The best forest campsites in France

With an abundance of woodland campsites in France, you’ll spoilt for choice. Glamping in the Pyrénées, pitching a tent in Languedoc, parking up at a campervan-friendly site close to Paris. There are woodland campsites galore for you to choose from. Go ahead, have a browse.

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Top-rated campgrounds

With an abundance of woodland campsites in France, you’ll spoilt for choice. Glamping in the Pyrénées, pitching a tent in Languedoc, parking up at a campervan-friendly site close to Paris. There are woodland campsites galore for you to choose from. Go ahead, have a browse.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Camping Domaine des Mathevies

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13 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Sainte Nathalène, Aquitaine

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.

2. Mille Etoiles

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Ardèche, ARA

Camping and glamping right next to the Gorges de l’Ardèche, a camping field, luxury yurts, safari tents, a beautiful river, and welcoming hosts

3. Le Château de Monfréville

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25 units · Tents · Calvados, Normandy

A family friendly campsite in the gardens of a French château, limited to a few pitches so that space is guaranteed

4. Cosy Corner at la Toutiniere

2 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Juvigny Val D'andaine, Normandy

5. Camping Le Marais Sauvage

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6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Loire

Come and enjoy a unique experience at Le Marais Sauvage campsite, where nature and a change of scenery meet in the magnificent setting of the Marais Poitevin. Soak up the essence of this exceptional natural site and discover a new way to spend your vacations, in harmony with the environment. Take advantage of our large pitches and quality services for a relaxing stay in the heart of nature.

6. Camping Le Thouet

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5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Saumur, Loire

Our campsite welcomes you and your family or friends for a relaxing and a peaceful holiday, but yet with plenty of activities and things to do. We are open all year and are set in a peaceful and verdant greenery, in the middle of a vineyard on the border of the River Thouet. We offer large camping plots (minimum 100m²), rent of mobile homes, a bar and restaurant. We are set in the middle of the Loire Valley, near to many big town to visit such as Saumur, Angers, Cholet and Poitiers. You can enjoy either a relaxing an quiet stay by the pool with a glass of the local wine on the terrace of the bar by the pool, eating a home made dinner freshly cooked by Nadia, or you can be busy visiting all the surrounding: Chateaux's, Zoo, Puy Du Fou, Futuroscope, wine tasting.

7. Campsite Etang de La Vallee

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10 units · Tents · Chartres, CV de Loire

Located in the Loiret, the Étang de La Vallée campsite welcomes you to the heart of the Orléans forest. This campsite offers you to spend a unique moment in the middle of nature. You will discover many possibilities for staying on the campsite, between wooden cottages, bivouacs and pitches, you are sure to find what you are looking for. The campsite is located 40 minutes from Orléans and 150m from a leisure center with supervised swimming in high season.

8. Domaine Le Poteau

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Castelnau D'auzan Labarrère, Occitanie

A quiet rural campsite as refreshing as the homemade lemonade and local wine that's on the menu

9. Camping Belle Vue

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23 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · 24390 Boisseuilh, Aquitaine

Classic Dordogne camping with terrific valley views, a peaceful vibe, and friendly hosts

10. Camping Pré Fixe

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19 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · France, Occitanie

Family-friendly Pyrénées campsite which simply oozes peace and tranquility

11. Espace Vital Camping

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3 units · Tents, Motorhomes · La Grande Verrière

Rural, calm camping site, set in the natural area of Parc Du Morvan. On site there is a small pool, bar area, sauna, hot tub, massage, firepit, take away, shared toilets/ showers. Many tourist attractions in the area including an archeology site Bibracte, in our local town there is a Cathedral, Amphitheatre, Lake and many bars and restaurants.

