Camping Sites In
Normandy France

Camping sites in Normandy France have some of the best locations in the country!

Normandy has 350 miles of coastline, picturesque villages and famous historical sites.

With access to the English Channel coast, Normandy camp sites are accessible from the U.K. and also not far from Paris airports.

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White cliffs at Etretat

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Normandy is a great destination for a short break or as a base to explore this region that has beautiful countryside, cathedral cities, and famous historical sites like the D-Day beaches. It also features the Benedictine abbey of Mont St Michel, perched on top of a 160ft granite rock - a must-see!

You can visit to the town of Bayeux to see the beautiful Bayeux tapestry depicting the 1066 conquest of England.

Major Towns & Cities

Rouen – in the heart of Normandy and home to many historical landmarks
Caen – founded in the 11th century by William the Conqueror
Bayeux – a medieval town with cobbled streets, famous for its cathedral and tapestry
Camembert – a traditional and picturesque village, famous for its cheese
Cherbourg - port and also home to the excellent Cite de la Mer museum
Etretat - a pretty seaside resort with stunning alabaster cliffs.

Camping Sites In Normandy France

But which camp sites are worth looking at? While nearly all sites in France are high-standard, some are better than others. We take a look at some of the best and those in a location to explore the region of Normandy.

Camping de la Forêt

Shaded and grassy pitches

A peaceful and relaxing 4-star campsite in Seine Maritime with an indoor swimming pool. In the lovely setting of the beautiful Jumièges forest, this site is open from April 5th to October 25th each year.

This campsite is close to Rouen, the "city of 100 bell towers" and has 111 camping pitches, including 74 for tents, caravans and motorhomes, as well as 5 chalets and 17 comfortable mobile homes that can accommodate up to 6 people.

Pools at Camping de la Foret Normandy France

Indoor and Outdoor Pools

There's a covered and heated swimming pool, open from May 15th to September 30th - swim whatever the weather!

Outside, there's a paddling pool for children and adults open from July 1st to September 15th with fun slides and a water mushroom.

Other facilities include:

Play area for the little ones: swing, turnstile, slide...
Bowling alley
Ping-pong tables
Indoor room: TV and billiards
Library
Board games
Rental of adult and children's bicycles and electric bikes
Fitness Course

This looks a great family site in the heart of Normandy.

You can find their website here.

Camping Municipal des Bords de l'Aure

A Municipal campsite set an easy riverside walk away from the town centre of Bayeux and its world-famed tapestry, and a 10-minute drive from the Normandy coast and D-Day beaches.

Camping on the banks of the Aure

The site has bikes to hire to take to the town or the coast. Other facilities include a playground, table tennis and a pétanque court. There may be no pool on site, but there's a splendid indoor pool at the Centre Aquatique Auréo, which is just five minutes' walk away and free for guests to use.

Guests have free entry to new Auréo aquatic center

The site has a bread and pastries service if you work up an appetite with all the outdoor activities in the region.

During the season, food trucks regularly set up shop at the campsite in the evenings. Shops and restaurants await you in Bayeux town center, just a few minutes' walk away.

This is also a dog-friendly campsite with a three star rating.

This looks a very good site for walks and activities in Bayeux and the Bessin region, and to visit the historic sites of the Normandy coast.

You can go to the Camping Municipal des Bords de l'Aure here.

Camping La Baie du Mont Saint Michel

A two star campsite in Normandy, near Mont Saint Michel, that gets great reviews! It is open from March 28 to September 30 2025.

Accommodation in tents or mobile homes, caravans and campervan pitches.

There is a new sanitary block - reviews say how clean and fresh this is, small grocery store with local products, playground and free Wi-Fi on half of the campsite. If Wi-Fi is essential, mention when booking!

Mont Saint Michel

From this campsite you can visit the following places, and more!

Mont Saint Michel, with its 350 steps to reach what is known as "the Wonder" and its 360° view of the Bay.
Saint Malo , a town famous for its ramparts and forts.
Cancale , on the Emerald Coast
Dinan and Dinard , between land and sea.
Fougères and its castle
The waterfalls and the abbey of Mortain
Hiking on the greenway along the shores, horse riding on the beaches

New sanitary block with excellent reviews

Guests comments included:

"Owners were very friendly and spoke good English. Campsite was nice and quiet with a relaxed atmosphere."

"Friendly and brilliantly helpful hosts. Clean and well maintained facilities."

Click here to go to the Camping La Baie du Mont Saint Michel website.

Camping Sous Les Étoiles

Sous Les Étoiles, "Under The Stars", is a 5 star rated, family-run campsite nestled in the village of St Martin des Besaces, Calvados, in a quiet and peaceful setting. The area is famous for its exquisite cheeses and sparkling cider, and, of course, the renowned Calvados.

lovely grassy pitches

This site is ideal for the Caen - Portsmouth, UK ferry, and also as a base for exploring Normandy. Reviews say the British owners are very friendly and have an on-going programme of improvements to the site, which is already excellent. There are various sized well-maintained, grassy pitches from those just for cyclists and motorcyclists up to extra large size.

Le Cowshed Bar & Grill

Facilities include an updated sanitary area, laundry room, games room and play area, Le Cowshed Bar & Grill with good food and drink options, Le Bar for drinks and a small Boutique shop. Reviews also say the WiFi is good!

Overall, a great value site and a good base to explore all the sights of Normandy. It's very suitable for families - we like the sound of this one!

Click here to go to the Camping Sous Les Étoiles website.

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Now you have read about camping sites in Normandy France, remember to visit the Camping Family Home Page for tons more general and useful camping information!

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