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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Camping Le Lavandin is a small campsite near the picturesque Lake Esparron in southeastern France. It is in a wooded area, providing a peaceful setting for a relaxing and quiet camping holiday. The campsite features 66 pitches, evenly divided between accommodations and camping sites 33 are touring and have 6-Amp electric hook-up points available.
In the hilly countryside of the Aveyron, between Rodez and Sévérac-le-Château in the heart of the Grands Causses National Park. The small-scale campsite Le Plo has 24 touring pitches and 22 rental accommodations separated by hedges and trees, camping Le Plo can justifiably be called small-scale. Its small character is enhanced by the surroundings of the campsite: the village of Recoules-Prévinquières, the vast countryside and the abundant greenery. It only enhances the peace and quiet.
Fresh pastries enjoyed on a covered terrace, surrounded by vineyards and with a pétanque court just steps away - Camping des Favards offers a quintessential French holiday experience. This family-friendly campsite is nestled on the outskirts of Violès in the Rhône Valley, providing a perfect base for exploring the region.
Camping Le Rey en Vallée d'Ossau is a small, terraced site at the foot of the Pyrenees. There are only 38 grass touring pitches with 10-amp hook-up points, which are spacious and sheltered, surrounded by trees, and offer a view of the surrounding mountains. Eighteen pods, cosy oval wooden houses, or comfortable lodge tents are also available to hire. You can see that the owners have spent plenty of time and care looking after this site. Paved cycle paths take you through the elongated site, separating the mobile homes and the camping pitches.
Camping du Pont de Braye is a small, eco-friendly campsite located in Chastanier, Lozère, France. The campsite is located next to the Chapeauroux river, at the bottom of the mountainous landscape of Languedoc-Roussillion. On-site, you will find 35 touring pitches with electric hookup points available. The campsite is not particularly large, but its openness gives it a spacious feeling. Pitches are laid on an open field with mature trees in the middle giving shade to some pitches during the summer.
Family-friendly Camping Le Mont Des Bruyères sits pretty much in the very centre of the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park, which should also tell you something about the excellent surroundings of this site. Green scenery has plenty of options for walks, bike rides, horse riding and watersports. It is still easy to get to amenities like shops and restaurants a couple of kilometres away in the centre of Saint-Amand-Les-Eaux.
Some splendid bike rides are around the Drôme site of Camping La Grivelière – how handy then that you can hire bikes on site and explore this riverside locale. If you're more of a hiker, a good heap of scenic rambles, both in the colourful lavender-filled countryside of the Drôme and within a day trip distance 40 kilometres away in the Vercors Regional Natural Park (the park is a mountainous one, so the adventurous can tackle climbing and skiing there as well).
La Cascade is situated on a terraced hillside, beside the Tarn river. One may have an action-packed holiday or enjoy peace and tranquillity relaxing by the river. There are 99 pitches, 50 for touring with electricity (6A) with plenty of shade and manicured hedges. This is an ideal starting point for walkers to explore the surrounding hills and gorges as the owner will organise transport. Canoes, pedaloes are available for hire to explore the gorge. A restaurant, bar and takeaway all overlook the swimming pool. There are some steep paths that make this site unsuitable for disabled visitors and large units.
Camping Le Pastural is situated slightly north of Aubenas, against a mountain. The pitches on this small family camping site are laid out on terraces, between deciduous trees and tall hedges. A small stream flows along the site. Children will enjoy paddling, splashing around and jumping off the rocks in this shallow river. Camping site Le Pastural is amiable and small scale, but still offers excellent facilities (including a restaurant). The site is terraced so that you have a splendid view of the surroundings from the uppermost terraces. The neat rental mobile homes are also located amidst greenery.
L'Oasis des Garrigues is a family campsite in Vogüé, Ardèche, France. It is situated in unspoiled countryside close to the village, offering a relaxing and scenic camping experience. On-site, there are 22 touring pitches with 10Amp electric hook-up points available. Some pitches are delimited and shaded by trees, while others are located in sunnier areas.
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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.