12. Belair Le Camping

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11 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Champagnac De Belair, Aquitaine

Beautiful bell tent glamping near the River Dronne

13. Pyrénées Emotions

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7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie

The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite

14. Domaine de Pradines

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6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie

If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines

15. Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

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29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dordogne, Aquitaine

Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley

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1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie

Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside

17. Camping Le Bois de Pins

1 unit · Motorhome · Salses Le Château, Occitanie

Located in Salses-le-Château in Languedoc-Roussillon, on a hill surrounded by pine trees and cicadas, the Bois de Pins campsite welcomes you in a pretty wooded setting for a relaxing family holiday. It is the ideal starting point for discovering the Eastern Pyrenees and in particular the wine route and the Cathar castles, Spain. You will enjoy its beautiful outdoor swimming pool and the paddling pool open all season. For fans of swimming in the sea, the beach of Barcarès, Torreilles, Canet en Roussillon is only 15-20 km away. You share good times thanks to the various leisure infrastructures: pétanque court, table tennis, table football, children's play areas and inflatable structure. Nature lovers can hike on the many trails that surround them. In terms of services, from June to the beginning of September, you will find a grocery store with a bread store, as well as a snack bar with takeaway meals. Wifi is available free of charge at the reception, snack bar and swimming pool.

18. Les Flottes

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Clermont Ferrand, ARA

Located in the middle of France in the Massif Central, country of volcanoes, in the commune of Lamothe (a French commune located in the department of Haute-Loire). We can be accessed by a path from behind the hamlet. We are located in a forest, the Ternivol river is very close by, where you can swim, fish, hike and cycle. On foot or by car, you can visit the nearby exterior of Lamothe castle. Camping is possible on this private land, which is on a small mountain (the altitude is 550). You can camp with your own tent and equipment or motorhome. Additional lights prohibited.

19. Maison du Bonheur

4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Occitanie

Loue à l'année différents emplacements pour tentes ou camping car dans un cadre champêtre. Nous possédons de nombreux animaux en liberté à la maison. Aussi merci de nous prévenir si vous avez des chiens ou autres animaux de compagnie avec vous. Nous vous accueillerons avec plaisir. Idéalement placé : proximité de Toulouse, Tarn, Tarn et Garonne. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour plus d'information concernant les tarifs en fonction des saisons et de votre logement (tente ou camping-car)

20. Bastide Virginie

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1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Aix En Provence, PACA

Please call me before +33 609974132 In the middle of olive trees and pines From the start of many walks to the St Victoire Zola dam is a 30-minute walk away and Bimond 1h30 VTT Climbing Dry toilets and showers with garden hose 10 minutes from Aix en Provence and 30 minutes from Marseille On order breakfast or dinner with Provençal and Brazilian specialties

Camper favorites in France

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Pyrénées Emotions

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7 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Pyrénées, Occitanie

The only emotions are good ones at this chilled out, high altitude campsite

Domaine de Pradines

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6 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lanuéjols, Occitanie

If you like your campsites to come with a healthy dose of history, check out Domaine de Pradines

Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

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29 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Dordogne, Aquitaine

Quiet and shady camping in the heart of the Dronne Valley

Camping Fans

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1 unit · Tent · Millau, Occitanie

Wonderfully unspoilt riverside site in the heart of the Aveyron countryside

Camping Le Bois de Pins

1 unit · Motorhome · Salses Le Château, Occitanie

Located in Salses-le-Château in Languedoc-Roussillon, on a hill surrounded by pine trees and cicadas, the Bois de Pins campsite welcomes you in a pretty wooded setting for a relaxing family holiday. It is the ideal starting point for discovering the Eastern Pyrenees and in particular the wine route and the Cathar castles, Spain. You will enjoy its beautiful outdoor swimming pool and the paddling pool open all season. For fans of swimming in the sea, the beach of Barcarès, Torreilles, Canet en Roussillon is only 15-20 km away. You share good times thanks to the various leisure infrastructures: pétanque court, table tennis, table football, children's play areas and inflatable structure. Nature lovers can hike on the many trails that surround them. In terms of services, from June to the beginning of September, you will find a grocery store with a bread store, as well as a snack bar with takeaway meals. Wifi is available free of charge at the reception, snack bar and swimming pool.

Les Flottes

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Clermont Ferrand, ARA

Located in the middle of France in the Massif Central, country of volcanoes, in the commune of Lamothe (a French commune located in the department of Haute-Loire). We can be accessed by a path from behind the hamlet. We are located in a forest, the Ternivol river is very close by, where you can swim, fish, hike and cycle. On foot or by car, you can visit the nearby exterior of Lamothe castle. Camping is possible on this private land, which is on a small mountain (the altitude is 550). You can camp with your own tent and equipment or motorhome. Additional lights prohibited.

