With its combination of haute cuisine, great campsites and spectacular countryside, camping in France is the ideal choice for a food lover who enjoys the great outdoors as much as a three Michelin starred meal Few countries can boast a culinary tradition to compete with France, which is regarded as having the best chefs and finest cooking in the world

Interested in seeing more of French culture Visit France in time to see one of these major festivals

If you want to see some of the most unusual sights that France has to offer, read on From underground catacombs to mysterious standing stones, there are some truly bizarre sights to see in France

Tucked away in the East, the department of Jura is often referred to by past visitors as the little known jewel of France The picturesque region is named after the Jura Mountains - a small range of forest peaks that lie to the north of the Alps

If you are looking for places of interest to visit while on a camping holiday, France has countless stately homes and castles Here are just two châteaux close to Paris that deserve a visit

The picturesque Pas-de-Calais has plenty to offer tourists camping in France’s north coast department Its proximity to England, and the convenience of the Eurotunnel and ferry transport options from Calais ensures easy access to its most important features

When it comes to choosing a holiday destination for camping in France, the Dordogne has plenty to offer Because of the geology of the region, some of its most famous attractions are actually under the Dordogne in some of its many cave formations

On a visit to Italy, camping is undoubtedly the best way to immerse yourself in the great outdoors and enjoy the wonderfully scenic Alps However, with several campsites to be found close to the cities, there is a chance to make the most of the Italian urban culture as well

So, you've booked your campsite, packed your luggage, and you're all set to go camping in France But before you jump in the car and head off on your holiday, run through this checklist to make sure you haven't missed anything essential

For those who like to incorporate city visits into their camping holidays, France offers a number of exciting destinations Camping near a major city can give you the best of both worlds – the relaxation of spending your evenings under canvas in the countryside along with easy access to the attractions and sights of a city