If you are looking for a small campsite in France, read on quickly! If you do not like a “massive” campsite with more than 1,000 pitches, but you want all the facilities and amenities as well as enjoy a luxury vacation, it can sometimes be a difficult search. In this blog, we have therefore compiled for you a top 10 of small campsites in France, the camping country par excellence. Small campsites in France can be found everywhere from the Alps to Corsica.
We mean by a small campground a campground up to a maximum of 200 pitches. And all the small campsites in France listed below have plenty of facilities such as a swimming pool, entertainment and sports facilities. A very big advantage of a small campsite in France is that it is quieter and therefore you dare to let your children walk around the campsite with peace of mind. This gives your child more freedom, makes friends and can go in all directions while you as a parent can relax even more and thus enjoy your well-deserved vacation. We call that a win-win situation!
The quiet 5-star family campsite L’Hippocampe is a small campsite in the south of France and is completely car-free. So here you can let your children play with confidence. There is a very nice and heated swimming pool with small waterfalls and lounge areas. There are also slides and toddler pools. In bad weather, there is also an indoor pool you can use. If this is not enough water fun, you also have access to the popular, large, Camping La Sirène with its amazing water park. It has been said: best of both worlds. Because at Camping L’Hippocampe it is wonderfully quiet and at Camping La Sirène there is more to do. However, there is also plenty to do at this campground. There are several sports fields, there is a fun entertainment program, a playground and in addition, you can eat delicious food. The cozy town of Argelès sur Mer is 2 km away from the campsite and there you will find numerous stores, restaurants and the beach. Find all providers and more information here .
Amid the hills in the heart of a breathtaking valley, but with the Côte d’Azur within easy reach, you will find the small and cozy family campground Green Park. From the lovely pool and accompanying terrace you have a panoramic view over the hills: wow, this is where you really unwind! Your nose will also be tantalized by the blissful Provencal scents, a blend of mimosa and oleander. The pool itself is heated and slopes gradually. And just 5 km away you will find one of the most beautiful beaches of the Côte d’Azur, the beach of Cagnes sur Mer. The free shuttle bus will get you there in no time. There is an animation team in the summer, but children will also have fun in the playground or on the sports field. At the bistro, sip a cappuccino or eat a delicious pizza. And for a nice day out you can choose between Cannes, Nice or Monaco. Here you will find all the providers for this beautiful campsite.
Have you ever thought of Corsica as a vacation destination, the beautiful French island in the Mediterranean Sea? At the small-scale Camping Sole di Sari you will find yourself in an ecological camping village on the overs of the river La Solenzara. The campsite is located in the midst of pure nature of Corsica, where you will find complete relaxation. During the day you can explore the beautiful and unspoiled island with its rugged coastline, caves, ancient forests and countless mountain peaks. Afterwards, enjoy the pools or the big attraction, the adjacent creek. Here you can splash in the small lake. But the beach of the Mediterranean Sea is also nearby, just 1 km from the campsite. At this quiet campground, the facilities are brand new and 100% ecological. There is also a restaurant and a bar for snacks and drinks. All providers can be found here.
At the uncluttered small family campground Les Sablines in the south of France, you walk down a dune path to the beach in no time. But at the campsite, you won’t be bored either. The fine and heated pool has a double slide with a separate paddling pool and provides your daily dose of water fun. Parents enjoy a drink on the cozy terrace of the restaurant next to the pool. The campground offers a variety of sports facilities and the enthusiastic entertainment team is in top form to entertain children between the ages of 6 and 11. Think crafts, sports tournaments and games. But there is also plenty to do in the surrounding area. For example, Aqualand in Cap d’Agde, the Mini-Ferme Zoo petting zoo or go shopping for a day in Valras Plage. This is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. Click here for more information.
From terraced campsite Bois de Valmarie, you are on the beach within 100 meters! Set on a hillside just outside Argelès-sur-Mer, this 5-star campsite is great for families with young children. You will enjoy the peace and space here, as well as the great pool. There are water slides among rocks, waterfalls and palm trees. It is great tropical enjoyment here with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. And if you want to do something more active, you can enjoy hiking in the immediate area. There is also great mountain biking in the hills and on the sea you can surf and pedal boat. In the evening, enjoy a nice dinner at the restaurant at the front of the campground. Or discover one of the many restaurants in Argelès. There are several providers for this top campsite, you can find them here.
If you like small, cozy campsites, Camping La Nouzaréde in the Ardeche is for you. Clear Lake Baume is right next to the campground, which is one of the most beautiful rivers in the region. It has a cozy sand/pebble beach and in the clear water you can swim and play to your heart’s content. The campground has a large family pool, a separate paddling pool and a whirlpool. Soak up the sun on one of the sun beds or on the terrace overlooking the pool. Children have a great time in the playground with bouncy castle or can participate in the organized activities of the animation team. One of the campsite’s top attractions is canoeing; enjoy the beautiful nature and vistas. The medieval village near the campground hosts a market several times a week with hundreds of stalls. Bet you buy your best vacation souvenir there? Click here for more information.
