Accommodation - Campsites: All France

Alpe d'Huez - Ferme Noemie

Alpine farmhouse offering self-catered and camping options

Surrounded by renowned Tour de France country, the Ferme Noemie is a British family-run farmhouse in a quiet rural location that provides a great base for relaxing and exploring the area. There is a nice mix of accommodation with something for everyone from the solo tourer to large groups: there are four apartments, two mobile homes, two furnished tents, and 16 tent places, all available for the majority of the year. For cyclists there are numerous rides on your doorstep, from the 4.5km flat ride to the town of Bourg d’Oisans, to the cols of Alpe d’Huez, Galibier, Sarenne, Croix de Fer and Glandon. There are also lots of mountain trails and loads of activities for non-cycling friends and family, including watersports at the nearby lake and river. Free wifi. French and English spoken.

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Angers - Camping de l'Etang (Brissac-Quincé)

Rural camping south-east of Angers on the Loire Valley route

Far from bustling roads, Camping de l'Etang sits in a quiet natural lake environment. Interestingly, the owners focus on providing employment for disabled people, making it accessible for everyone. They also take tremendous care to ensure that the communal areas are planted with flowers and well-kept year-round. The site is family friendly, with open-air or covered pools and childminders during the summer months who are fluent in English. A real highlight is its proximity to Angers – a key stop on the Loire valley bike route, which runs concurrently with La Velo Francette along this section (La Velo Francette is just 14km from the campsite). Angers has a stunning catherdral and chateau, home to the Apocalypse Tapestry, a breathtaking work and well worth a day trip. This all makes Camping de l'Etang a good base to relax and enjoy the Loire valley. Part of a network of independently run sites.

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Angers - Camping du Port Caroline

Bike-friendly campsite near Angers on the Loire Valley bike route

Camping du Port Caroline is located just outside the Angers city centre, on the eastern side. It's an Accueil Velo-rated campsite on the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley bike route. Designated a 3-star campsite, its has tent pitches, as well as fixed base canvas bungalow tents to rent, plus mobile homes and chalets for longer stays. There are also 'tentelodges' (pictured) that are fixed tents in small wooden huts - ideal for cyclists. Heated, covered pool. Family friendly. 

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Annecy - Campervan and minibus hire

Choose your own cycling adventure in a campervan or minivan

Renting a campervan can give you great flexibility for your cycling holiday. Bonfire Vans rent a unique range of compact, all-wheel drive campervans perfect for your French cycling holiday. Their base near Annecy makes it easy to pickup and drop off in the Alps. They have a selection of VW Californias with offgrid potential and VW conversions with rear kitchen pods for cooking al fresco. Also available are 6 to 9-seater minibuses for groups. All available with rear hanging bike racks. 

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Anneyron - Camping La Châtaigneraie

Bike-friendly campsites on the Via Rhona between Lyon and Valence

Camping La Châtaigneraie at Anneyron is a cool and shady campsite between Lyon and Valence and ideal for the Via Rhona bike route. It's got camping pitches, as well as self-catered chalets and mobile homes for longer stays or a few more creature comforts. Family friendly with kids' club. Swimming pool + spa/wellness centre. Accueil Velo-rated campsite. Onsite shop. 

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Arcachon - Camping Huttopia Arcachon

Tent pitches, cabins and safari tents on the EuroVelo 1 Velodyssee route

The Huttopia Arcachon campsite is perfectly located near the bay of Arcachon – one of the highlights of cycling the EuroVelo 1 Velodyssee bike route. The bay's famous oyster shacks are a short ride away, as is the Dune du Pilat – Europe's largest sand dune and spectacular site (especially at sunset). Bring your own tent or choose more creature comforts with safari-style tents, cabins or wooden caravans that offer easy self-catering. Swimming pool. Shady terrace with cafe/car area. Summertime activities.

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Argelès-sur-Mer - Camping Les Chênes Rouges

Woodland campsite near the Mediterranean coast south of Perpignan

Shady and peaceful, Camping Les Chênes Rouges is located in a wooded parkland just west og the Mediterranean hub of Argelès-sur-Mer. It's set among cork oak, mimosa, aloe vera and eucalyptus trees, and offering stunning views of the Albères mountain range. It's ideally located for both outings across the Spanish border into northern Catalonia and walks along the coves and through the picturesque villages of the Côte Vermeille. Snack bar and onsite pizzeria. Pool and waterslides. Children's play area and outdoor games. Part of the Flower Campings network of independently run sites.

