Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping au Vallon Rouge

• Riverside site on the banks of the Loup, 9km from the coast
• In the 'golden triangle' close to Cannes, Nice and Menton
• Restaurant, outdoor pool and high-season entertainment

Camping Aux Sources de l'Yonne

• Peaceful and leafy site surrounded by foothills, forests and meadows
• Plenty of walking trails direct from the park
• Local wines, ice creams and fresh home-baked bread available on site

Camping Moulin du Périé

• Peaceful family site with its own beach
• Pool, sunbathing area and play area with bouncy castle
• Restaurant, bar, takeaway and regularly-maintained amenities blocks

Camping Bellevue

• Dog-friendly site two kilometres from Erquy’s sandstone houses
• A five-minute drive from the beach and 15 minutes from Cap d'Erquy
• Facilities include a pool, bar, washing-up area and washing machines

Camping Au Pré du Lac

• On the shores of a blue lake surrounded by mountains
• Private lakeside beach
• Bar-restaurant with spectacular lake views

Camping Moulin de Laborde

• Rural setting with several medieval villages nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and small lake with rafts and boats
• Cycling and hiking trails starting from the site

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 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

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Camping Lac de Carcans

• By the shore of Lac d'Hourtin-Carcans and in a national forest
• Easy access to 160 kilometres of bike paths: hire bikes on site
• Pool, sports courts, shop and summer food truck

Camping Les Argiles

• Small orchard site in the Luberon region
• Swimming pool, playground and restaurant
• Hire bikes on site to explore the countryside, castles and villages

Camping Le Colporteur

• Calm site with stunning views of the Alpe d'Huez and Oisans mountains
• In Écrins National Park, a five-minute walk from Le Bourg-d'Oisans
• Entertainment, sports facilities, wifi and play area with trampoline

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

Pierres de Soleil

Camping Mas de Champel

• Family-friendly site with lots of activities, next to a natural park
• Pool, paddling pool, beach, kids' club and river for fishing
• Spa and fitness area with hot tub and sauna

Camping Mané Guernehué

• Family-friendly park in the Gulf of Morbihan
• Lots to do on site: high ropes, archery, fishing, riding farm...
• Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and treatments

Camping du Relais du Lac en Aveyron

• Well-equipped Aveyron site on the banks of Lake Saint-Gervais
• In the Aubrac Regional Natural Park, close to hiking trails
• Restaurant, play area and lake beach for swimming and watersports

Parc Camping de Pramousquier

• Site a 10-minute walk from Pramousquier beach with Côte d'Azur views
• Within 15 minutes’ drive of Le Lavandou and 45 minutes to Saint-Tropez
• Bar and restaurant plus petanque, a playground and ping pong