Last Updated on March 13, 2024 by Suzy McCullough

Are you looking for somewhere fun to stay in France? This is a round-up of some of the 25 best smaller camping and caravan sites in France.

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Airotel Camping Au Soleil d’Oc

Location – Dordogne, Aquitaine – Monceaux sur Dordogne, 19400 Argentat sur Dordogne, France.

About – “On the banks of the river Dordogne with a beach area, the campsite ‘le Soleil d’Oc’ welcomes you to a holiday park with trees and flowers, in the grounds of an old manor house with authentic charm and character.”
Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, leisure centre, entertainment room, mini golf, fishing and canoe-kayaking. There is a kids club, a teenagers club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market, restaurant, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of lodges, chalets and cottages. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Airotel Camping Bon Port

Location – Herault – 383 Chemin du Mas St Ange, 34400 LUNEL, France.
About – “In Petite Camargue, where bulls, flamingos and horses live peacefully, at 15 km from the beach of La Grande Motte, this is Camping Bon Port, a friendly campsite planted with trees, welcomes you in a dynamic atmosphere.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, bike rental, games room, evening entertainment and archery. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market, restaurant, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, lodges and chalets. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping du Lac de Saint-Pardoux

Location – Aquitaine, Haute Vienne – Lac de Saint Pardoux, 87250 SAINT PARDOUX, France.
About – “Our campsite is located in a beautiful natural environment, on the shore of Lake Saint-Pardoux and its nautical base. You can stay in a campsite, chalet or fully equipped mobile home. On-site: swimming pool, snack bar, inflatable games, entertainment and children’s club in July and August. Come discover sensational sports or discover the region on foot or by mountain bike thanks to the numerous marked trails around the lake. Discover also the geocaching (famous treasure hunt)! All our accommodations are equipped with televisions.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, games room, entertainment room, multi-sports field and fishing. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market, restaurant and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes and chalets. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping de la Liez

Location – Haute Marne – rue des Voiliers, 52200 Peigney, France.
About – “From this terraced campsite you may admire the stunning view over the 280 ha lake below, with direct access to the sandy beach offering water activities such as swimming, pedal boats and sailing.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, evening entertainment, boating, archery, water activities club and fishing. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market, restaurant and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, chalets and safari tents Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

Location – Auvergne, Rhone Alpes – Rue du Lac, 1580 MATAFELON-GRANGES, France
About – “Our camping is located in the South of Jura, on the edge of Oignin Lake (50 ha), heated swimming pools, snacks, rentals and children’s activities. Camping Qualité distinction..”

Main Facilities – 3 swimming pools, evening shows, bowling, games room, evening entertainment and fishing. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a mini-market, take-away food and pizzeria.

Accommodation – On-site rental of chalets and mobile homes. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping Paradis Les Gorges du Haut Bugey

Camping l’Europe

Location – Auvergne, Rhone Alpes – Route de Jassat, 63790 Murol, France.
About – “Located in the heart of the Auvergne volcanoes in the 800 m lake Chambon and Murol Castle, camping Europe welcomes you in a family atmosphere. Heated pool with waterslide and wading pool, kids club, teens club, parties, tennis, snack bar with a takeaway.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, evening shows, tennis, disco, entertainment room, games room and canoe-kayaking. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a mini market, takeaway food and pizzeria.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping Le Moulin

Location – Burgandy – Chemin du Camping, 39130 Patornay, France.
About – “In the heart of the lake region in the Jura, along the river d’Ain, close to the Lake Vouglans. The camp-site Le Moulin offers you an exceptional setting (5 ha) that will seduce those who love nature.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, entertainment room, multi-sports field, fishing and canoe-kayaking. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, cottages and lodges. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes.

Camping Les Cascades

Location – Gard – Route de Domat, 30200 La Roque sur Ceze, France.
About – “Situated at 15 km from the Gorges de l’Ardèche, at the bank of the waterfalls of Sautadet. The campsite has the most beautiful natural swimming pool of the Valley of the Cèze.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, bike hire, hiking trails, fishing and canoe-kayaking. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes and safari lodges, Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Les Embruns

Location – Brittany – 2 rue du philosophe Alain, 29360 Le Pouldu Plage, France.
About – “250 m from Brittany’s sandy beaches, Gwénaëlle welcomes you to her particularly well-kept campsite, where you will spend the best holiday. First-class facilities, heated sanitary blocks Mobilhome to let Motorcaravan service point Covered swimming pool.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, tennis, sailing, games room, mini-golf and sports hall. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a restaurant, mini-market, bar, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of cottages (in the style of mobile homes). Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Les Genêts

