32700 Marsolan, Gers, France
A real chill-out option in the heart of ‘French Tuscany’.
Mas de Serret, 07150 Labastide de Virac, France
Camping right next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a camping field, luxury yurts, a forest, beautiful river, and welcoming young Brit hosts.
route St-Coulitz, 29150 Châteaulin, France
The warm welcome comes with cool, shady pitches in the forest, even in high season.
Chignat, nr Bourganeuf, 23250 Soubrebost, France
Discreet, serene hideaway.
rue de la Jonction, 58000 Nevers
Loire-side camping with views to Nevers.
Salvinsac, 48150 Meyrueis, France
Spacious and peaceful eco-camping in the Parc National des Cévennes.
Le Pont de Lincou, 12170 Réquista, France
Les Chalets du Tarn is a bit of a local camping secret.
03350 Louroux-Bourbonnais, France
Middle-of-nowhere peace and quiet and a great safe haven for the kids.
30630 Goudargues, France
Luxurious accommodation, fantastic food, beautiful scenery – this isn’t a campsite it’s a sublime, alfresco hotel. This site is a rural glamping superstar.
Domaine de St-Cerice, 07200 Vogué. France
Stargazing through an open roof, or accommodation in Ardèche roulottes: take your pick.
24200 Ste-Nathalène, nr Sarlat-la-Canéda, France
One of the friendliest sites in the south. The hosts are delightful, the views stunning, and there’s bags for you and the kids to do.
La Contie, nr Hautefort, 24390 Boisseuilh, France
Terrific valley views, a peaceful vibe, and friendly hosts keep visitors coming back.
32 rue du Canvez, 29950 Bénodet, France
The sandy beach is next to the site and the living is easy.
49390 Mouliherne, France
Birdsong and conviviality in the countryside in the heart of the Loire.
12320 Sénergues, France
Imagine camping by a reed-fringed lakeside, honeyed African light dappling the canvas of your safari tent.
58370 Larochemillay, Nièvre, France
Almost half a million acres (226,000 hectares) of prime French countryside at your fingertips.
23 allée des Sableaux, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l’Île, France
You’re as close to the beach as you can get, but it feels sheltered.
Ancienne Route Napoléon, 06750 Séranon, France
Luxurious mountainside chilling, but plenty to keep you active.
Les Olivettes, Hameau les Pourcelles, 04190 Les Mées, France
Superb view, boutique chic, personal, loving touch.
87440 Les Salles-Lavauguyon, France
A hidden gem crowded by lush fields, swimable lakes, rolling forests, and traditional villages.
Folbeix, 23270 Ladapeyre, France
Peaceful and natural woodland site with an environmental conscience.
41350 Les Marais, Huisseau-sur-Cosson, France
Is there a retro-cooler way to camp in comfort?
Les Sables, 38520 Bourg d’Oisans, France
Everything about the site is cool: the location, the view, the British owners, the fresh air.
Rue de Spoy, 10200 Meurville, France
Of all the tipples in existence, none other comes close for sparking the imagination or exuding sheer glamour.
Cases del Mitg, 66210 Planès
'Rustic boutique’ is perhaps a good way to describe L’Orri des Planès
1 allée des Gandins, 03140 St-Germain-de-Salles, France
Of all the similar domaine-style campsites in France, this is surely one of the dandiest of the lot...
31 Rue Berthelot, 78000 Versailles, France
If you enjoy a good pun and are seeking a campsite that feels rustic, has an element of luxury, and is close to Paris, then Huttopia Versailles might be just the ticket.
route du Pin, 14130 Le Brévedent, France
Amiable lakeside lounging in the grounds of a Calvados chateau.
24220 Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
Pitches aplenty, from riverside to meadow-side in this enchanting campsite.
32140 Bellegarde, France
Friendly, family-run campsite in the peaceful Gascony countryside.
Col de Boutière, 26460 Le Poët-Célard, France
This settlement pioneers next-level glamping.
L’Espérance, 61110 Dorceau, France
Cool views, warm hospitality, hot meals, and cold ice creams. Plus a whole lot of history.
chemin des Moulins, plages de Pampelonne, 83350 Ramatuelle, France
Campsite of the rich and famous...
09800 Augirein, France
If ever there was a campsite destined to be on a postcard, it’s this one.
167 Chemin du Glacier de Taconnaz, 74400 Chamonix, France
Snowy, alpine magic deep in the heart of the Chamonix valley.
47210 St Étienne de Villeréal, France
Out of Africa meets Ibiza chic in this leviathan of taste and scale.
64570 Aramits, France
‘Wild’ camping with B&B benefits.
nr Mirepoix
Airstream trailers, vintage caravans, and campers (retro tents preferred). Europe’s first retro Airstream trailer park, in the foothills of the Pyrénées.
route de Millau, 30750 Lanuéjols
If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines.
Grande Dune du Pyla, route de Biscarosse, 33115, Pyla sur Mer, 33115 La Teste-de-Buch, France
A glitzy west coast resort, home to a natural, powerful, and somewhat elegant tourist attraction.
5 rue du Pont Neuf, 21330 Marcenay, France
Relaxed, remote, lakeside chilling.
8 rue des Carolins, 65120 Luz-St-Sauveur, France
In the mountains with goats and tipis.
La Serve, 69860 Ouroux, France
Characterful caravans in an idyllic and flowery setting.
7 rue Roger Salengro, 10150 Pont-Ste-Marie, France
Great stop-off point when heading south.
Le Cros, 43440 Laval-sur-Doulon, France
Natural heaven. This is one of the most relaxing and beautifully isolated campsites in central France.
05140 Saint Pierre D’Argençon, France
Peaceful, spacious tranquillity with a spectacular backdrop. You half expect Julie Andrews to come running out of the woods in a habit.
