All Year Campsites In France

Camping Résidentiel la Pinède is a quiet site set back from the bustling resorts of Cap d’Agde and Sète, and is positioned amongst 300-year-old pine trees, partly on a hillside with views of vineyards and causses. All 155 mobile homes are privately owned or available for rent, they are well cared for with pretty, red tiled roofs and brightly coloured shutters, wooden decking and gardens. Cars are left at the perimeter of the site and paths meander through the pretty gardens and homes. Please note that there are no touring pitches here. The smart clubhouse at the heart of the site, which houses the bar and an entertainment-free restaurant, with a south facing terrace overlooking the pool area. There is also a second smaller heated pool, spa and children’s pool on the terrace below. La Pinède is open all year.

This is a large site with 400 pitches arranged on 15 hectares of woodland with an open grass area in the centre. There is direct access from the site to the Semoy river and its banks, and to the woodland surrounding the campsite. The grass pitches are numbered but not separated and are suitable for large units. Many of the pitches have shade from large trees. This site is one of three Campings Départementale in this region, all with plenty of water-based activities. A large recreation area just outside the site is mostly used by French families.

This is a relaxed, informal, spacious site alongside an extraordinarily long and beautiful beach. Riva Bella is open all year and is exclusively naturist from 1st April to 5th November only. The site is divided into several areas with 199 pitches (with 6A electricity), some of which are alongside the sandy beach with little shade. Others are in a shady, wooded glade on the hillside.

Pitches at this campsite are exclusively for chalet accommodation. Mirepoix is a beautiful medieval bastide located to the north of Auch. Les Chalets des Mousquetaires is a residential park close to the village, taking its name from some of the region’s most celebrated former inhabitants. There is a choice of wooden chalets or roulottes to rent (but no touring pitches). During the high season, a varied range of activities are on offer, including a particularly interesting programme for children, featuring such activities as bread making, astrology and nature walks. The site, although small, has a good range of leisure amenities including a swimming pool and a separate children’s pool. A small fishing lake is 300 m. away.

Le Tivoli is a small family run site close to the Lot river on the outskirts of Mende. It has the advantage of being open all year. Of the 100 good sized and level grass pitches, 82 are for touring, all with 6A electricity. They are separated by mature trees which give varying amounts of shade. The site has been developed from farmland and has been owned by the same family for forty years. It offers simple, but adequate, facilities making it ideal for a short stay. There are many regulars to the site who visit when travelling south and then north en-route to and from Spain for the winter.

A busy site and the only one within Paris, set in a wooded area between the Seine and the Bois de Boulogne. The site is quite extensive but nevertheless becomes very full with many international visitors, with noise well into the night, despite the rules. There are 410 pitches of varying size (including mobile homes) of which 313 are marked, with electricity (10A), water, drainage and TV aerial connections. An improvement and development programme including a new toilet block and restaurant was carried out during the winter of 2014/15. Reservations are made for pitches – if not booked, arrive early in season (mornings).

Nantes Camping is a modern, well equipped site with several types of pitch and different types of accommodation to rent. It lies within the city limits in a peaceful, park-like setting with mature trees. It has 86 flat, good sized pitches for touring units. Some are on grass, some on hardstanding, some are both. All have 16A electricity, water connections and drainage with taps nearby. There are 41 tent pitches on separate grass areas, all with electricity and water to hand. The campsite also has 79 accommodations to rent, made up of cottages, chalets, canvas and wood tents.

Les Acacias is a small simple site, named after the surrounding acacia trees. In a rural location, the site is within easy reach of the A10 (5.5 km). Many gardens, museums and chateaux are nearby to visit and the picturesque site is set just a short distance from the Loire river. Probably the main reason one would stay here is that there is direct access along the river bank to Tours city centre. Separated by trees and shrubs, the 50 touring pitches are 100 sq.m. in size and have grass and gravel surfaces; 10A electricity is provided to 66 pitches. Mobile homes are available to rent. English was spoken by the reception staff when we visited.