In one of the most beautiful villages of France, in the middle of Provence, is the campsite Les Hautes Prairie. At this luxury campsite you will find a beautiful swimming pool with multiple slides and a separate children’s pool. The large pool is heated and offers a nice place to play all season. You can unwind in the jacuzzi and enjoy a nice cold drink on the terrace while watching the children splash in the pool. Many games are organized by the entertainment team, including various sports tournaments, DJ nights, aqua gym and treasure hunts. In the beautiful village, stroll through the narrow streets, enjoy the many restaurants and terraces or visit the historic Renaissance castle. The whole region is worth visiting and you will have to choose what you can go and see. A relaxing vacation it will certainly be. Find all the information here.
With an idyllic location by a river and next to a vineyard, the small campsite Domaine de Massereau is a top choice for those who love luxury. There is a large, heated, swimming pool that can be covered in less favorable weather. There is also a pool where you can slide down one of two slides, a children’s pool with play equipment and a pool with a waterfall. Parents can relax on a lounger and enjoy the beautiful surroundings while keeping a view of your children. There is also a luxury spa for such things as a relaxing massage. You can even rent an accommation here with a private spa! Taste the wine from its own vineyard and toast your vacation: you won’t regret this choice! Click here for all providers.
Surrounding a stately manor house, in a valley between high mountain ranges of the Alps, is the small Camping Château de Rochetaillée. This campsite is great for nature lovers and is located at the foot of the famous l’Alpe d’Huez. You can take beautiful walks and mountain bike rides here. If you’re a cyclist, don’t forget to bring your bike. The former farmhouse on the property now houses a cozy bar and restaurant, where you can enjoy traditional Southwest French menus. Once the kids see the happy slides, they are unstoppable! Part of the pool can be covered, so even when the weather is not so good here. But parents will also relax here thanks to the wonderful spa with sauna. You will also find a climbing wall, a gym and a variety of fun activities are organized by the animation team. A visit to the famous “Dutch” mountain the l’Alpe d’Huez or Les Deux Alpes is also not to be missed. Click here for all providers of beautiful rental accommodations.
Five star Camping Slow Village Provence Occitane (formerly Camping La Vallée Verte) is a very luxurious and small campsite in France, on the border of the Ardèche and Languedoc and among forests & hills. The campground is right on the Cèze River, where you can play and swim. But that’s not all, because the campground also has a nice swimming pool with a slide. On one of the sunbeds on the sandy beach, enjoy the sun and beautiful nature. There is an animation team that organizes all kinds of fun activities, as well as playgrounds and several sports fields. Don’t forget your ping pong bats for a game of ping pong, either. In the evening you can have a delicious meal at the restaurant, or pick up a pizza to eat at your own accommodation. If you want to get out and about, a visit to the Rhône Valley is possible. If you prefer to go to a city, Avignon, Orange and Uzés are easily accessible. Read more here.
France is an excellent vacation destination
It is not for nothing that France has been in the top 3 most popular vacation destinations of the Dutch for years. The country has a pleasant climate and a burgundian lifestyle. They enjoy life there and you can have great food and drink. As a wine lover, France is a very good vacation destination. In fact, there are very many different wine regions to be found; each region has its own wine such as Bordeaux, Champagne and Loire. But you can also find delicious wines in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence regions.
In France you will find a diversity of magnificent nature. Every vacationer will find here a place that suits him: visit beautiful cities and villages, go chilling on the coast or choose an active vacation in the mountains. Or a combination of all of these. The Atlantic Ocean on the west coast is great, but the French Riviera, the coastline of the Côte d’Azur, is also beautiful. France is also home to Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc. And in the south of France are the Pyrenees, a beautiful mountain range. At both mountain ranges you can do fantastic hiking, biking and even climbing. Besides, you won’t be able to stop taking pictures there, because it is picture-perfect.
Stopover on the way to the south of France
A stopover in the capital city of Paris is good start to your vacation. You will find perhaps the most famous structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower. But don’t forget the Sacré-Cour and Notre-Dame either. Walking along the Seine is very nice, even with children. Also worth visiting is the Louvre, the largest museum in the world. If you stay there a little longer, pay a visit to Disneyland Paris. A nice campsite for a stopover in Paris and Disneyland Paris is Camping La Croix du Vieux Pont. If you’re traveling south and want a stopover beyond Paris, we recommend Camping Château des Marais. This delightful, quiet campground is located in the Loire Valley. In our blog Campsites in Paris, we give you the best campsites and the best tips for a stopover or vacation in Paris.
Of course, in addition to small campsites in France, on our website you will find the entire range of campsites in France.
