Wildlife haven: Campsites in France

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths

Camping Les Terrasses de Dordogne

• Peaceful Périgord Noir and Dordogne site with spectacular valley views
• A 30-minute drive from the UNESCO site of the Lascaux caves
• Covered aquatic area with heated pool and paddling pool

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 Les Plans

• Riverside setting with private beach
• Waterpark with waterslides and paddling pool
• Well located for walks in the Cévennes National Park

Camping Portes d'Ariège

• Leafy family campsite edging the Ariège River in the Midi-Pyrénées
• Pamiers five minutes’ drive and La Ferme aux Bisons 25 minutes
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fishing and kayaking on the river

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

Camping Le Soleil Rouge

• Surrounded by the Monts d'Ardèche next to a pretty, public lake
• Direct access to more than 200 kilometres of hiking trails
• Beachfront cocktail bar and Ardéchois restaurant serving local cuisine

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 Mélias

• Ideal for family holidays
• Superb site in the countryside with panoramic views of the Cap d'Agde
• Heated pool, snack bar, bar and family entertainment in high season

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 Les Iles

• Campsite right by the coast
• Welcome to the Morbihan gulf
• Great views of the sea nearby

Camping Les Hauts d'Albas

• Glamping in smart yurts five minutes' drive from Sauzet
• Château de Bonaguil, Pterosaur Beach and vineyards within half an hour
• Indoor and outdoor pools, multisports pitch and electric bike hire

Camping Les Grenettes

• Family-friendly lle de Ré site 300 metres from the beach
• Two pools, kids' club, restaurant and shop
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Martin-de-Ré and 30 minutes to La Rochelle

Camping Les Gorges de l'Hérault

• Well-equipped site in the Cevennes, bordering a World Heritage Site
• Direct access to a river and 400 metres of private riverside beaches
• Pool, bar, restaurant, playgrounds and bowling grounds

Les Neuf Cerisiers

• Small, peaceful and luxury park at the foot of the Pyrenees
• Plenty for kids including trampolines, swings and animals to meet
• Heated pool surrounded by comfy sunbeds with parasols

Le Soleil Bleu

Les Ouches du Jaunay

L'Espace Blue Océan

• Camping nature et paisible à 1km de la côte

Camping Landes Sud

• Set in woodland on the banks of a river
• Five kilometres from Lac de Léon and a short drive from the coast
• Pool, paddling pool, pizza snack bar, shop and bike hire

Camping Les Étangs Mina

• Family-friendly site in the Brouage Marshes near Saint-Sornin
• Less than half an hour's drive from beaches in Royan and Oléron
• Busy summer programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment