Over the years, our journalists and campsite experts have visited a large number of campsites in France and have formed their own opinion about the setting of the campsite, its facilities such as the water park or sports facilities, the charm or quality of the rental accommodation, the real advantage of access to the beach, not forgetting the breathtaking views over the sea, the lake or the surrounding countryside... They appreciated the green setting, the quality of services, the comfort of the accommodation and the range of activities on offer to holidaymakers.
From these colourful experiences, our experts have defined the best campsites in France - all of which turn out to be 5-star campsites: the most beautiful, the real top-of-the-range 'resort' campsites, but also those that offer a range of quality services to campers.
The 15 most beautiful campsites in France
Les Sablons ***** in Portiragnes (Hérault): this 5-star campsite is located on the Mediterranean coast with direct access to the beach. It stands out for its strong ecological commitment in a preserved environment. It has heated aquatic areas, a 25m sports pool, an indoor pool, an aquatoon and giant slides for children, while adults can enjoy the balneotherapy area in peace.
Les Mouettes ***** in Crantec (Finistère): located on the Pink Granite Coast, this campsite is right on the water on a very unspoilt coastline, offering superb beaches and exceptional views over the Bay of Morlaix. Its tropical-style water park, one of the largest in Brittany, will delight the whole family with its lagoon, slides, whirlpool bath and indoor balneotherapy pool.
Le Letty **** in Bénodet (Finistère): our second Breton campsite is also located in Finistère, opposite the Glénan archipelago, with direct access to the Letty beach. What makes it special? Le Letty is a luxury campsite without mobile homes! The pitches allow you to pitch your tent or motorhome in a spacious, green setting, sometimes right on the beach... Surrounded by an abundance of tropical vegetation, a beautiful aquatic area has plenty of surprises in store: a heavenly lagoon with turquoise water, an indoor swimming pool, heated water - a dream come true in Brittany!
Esterel Caravaning ***** in Saint-Raphaël (Var). Located in the south of France, in the heart of the Esterel massif, just 3 km from Agay beach, discover a magnificent campsite with trees and flowers. The Esterel Caravaning campsite is a paradise for young and old, with 5 swimming pools (2 of which are heated in the off-season), a tropical white sandy beach facing the Esterel massif, and a host of sports and wellness activities.
Arinella Bianca***** in Ghisonaccia (Haute Corse): situated between the sea and the mountains of the Costa Serena, this 5-star campsite is set in a park planted with trees, with its feet in the Mediterranean: you can enjoy the large sandy beach next to the swimming pool with its three pools, or relax in the whirlpools in the balneotherapy area. The Arinella Bianca campsite offers top-of-the-range services, from wellbeing to the children's and teenagers' club, in a warm, family atmosphere.
Les Criques de Porteils ***** in Argelès-sur-mer (Pyrénées-Orientales)
This campsite in Languedoc-Roussillon, just a stone's throw from Collioure, claims to be clinging to the mountains and hanging over the Mediterranean, and it's not wrong: to reach a charming cove - and a wild one at that - on the Côte Vermeille, you have to climb a staircase up the side of a cliff... For your accommodation, choose a traditional pitch or a Premium pitch with individual sanitary facilities, or a mobile home, an ecolodge or an unusual Faré hut... It's all here for a unique experience under the Mediterranean sun, under the sign of eco-responsibility in the heart of nature and at the pace of the environment.
The Sylvamar ***** in Labenne (Landes).
Set in the heart of the forest and just 1 km from the Atlantic Ocean, Le Sylvamar campsite offers an authentic setting for an unforgettable holiday. It boasts an aquatic area full of surprises in a "volcanic" atmosphere: heated pools, bubbling slides, lava river, as well as a lagoon with turquoise waters and superb solarium beaches. Choose comfortable accommodation in the heart of nature, in the shade of the pine trees, whether it's a top-of-the-range rental or a quality pitch, perhaps with private bathroom facilities. Don't hesitate to try one of the many water sports on offer at the campsite (kitesurfing, surfing, windsurfing, diving....).