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Aubigny-sur-Nère – Camping les Étangs

Rural Loire Valley campsite offering a back-to-nature experience

Camping des Étangs is a quiet four-star campsite tucked into just 2 hectares. Tent pitches as well as self-catered cabins. Swimming pool. Near a lake with watersports. Shady pitches. Restaurant area/pizzeria and small shop for basic stocks. Located up a short hill outside Aubigny-sur-Nère, which is 35km west of the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley route as it snakes its way south to Nevers.

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Biscarrosse - Camping Paradis Bimbo

Popular 4-star Atlantic Coast campsite on EuroVelo 1

If you can get past the name – which I don't think has any origins in English! – Camping Bimbo in Biscarosse is well placed on the Atlantic Coast for rides down the EuroVelo 1 La Vélodyssée bike route. It's a 4-star campsite with both covered pool and outdoor pools + paddling pool, water games and slides for the young at heart. Situated 600m from the lake, it provides a refreshing and comfortable stop. Tent pitches, as well as mobile homes, chalets and wooden cabins for hire. Gets busy in summer – may be minimum night stay, depending on the season. Part of a network of independently run sites.

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Blois - Les Lodges de Blois-Chambord (Mont-prés-Chambord)

Pitches and cabins 10km from Blois on the Loire EV6 bike route

Les Lodges de Blois-Chambord is a small rural campsite nestled between Blois, Cheverny and Chambord in the Loire Valley – and perfect for anyone riding the EuroVelo 6. It's in a quiet location and offers both tent emplacements and wooden cabins (including cabins on stilts and 'floating' cabins) – an ideal base for exploring the chateaux of the Loire, including Chambord and Blois itself. Nearby also is the Grand Chambord lake, the woods and lakes of Sologne and, of course, the River Loire itself. Heated pool, wifi across the site + small onsite shop.

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Bourg-Saint-Maurice - Camping Huttopia Bourg St Maurice

Tent pitches, safari tents and cabins on the road to Les Arcs

On the road to the resort of Les Arcs, Camping Huttopia Bourg-Saint-Maurice provides excellent access to the famous mountain passes and resorts of the Haute-Tarentaise Valley, including the Petit Saint-Bernard. Onsite swimming pool. Terrace with cafe/bar area. Children's playground and summer activities. This is a certified Accueil Velo campsite. Pitches for tents and campervans + fixed base safari tents and cabins.

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Bracieux - Camping Huttopia Les Chateaux (Blois/Chambord)

Tent pitches, safari tents and cabins near the Loire Valley

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Loire Valley, Camping Huttopia Les Chateaux is an ideal stop on the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley bike route. Pitches for tents and campervans/caravans plus fixed safari tents and cabins in the Loire Valley. The campsite is on the edge of the stunning Sologne forest and within easy reach of Loire Valley highlights, including the castles at Blois and Chambord. Pool. Cafe/bar area. Children's playground and games areas.

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Briançon - Camping Le Montana

Year-round mountain camping at the gateway to the Alps

Camping Le Montana is a 3-star campsite ideal for bike routes around Briançon and Serre Chevalier in Hautes-Alpes. Nestled between in the Clarée valley between Les Ecrins National Park and Le Queyras Regional Nature Park, this is pristine cycling country. Open both summer and winter. Heated outdoor pool and jacuzzi. Tent pitches plus self-catered mobile homes, chalets and fixed base tents. High mountain passes are accessible from the campsite. Bar, small shop, wifi.

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Calais - Camping Domaine de La Bien-Assise

Campsite 14km south of the ferry port at Calais

The campsite at Domaine de La Bien-Assise is super handy for anyone arriving off the ferry at Calais, being just 14km south of the ferry port. There are 152 camping pitches and 40 self-catering rental cabins. Spacious and friendly. The site is set in the grounds of a 200-year-old manor house but fully modernised with heated swimming pool (including paddling pool and slide), a restaurant serving homemade French cuisine.

