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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Camping Le Transat is a family-oriented site two kilometres outside of Saint-Georges-d'Oléron, a mere five-minute drive from the nearest sandy beach. As the beach is so close to the campsite, you will likely spend a few days on Plage de Foulerot soaking up the sun and swimming in the sea. It is located on Ile de Oléron, one of western France's prettiest islands, where you can hire a bike at reception and pedal through the dunes. The site has 73 pitches of which 35 are for touring units and have a 10-amp hook-up point. Mobile homes, chalets, and lodge tents occupy the rest.
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.
A great deal of care and attention to detail has gone into developing this compact adult only site and its superb facilities. Of its 45 pitches, only 12 are available for camping and advance booking is essential. The site is beautifully landscaped with flora and fauna and the facilities are sympathetically incorporated into a former textile factory. It has a very attractive solar heated pool and sunbathing terrace, with bar and snack service and on-site shop. The river is directly accessed from the site with a delightful bridge walkway crossing a waterfall and leading to a sports and picnic area.
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.
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.
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.
Camping Paradis des Dombes is in Sandrans, Ain, near the Dombes wetlands, also known as the “land of a thousand ponds.” The site has its own 12-acre fishing lake. This is a family-friendly site about five minutes’ drive from the sleepy village of Sandrans. The site has 75 pitches, 55 of which are for touring units and have a 10-amp hook-up points and 5 mobile homes for hire. Pitches are large and are delimited by mature hedging. Some are also hardstanding.
This site is very nicely presented with good attention to detail throughout. It is situated ten minutes north of Sarlat in the hills of the Périgord Noir in a very rural position with plenty of greenery all around. The beautiful lake at Tamniès is 300 m. away and provides fishing, boating, a beach and good walks. There are 83 pitches, 53 for touring units and the remaining 30 for mobile homes to rent. The level pitches are of a good size with no access problems for larger units and roads around the site are tarmac. Electricity supplied is 6/10A. Trees provide good levels of shade.
Le Pigeonnier is attractively located at the heart of the Périgord Noir, 12 km. from the celebrated market town of Sarlat. This site extends over 15 hectares with a variety of shaded and semi-shaded pitches on offer. There are 100 pitches in total, 65 for touring, all with electricity, and the remainder are for chalets and mobile homes available to rent. An L-shaped swimming pool can be found in the middle of the site, and other on-site amenities include a shop and restaurant. Unusually, there is also a professionally run nightclub, Club 24, on site.
Set in the east of the Gard department, about 25 km. from the large towns of Nîmes and Montpellier, Les Chênes is conveniently located with good views of the surrounding countryside. There are 90 pitches, 70 for touring and 50 with 3-10A electricity (long leads useful). Most are partially shaded with mature trees and some are sloping. Junas is convenient for visiting the cultural centres of Avignon, Orange and Nîmes. Even the beaches of the Mediterranean and the marshes of the Camargue are within a reasonable distance from here.
Les Charmes is a pleasant, rural site located amidst forest and farmland overlooking the valley of the Château de Puymartin. There are 85 large, level pitches, with 68 for touring units. Some are in clearings in a wooded area, and others are grassy and more open, with trees giving shade. Almost all pitches have 6A electricity, although some may need longer leads.
This family run campsite is only two kilometres from the stunning, ancient hill village of Gordes. The roads around the hillside campsite are stony and some slope significantly. The 99 terraced pitches (rock pegs essential) are placed naturally amongst a variety of ancient trees (mainly olives and oaks) and are irregular in shape and size. All 40 touring pitches have access to 6/10A electricity, although some may need long leads and a few leads may cross the roads. There are plenty of water taps and some pitches have their own tap and drain. Access to some pitches is not easy and this site is not recommended for large or underpowered outfits. This site is ideal for lovers of the great outdoors.
Village Camping Club le Domaine des Guifettes is on the banks of the Lac des Guifettes (42 hectares), in the southern Vendée. On-site amenities here include a very impressive heated, covered swimming pool with a sauna, spa, massage shower, and paddling pool, as well as external water slides, multi-sport area, tennis, mini-golf and internet point. For anglers, the lake is well stocked and very popular. There are just 15 pitches on the two-hectare touring section, all are of a good size and 12 hardstandings are available in the adjacent motorhome service area. All have electrical connections (3/6/10A). A wide selection of mobile homes, chalets and gîtes are available to rent.
Camping Aux Mêmes is a small 3star site with large pitches suitable for tents, caravans and motorhomes most having electricity and water. It is set in 22 acres of rolling farmland and woods with large pitches having views of the Pyrenees and surrounding countryside. There are superb showers, toilets and washing up sinks including accessible facilities. There is also a laundry/drying room and a shop for essential provisions. The terrace cafe/bar serves breakfast, snacks, evening meals and all-day refreshments. There's a children's play area, internet access and free wi-fi on site. 4kms away is the village of Masseube with local shops, supermarket, restaurants and banks.
Purpose-built in a wooded area on the outskirts of Royan and opened in 2012, les Chèvrefeuilles has 85 level, grassy pitches, separated by freshly planted bushes and hedging. Forty-five are for tourers, all with 16A electricity. A few extra large pitches (200 sq.m) are available and there are 40 mobile homes for hire. The aim of the friendly, English-speaking manager is to ensure that the site remains peaceful and tranquil. The beaches and all the attractions of Royan and Saint Palais-sur-Mer are within easy reach. The open sea and the Gironde Estuary provide endless opportunities for swimming, sailing and watersports, and the port is a starting point for a variety of boat trips.
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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.