Cycle hire nearby: Lodges and log cabins in Centre-Val de Loire

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 Le Bois Jahan

• Peaceful family site with views over Perche hills in the Eure-et-Loir
• A 10-minutes drive to Nogent-le-Rotrou; kayaking and riding 15 minutes
• Well-equipped lodges near golf courses, fishing and medieval castles

Camping Les Châteaux

• Loire Valley site close to châteaux including Chambord and Cheverny
• Motorhome service point and pool with sunbathing space
• Free internet point, cosy lodge, café-restaurant and bikes for hire

Camping Les Côteaux du Lac

• A stone's throw away from the Loire Valley castles

Camping Les Terres de Belle Rive

• Friendly family-run site by the Vienne river in Candes-Saint-Martin
• A 20-minute drive to Saumur; half an hour to Château de Villandry
• On the Loire à Vélo cycle route, with bike hire and laundry on site

Camping Les Saules

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from the village of Cheverny
• Châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny and Blois within a half-hour drive
• Two swimming pools, paddling pool and access for disabled guests

Camping Loire et Châteaux

• In the Loire Valley between Tours and Saumur
• Half a kilometre from the Loire river
• Pool, paddling pool, playground and grocery shop

Au Coeur de Vendôme

• Family-run site by the Loir river, a few minutes' cycle from Vendôme
• A 15-minute drive to the lake and sandy beach of Villiers-sur-Loir
• Canoe hire, fishing, playground, games room and shop

Camping Senonches

• Forest site with fishing and boating lake in the Perche Regional Park
• An hour from Chartres' UNESCO cathedral and river cruises
• Family and kids' activities; two swimming pools; bar and restaurant

Camping de L’Île Auger

• Quiet, dog-friendly site set over 5.8 hectares by the River Vienne
• In the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon; Tours 40 minutes' drive
• Play area, picnic benches and laundry room; public pool over the road

Écoute La Vie

• Well-equipped luxury lodges in leafy gardens at Lunay in Loir-et-Cher
• Château de Chambord an hour’s drive and Zoo de la Flèche 90 minutes
• Art spaces and meditation corners; communal dining and a delicatessen

Le Moulin de Crouy

• Holiday village on a 14-hectare wooded property near Crouy-sur-Cosson
• Several historic châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Five kilometres from the Loire river for canoeing and bike paths

Camping La Citadelle

• Ideal to discover the Loire Valley and its castles
• Heated outdoor pool open from April to mid-September
• High season highlights: mini-club, on-site restaurant, entertainment

Les Hôtes de Chouzy-sur-Cisse

Les Vélos de Paulette

• Friendly glamping site on a small island in the Claise river
• A 45-minute drive to Futuroscope; an hour to ZooParc de Beauval
• On a voie verte cycle route, with various bikes available to hire

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Camping à l'Orée du Bois de Montalan

• Quiet rural site in woodland near Saint-Hilaire-les-Andresis
• In the Loire Valley within 45 minutes' drive of Fontainebleau
• Playground, barbecue area and picnic tables

L'Heureux Hasard

• Glamping in the Loire Valley, a couple of hours from Paris
• Small, eco-friendly and laidback site among trees and countryside
• Explore the area by donkey, available for ages two and up