riverside site across 10 acres on the edge of Estavar village
• In the Pyrénées Catalanes Regional Natural Park, close to activities
• Bar-restaurant, outdoor pool, play areas and summer kids' club

Camping de L'Hermitage

• Family-friendly site in the scenic Pays de Redon
• On-site waterpark with pool and waterslide
• Less than an hour from Nantes and Guérande