Are you looking for authentic camping spots in the middle of nature, away from massive campsites and crowds? In our new blog series, we take you on a weekly tour of the best small campsites in Europe that are perfect for travelling with a rooftop tent. We only select sites with a maximum of 15 pitches, simple but well cared for facilities and a warm welcome for rooftop tent travellers.
La Nozillière is a charming family campsite located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional Périgord Limousin. With 15 spacious pitches of around 300 m², this campsite offers plenty of space and privacy. The campsite has well-maintained sanitary facilities, a swimming pool and a large playground for children. A stream runs alongside the campsite, providing a soothing background noise. In the evening, guests can enjoy a campfire or join a cosy table d'hôte.
Website: lanozilliere.nl
Locatie: Marval-Milhaguet, Limousin, Frankrijk
La Cazette is a small-scale campsite situated on the sunny terraces of a former vineyard in the valley of the River Tarn, between Albi and Millau. The campsite offers fully equipped family tents, a cottage and a wooden chalet. Guests can enjoy beautiful views of the River Tarn and swim in the refreshing rapids or deeper parts of the river after a short walk.
Website: lacazette.com
Locatie: Gorges des Raspes du Tarn, Zuid-Frankrijk
This terraced campsite in Auvergne offers 14 pitches of 80 m² each, perfect for rooftent users looking for peace and nature. The campsite has modern and well-maintained sanitary facilities. In July and August, guests can enjoy a supervised lake just 300 metres away. There is also a free little train that takes you to the nearby village, with a stop right in front of the campsite.
Website: campspace.com
Locatie: Auvergne, Frankrijk
Le Poteau is a small-scale campsite and gîtes in Occitania, run by Scottish owners. The campsite offers a warm atmosphere and exceptional facilities, including a modern and well-maintained sanitary block. Guests are welcomed with a glass of wine on arrival and can enjoy shared meals prepared by the owner, a former chef. The campsite is located in a quiet area, ideal for relaxation.
Website: le-poteau.com
Locatie: Castelnau-d'Auzan, Occitanië, Frankrijk
Le Petit Mas d'Ile is a cosy nature campsite located in the Charente countryside. The campsite offers 16 spacious pitches of at least 250 m², a swimming pool and modern sanitary facilities. Guests can enjoy a table d'hôte and free wifi. The campsite is less than 900 km from Utrecht, making it an ideal destination for campers.
Website: lepetitmasdile.com
Locatie: Saint-Germain-de-Confolens, Charente, Frankrijk
These campsites offer a perfect combination of peace, nature and hospitality, ideal for rooftent users looking for small-scale and atmospheric camping spots in France.