Maison du Bonheur

4 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Occitanie

Loue à l'année différents emplacements pour tentes ou camping car dans un cadre champêtre. Nous possédons de nombreux animaux en liberté à la maison. Aussi merci de nous prévenir si vous avez des chiens ou autres animaux de compagnie avec vous. Nous vous accueillerons avec plaisir. Idéalement placé : proximité de Toulouse, Tarn, Tarn et Garonne. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour plus d'information concernant les tarifs en fonction des saisons et de votre logement (tente ou camping-car)

Bastide Virginie

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1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Aix En Provence, PACA

Please call me before +33 609974132 In the middle of olive trees and pines From the start of many walks to the St Victoire Zola dam is a 30-minute walk away and Bimond 1h30 VTT Climbing Dry toilets and showers with garden hose 10 minutes from Aix en Provence and 30 minutes from Marseille On order breakfast or dinner with Provençal and Brazilian specialties

Stories from the community

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

Peaceful campsite in a serene location. Loved exploring the area around including the venise verte and then further onto La Rochelle and ile de Rae. Play area for children and bar were welcome! Lovely hosts.

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Helen

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Thouet

Great big pitches and a warm welcome. Don't rely on the bar to provide food...they had nothing on our visit. Basic facilities but fantastic location and a nice pool too cool off after cycling and sightseeing

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Bonnie

August 2025

5 m Class B

With kids

3 nights at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

We had such a lovely stay, the facilities were excellent and spotlessly clean. Lovely, large pitches, we were also given the option of choosing our pitch. Such a beautiful location, perfect for paddle boarding. The girls loved playing in the park and ordering bakery goods for the following day. The hosts Laura and Quentin were lovely and went above and beyond to help us when we’d left something behind. Would highly recommend this campsite and would love to return. Thanks so much for such a memorable stay.

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Yana

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Le Château de Monfréville

We did a two week roadtrip in the west of France where we stayed in 5 different camping places. This one was by far the most jaw dropping! We were welcomed warmly by Perrine and Thibault. We even got to choose our emplacement. The entire domain is just wonderful. Chickens, a horse and a donkey and a cute dog, a beautiful castle and amazingly organized by Perrine and Thibault. We just stayed for one night and wished we could stay longer. We are definitely recommending this hidden gem and will return!

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Jason

August 2025

Tent

With kids

7 nights at Le Château de Monfréville

Had fantastic time, the hosts were great, very helpful and welcoming. The facilities are great. It’s a perfect place to relax and unwind. The chickens, donkey and horse were good fun and helped to give the place a character of its own

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Daniela

August 2025

6 m Class B

With kids

2 nights at Espace Vital Camping

Lovely relaxed, friendly, fun and clean campsite. Beautiful views and dark skies for star gazing. Enjoyed a visit to Antun too to see the cathedral and college.

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Chris

August 2025

Tent

14 nights at Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

Great, relaxed campsite and made very welcome by the owners. Plenty of shaded pitches or others with bigger views. The safari tents were also great for us. Food at the bar and live music once a week. Clean facilities and 5 minutes from Brantome.

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Louise

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Campsite Etang de La Vallee

Really lovely campsite. The toilets and showers could do with some love but the pool and pitches were lovely.

Juliet

August 2025

Tent

With kids

5 nights at Mille Etoiles

Beautiful shaded site with great onsite pizzas and access down the gorge to the river. We loved it.

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Sofie Nutzhorn

July 2025

Tent

With kids

7 nights at Le Château de Monfréville

This campsite went straight to the top of the list of all the campsites, we have been to. We’re travelling with three kids and a big Nordisk tent, that takes up a lot of space, but this place has enough space for everyone! The surroundings are beautiful with the old castle as the “service building,” the swimmingpool offers a refreshing swim for little ones and all others, the chickens, the horse, and the donkey give it all a farmer’s vibe, and the couple running it all, Perrine and Thibault along with their kids, are just extremely down to earth, welcoming, warm, and helpful folks. We stayed for a week and already had our next stay planned, but otherwise we would’ve prolonged our stay. We’re definitely returning as soon as possible!

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James

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Le Château de Monfréville

This is an incredible campsite. Thibault and Perrine were amazing hosts. The site is stunning, amenities were amazing and the pool was superb. Without doubt the best campsite we have stayed at.

