Camping in France is a great way to enjoy the best of France without having to spend a fortune. You can stay in the most popular areas in the most stunning locations. And, it costs a fraction of what you’d spend to stay in a hotel, especially in the summer months.
There’s an enormous choice of campsites in France – but here are three of our favourite summer camping locations in France…
Summer Camping in Provence
This sunny southern paradise is at the top of many summer campsite lists. Lavender fields, olive orchards, vineyards, gorgeous beaches and plenty of sun make this a favourite holiday destination. The Var department in Provence, has the Gulf of St Tropez and gorgeous beaches, but it’s also a green location with beautiful interior countryside.
Pays de la Loire – camping paradise
The Vendée is well known for its gorgeous beaches and exquisite countryside. You’ll discover it’s also a camping paradise. Fabulous sandy beaches, chateaux galore, an incredible fantasy theme park in Nantes where giant machines roam free, island hopping on gorgeous Noimoutier, the stunning countryside of the Marais, Le Mans with its museums and fabulous old town. There’s just about everything you could ever want here to make your campsite holiday an adventure to remember.
Summer camping in Dordogne is brilliant
Dordogne is surprisingly not that well known for its camping qualities – which is a secret well worth finding out. This land of wine making and forests, medieval hill top towns, picturesque villages and fields of sunflowers is the perfect summer playground for the whole family.
The area is known for its amazing gastronomy and with great street markets in towns all around, you’re spoiled for choice when it come to self-catering. Or why not indulge at some of the best and most authentic restaurants in France. Great food and wine, activities galore, fabulous sites, summer sun, aperitifs under the stars… It’s what summer camping in France is all about.
