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Camping by the river for the ultimate in natural unwinding


Bring the whole family together for an affordable camping holiday filled with fun and bonding time when you book a riverside campsite as your holiday destination. Campsites conveniently placed around France near rivers that offer picturesque views, all-natural terrain and a beautiful water source make for a great campsite location. Whether you choose to hire a chalet, mobile home, take your own van or pitch a tent, riverside campsites bring that traditional feel back to the camping experience. Stock up on mozzie repellent and sun cream, and get ready for a relaxing waterside break around the beautiful rivers of France.
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Some of the very best riverside campsites in France

Image of Camping Port Mulon
Loire-Atlantique, Pays-de-la-Loire

Camping Port Mulon

star star star
Very good 8,4 127 reviews
  • 1 Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 1KM
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
Arrival date  Saturday 24 August 2024
€391 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Camping de la Cascade
Aveyron, Occitanie

Camping de la Cascade

star star star star
Super 8,9 230 reviews
  • 2 Pools
  • Kids club
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 0.5KM
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
Arrival date  Saturday 24 August 2024
€412 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Camping Le Moulin de Serre
Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Camping Le Moulin de Serre

star star star
Super 8,7 228 reviews
  • 1 Swimming Pool
  • Kids club
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 3KM
  • Eco friendly
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
Arrival date  Friday 23 August 2024
€394 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Camping Des Randonneurs
Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie

Camping Des Randonneurs

star star
Fabulous 9,2 61 reviews
  • 1 Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
  • Close to lake
  • In the countryside
Arrival date  Friday 5 July 2024
€402 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Au Valbonheur (Camping le Plan d'Eau...
Isère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Au Valbonheur (Camping le Plan d'Eau...

star star star
Fabulous 9,1 282 reviews
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
  • Close to lake
  • In the countryside
  • Forest location
Arrival date  Wednesday 3 July 2024
€514 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Flower Camping la Pinède
Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Flower Camping la Pinède

star star star star
Very good 8,3 225 reviews
  • 1 Swimming Pool
  • Kids club
  • Teenage club
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 1.5KM
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
Arrival date  Wednesday 3 July 2024
€561 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Camping Les Chapelains
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Drôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Camping Les Chapelains

star star star
Super 8,7 185 reviews
  • Kids club
  • Baby club
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 1KM
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
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Arrival date  Saturday 24 August 2024
€394 €356 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Camping le Viaduc
Ardèche, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Camping le Viaduc

star star star
Fabulous 9,1 142 reviews
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Village 2KM
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
  • Close to lake
Arrival date  Wednesday 3 July 2024
€488 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Image of Flower Camping le Montana
Hautes-Alpes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Flower Camping le Montana

star star star
Super 8,7 150 reviews
  • 1 Swimming Pool
  • Bar
  • Disabled Friendly
  • Wifi
  • Pets allowed
  • Close to river
  • Hiking
  • Wellbeing
Arrival date  Saturday 24 August 2024
€532 Price for 7 nights (2 adults, 2 children)
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Highlights of booking a break at once of France’s many amazing riverside campsites

Enjoy some of the fantastic features of being out in nature with your family at riverside campsites.

Beautiful natural locations

The best part of booking your holiday at a riverside campsite is the gorgeous setting that comes as standard. Keeping it rustic and real in nature, you can enjoy riverside living while still benefiting from the perks provided by your campsite, offering you the best of both worlds.

Unique water-based experiences

There will be certain experiences that only riverside campsites can offer you. Take advantage of the water as a source of entertainment with canoeing, river rafting, rowboats, swimming and even fishing if it is allowed and introduce your kids to something new. Try the Vézère River for great kayaking.

Spectacular views of nature

Riverside campsites are sometimes situated in an area where the river runs through a valley, giving you hills and mountains flanking your site. With the French countryside being as dense as it is, hikes and walks around the area will provide photo-friendly moments. Méolans-Revel and Latour-de-France are excellent examples of areas that inspire awe for riverside camping.

Perks and additional facilities catered for

On top of their natural beauty, riverside campsites are also fully functional in terms of amenities for a comfortable and even luxurious stay. Pick the right site, and you can rest assured that any provisions you might need are to hand so all you need to worry about is frolicking in the river.

Sports-minded getaways for an energetic trip

If you and your kids enjoy being physical and playing sports, your riverside campsite will offer sporting facilities that go far beyond the water’s edge. Common activities include cycling, hiking trails, volleyball, soccer and of course, indoor gyms.

Enjoy some heritage with historical sites nearby

Many riverside campsites are close to France’s historical gems. With France still having many largely unspoiled Medieval sites, you can enjoy old mansions, abbeys and castles around many of the small towns. The castle in Beynac-et-Cazenac is well worth a day trip.

Eco-friendly holidays with a low carbon footprint

The benefit of riverside campsites is that many of them will adhere to a sustainable way of living due to the proximity of the river that feeds their water supply. If you are environmentally aware, this is a great way to unwind, safe in the knowledge that your vacation is gentle on the landscape.

A chance to learn about local culture

Discover France’s relaxed way of living by exploring local culture and enterprise. The Loire River stretches across most of the country and if you are camped near the river in Loire Valley, you can take home some fine wines from local vineyards.

Benefits of camping by a river

A delightfully wholesome and fun way to enjoy family time, riverside campsites have numerous benefits.

Authentic outdoor living

While most riverside campsites will provide top-class accommodation, if you do choose to pitch a tent, you’ll experience the great outdoors in a more comprehensive and authentic way, allowing you to bond with nature in a safe and beautiful environment.

Top-class riverside campsite selection

With campsites on riversides strewn all across France, you get to choose your destination from a host of top-quality, fully-functioning sites. Make your decision according to our star rating and discover your new favourite area with rivers you’ve never seen before.

Community-based living

Meet new people from all over Europe as you enjoy the company of like-minded holidaymakers. With a great community spirit and everything you need in one location, you can unwind, leave the driving duties for a few days and let the kids make friends while you start “The Great Relax”.

Excellent bonding time with children

As camping often involves unified activities and even chores at times, it is always a great way to spend quality time with kids and teenagers and drag them off their smartphones for a while. Teach them to fish, visit local markets, enjoy forest strolls and partake in fun new sports together.

Affordability without compromise

When you embark on a camping holiday, you will be saving substantially more than when staying in a hotel or resort. With the long list of amenities and activities riverside campsites offer, as well as the bonus of having all your own belongings at hand, campsites offer way more bang for your buck than conventional holiday destinations.

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