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Canal du Midi - Camping du Lac de La Thésauque (Montgeard)

Lake-side pitches and cabins off the Canal du Midi east of Toulouse

Camping du Lac de La Thésauque is a 3-star campsite at Montgeard, just off the Canal du Midi east of Toulouse. Tent pitches, mobile homes and cabins to rent. The campsite provides a natural, lake-side setting with water sports centre, an outdoor pool, and activities for young and old (canoeing, paddle-boarding, pedalos, floating bouncy castle, etc). An ideal stop between Toulouse and Carcassonne on the Canal di Midi bike route. There is also a free suttle bus for walkers and cyclists to and from the canal. Part of the Flower Campings network of independently run sites.

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Carcans – Camping Huttopia

Lake-side camping with pitches, fixed tents and cabins for hire west of Bordeaux

This is a favourite holiday haunt for Freewheeling France. We've camped here at the start of seasons when we've – literally – been the only ones camping, in the middle of summers when it's been busy with Dutch and German number plates in the car park, and on quieter weekends as summers have drawn to a close. We've been for single-night stays and week-long adventures and we've loved them all. Backing onto the shores of the lake at Carcans, it's a wonderful base if you're cycling along the Atlantic Coast. Nestled under the pine trees of Bombannes national forest in Carcans-Maubuisson, it has pitches for tents and campervans, as well as fixed tent options for people wanting a little more luxury. Toilet blocks are well-maintained. Bike available on site to hire. Outdoor pool. Yes, it's pricier than your standard municipal campsite, but it really is a nice set-up with an on-site food van, kids' playground and other little luxuries that provide a bit more than your usual 'pull-up and pitch' site. The local villages and school holiday camps often put concerts around the lake on Friday or Saturday nights on long weekends – these can be fun but just also a warning that the music can go on late.

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Carnac - Camping La Grande Métairie

Campsite near Carnac with on-site cabins sleeping upto 8

Cycle 2 miles down the road from your cabin to the ancient standing stones at Carnac, or explore any number of quiet cycling trails around this beautiful corner of Brittany. Cycling tours of the local area can be booked on-site and there are also free 'learn-to-ride' classes for kids aged 3-6.

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Casteljaloux - Camping Moulin de Campech

Peaceful lakeside campsite close to the Garonne river south of Marmande

With a focus on peace and quiet, Camping Moulin de Campech is located in a wooded valley complete with 16th century watermill. The mill is located on the river Ourbise which provides delightful background sounds of running water, and a home for local flora and fauna. The site itself has a heated pool set away from the large pitches to maintain the sense of tranquility. The mill is home to a popular restaurant, bar and terrace. The area is rich in cycling and walking opportunities and the English-speaking owners can supply further details about paths and trails. There's also a trout fishing lake and unspoit local towns waiting to be explored.

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Chalon-sur-Saone - Camping Pont de Bourgogne

Riverside site close to Burgundy's canal towpaths and EuroVelo 6

This is a quiet site ideal for either a stopover or a slightly longer stay to appreciate the nearby famous wine region and historical towns. It also offers the chance to meander through lovely villages and vineyards by cycling the 31km canal-side voie verte, which starts in Chalon-sur-Saone, just over 2km away, and goes to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. From Chalon-sur-Saone you can also access other parts of Burgundy's network of bike greenways (voies vertes), including the Canal du Centre, which forms part of EuroVelo 6. This town also has a beautiful cathedral and a highly regarded market three times a week. A restaurant/bar is available on-site and golf/bowling can be found close-by.

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Chancia - Camping La Presqu'Île du Jura

Camping on the banks of the Lac du Croiselet

Set on a small peninsula bordered by the River Ain and the Lac du Croiselet, Camping La Presqu'Île du Jura is an unspoilt, family campsite offering a quiet holiday destination with views of the lake and mountains. It's a 3-star campsite at Chancia, close to Oyonnax in the Jura. It has camping pitches and chalet and mobile home rental. There is a multi-sports court nearby, with fishing, canoeing and boats. This is a good base for road cycling, as well as walking, mountain biking and horseriding. Don' forget to also sample the local cheeses and wines. Onsite snack bar and shop. Children's playground. Accueil Velo-rated.

