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Huttopia Cordes-sur-Ciel is five kilometres from Cordes-sur-Ciel, a bastide village created by the Counts of Toulouse in the 13th century. It rises high on a hill (sur-ciel, meaning high in the sky) and is well preserved. Perched on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside, with a unique view of the village of Cordes-sur-Ciel, the site is fairly level and terraced where necessary to provide 28 grass touring pitches, 18 with 10A electricity. The pitches are small and have little shade, but do have some good views. There are 30 chalets to rent. Previously known as Le Garissou.
Domaine de l’Oiseliere is ideal for camping and campervan holidays and jsut 35 minutes from the Grand Parc du Puy du Fou. This is a small site with just 45 large pitches to choose from, 30 of which are for touring and are 200m2 and separated by hedges. There is a choice of full sun or shaded pitches with cover provided by oak trees. For families travelling in a caravan, large plots enable you to extend your awning easily. The site is a pedestrian zone; vehicles can drive to and from the pitches upon arrival and before departure. Otherwise, campers must use the adjacent parking area.
Sites et Paysages Camping Au Clos de la Chaume is a pleasant site within walking distance of the town, on level ground with a small stream. The friendly family owners, who are British and French, live on-site and do their best to ensure campers have an enjoyable, relaxing stay. The grassy pitches are level, of varying sizes and with varying amounts of sun and shade. All touring pitches have electricity hook-ups (6/10A), and some are divided by shrubs and trees.
Views of France's most famous river and the wooded hills opposite can be seen from Camping de la Seine, a small riverside campsite tucked away not far from Le Havre. This rural setting has 40 touring pitches, grassy and dotted with fruit trees. The campsite offers spa services, bike hire and a large grassy expanse where youngsters can run around and let off steam. The staff here are keen to ensure a warm welcome and can arrange trips to local attractions and activities. Local farmers occasionally bring fresh local produce to the site.
This cliff top site is for the more adventurous – one has to go out of one’s way to find it. Of the 170 pitches, 72 are for touring; 30 have 10A electricity connections, all are level, clearly marked and separated by bushes. The remaining pitches are occupied by permanent, privately-owned accommodation. The English speaking owners, who purchased this ex-municipal site back in 2002, are really bringing it up to date and the new area is well planned. The owner, along with many sea fishing campers and their boats, are often to be found at sea, catching crabs and other delicacies.
A friendly welcome is assured from the owners of this spacious site situated in quiet, flat countryside near the pleasant small town of Pont-de-Vaux. The 2.5 hectare (six-acre) site has 54 large (100-400 sq.m), level, grassy pitches, all of which are available to tourers. Almost all are separated by hedges and most are shaded by trees. All but three have electrical connections (10A) and water. Because of its friendly and tranquil atmosphere, the site is popular with English and Dutch visitors alike, who choose to break their journey here for several days to or from the South of France.
Camping Le Marais Sauvage is located in Le Mazeau, Vendée, France. It is in the heart of the Marais Poitevin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning natural beauty. The campsite is surrounded by woodlands and waterways, offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Take advantage of the 57 large touring pitches with electric hook-up points available. Some pitches are shaded, while others are in more direct sun.
Camping des Familles is a friendly, family site located in the countryside and offers a relaxed atmosphere. It lies on the promontory of land between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde Estuary, the largest river estuary in Europe. There are 100 pitches with 46 on level grass for touring, all with 6-10A electricity, neatly hedged and with small trees giving some shade. Mobile homes are also available to rent. It is in the Médoc region just north of Bordeaux, an area famous for its vineyards, woods, sandy beaches, rolling dunes, marshes and châteaux.
This former municipal site has been refurbished to a high standard and is operated by the owner/manager. There are 60 touring pitches, all with 10A electricity and individual water tap; four have hardstanding for motorhomes. Since our last visit, new trees, bushes and flower beds have been planted, which are now coming into maturity. The site remains smart and very well-tended. The site is in the pleasant countryside above a lake and next to a rapidly developing Base de Loisirs with watersports provision and a bar/restaurant.
Camping Ker Eden is a family-friendly campsite situated directly on the waterfront in Larmor-Baden, France. It boasts a peaceful and green location within the Gulf of Morbihan Natural Park, offering campers direct access to a sandy beach with a footpath leading right to it with No roads to cross. This site is perfect for families looking for a holiday where they can enjoy plenty of beach activities. On-site, 110 touring pitches including 77 camping pitches with electrical hook-up points and 33 mobile homes or tent lodge. Surrounded by mature trees, giving plenty of shade during the summer. The eco-responsible and nature-oriented campsite makes efforts in terms of quality of services, with a low impact on the environment, thanks to the constant attention and concrete actions aimed at reducing water and energy consumption.
