Small campsites in southwest France 

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Rural campsites in Charentes

• Camping near Bordeaux  (17 Charente Maritime) ♦ We have limited the classification to one star, but if you want more you just have to look up to the sky at night. At La Motte the emphasis is on relaxation, not on entertainment.
• Small campsite at Montmérac. 🍀 (16 - Charente) Peaceful small campsite with pool - just 6 pitches with electric hookups and 2 rental units - surrounded by vineyards, walnut groves and sunflower fields. 
• Riverside camping near Angoulême  🍀 ( 16 - Charente) ♦ Riverside Camping exclusively for adults in beautiful South West france. Enjoy peace and tranquillity at our friendly site while enjoying,cycling, walking, fishing or just relaxing by the pool.
• Camping & glamping near Mérignac. 🍀 (17 - Charente Maritime) A small glamping and camping site with pool, surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields.  Shady and sunny spots to relax, unwind and re-energise. .
• Camping near La Rochelle 🍀 (17 Charente Maritime)  ♦ Small campsite with just 25 pitches, plus 2 gypsy caravans for hire, in an orchard near La Rochelle. Enjoy the fruit, relax in our natural environment, and we'll help you have a great holiday. 
• Village campsite in Charente. 🍀 ( 16 - Charente) 29 pitches, space and fresh air at this small family campsite with pool in rural Charente. Enjoy hiking, cycling and discovering the local heritage. .
• Small campsite in rural Charente. 🍀 ( 16 - Charente) 6 pitches on a former farm situated in the stunning Charente countryside but close to a large village, There is a large shared pool and play areas.

Rural campsites in Dordogne & Lot-et-Garonne

• Mini campsite near Thiviers ( 24 - Dordogne) ♦ Mini campsite in the Dordogne offering both grass and hardstanding pitches.Modern sanitary block, WiFi throughout, electricity and quiet location.
•  Small campsite near Agnac  ♦ Luxury rural campsite with accommodation for adults only. Heated swimming pool & loungers. Luxury;  shower block, washing machine. Weekly soirees.1 dog pitch.
• Dordogne - Roufignac 🍀 (  ♦ In the heart of the historic Dordogne, with pool, snack bar and farm animals , l'Offrerie is a small family-friendly campsite with 54 units, including camping pitches, rental tents and chalets,
•  Small Dordogne campsite 🍀 ( ♦ In beautiful Dordogne countryside just minutes from Monpazier. 10 Comfort Pitches. Two are dog friendly, with a 1m high boundary fence. Min 150sqm. Individual wifi available on pitch.
•  Eco-certified campsite near Agen  (47 - Lot-et-Garonne) Three-star campsite with Green Key accreditation 20 km from Agen. 13 hectare lake for fishing and boating, restaurant, Evening activities for adults and for kids
• Camping La Grande Veyière ( 24 - Dordogne)  ♦ A quiet, idyllic campsite, secluded in the tranquil undulating  landscape of the Perigord (Dordogne), surrounded by fields and woods and connecting directly with an extensive network of footpaths. Convivial atmosphere. Located within easy reach of historic sites. Camping in de prachtige, heuvelachtige Perigord (Dordogne), midden in de natuur en de bossen. Gemoedelijke en familiale sfeer. In de buurt: wandelpaden, vele historische sites.
• Between Bergerac & St Emilion ( 24 - Dordogne) ♦ 22 acre wooded campsite in Dordogne, with 80 pitches. Large pool with water slides, 6 acre fishing lake, summer activities. Ideal for nature lovers and peace and quiet.
• Dordogne camping near Mussidan (24 Dordogne)   ♦ Small picturesque family campsite just 6 large pitches with elec- hook ups, choice of shade.  Boat and fishing lake, tennis court, Swimming pool all on the River Isle.  Chalet hire
• Dordogne, south of Limoges  ♦ Small "green" campsite beside a river, with beach for children. 56 spaces. Kayaks and canoes for hire. As well as spaces for campers, this campsite offers furnished tents and 4-berth wooden-clad mobile-homes.
• Camping near Brantôme 🍀 (24 Dordogne)  ♦ Calm shady campsite in the Dronne valley near Brantôme; 50 spacious pitches spread over two hectares of land. Chalet hire, pool, play area, bar and small restaurant. Green Key label campsite.   Kleine, rustige en schaduwrijke camping met 50 royale plaatsen; de camping is geschikt voor families met jonge kinderen.
• Near Jumilhac-le-Grand 🍀  Sorry: closed in 2024 - 29 hectare smallholding with meadows, woodland and lakes. 3 individual secluded pitches and woodland cabin. Peaceful and tranquil, surrounded by nature.  Clear skies. Home-grown fruit & vegetables.

Rural campsites in Gironde, Basque country and the far southwest

• Camping in the Médoc  🍀 (33 - Gironde)  -  Between forests and fields, 8km from the coast, a campsite with  30 well spaced out pitches of  200 - 300 m2 . 3 quipped tents for hire. A reasonably-priced campsite for visitors wanting space, nature and peace and quiet.
• Shaded campsite in far southwest (40 Landes de Gascogne)  - Amid the pines a natural campsite with large pitches - far from mass tourism centres, but under 20 km from the coast -  Family friendly campsite, playground. 50 pitches . 
•  Camping in the Armagnac (40 - Landes)  -  Rural campsite with lake in the heart of the Armagnac heath, close to the Gers.. 56 camping pitches, 24 chalets et mobil-homes for hire. Onsite and off-site activities in a bucolic environment.
• Basque country campsite (64 - Pyrénées atlantiques)  ♦  Small *** eco-campsite, in the Basque country. 800 m from the centre of the village, with all shops and services. 15 km from Bayonne, 22 km from the Atlantic coast. Facilities for cyclists and for the disabled. 47 pitches.

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