L'Océan ***** at Lacanau (Gironde)
Situated 800 m from the ocean and its fine sandy beach, and 5 km from Lacanau lake, in the middle of the forest, L'Océan de Lacanau campsite offers you 5,000 m2 of aquatic space - no less - comprising an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool, a heated swimming pool, a wild river and water slides for young and old, a wellness area including a SPA, hammam, sauna and whirlpool baths... For your accommodation, choose a top-of-the-range rental in the Prestige district - pedestrian access only - in a landscaped setting that encourages calm and relaxation, or a comfortable accommodation...
La Sirène ***** in Argelès-sur-mer (Pyrénées-Orientales). Considered one of the best campsites in France, this top-of-the-range 5-star campsite covers 23 hectares in the heart of nature and is home to one of the largest water parks in France - 10,000m² of pools and slides, including a paradise lagoon in a tropical setting, just 900m from a vast sandy beach. Choose to stay at this exceptional campsite and rent a modern, designer mobile home in the heart of lush vegetation. A dream setting for a successful camping holiday....
Domaine du Colombier ***** in Fréjus (Var). This campsite in the south of France is in the heart of the countryside, yet just a few kilometres from the famous beaches of the Côte d'Azur. It has a 3,600 m² water park with heated pools, solarium, slides, an artificial river, a paddling pool and underwater beaches. In addition, a 1,600 m² semi-covered balneotherapy area offers a full range of aqua-activities: Aqua bike, aqua elliptical, aqua trekking, all for adults only... When it comes to accommodation, you can choose between top-of-the-range premium cottages with refined decor inspired by the world's most beautiful destinations (Bali, Malibu, Moorea, Cancun, Long Beach), a premium mobile home (or not), or shady, flower-filled pitches to pitch your tent or motorhome...
Domaine d'Inly ***** in Pénestin (Morbihan). Located in southern Brittany, less than 2km from the beaches, the Domaine d'Inly campsite boasts a giant 5,000m² water park, including a wild river, wave pool, 8 slides, jacuzzis, etc. If you're looking for a rental, look no further than the exclusive mobile homes (the top of the range of rentals, with private pool and/or spa) or the comfort mobile homes, there's something to suit all tastes and prices. The camping pitches are not to be outdone, as they are spacious and - if you want a prestige pitch - you can also have your own private sanitary facilities.
Le Fief ***** in Saint-Brévins-les-Pins (Loire-atlantique): located 800m from the beach, in a green setting between Pornic and La Baule, Le Fief campsite invites you to spend an incomparable holiday in the Pays de Loire: are you looking for a bare pitch to pitch your tent or motorhome, or would you like to stay in one of the luxury accommodations in the Taos village? With its covered and heated aqualudic area - ideal for the region, with its paddling pool, swimming pool and waterslide, this campsite promises moments of relaxation and idleness as well as unforgettable aquatic pleasures.
Le Parc du Val de Loire ***** in Mesland (Loir-et-cher). Situated in the heart of the French countryside, 2 hours south of Paris, between Blois and Amboise, you'll love Touraine, at the heart of which lies one of the best campsites in France: the Parc du Val de Loire, which enjoys a privileged location between the châteaux of the Loire (Chenonceau, Chaumont, Cheverny, Chambord) and the famous Beauval ZooPark. The campsite has a 500m² heated water park with an indoor swimming pool, slides, paddling pool and waterfall. In terms of accommodation, you can choose from a wide range of mobile homes, cottages, chalets and unusual accommodation with different levels of comfort.
Le Sagittaire ***** in Vinsobres (Drôme). Located in the heart of the Drôme Provençale, this 5-star campsite offers a superb water park with thrilling slides, an open-air pool area with a heated pool, 8 slides and a counter-current river, and a heated indoor pool with whirlpool baths. If these top-of-the-range facilities aren't enough for you, take advantage of the lagoon for an unforgettable moment of idleness on its sandy beach. Le Sagittaire is one of the best campsites for family holidays.
La Plage Fleurie ***** in Vallon-pont d'Arc (Ardèche). In the heart of the sumptuous setting of the Ardèche gorges and its limestone cliffs, this campsite is located directly on the river, with a large private beach. It has a water park with two swimming pools, two paddling pools and several waterslides. The Aquakids area has numerous water jets and a water play area for children's enjoyment. In the heart of the wooded, flower-filled and very quiet park, the campsite offers a wide choice of pitches and accommodation of every standard, from Bali cottages (not air-conditioned) to top-of-the-range mobile homes (with air-conditioning and television), on large marked-out plots.