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Cheverny - Camping Les Saules

Green, shady camping in the heart of the Loire chateaux route

Between a forest and the beautiful Chateau Cheverny lies the green oasis that is Camping Les Saules, an accueil velo-rated campsite. For cyclists it offers a superb base from which to cycle the Les Chateaux a velo routes, a network of cycle paths and lanes that link the stunning chateaux found in the Loire valley. One such netwok, the Itineraire 04 - Entre Vignobles et Chateaux, is very close to the site and offers and an incredible chance to explore the local highlights on signposted tracks and roads. The focus of Camping Les Saules itself is on providing shaded pitches in a calm ambience where nature comes first. The restaurant serves local food and there are pool options for all ages. Part of the Le French Time network of independently owned sites.

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Clermont-Ferrand - Camping Huttopia Royat

Tent pitches, cabins and safari tents in the shadow of ancient volcanoes

The Auvergne is home to some spectacular cycling through France's ancient volcanic fields – both road biking and MTB. Camping Huttopia Royat is in the spa town of Royat – just outside the regional capital Clermont-Ferrand and at the foot of the iconic Puy de Dôme. The campsite has tent and campervan pitches, as well as fixed safari tents and cabins. Pool, children's activities and games room (including table football), plus cafe and bar areas. Electric MTBs available for hire from the campsite.

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Clohars-Carnoët - Camping Le Kergariou

Leafy, bike-friendly campsite on the Atlantic Coast bike route

The 3-star Le Kergariou campsite offers a warm welcome at Clohars-Carnoët, between Lorient and Concarneau on the EV1 bike route. The beach 1.5km away, heated pool, sauna, kids’ club and entertainment. Camping pitches, self-catering chalets and mobile homes. Shop and snack bar.

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Coulon - Camping La Venise Verte

Lovely camping base in the heart of a natural wonderland. Ideal for families

4-star campsite near Niort in the heart of the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park with heated outdoor pool, evening entertainment and children’s activities. Camping pitches, mobile homes and chalets to rent. On the Velo Francette bike route. Recently awarded European Ecolabel status. Near 300km of cycle paths, walking routes and waterways which criss-cross the park. Part of the Flower Campings network of independently owned sites.

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Courchevel - Camping Huttopia Bozel en Vanoise

Tent pitches, safari tents and cabins near the Three Valleys

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Creuse - Chateau de Poinsouze

Calm and zen in the grounds of an old chateau

With large lakeside pitches covered by oaks and adjacent to a 15th century chateau, Camping Chateau de Poinsouze makes a great cycling base, especially for families. There's plenty on offer for the kids including pool, slides and trampoline, while for the adults there are numerous watersports and two local golf courses. For cyclists and walkers, the GR41 route runs very close to here, allowing a signposted hike or ride in the lovely surrounding countryside. On site there's a restaurant, plus a shop offers eat-in or takeaway options. A real taste of rural France. Part of the Le French time network of independently run sites.

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D-Day Beaches - Camping Omaha Beach (Vierville-sur-Mer)

Spectacular views and direct access to the historic D-Day beach

Camping Omaha Beach is in a spectacular location, perched on the clifftop and offering direct beach access and stunning sunrises. Tent pitches, plus sites for caravans and campervans. There are also mobile homes of varying quality and sizes. Mini-supermarket and bar/restaurant open during peak season. Kids' playground with trampolines and bouncy castles. Pool. The site itself and its facilities are showing their age a bit and this place isn't as slilck as many newer campsites, but for locatioin it's hard to beat if you want to be near Omaha Beach.

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D-Day Beaches - Camping Utah Beach

Campsite with tent pitches and cabins right on the D-Day Beaches

Camping Utah Beach in Normandy is a 3-star campsite ideal – as it says on the tin! – at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont. The campsite provides direct access to the landing beaches made faous on D-Day, when Allied forces came ashore to help liberate France. Tent pitches, plus a range of self-catered accommodation such as on-site canvas tents, bungalows, mobile homes and chalets. Wifi Onsite bar/restaurant. Ideal for cycling the D-Day Beaches.

