Bring a gazebo: Campsites in France

Camping Du Sabot

• Well-appointed Auvergne site overlooking the Gorges du Lignon
• Hikes directly from the site; 35 minutes' drive to Le Puy
• Seasonal heated outdoor pool and archery sessions; e-bikes for hire

Camping Ushuaïa Villages Le Village des Sources

• Leafy family-friendly site in the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park
• Avène-les-Bains 15 minutes’ drive, Béziers and Montpellier an hour
• Pool, restaurant and bar; biking and hiking trails right from the site

Camping Bel Air

• Family-friendly site on Le Ruisseau Noir lake, in Haute-Vienne
• Périgord-Limousin Regional Natural Park 10 minutes’ drive
• Play area, hiking and tennis courts; fishing on the adjoining lake

Ferme du Caroire

• Wooded camping pitches in 50 hectares on a farm near Azay-le-Ferron
• In the Brenne Regional Nature Park; visitor centre 20 minutes’ drive
• Snacks, picnic service and restaurant on site; direct access to walks

Mas d'Arbousse

• Peaceful site on an Angora goats’ farm in the Aveyron department
• Lodève half an hour’s drive; Montpellier an hour and 15 minutes
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming in the Vérenne; weekly fishmonger visits

Domaine du Couriou

• Family-friendly rural site a short walk from the Drôme river
• On the edge of the Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Large waterpark, multisports court and restaurant with scenic terrace

Friendly Camping and Lodges

• Leafy site 10 minutes’ walk from Saint-Pardoux-la-Rivière, Dordogne
• Château de Puyguilhem 15 minutes’ drive and Périgueux 45 minutes
• Dogs welcome; fishing in the river Dronne; food shop; play area

Camping De La Route Fleurie

• Peaceful rural family site five minutes' drive from Hesdin
• A half-hour drive from the Opal Coast, with walks and gardens nearby
• Eco-friendly setup with sociable meals and kids' nature activities

Camping des Familles

• In a woodland area five kilometres from the beach
• Pool, paddling pool, playground, snack bar and 12 communal barbecues
• Summer entertainment including archery, discos and oyster sales

Camping La Steniole

• Peaceful 17-acre mountain site bordered by a stream
• Two small ponds, one for trout fishing and another for swimming
• Covered indoor swimming pool, playground and sports courts

Camping de l'Hérein

Camping La Serre

• Spectacular setting overlooking the Pyrenees and Château de Montségur
• Nature reserve, museum and one-hectare play area all on site
• Pool, sundeck, library, sports areas and local produce tastings

Camping de la Plage de Riez

• National forest setting with direct access to a beach 200 metres away
• Playgrounds, pool, paddling pool and bike paths
• Family atmosphere with entertainment in high season

Camping des Carrières et Nature

Camping et Gites des Bains

• Family site with kids' activities, in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Large pool with waterslide
• Trampoline, volleyball, summer concerts and licensed bar with pizzeria

Camping Domaine de Senaud

Camping Beauséjour

• Family-run park surrounded by five lakes and the Clairmarais forest
• In the Caps et Marais d'Opale Natural Regional Park
• Fishing, playground and summer entertainment

Camping du Lac de Saint-Point

• Lakeside location between a valley and a forest
• Near the famous vineyards of Solutré
• Fish in or take a pedalo out on the site lake

Camping Les Murmures du Lignon

• Family-friendly riverside site in four acres of protected forest
• 20 minutes' walk from the little town of Tence for steam train trips
• Outdoor pool, paddling pool, games room, playground and pétanque