All Year Campsites In France

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.

Across the river from Sully-sur-Loire with its imposing château, this all-year-round site makes a comfortable base for exploring this part of the Loire valley. There are 100 varying sized, level stony/grassy pitches with 80 for touring, all with 10A electricity, water and drainage. They are mostly arranged in groups of six surrounded by low hedging with a few trees giving just a little shade. Between the main area and the river there is an extra area for tents; with shady, unmarked pitches but few electric points. Many pitches have views over the river but, unfortunately, not of the town or its château.

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.

Le Clos Auroy is a well established and attractive family run campsite with English-speaking Dutch owners. It is just 300 metres away from Orcet, a typical Auvergne village just south of Clermont-Ferrand. Being close (3 km) to the A75, and open all year, it makes an excellent stopping off point. It has a calm atmosphere, which may tempt you to stay longer. The 85 good sized pitches are on level grass, separated by high, neatly trimmed conifer hedges, offering lots of privacy and some shade. All have 10A electricity and eight are fully serviced. Situated on a gentle hillside, the higher pitches have better views but less shade than those lower down. The bar, restaurant and pool areas are close to the reception and entrance thus ensuring the remainder of the site is more tranquil. In winter, only 20 pitches are available.

Le Futuriste is a neat, modern site, open all year and very close to Futuroscope. Its location is also very convenient for the A10 and N10 motorway network. There is a total of 123 individual, level, grassy pitches of a generous size, divided by flowering hedges, 74 with 6A electricity and 55 with water. There are also six chalets and ten mobile homes to rent.

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 l'Île is located in Ranchot, Jura, France not far from Besançon. As the name suggests, the campsite is located on the island, in this case between the Doubs River and the Rhine-Rhône Canal. It offers a peaceful and scenic location for a camping getaway. When you arrive at the campsite, you will find 26 touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. The pitches are spacious and vary in size and are surrounded by mature trees, and many are located on the water's edge of the Doubs River.

Huttopia Bourg-Saint-Maurice is on a small, level plain at an altitude of 830 m. on the River Isère, surrounded by mountains and attracts visitors all year round (except for a short time when they close). The site’s 153 unseparated, flat pitches (135 for touring) are marked by numbers on the tarmac roads and all have electrical connections (10A). Most are on grass but some are on tarmac hardstanding making them ideal for use by motorhomes or in winter. Trees give shade in most parts, although some pitches have almost none. Duckboards are provided for snow and wet weather. Formerly known as Camping le Versoyen, this is a good base for winter skiing, summer walking, climbing, rafting or canoeing, or for car excursions.

Just 15 minutes from the Mediterranean coast at Agde, Domaine de Sainte Veziane is a residential park that is ideal for families with younger children. There are no touring pitches here, but 120 chalets and mobile homes, of which 75 are for hire. The original part of the site requires some up-and-down walking, but is very pretty, with flowering shrubs, mature trees and hedged pitches. The newer part is more open and may be subject to road noise. The pool area is the focal point of the site and has plenty to keep the whole family busy - slides and games for the children and a Jacuzzi and sun terrace for adults.

Campsite Les Peupliers is an all-year-round site, the staff are very friendly and speak good English. You can walk into the village and get supplies. This is a very quiet, very "French" site. There is a railway to one side, but the noise does not intrude. Lots of dog walking and general walks (and cycle rides) along the canal. You are advised to approach from Montardy to avoid the very narrow streets in the village. The toilet facilities are spotless and include a nice parent & child unit. A good overnight halt for those going further south - especially in the winter. It is possible to rent mobile homes and bungalows. The site has a children’s playground outdoor swimming pool and toddler pool, snack bar, pizzeria and restaurant. The site also supplies fresh bread. You can also use the internet, as there is a Wi-Fi point.

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.

Les Hameaux des Marines 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. This coastal site is attractively situated 300 m. from a fine sandy beach at the northern tip of the Ile d’Oleron. The nearest beach, the Plage des Huttes has been awarded the European Blue Flag accreditation for its cleanliness. The site is open all year and includes a heated and covered swimming pool. The Ile d’Oleron has miles of excellent cycle tracks and a number of these run very close to the site. The 48 wooden chalets here are attractively dispersed around the site and are all available to rent.

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.

Tucked away in central France, this rural campsite lies west of the gorgeous rolling hills of the Burgundy wine region. The idyllic River Yonne gently flows just metres away, as does the Nivernais Canal. The campsite is an oasis of tranquillity, surrounded by vineyards, castles and attractive villages, all demanding to be investigated.

Open all year, this site is in the heart of the Eure valley close to the small village of Villiers le Morheir. It has 158 pitches, many used for mobile homes and bungalows, but leaving about 45 pitches for touring units, all with 6A electricity and a good supply of water taps. Most of the pitches are separated by well trimmed hedges, only a few have shade. Some may be muddy in wet weather. There is no restaurant or bar on the site but a good bar is in the village. Those looking for a quiet site in this most attractive area without the ‘animation’ programmes that so many French sites feature will find this a peaceful base.

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.