🏕️ The Art of Camping: France’s Finest Nature, Forest & Beach Stays

Name: 🏕️ The Art of Camping: France’s Finest Nature, Forest & Beach Stays
Brand: With-a-camper
Price: 90.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Location: 40+ sites across France (e.g. Landes Sud, Douarnenez in Brittany)

Theme: Nature / Family / Glamping / Slow Travel

Recommended Ages: 0-12 yrs

Trip Type: Basecamp / Multi-stop Glamping Itinerary

Huttopia offers a different kind of adventure — one rooted in calm, comfort and connection. These forest-based glamping resorts are scattered across some of France’s most beautiful natural regions and offer high-quality family experiences: swimming pools, kids’ clubs at most locations, live music, magic shows, outdoor games, and evening events that make the stay feel like summer camp for all ages. Whether you sleep in your campervan under the pines or choose a safari tent or wooden cabin, the focus is the same: nature, simplicity and ease.

Stay in stunning natural locations with forest, lake or ocean views
Enjoy premium camping facilities: pools, kids’ clubs, fresh bread, activities and live music
Choose between campervan pitch, safari tent, or wooden cabin
Safe, relaxed, car-free zones perfect for children and families

Why ‘With-a-Camper’?

love campervans because they unlock access to special places — and Huttopia is one of them. If you’re already on the road, it’s a fantastic place to stop for a few days: beautiful setting, amazing facilities, and everything you need to reset. But if you’re planning to stay in one place and really unwind, we’ll be honest — Huttopia’s glamping options (safari tents or cabins) might serve you even better.

So here’s how we see it:

🚐 Got your camper and touring around? Take a pitch and enjoy all the extras.

🏕️ Staying put for a longer break? Try a safari tent or wooden cabin.
Either way, Huttopia fits beautifully into the kind of trips we love: relaxed, nature-filled, family-connected, and made even better outdoors.

Featured Campsites:

🏕️ Huttopia Landes Sud – South of Bordeaux, set within expansive pine forests and just a short drive or cycle to the Atlantic coast. It’s peaceful, shady, and offers swimming, sports courts, and plenty of space to roam.

🏕️ Huttopia Douarnenez (Brittany) – Perched above the coast in western Brittany, it offers cliff walks, sea air, and Breton charm. Ideal for nature lovers who want access to beaches and characterful local towns.

Book this Trip:

🎟️ Book direct through Huttopia.com

🚐 Hire your camper through Hertz Trois Soleils in Paris

📍 Campervan pitches available at both sites, or opt for a safari tent or cabin

Itinerary details

Day 1–2: Paris Hotel Stay
Arrive in Paris and enjoy two nights in the city. Visit the Eiffel Tower, picnic in the Jardin du Luxembourg, or cruise the Seine. Stay in a family-friendly hotel.

Day 3: Pick Up Campervan & Drive via Mont-Saint-Michel
Collect your camper from Hertz Trois Soleils and head west. Stop to admire Mont-Saint-Michel on the way before continuing to Brittany.
🚐 Drive time: ~5.5–6 hours total (Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel to Douarnenez)

Day 4–8: Huttopia Douarnenez (Brittany)
Settle in for five days of glamping. Explore local markets, hike the cliffs, and let the kids roam free with daily activities and pool time.

Day 9: Drive to Bordeaux via La Rochelle
Leave Brittany and stop for lunch in La Rochelle — a lively coastal city with a stunning old port, sea aquarium and maritime flair. Then continue to Bordeaux for a relaxed overnight. Bordeaux offers fantastic family-friendly dining, river walks, and UNESCO-listed charm.
🚐 Drive time: ~6 hours (Douarnenez to Bordeaux with La Rochelle stop)

Day 10–14: Huttopia Landes Sud
Arrive at your pine forest base. Spend the next five days swimming, cycling to the beach, enjoying on-site entertainment, and relaxing under the trees.

Day 15: Countryside Stop en Route to Paris
Begin the return journey north with an overnight countryside stay in the Loire or Limousin region. Think castles, rivers and a slow evening meal.
🚐 Drive time: ~4.5 hours

Day 16: Return to Paris
Drop off the camper and enjoy a final meal in the city before departure.
🚐 Drive time: ~4 hours

Top tips for this trip in a campervan

- Book early in summer — popular sites fill quickly, especially with glamping tents.
- Bring bikes! Most Huttopia sites have direct cycle trail access.
- Take advantage of the kids’ club and evening entertainment — great for all ages.
- If you’re in a campervan, choose sites with large forest pitches for shade and space.

Other great itineraries

Depending on your time and passions, other top UK options could be:

🇫🇷 🏰 1. Normandy & Northern Coast: Cliffs, Castles & Calvados
History and natural drama combine — from the D-Day beaches and medieval Bayeux to the towering cliffs of Étretat and scenic cider trails inland.
Best for: History lovers, scenic drives, food & drink

🇫🇷 🚲 2. Loire Valley: Châteaux, Cycling & Crémant
Cruise between fairy-tale castles and riverside villages. Explore vineyards by bike, camp near the Loire, and enjoy refined sparkling wines under the stars.
Best for: Wine-tasting, gentle adventure, romantic escapes

🇫🇷 🛶 3. Dordogne & Lot: Prehistory, Markets & River Life
Wander medieval towns like Sarlat, canoe under limestone cliffs, and explore ancient cave art. Dine alfresco at buzzing night markets.
Best for: Family-friendly culture, canoeing, gastronomy

🇫🇷 🌸 4. Provence & the Verdon: Lavender, Limestone & Lakes
Wake up among lavender fields, paddle the turquoise Verdon Gorge, and sample rosé from local domaines. Enjoy art towns like Moustiers and market villages like Forcalquier.
Best for: Nature, active travel, photography

🇫🇷 🏔️ 5. The Pyrenees: Peaks, Pastures & Hot Springs
Escape to the mountains for wild hiking, scenic cable cars, and shepherd’s huts. Soak in natural thermal springs and sleep under vast starry skies.
Best for: Hiking, wellness, dramatic landscapes

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We use this knowledge to curate and design the very best experiences for you and your campervan.

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