Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping Verte Vallée

• Friendly site in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
• 300 metres from a lake, 4km from Route des Crêtes and 9 from Gérardmer
• Pool, fishing, tennis, play area, shop and bar with terrace

Camping Le Bourniou

• Périgord Noir site on the Dordogne with access to a pebble beach
• A 10-minute drive from zoo, gardens and a treetop adventure park
• Snack bar, canoeing, kayaking, pétanque and hikes from site

Camping Kervilor

• Close to the shores of Quiberon Bay with coastal walks from the site
• Between the standing stones of Carnac and La Trinité-Sur-Mer’s marina
• Pool complex with heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and slides

Camping Les Paludiers

• Family-friendly site 100 metres from the beach in Batz-sur-Mer
• Salt marshes, more beaches and aquarium within a half-hour cycle
• Heated pool with paddling pool, water play area and retractable cover

Kokoni

• Haut-Béarn microlodges with spectacular views of Pyrenees peaks
• La Pierre Saint-Martin ski resort half an hour’s drive
• Private decking and wildflower gardens; Nordic bath and e-bike rental

Camping Le Soustran

• Family-friendly site by large lake for fishing, swimming and canoeing
• Hike from site through meadow and woods; bike and walking paths nearby
• Swimming pool, playground, bar and restaurant on site

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

Camping Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

Camping Les Ondines

• Friendly Lot site beside the Quercy waterpark in Souillac
• A 500-metre walk from a riverside beach and canoe hire on the Dordogne
• Fishing, playground, bouncy castle, summer snack bar and pool

Camping Le Bocage

• Quiet site with direct access to walks along a river and beach
• Less than 20 minutes’ drive from hikes in the Écrins National Park
• Miniature railway, heated pool, bowling alley, café and playground

Camping La Casse

• Quiet site in an area of spectacular scenery
• Just outside Écrins National Park
• In a wildlife haven at the start of many hikes

Camping la Résidence du Campeur

Camping Kerisole

• Family campsite in woodland five minutes’ drive from Scaër in Brittany
• Concarneau half an hour’s drive; Quimper and Breton beaches 35 minutes
• Heated pool and Jacuzzi; takeaway breakfast; snack bar with pizza oven

Camping Le Bec de Cisse

• Riverside site in Vouvray, 10 kilometres from Tours
• In a region renowned for its many châteaux and vineyards
• Playground, pétanque court, bar, picnic area and games room

Camping Padimadour

• Peaceful rural setting, surrounded by meadows
• Activities and entertainment on site
• Ideal location for exploring the Dordogne Valley and Dore river

Camping Les Lacs de Courtès

• Countryside park between Bordeaux and Toulouse
• In the rural and foodie department of the Gers
• Two pools, spa, sun deck and private lake for fishing

Camping La Farigoulette

• Lakeside park in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Direct access to lots of watersports and outdoor pursuits
• Pool, bar, restaurant, shop, playground, games room and pétanque

Camping Les Narcisses

• Peaceful site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Nature Reserve
• 25 minutes' drive from Ambert for the Agrivap tourist train
• Heated outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace

Camping Les Vertes Feuilles

• Well placed for discovering the Bay of the Somme
• Four kilometres from the beach
• Family atmosphere, pools, paddling pool and restaurant

Camping Les Îles

• Family park in the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel, 15 minutes from Granville
• Spectacular waterpark with pools, slides, Jacuzzi and hydromassage
• Mini farm, bouncy castles, trampolines, bar, restaurant and pizzeria