Camping Le Parc is in a very wooded area, less than 6 kilometres from the beaches of Palavas and Carnon. The campsite is also close to Montpellier, a busy student city, which can be reached by tram in about 20 minutes. Camping Le Parc is a perfect base for exploring the city and the beaches. The campsite has 66 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. Thirty-four accommodation units are available to hire. The pitches are spacious and well-shaded by mature trees, separating each pitch and making them ideal for staying cool during the summer.

Le Vedrignans can be found deep in the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Park on the border between France and Spain. It enjoys a spectacular natural setting, overlooked by towering mountains but with a very pleasant Mediterranean climate. This is a parc résidentiel de loisirs and there are no touring pitches here. Instead, accommodation is provided in a range of attractive wooden chalets. These range from the smaller Genets model, which can sleep up to four, to the larger Edelweiss chalets which can accommodate up to eight people. All chalets have privacy, are fully equipped and are located on large pitches of over 200 sq.m.

Les Hameaux de Miel is a member of the Chalets en France group, which comprises six chalet parks in southern France. Please note, however, that there are no touring pitches here. The site is open all year and has a hilltop location with fine views of the surrounding valleys and forests of the Limousin. The Etang de Miel is three minutes walk away and has received the European blue flag accreditation for its cleanliness. The lake is ideal for sailing and windsurfing, as well as fishing, and also has accessible facilities. A children’s club operates during the peak season and various other activities are organised including archery, rock climbing and riding.

Camping de Montreal is an all-year campsite, located just a few minutes from J42 on the A20. You can be sure of a warm welcome from Hans and Leonie, the Dutch owners of Camping de Montréal, in the heart of the Limousin countryside. The site provides 60 terraced pitches; 13 are occupied by chalets, mobile homes or bungalows, while 47 pitches are reserved for touring units. The pitches are mainly level, and most have excellent views over the eight-hectare leisure lake. All have electricity (10A), some have shade, and tall cypress hedges separate many. There are a few pitches near the sanitary block which have hardstandings and are used in the winter or after heavy rain. The single toilet block has recently been refurbished to a high standard. The small restaurant, open much of the year, is popular with campers and users of the lake.

Les Hameaux des Lacs is a member of the Chalets en France group. This group comprises four chalet parks in southern France. Please note, however, that there are no touring pitches here. The site is open all year and can be found at the heart of the Tarn et Garonne department, south east of Montauban and forms part of a Base de Loisirs. Leisure facilities on offer here include tennis, an equestrian centre, a swimming pool, and a multisports pitch. Sailing and windsurfing are popular on the lake, and fishing is also possible. Chalets here are attractively dispersed around the site and are all available to rent.

Le Bourdieu, a converted farm, is a charming, small site located deep in the hills of the Ariège. Its quiet location, far away from any busy roads makes it a very safe environment for young families and for children to roam around freely and safely. This hillside site is now predominantly occupied by mobile homes and cottages available to rent, leaving just three pitches, with rather difficult vehicle access, available for touring units. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing area, a recreation room and many organised activities. This is a perfect site for relaxing and recharging your batteries.

CityKamp Camping de Strasbourg is a beautifully designed and built city site in south-west Strasbourg. There are plenty of pitches to choose from during the low season here, but reservations are advised during the Christmas markets and high season as the site becomes full. There are 195 pitches, 115 for touring with electricity connections (6-9A, Europlug). A lodge is centrally located within the campsite, which houses the campsite's main services, including the modern restaurant and bar, the games room and the communal relaxing lounge area.

This is a short stay, city site just off the A6 autoroute and within easy reach of Lyon centre. Kept busy with overnight trade, the reception and the café (in July and August) is open until quite late. There are 239 separate numbered plots, all with 6/10A electricity. Those for caravans and motorhomes are mostly on hardstanding's and are on a slight slope, while those for tents are on a flatter grass area. All have shade.