Which are the best 3-star campsites in France

With approximately 7,600 campsites, France is home to the second largest number of campsites in the world, behind the USA and a third of European campsites. It is the only country to have set up a categorization of campsites with a star system attributed according to scores totalized on the basis of facilities, entertainment, comfort level, environment, etc. Among the 7,600 campsites in France, a little more than 1,500 are 4-star or 5-star campsites, the luxury version of the open-air hotel industry. The 3-star category is the most represented with 33% of the French campsites

3-star campsites, the most numerous in France

With approximately 2,500 establishments, 3-star campsites can be found in all regions and departments, by the sea as well as in the mountains, in the countryside, on the banks of lakes and rivers, on the edge of villages and even in towns. Ideal base camp to discover a region, you can pitch your tent, set up with your caravan or motor home, or choose to rent a mobile home, a chalet, or even an unusual accommodation, yurt, caravan, tree house, etc... The campsites in Brittany are particularly numerous in the 3 star category, as are the campsites in the Landes.

Our 7 best 3 star campsites

With a 3 star campsite you are not in the great luxury as with 4 star or 5 star campsites, but still assured of quality services, a pitch of about 80 m², a 24 hour reception in French and English. The swimming pool is a plus. It's hard to choose among the 2,500 3-star campsites! However, here is a selection made by the Petit Futé with the aim of highlighting tested and approved establishments, often original, varied and above all representing all regions and different styles. On the farm, under the pine forest, at the foot of the glaciers, with a water park, you have the choice..

At the edge of the river at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, in the PACA region, La Sorguette is a friendly open air hotel in the heart of a preserved nature. Between Luberon, Ventoux and Alpilles, on the banks of an arm of the Sorgue, the Hédiard family has been welcoming you for over 30 years in a warm atmosphere. An ecotourism destination in an exceptional setting, respectful of the environment. In addition to the classic pitches and mobile homes, you have the choice between pods, perched cabins, tent-lodges, yurts, canvas squares, wood and glass..

On the farm with the salt-meadow sheep, in the Hauts-de-France region, staying at La Safrière where Nathalie and François, sheep and Henson horse breeders, welcome you in pretty and comfortable cottages for 2 to 6 people. The natural and environmentally friendly site is a LPO (League for the Protection of Birds) refuge. You will be able to observe many species of birds. You can visit the sheepfold and attend, in season, the birth of the lambs

In Brittany, choose the Moulin des Oies, one of the 100 most beautiful campsites in France. On the site of an old tide mill, this campsite has a superb 2,000 m² natural seawater pool with a private sandy beach. Among the facilities of this campsite in Brittany there is a relaxation room with billiards, table soccer, TV, reading corner, a snack bar with daily dishes, pizzas, salads or burgers, and a multisport field. Various mobile homes and tent lodges. Eco-green label Morbihan.

In the middle of the vineyards, in the Vaucluse, at the foot of the Mont Ventoux, the Voconce campsite offers a stay under the sign of oenology. Run by the same family for 3 generations, the Voconce has its faithful guests who contribute to its warm atmosphere. You can enjoy a welcome aperitif, tastings at the campsite and in the cellar, an introduction to the grape harvest in September and October, a visit to the wine-making process during the vatting process, and of course, the direct sale of wines at the campsite. We appreciate the small path that joins the shaded banks of the river

Nugget in Auvergne in the middle of nature, in the region of the big lakes of Morvan, the campsite of the pond of Goulot, borders the pond of the same name where one practises the fishing and the bathe, supervised in July August. We like the fine sandy beach, the possibility to go go-karting or canoeing, the presence of a mini-golf and the Bistrot du Goulot, a restaurant installed in an old station. The village with shops is accessible on foot. In addition to the pitches, this Burgundy campsite offers unusual accommodation, tent-lodge, cabin or pod for rent

Camping of the Basque Countryin the Pyrenees, the Alegera campsite offers a 4 hectare domain, in an exceptional natural site, with a mountain backdrop, while being 200 m from the village of Souraïde, 2.5 km from Espelette... There, you have 206 pitches and 25 comfortable and charming mobile homes for 4/5 people. And on the spot, a large swimming pool, tennis, mini-golf and all the services, take-away food, bread, pastries and even showers for dogs!

Camping of Landes les Cigales campsite, on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, offers you the possibility to stay in a mobile home, a chalet, a lodge or the hiker's tent with bed and dining area. Amenities: playgrounds and fitness, multisport field, tennis court, bowling alley. Located at 300 m from the beach, the campsite allows access to many walks in the forest or along the Huchet stream

Camping of Haute-Corsein the heart of the Balagne, the Clos des Chênes is a charming domain, 2 minutes by car from the sea and close to the beautiful beach of Lozari, with bungalows as well as mini-villas, studios and pitches in the shade of the oaks. On the spot, a swimming pool with slide, deckchairs and a really friendly team that will make you discover many aspects of the Corsican spirit.

Green station label for the hermitage of the Grand Bois, a campsite in the Drôme where you can stay with your tent, in a furnished safari tent, in a customized caravan, in a room or in furnished accommodation in a natural domain where you can recharge your batteries in the greenery. Packed lunches, perched trees, green grocery store, swimming pool, playground and guinguette..

A small charming campsite in Occitania, Lou Labech is located on the edge of the Thau lagoon where the famous Bouzigues oysters are grown, with a panoramic view of the entire creek. It has 48 pitches, canvas huts and chalets. Access to the village of Bouzigues is a few minutes walk along the shore. At sunset: a real treat!