Saint-Avit Loisirs ***** at Saint-Avit-de-Vialard (Dordogne): a truly top-of-the-range campsite, set in 52 hectares of lush, unspoilt parkland in the heart of the magnificent Périgord region, not far from the Dordogne river, Sarlat or the Lascaux caves. The water park at Saint-Avit Loisirs campsite includes a tropical indoor heated swimming pool, a river with buoys, water slides, a children's play area... Make the most of your camping holiday to discover the different ranges of accommodation available to welcome all your family
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The most beautiful campsites
This site lists 250 of the finest campsites in France. A text illustrates each of these top-of-the-range campsites and our experts comment on their strengths. Discover the list of the most beautiful campsites in France.
CampingFrance.com selections
In addition to its selection of the 15 best campsites in France, Campingfrance.com offers you lists of the top campsites in various destinations:
- The most beautiful campsites on the Mediterranean Riviera: from the Pyrénées Orientales to the Alpes Maritimes via Corsica, the Mediterranean coastline offers seventeen hundred kilometres of coastline facing the Mediterranean Sea. We have selected for you the 35 most beautiful campsites on the shores of the Mediterranean,
- Top 20 campsites in Brittany: situated between the English Channel and the Atlantic Ocean, Brittany is also surrounded by the Celtic and Iroise seas, not forgetting the Gulfs of Gascony and Morbihan. Discover our selection of the most beautiful campsites in Brittany.
- Top 20 campsites in the South Atlantic: from the Gironde to the Basque Country, discover the South Atlantic coastline with its immense sandy beaches bordered by maritime pine forests. Discover our selection of campsites on the South Atlantic coast.
- Top 20 campsites in Vendée: the "côte de lumière" is France's second most popular tourist destination. Between seaside resorts with character and the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier, discover a selection of campsites in the Vendée.
- The most beautiful campsites inland: far from the coast, the French hinterland is full of hidden treasures and exceptional sites and landscapes. Discover our selection of the most beautiful campsites inland.
5-star campsites in France, top-of-the-range campsites
A risk-free choice, if you're looking for a top-of-the-range campsite in France, you can choose a 5-star campsite from among 276 campsites and select your destination. If you're not looking for an opinion on the campsite or an aesthetic consideration, these 5-star campsites offer the very best in terms of services, facilities and equipment. Find out more about campsite grading criteria.
Frequently asked questions about the best campsites in France
Which is the most luxurious campsite in France?
The most luxurious campsite in France is Esterel Caravaning in Saint-Raphaël, which we mentioned earlier. At this campsite, you can relax in your own whirlpool bath on the terrace of your mobile home, admiring the sunset over the Esterel massif, enjoy a romantic dinner in one of the two exquisitely decorated restaurants and have a cocktail on the patio. This top-of-the-range campsite doesn't skimp on luxury, with comforts superior to most, over 90 hours of free entertainment per week in season, including sports lessons led by professionals. You'll also find the same luxury in the accommodation, some of which offer a private swimming pool or spa on the terrace of your mobile home.
What is France's favourite campsite?
Of course, the award for France's favourite campsite changes every year. In 2024, more than 20,000 families had to decide on their favourite campsite, based on criteria such as services, cleanliness, entertainment, accommodation, water space and safety.)
Here are the 3 French campsites revealed by this 2024 ranking:
- L'Hippocampe ***** in Volonne (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence).
- Domaine des Ormes ***** in Epiniac (Ille-et-Vilaine), for the "water park" prize
- The Sen Yan tropical village ***** in Mézos (Landes), for the "entertainment" prize
Which is the best campsite in the south?
The most exceptional top-of-the-range campsites in the South of France are :
- Les Sablons ***** in Portiragnes
- Esterel Caravaning ***** in Saint-Raphaël
- Les Criques de Porteils ***** in Argelès-sur-mer
You'll discover a unique and luxurious camping experience, right in the heart of the Côte d'Azur.