This family friendly site is ideally situated within easy walking distance of the delightful town of Vaison and its excellent tourist office, shops, restaurants and museums. There are 66 level pitches and these all have electricity (5/10A), water and drainage and are of a good size (100 sq.m). Most pitches are part grass and part gravel and are generally separated by hedges and mature trees, giving partial shade. The site also has 16 mobile homes for rent. This is a quiet site with no organised entertainment, perfect for a relaxing holiday and a good base for exploring the surrounding Provençal countryside.
Set on a hilltop on the edge of Sarlat, this site has panoramic views across the Périgord. There are 90 pitches, of which 70 are for touring units, with the remaining 20 for chalets and mobile homes to rent. The site is terraced and the pitches are generally level. All are shady, marked and separated by trees, and have 10/16A electricity. For those with larger units, it is essential to phone in advance for pitch availability, as not all are suitable. A warm and friendly welcome is given by the French owners, whose keen gardening skills are in evidence throughout. This is a well appointed site offering good value for money.
Parc de la Bastide is in the heart of the Alpilles in Provence, ideally placed for exploring nature by foot and bike and providing a comfortable and homely place to spend some time exploring this region. The site has 70 pitches for tents, campers and motorhomes. They are large, on level ground bordered by bamboo with some shade and electricity available (6-10A). There is an outdoor pool onsite and fresh bread, water and beer are available at reception which is located at the back of the site.
La Bastiane is an attractive, well established site which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2012. It has good amenities and is well situated for exploring the Côte d’Azur, with easy access to nearby beaches. There are 163 pitches here of which 40 are reserved for touring. They are generally of a good size and are all supplied with electrical connections (10A). The terrain is somewhat undulating but most of the pitches are on level terraces. There is a good swimming pool and a range of amenities including a shop, bar and restaurant with a well priced menu.
Camping de Collignon is only 5 minutes away from the ferry port in Cherbourg. Although it is so close to the port, it is set right by a very nice sandy beach, just behind some grassy dunes. This is site where you can choose a pitch and check in later if the reception is closed. Some pitches are completely private and others in little enclosures of three or four edged by attractive trees and shrubs. There is a small shop in reception where you can order bread for the morning. People staying at the site can also get a free ticket for the municipal pool next door- this is indoor but has a large pool for length swimming as well as paddling pool and a leisure pool with 2 flumes and a spa bath. It takes a couple of minutes’ walk over the grass dunes to get onto the beach where there is a water sports school and a supervised swimming area. The dunes have been developed by the local council as an amenities area with sports courts, fitness equipment and footpaths and this is a nice place for an evening stroll with a view out to sea. The site has 83 touring pitches, some seasonal.
Plombières-les-Bains, Vosges is the town closest to the beautiful Camping Fraiteux. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, everyone needs space to enjoy the great outdoors and a little relaxation, and this site certainly offers you space. This small, intimate terraced site offers pitches which are marked out and pitches without or with shade. If you love a sporting challenge, you will enjoy the various cycle routes that are on offer. Here you will not find discos and clubs, so you can relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. You will want for nothing on this site. You are very likely to be serenaded to sleep by the grasshoppers and crickets. The site has 28 grass touring pitches with 16amp hook-up point. There are also mobile homes and chalets available to hire.
Camping City Nature is located on the banks of the River Gave de Pau in Lescar, France. The campsite is set within a picturesque 4.5-hectare shaded area, providing a peaceful getaway. While offering a rural feel, it's remarkably close to the modern conveniences as it is approximately 1.8 km from the centre of Lescar and about 8-10 km from Pau. The campsite's position at the foothills of the Pyrenees makes it an excellent base for mountain adventures and outdoor pursuits. It's also located on the Way of Saint James (Arles Way), appealing to pilgrims and walkers. On site there are 90 pitches, 35 of which are for touring. These pitches are generally large, delimited and come with electric hook-ups points (10-amp).
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.