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Douarnenez - Camping Kerleyou

Family run campsite on the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route

Camping Kerleyou is a 3-star campsite in Douarnenez in Brittany on the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route. Heated indoor swimming pool, beach 1.3km away, children's activities, family activities and evening entertainment, camping pitches + mobile home rental and chalets. Bar and snack, fresh bread available each morning.

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Foothills of Pyrenees - Apartment and Camping (Osmets)

Great value apartment + camping pitches near the Pyrenees

Maison Mason is an apartment for 2 people around 23km NE of Tarbes and 60km east of Pau that provides an ideal cycling base at the foothill of the Pyrenees. The apartment – with a private entrance – is attached to the main house, which also has additional bedrooms available on request. There is outdoor seating and covered area complete with BBQ. The house is set in 9 hectares of land, meadow and forest with off-road cycling paths from the door, and the Col du Tourmalet 60km to the south. There is also a signposted 2km climb from outside the gate. Evening meals can be provided on request or the owners are happy to give you a lift to the nearest supermarket. There is also space for wildcamping with access to a shower, laundry and BBQ. English and some French spoken. Please email or phone if you're unable to follow the Facebook link provided.

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Gien - Campsite Les Bois du Bardelet

Loire Valley campsite between Orleans and Nevers near the EV6

Camping Les Bois du Bardelet is just outside Poilly-lez-Gien. It's set in a peaceful area between lakes and forests – ideal for a cycling holiday. It's billed as 5-star camping and comes with all the bells and whistles you'd expect: restaurant + shop. Swimming pool + indoor water playground. Fish in the lake or go canoeing. Tent pitches, plus self-catered cabins, fishing huts and lodges. Accueil Velo-rated and located between Orleans and Nevers it is ideal for the EuroVelo 6 Loire Valley bike route.

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Grignan - Camping Les Truffières

Quiet campsite SE of Montélimar and handy for the Via Rhona

Camping Les Truffières is an Accueil Velo-rated campsite set among abandoned truffle fields and century-old oaks in the southern Drôme. South-east of Montélimar en route to Orange, it's a great stop on the Via Rhona bike route. It's also well placed for the lavender fields of the Drome, as well as the hilltop villages of the Enclave des Papes, including Adhémar-Montélimar, Suze-la-Rousse, La Garde-Adhémar, Vinsobres, Valréas and Nyons. Peaceful site with large, shady pitches. Also cabins and fully equipped onsite tents for rent. Heated swimming pool. Onsite bike hire. Part of the Flower Campings network of independent campsites.

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Hendaye - Camping de la Corniche (EuroVelo 1)

Campsite on the Basque section of the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast route

Ideally located between the Pyrenees and the Atlantic Ocean, the quiet Camping de la Corniche is an accueil velo campsite that sits in leafy grounds, and is handy for the EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast La Velodyssee bike route. It's a 4-star campsite within easy reach of Hendaye (2.5km) and the Spanish border. Camping pitches, plus mobile homes and canvas bungalows to rent. Onsite pizzeria/restaurant. This is an ideal site whether you’re just passing through staying longer with family or friends. Just 150 metres from the Atlantic Ocean, it offers easy access to the magnificent coastal route that forms part of the EuroVelo 1.

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Homps - Camping la Pinède (Canal du Midi)

Campsite in Lézignan-Corbières, 7km south of the Canal du Midi

Camping la Pinède at Lézignan-Corbières is a friendly campsite just south of the Canal du Midi near Homps, between Carcassonne and Narbonne. It's a lush, green site, spread out over 3.5 hectares and shaded by pine and almond trees. Tent pitces or mobile homes to rent. Restaurant. Children's play area. Local MTB and bike routes from te gate. 
 

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Honfleur - Camping Domaine de la Catinière

Shady campsite set among the trees outside Honfleur

Domaine de la Catinière is a friendly and relaxed campsite near the Pont de Normandie. Countryside feel but within easy reach of Honfleur and its harbour. A 4-star site with tent pitches, fixed base 'coco' tents, mobile home rentals, thatched cottages and 'barrel' caravans. Ideal for touring cyclists as well as single base riders. Bar and restaurant on site. Pool with waterslide. Playground for kids.