Callum

June 2025

5 m car

3 nights at Pyrénées Emotions

The site and view and facilities were very good indeed. We dined at the bar, only one choice but it was very good. Quiet and lovely. Only a few patrons and just marvellous. Disappointed at how expensive the Hipcamp administration fee was. And this is justified by some million dollar indemnity allowance. No idea how that would apply!

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janet

June 2025

7 m Class B

2 nights at Camping Le Marais Sauvage

A fabulous campsite - Hipcamp just seem to get it right with the sites they choose to promote! It's run by a lovely young couple who are very friendly and welcoming. Pitches are very generously sized , with hedges in between them. You can choose your own pitch when you arrive - just have to call back to reception to say where you are. Bread and croissants can be ordered each day, for delivery at the site the following morning. There is a small cafe on site (booking recommended) where you can get lunch or dinner - we went for galettes / crepes & a bottle of local wine - all lovely and very reasonably priced. The site is located in the Marais Poitevin, the Green Venice of Vendée, and there is a place 5 minutes walk up the road where you can hire a rowing boat. We took a boat out for 2 hours (without a guide) - it was absolutely lovely & so serene and peaceful. The cost was 33 euros for 2 hours. You aren't allowed to stop, or get off the boat in that time, as the bank is very fragile. totally recommend doing it - was such a lovely afternoon. You can choose to have a guide / someone propelling the boat for you, but we preferred to do it for ourselves. A wonderful campsite that we really enjoyed, can wholeheartedly recommend, and would love to return to.

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Helen

May 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping Le Thouet

Very friendly staff- very welcoming- including the beautiful dogs . Pool looked lovely but it didn’t get warm enough to use it. Shower was great! We had the camping field to ourselves. Lovely walk along the river to the neighbouring village.

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Nick

April 2025

Tent

1 night at Camping Du Bas Meygnaud

The site is lovely. Some pitches under trees. Some in the open on grass with wildflowers in with a fine view across the rolling countryside. Clean facilities and the hosts are very welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be returning.

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Camp & Lodges du Bois Dodo

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24 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Septfonds

Located right next to Gorges de l’Aveyron, our lodges are the ideal starting point for your sporting and cultural getaways. The property is spread throughout 21 acres of land and wild forest. We have different types of accommodation and pitches such as comfortable lodges, chalets, dome and large pitches with private showers & WC. Our Quercy region is a land of nature, sporting adventures, gastronomy and cultural treasures. Ideal for canoe-kayak or paddle rides, mountain climbing / via ferrata, hikes fans or for VTT enthusiasts. You can also explore the impressive cliffs and green valleys of the Causses Regional Natural Park or go for the mysterious world of the underground caves of the Gouffre de Padirac.

BelRepayre Airstream Glamping

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Manses, Occitanie

Located a few kilometres from Mirepoix, with an stunning view of the Pyrenees, BelRepayre Airstream Glamping offers you a unique experience. If you are travelling through the Ariège in a camper van or enjoying a nature holiday with your tent or caravan, settle down on one of our 8 pitches of 100m², all delimited, equipped with an electric connection and a water point, and situated in a quiet, natural environment with trees to benefit from the shade in summer. BelRepayre Airstream Glamping is the ideal retreat for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle, immerse themselves in the tranquillity of this environment, visit the surrounding countryside and forest, watch the stars or simply enjoy the relaxing silence.

Little Forest of Muratet

1 unit · Tent, Motorhome · Vigeois, Aquitaine

A little forest of half an hectare near road, village with all facilities, lake. Natural places between old chestnut trees, natural "clairiere", a car rural road for parking. Yurts and tents may be available on demand. No toilet yet available but possibility of hiring solar device with battery..

Camping des bastides

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85 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Salles, Aquitaine

Camping familial au milieu d'une forêt de chênes. Ouvert à l'année. Restaurant, bar, snack, piscine, jacuzzi, terrain multisport, jeux pour enfants et bien d'autres choses pour votre confort. Le calme de la localisation du camping vous promet des vacances reposantes. Le Périgord vous offre une multitude de magnifiques lieux à visiter.

