Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping Saint-Paul

• A haven of greenery beside a river and on the edge of a beech forest
• Just over a 10-min walk to Lyons-la-Forêt and 40 mins’ drive to Rouen
• Pool, playground, mini golf, tennis, football and bar with terrace

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

Camping Moulin de la Barde

• French site from the owners of an award-winning UK park
• Spectacular 8-hectare setting among riverbank, meadows and woodland
• Outdoor covered dining area and covered barbecue area

Cab'ânes du Pibeste

• Well-equipped hut in the Hautes-Pyrénées, 15 minutes from Lourdes
• Link up with the GR101 hiking trail or climb the Pic de Pibeste
• Double bed, ensuite bathroom and outdoor terrace area

Camping L'Etournerie

• Small, pretty, rural campsite, 32 kms from the Atlantic Coast.

Le Domaine des Bans

Camping La Plage

• Friendly site by Lac de Bariousses, with easy access to a sandy beach
• Four kilometres from Treignac, on the Vézère river and St James's Way
• Heated pool; playground with bouncy castle; motorhome service point

Château de Lacomté Country Club

• Adults-only park
• Centrally-located in the picturesque Lot and Dordogne valleys
• Easily accessable from the A20 motorway

Camping de la Raviège

• Activity-filled site with a private beach on Lake Agout
• A 10-minute drive to Anglès; La Tourbière de Canroute 20 minutes
• Fishing, boating, restaurant, bar and evening entertainment on site

Camping Naturiste Verdon Provence

• Naturist site in Provence
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and summer entertainment
• On the shores of Esparron Lake

La Petite Perle

• Small peaceful site on the banks of a fishing lake
• A 10-minute drive from Pompadour National Stud and 45 from Limoges
• Pick your own pitch – shaded and open spots available

Camping L'Etang de Bazange

• Rural site with fishing lake near the Périgord village of Monfaucon
• Heated swimming pool with waterslides and paddling pools
• Family-friendly site with lots of activities in summer

La Pierre Verte

• Woodland site eight kilometres from the beaches of the French Riviera
• Activities, entertainment, kids' club and waterpark
• Restaurant, bar and shop

Gîtes du Moulin

• Leafy glamping site on an eco-friendly micro-farm in the Isère
• Vercors Massif 90 minutes’ walk, and Thaïs Cave 15 minutes’ drive
• Local produce to buy and catering available; sauna; livestock on site

Camping La Prairie

• Peaceful grassy park in the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Less than 10km from climbing, canyoning, potholing and tree climbing
• Weekly dinner and dance events, plus access to a nearby tennis court

Barbret Lake

• Secluded glampsite by a lake in gorgeous Brittany countryside
• Half an hour’s drive from Rennes’ cathedral, museums and gardens
• Beds with linen included; wetroom and barbecue area on site

La Roseraie

• Small, peaceful site with bell tents in the Indre countryside
• A 15-minute drive from La Châtre and half an hour from Lac d'Éguzon
• Fully-furnished with a barbecue, firepit and gas cooker; communal pool

La Roulotte du Petit Embranchard

• Friendly-welcome, adventures and quiet discoveries
• Reconnect with nature
• Glamping and quirky units