This site sits in a delightful, tranquil valley among the foothills of the Pyrenees and is just east of the interesting village of La Bastide-de-Sérou, beside the River Arize (good trout fishing). The river is fenced for the safety of children on the site, but may be accessed just outside the gate. The 71 large touring pitches are neatly laid out on level grass within the spacious site. All have 6/10A electricity and are mostly separated into bays by hedges and young trees. Full services are available to some pitches with access to a small toilet block.
This campsite is located in the heart of the Périgord Poupre, in an area where rolling hillside vineyards give it a Tuscan air and where the Dordogne river winds gently through its sun-filled valley, with orchards and vineyards scattered along its banks. Monfaucon is between Bergerac and Saint Emilion. Set in ten hectares, most of it pine and oak forest, this is a peaceful site where you can relax in calm and tranquil surroundings. There are 80 mainly level pitches, 50 for touring, with some shade and terraced on a gentle slope. There are 23 mobile homes and an Aqua Lodge to rent. Electricity is 6A. A pleasant swimming pool with a slide and toboggan are set well away from the pitches.
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France
Blessed with some of the world’s most stunning scenery, amazing food and wine, a colourful history - and with some 11,000 campsites – it’s hard to beat camping in France.
From the endless sandy beaches of the Vendée to the snow capped Alps, from the lush pastures of Normandy to the lavender fields of Provence, there’s a French campsite for you. Rolling vineyards, picturesque villages, brooding castles, shimmering lakes, craggy hills and dormant volcanoes… camping in France has so much to offer.
There are fabulous cities like Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and historic Lyon, as well as ancient towns like Sarlat, Blois, Rennes and Toulouse, all steeped in history. Then there are iconic sights like the sweeping vineyards of the Médoc, St Emilion, and Burgundy’s Côte d’Or; the swaying sunflowers of the Armagnac, the châteaux of the Loire, the prehistoric cave paintings of Les Eyzies, the gorges of the Ardèche and the plains of Champagne.
And don’t forget the beaches. The beaches of Brittany around Concarneau and Carnac, the D-Day Landing Beaches of Normandy, the white sands between St Jean de Monts and La Rochelle and on down the Aquitaine coast, through the Landes to Biarritz have so much to offer. Not to mention the mesmerising beaches of the Med, from Languedoc round to the Côte d’Azur where St Tropez, Cannes and Cassis are bywords for world class beaches.
Camping holidays on the door step
France is easy to get to and is also the perfect choice for a camping holiday with a taste of the continent. First time campers and caravanners enjoy its relaxed, friendly approach with plenty of campsites close to the main ports. More experienced campers and caravanners love the fact that there are always new places to discover and fresh campsites to stay at.
Camping is a way of life
In France camping is a way of life. Facilities are high quality, outdoor activities are many and varied and the living is easy. Enjoy a leisurely barbecue or the campsite’s takeaway and relax while the kids make new friends – language never seems to be a barrier on a French campsite.
Facilities on a French campsite are modern and can be extensive, with swimming pools on most, many with superb waterslides and waterpark features. Depending on where you choose for your camping holiday, you may find an excellent on-site restaurant, a convivial bar, perhaps a pizzeria too. Pitches are generally of a good size, level and well defined with attractive shrubs and hedging. And many campsites offer mobile homes, chalets and glamping units to rent, so everyone’s welcome!
Campsites in France for children
Children are well catered for with special activities and free childrens’ clubs, usually in high season. Many campsites in France offer tennis, bike hire, riding, fishing and watersports like sailing and windsurfing or canoeing. Even archery, quad biking and climbing or more artistic pursuits like pottery, drawing classes and nature rambles.
Family life quickly takes on a different rhythm to life at home: collecting the morning baguette and croissants, a dip in the pool, a trip to the beach, perhaps some family entertainment or a magic show - it’s all about ringing the changes and enjoying new experiences.
And when it comes to being outdoors you may be a culture buff who enjoys elegant châteaux and exploring ancient walled towns. You may be in search of pristine beaches and secret coves for canoeing and windsurfing. Perhaps some cycling or a walk along the riverside. How about rounding off your camping holiday with a surprise trip to Disneyland Paris? There are great family campsites close by.
Choose a campsite in France that’s right for you
Whether you’re looking for a family campsite with all the mod cons and top notch facilities, or prefer something more laid back and tranquil, you can choose how you go camping in France. Simply pick a French campsite that’s right for you. If road tripping is more our thing, check out our Atlantic Coast road trip.
One thing is sure, wherever you go camping in France and whatever you do, you’ll no doubt be sure to sample some of the local food and wine.