CosyCamp

2 units · Tents, Glamping · Chamalières Sur Loire, ARA

When we created CosyCamp in 2013, we were looking for authenticity, exchange, and conviviality. Choosing a holiday at CosyCamp means choosing a camping in Auvergne and wanting to share a philosophy. With only 90 pitches, CosyCamp is primarily a human-sized, independent place where nothing is forbidden, because we trust our guests. We are committed to a global ecological approach. Simple pleasures, return to roots, we offer you an original nature camping experience without cars, in a landscape of gorges of great beauty. You will stay comfortably with your family in premium, modern, and atypical accommodations. CosyCamp is a camping in southern Auvergne with no entertainment, and yet a paradise for children. No karaoke at CosyCamp… but a campfire at night! Come see us with your children; you’ll see, fun play areas have been designed for them… Do you crave an authentic getaway in the heart of nature, while enjoying comfort? Dive into the world of glamping at CosyCamp! Ideally located in the east of France, in Haute-Loire, our campsite in Auvergne offers you an exceptional experience combining the charm of nights near the mountains and the Loire with the luxury of a fully equipped unusual accommodation. Let yourself be seduced by our lush setting and recharge your batteries in one of our safari lodges, Canadian or Amazonian tents, cabins, straw huts, caravans, or cottages. We are convinced that you will fall in love with this extraordinary experience at one of the region’s best campsites.

Dog-friendly getaways

Le Hameau des Chênes

1 unit · Motorhome · Saint Cannat, PACA

2 acre property closed by the Luberon, 18km from Aix-en-Provence, 45km from Marseille and the beaches. You will be welcomed in a quiet and authentic Provence landscape area. Located in the Provence village of Saint-Cannat, between Aix-en-Provence and Salon de Provence. It is an ideal spot to rest for all, wether you are a group of friends, family or on a road trip in the south of France. For the kids and teenagers available nearby: Barben Zoo, 'Rocher Mistral' theme park, 'Village des Automates' theme park - all within 9 minutes drive. For the adults, we are located on the well known 'wine road' where its many castles have wine tasting and olive oil, honey, lavenders, produced by local artisans. Bikes recommended, and walks are a must do!

Le Bivouac

21 units · Tents · Saint Jean De Luz, Aquitaine

In the Dordogne, the land is located in the heart of Black Périgord, 8 km from Sarlat, a few hundred meters from the river Dordogne in the Golden Triangle, between Beynac, Marqueyssac and its hanging gardens, Castelnaud , Eyrignac and manor house, La Roque Gageac, Fayrac, and Les Milandes, the castle of the famous Josephine Baker.

Nature Camping Moulin de La Geneste

3 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Condat Sur Ganaveix

A peaceful, dog-friendly hideaway with spacious pitches, glamping rentals, a private forest, and a fishing lake. Welcome to Moulin de La Geneste, a peaceful, small-scale nature campsite in the heart of France. With only 25 spacious pitches (70–120 m²) for tents, caravans, and campervans, our campsite offers privacy, shade, and plenty of greenery – the perfect spot to relax and reconnect with nature. For those seeking something extra, we offer unique rentals: * Two cozy chalets with wooden cladding * A comfortable mobile home * A fairytale-like hobbit house * A romantic gypsy wagon * And in high season, two stylish bell tents with lake views * The campsite is calm, simple, and full of natural charm. Spend your days as you like: * Fish at the scenic lake *Explore the private forest, where birds sing and benches invite you to relax * Paddle or relax on the lake * Listen to the waterfall or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings Dogs are very welcome, and everyone is free to enjoy the campsite at their own pace. Whether you want quiet reflection, family fun, or a romantic getaway, Moulin de La Geneste offers a nature-filled experience you won’t forget.

Les Quatre Saisons (Creuse)

5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · 23250 Soubrebost, Aquitaine

Discreet, serene hideaway in the heart of the Creuse region of Limousin

Country Camping

5 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Lieu Dit Ardos, Occitanie

Country Camping is surrounded by the sunflower fields of the Haute-Garonne region. There are only 30 pitches, 20 of them dotted among fruit trees, ideal for providing extra shade and for those who fancy picking ripe peaches. There’s a swimming pool and small playground, plus a shaded barbecue area with a wood-fired pizza oven. It’s an easy cycle to the old military village of Saint-Ybars, or drive south into the mountains – the Pyrénées Ariégeoises natural park offers endless outdoor pursuits

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If you're looking for a woodland campsite or forest glamping site, then you've come to the right place. We've been picking our way through the forests of France to bring you this hand-picked compilation of the very best places to pitch your tent, park your campervan or bed down in a luxury glamping abode. Browse our favourite forest sites now and book your next adventure today!