Location – Aveyron – Lac de Pareloup, 12410 Salles Curan, France.
About – “Our little world stands on the shores of Pareloup Lake, a veritable inland sea surrounded by gently sloping beaches, in the middle of the rolling countryside. At an altitude of more than 800 m, under the Aveyron sun, you will breathe pure air, and make the most of all the aquatic pleasures and comforts of a 4-star campsite.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, evening entertainment, disco, mini-golf, fishing and bike hire. There is a kids club, a teenagers club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a restaurant, mini-market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, glamping tents, plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Crozon Sites & Paysages

Location – Brittany – 130 Route de la Plage Le Penker, 29560 Telgruc-Sur-Mer, France.
About – “Family seaside campsite in the Armorique Regional Natural Park situated on the Crozon peninsula where all the variety of Brittany’s scenery is to be found.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, water activities club, tennis, games room, fishing and archery. There is an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, pizzeria, mini-market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of static caravans plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Holiday Park Capfun Val d’Authie

Location – Hauts De France, Sommes – 20 route de Vercourt, 80120 Villers Sur Authie, France
About – “Located on the coastal hinterland, 12km from the sandy beaches of Quend and Fort Mahon Plage, the Val d’Authie campsite proposes mobile home rentals as well as camping pitches.

Between surf and turf, the Somme Bay National Nature Reserve is a protected area of rich, unique landscapes that you will fall in love with. Over 360 species of birds have been seen here, which you can observe from the 14 bird-spotting hides. 

Main Facilities – The campsite features a water park that the whole family will enjoy. This includes a heated indoor swimming pool, a heated paddling pool and an outdoor pool. You can also enjoy unwinding in the relaxation area. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of lodges (similar to static caravans). Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Campsite Sites & Paysages Le Ventoulou

Location – Lot – Ventoulou, 46500 THEGRA, France
About – “A little haven of peace and quiet in a lush, green, wonderfully tranquil setting between ROCAMADOUR and PADIRAC, with everything to ensure you’ll have a great holiday, whether it’s a romantic break, a family trip or a holiday amongst friends. You’ll revel in the unspoilt natural environment, beautiful landscapes, old architecture and local haute cuisine, not to mention all the amenities and services that are provided for the benefit of young and old alike.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, multi-sports field, games room, evening entertainment, and bike hire. Plus a children’s club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of cottages, glamping tents,  static caravans and more. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Sites et Paysages Le Ventoulou
Camping Sites et Paysages Le Ventoulou

Camping Sunêlia L’Hippocampe

Location – Provence Alpes, Cote D’Azur – 7, rue de la Durance, 4290 Volonne, France.
About – “We put on an entertainment programme for both young and old to ensure there is never a dull moment. Relax at the pools, dream in the bubbles of the jacuzzi, gloss over the waterslides and play with the youngest in the paddling pool, this is pure happiness. You can practice canoeing, pedal boating and fishing on the river boarding the campsite. The campsite is the ideal starting point for hiking or mountain biking. You will discover the breathtaking landscapes, fauna and flora of the Alpes de Haute Provence.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, multi-sports field, games room, evening entertainment, canoe-kayaking, fishing. Plus a children’s club, baby and teenager club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a theme bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of prestige lodges, glamping tents,  static caravans and more. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Château de Galinée

Location – Brittany – La Galinée, 22380 Saint-Cast-Le-Guildo, France.
About – “In a 14 ha wooded and shaded park between Cap Fréhel and Saint-Malo, only 5 minutes from beautiful beaches, you will enjoy the charm of the old stones and the comfort of our facilities.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, games room, mini-golf, tennis, fishing and entertainment room. There is a children’s club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, chalets, tents and a gypsy caravan. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Domaine de la Bergerie

Location – Provence Alpes, Cote D’Azur – 1960 Route Départementale – Quartier le Fournel,
83520 Roquebrune sur Argens, France.
About – “At only 10 min drive from the coast, in a natural woodland setting of 60 ha, let yourself be seduced by the natural charm of la Bergerie.”

Main Facilities – 4 swimming pools, theme park, evening entertainment, mini golf, cinema, fishing and much more. There’s a children’s and teenagers club, indoor games room and playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of cottages and static caravans. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Domaine De La Faurie

Location – Lot – La Faurie, 46240 SENIERGUES, France
About – “Between the LOT and DORDOGNE…With its traditional ‘pigeonnier’ Le Domaine de la Faurie offers a stay which allows you to discover this ‘Terre des Merveilles’ and the pleasure of tasting true gastronomy. Le Domaine, perched on a hill offers a magnificent view over the protected countryside. We have comfortable chalets, mobile homes or canvas bungalows for hire and there are vast pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, cycle path, evening entertainment and table tennis. With a children’s club, games room and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, safari lodges, glamping, chalets and more. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Domaine de La Paille Basse

Location – Lot – La Paille Basse, 46200 SOUILLAC, France.
About – “In the heart of woodland at the top of a hill, le Domaine de La Paille Basse is a medieval village entirely restored according to the local architecture. The three farms which composed this hamlet now have all the modern facilities to guarantee a comfortable stay. Have a holiday in an exceptionally friendly site, in peaceful surroundings”.