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Île d'Oléron - Camping La Cailletière

Family friendly campsite on the island of Oléron

Camping La Cailletière is a 3-star campsite at Dolus on the Île d'Oléron on the west coast of France. It's got camping pitches, cottage rentals and mobile homes. Heated covered pool. Bar/restaurant. Kids’ club and holiday activities in summer. Set in a forested area, it's a peaceful and relaxing place from which to cycle the Oleron, famous for the Marennes-Oléron oysters.

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île de Ré - Camping Bel Air

Friendly campsite with pitches and bungalows on super cycling island

Camping Bel Air is a 3-star campsite at at Flotte-en-Ré on the Ile de Ré. It's 900m from the beach and handy for the island's excellent network of bike routes. There is a heated outdoor pool + kids’ club. There are pitches for tents and camping cars, as well as wood cabins and canvas bungalows for self-caterers. Close to the star-shaped citadel and restaurants of St-Martin-de-Ré. The campsite has its own bike rental. Part of a network of independently owned campsites in France.

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La Chapelle Hermier - Le Pin Parasol

Cabins and on-site tents with good access to Lake Jaunay cycle paths

First-class parc near woodlands and Lake Jaunay, with good access to dedicated cycle paths around the lake. Other activities incude tennis, kayaking and fishing. Family-friendly with kids' pool area. Bar, take-away and pizzeria on site. Mobile homes/cabins and onsite tents that sleep up to 8 people.

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La Palme - Camping Domaine de La Palme

Quiet campsite near the end of the Narbonne branch of the Canal du Midi

The 3-star Camping Domaine de La Palme at La Palme is just 5km from the Mediterranean coast near the end of the Narbonne stretch diversion of the Canal du Midi bike route. It around a 8km coastal ride from Port-la-Nouvelle. Tent pitches, as well as self-catered rentals including tents on stilts, canvas bungalows and chalets. This quiet, family campsite sits near a large saltwater lake on the edge of the Mediterranean, providing plenty of opportunities for swimming and water sports. Further afield, explore vineyards or watch the flamingos on the salt pans. Pool. Free wifi. Bar/restaurant with pizzeria.

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La Tranche-sur-Mer - Camping Bel

Cabins and on-site tents 500m from the beach in Vendée

Cool off after your ride at La Tranche, the longest south-facing beach in the Vendée. Mobile homes and on-site tents suited to solo cyclists, families and groups alike. Active supporters of cycling, with cycle tours of the surrounding region are offered onsite. On the Atlantic Coast bike route and the Vendee regional touring route.

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Lac d'Annecy - Camping Le Taillefer

Lakeside camping within view of the Alps

With a wonderful setting close to the beautiful Lac d'Annecy and surrounded by the mountains of the Bauges national park, this site provides all that is required for either a relaxing holiday or something more adventurous. The lac has numerous walking trails and there is a dedicated cycle patch alongside the water, as well as watersprorts and even a beach. It would also offer a superb base should a Tour de France or Dauphine stage be hosted nearby. All standard facilities are provided along with snack-bar and sale of fresh bread.

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Lake Geneva - Camping Huttopia Divonne-les-Bains

Pitches, fixed tents and cabins between the Jura, Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva

Camping Huttopia Divonne-les-Bains is a great base for anyone wanting to cycle around Lake Geneva (also called Lac Léman). On the French side of the Swiss border (just!), it has Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc as backdrops. The campsite itself is set in a peaceful woodland area and has a swimming pool, cafe/bar area that sells food, and electric bike hire on site. Close to the spa town of Divonne-les-Bains.

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Le Bugue - St Avit Loisirs

Campsite with on-site tents and self-catering cabins in the Dordogne

One of the best campgrounds in France, St Avit Loisirs holds 5 'red tents' from Michelin, and boasts not one, not two but SIX pools to choose from after a day out on the bike. There are also free 'learn-to-ride' lessons for kids aged 3-6. On-site tents and cabins sleeping up to 8 people, plus pitches for tents, caravans and campervans.