Main Facilities – 4 swimming pools, entertainment room, mini farm, games room, bike rental and much more. There is a children’s club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of glamping tents and mobile homes. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Château le Verdoyer

Location – Dordogne, Aquitaine – Château le Verdoyer, 24470 Champs Romain, France.
About – “Château le Verdoyer lies in the heart of the Périgord Vert in the Dordogne. This calm family camp-site warmly welcomes you and invites you to discover a beautiful region rich in history and tradition”.

Main Facilities – 3 swimming pools, tennis, billiards, fishing and volleyball. There is a children’s club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of lodges, static caravans and glamping tents. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Camping Paradis la Bretonnière

Location – Pays de la Loire, Vendee – LA BRETONNIERE, 85150 SAINT JULIEN DES LANDES,
France
About – “With more than six hectares of shady parkland La Bretonnière is certainly not lacking in space – or in greenery. Its large pitches beneath the trees surround a pond bordered with reeds where you can go fishing.”

Main Facilities – 3 swimming pools, tennis, fishing, games room, multi-sports field and bike hire. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of cottages, chalets and glamping tents. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Flower Camping Le Mas de Mourgues

Location – Gard – Mas de Mourgues Gallician, 30600 Vauvert, France.
About – “Enjoy your vacation at Flower Camping Le Mas de Morgues is a 3-star campsite, near the coastal resorts of Grau du Roi and Port Camargue. The famous medieval city of Aigues Mortes. We welcome you in a friendly atmosphere in a landscaped environment typical of the Mediterranean. The campsite is equipped with a pool full area, a bar restaurant and a bouncy castle.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, cycle path, evening entertainment and multi-sports field. There is a kids club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes and tents. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Flower Camping Les Chênes Rouges

Location – Pyrenees Orientales – Rte de Sorède – Chemin des Vignes, 66700 ARGELES SUR MER,
France.
About – “Great pleasure in a small camping site. In the middle of olive groves, between the sea and the mountain. You will enjoy your stay in natural surroundings . 2 km from the village, 4km from the sea.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, diving, evening entertainment, table tennis and aquafit. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, pizzeria and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of mobile homes, chalets, lodges and tents. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Le Coin Tranquille C’est Si Bon 

Location – Auvergne Rhone Alpes – 38490 Les Abrets, France.
About – “Set between 2 lakes, at the gate of the Chartreuse Massif and the 2 Savoies regions, the Coin Tranquille welcomes you to its flowers decked site in the heart of the green countryside.”

Main Facilities – Swimming pool, archery, aqua fit, volleyball, hiking tracks, bicycle hire, children’s club and playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market and take-away food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of lodges and bungalows. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Moncontour Active Park – Terres de France

Location – Vienne – Le Lac du Gué du Magne, 86330 Moncontour, France
About – “Situated at the border of Anjou, Poitou and Touraine, Moncontour Active Park is an ideal place for family or active holidays. At the border on a lake, this complex offers all the facilities for sporting holidays: a lake with a multitude of activities (water skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, canoe and kayak, watery toboggan, mini golf, bicycle, tennis), a sandy beach of exceptional quality, a huge water slide, children playground, a restaurant, a pizzeria and a guinguette. Activities are available all day for all ages.”

Main Facilities – Activities on the lake include water skiing, an entertainment room, mini golf, a cycle path and fishing. There is an outdoor playground and a games room. Plus there is a bar and restaurant and basic provisions.
Accommodation – On-site rental of chalets and cottages. Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Moncontour Active Park - Terres de France
Moncontour Active Park – Terres de France

Yelloh! Village La Bastiane

Location – Provence Alpes Cotes D’Azur – 1056 Chemin de Suvières, 83480 Puget sur Argens,
France.
About – “Eager for authentic holidays on the Mediterranean Coast in a pinewood forest, just a few steps from the beaches of Frejus – Saint Raphael and far enough from the coastal tumult to appreciate the quietness of the site. Our site is located in the heart of a natural landscape, only 7 km away from the beaches of Fréjus. Come to dream, breathe, swim.”

Main Facilities – 2 swimming pools, evening entertainment, games room, bike hire. There is a children’s club and an outdoor playground. Plus there is a bar and restaurant, mini market, pizzeria, theme bar and takeaway food.

Accommodation – On-site rental of cottages (chalet and mobile home in style). Plus camping pitches for campers, caravans and motorhomes. 

Discounts on 25 Great Family Camping and Caravan Sites in France
Yelloh! Village La Bastiane

Looking for caravan parks in the UK? This post is a good place to start – 25 More of the Best Family Friendly Caravan Parks in the UK. Or for more holiday park ideas in Europe please see – 28 Best Eurocamp Sites For Families in Europe. Find out my 5 great reasons to take a caravan holiday to France this summer.

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