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Les Andelys - Camping L'Île des Trois Rois

Riverside campsite on the Seine River south of Rouen

Camping L'Île des Trois Rois is south of Rouen in Normandy on the Seine River on the Epte Valley bike route. A 3-star campsite, it has two heated pools plus a fishing lake. Tent pitches plus self-catered mobile homes. Ideal for anyone riding along the Seine north of Paris. Close to tourist attractions such as Château Gaillard and within a day ride of Monet's house at Giverny. Good for rides, too, into the Vexin Regional Natural Park. Wifi. Snack bar.

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Loupiac - Camping Les Hirondelles

Shady campsite within reach of the Dordogne and Lot valleys

A family run campsite in the Dordogne Valley that's set in its own 2.2-hectare estate. The 3-star Hirondelles campsite is designed to blend into the natural environment of the Lot, with rivers and mountains. This campsite with indoor and heated swimming pool will please the whole family. 24 camping pitches and 39 onsite mobile home rentals. Explore the Quercy region by bicycle, walk the banks of the Lot or Célé rivers or take a dip in the Dordogne. Cycle local vineyards. Visit the medieval cities of Rocamadour or Sarlat. On site food and catering.

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Marseillan Plage - Camping Robinson

Camping Robinson at Marseillan Plage is ideal for the start/end of Canal du Midi bike rides, being 7km from Agde and a 16km ride along the Mediterranean coast to/from Sete. The campsite – which has been a fixture on the south coast for more than 30 years – offers direct access to the beach at Marseillan Plage, but there's also a onsite swimming pool and waterpark. Set across 2.5 hectares, it's a peaceful and green site. Tent pitches plus mobile homes and cabins for rent. Some cabins face straight onto the beach and would be wonderful for a fixed base stay for a few days. There are also 'modulo'camp' pitches or wooden huts for cyclists. You pitch your tent near these and get added benefits of a fridge, coffee machine, picnic table and electricity.

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Martres-Tolosane - Le Moulin

Campsite 60km SW of Toulouse in the foothills of the Pyrenees

The tranquil Le Moulin campsite in Martres-Tolosane 60km SW of Toulouse is set in an old Roman villa, the atmospheric 17th century stone buildings and restored watermill providing a unique place to stay. The site is easily accessible from the A64 running between Toulouse and Pau if you're arriving by car, making it an ideal base for cycling while enjoying the secluded and relaxed nature of this park. The pitch options are hedge-lined and generally partially shaded. The heated swimming area includes an aqua-park style slide. A restaurant/bar serves drinks and ice-creams throughout the day and the nearby medieval town of Martres-Tolosane offers sightseeing and dining options. Pitches as well as self-catered cabins.

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Mont St Michel - Camping Huttopia Baie du Mont St Michel

Ideal for Paris to Mont St Michel route and Euro Velo 4 across northern France

Huttopia Baie du Mont St Michel campsite offers tent pitches and self-catering safari tents and cabins. It's about 20km SW of Mont St Michel and 30km SE of the ferry at Saint-Malo. It's a nice base for anyone cycling Paris to Mont St Michel or anyone looking to loop into the Euro Velo 4 bike route across the north of France or even zip across to the D-Day beaches. Set on the shores of a lake, there is plenty to do off the bike here as well. Swimming pool. Onsite cafe/bar area serving food

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Monthermé – Camping Les Rapides de Phades

Small independent campsite on the Meuse River bike route

Campsite des Rapides de Phade is in Monthermé in the heart of the Ardennes and on the EuroVelo 19 Meuse River bike route. It's a basic site located in the woods and near a stream. Tent pitches plus caravans and mobile homes for rent. Small shop. 

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Montpellier/Sete - Camping Altéa

Near the coast halfway between Sete and Montpellier (15km each way)

The 3-star Camping Altéa is perfectly located for the end (or the start!) of a Canal du Midi bike ride, being just 15km from Sete. It's also just 15km from Montpellier, making it an ideal base if you are heading that way or arriving from the train station. Tent pitches, plus self-contained fixed base bungalow tents (pictured) as well as self-catered cabins. The campsite is 5km from the beach, and has a pool, bar plus snack bar for takeaway pizzas and other food, plus a mini-supermarket. Part of a network of independently owned French campsites.

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