Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Sans Parure

• Spacious site near Buxières-sous-Montaigut, run by a Dutch family
• Around an hour's drive from Puy-de-Dôme volcano and Le PAL theme park
• Farm animals, veg garden, swimming pool and table d'hôte meals

Les Terres Rouges

• Family site set alongside a 17-hectare lake, 14km from Troyes town
• A 45-minute drive from Nigloland theme park and watersports lakes
• Watersports, tennis courts, miniature golf course and restaurant

Camping La Corbaz

• Family-friendly site in the Haute-Savoie town of Cluses
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and entertainment in summer
• Close to winter and summer activities in the mountains

Camping Caravaneige Iscle de Prelles

• Enjoy a Nordic holiday in the Côte d'Azur
• Near the Ecrins national park, heated seasonal pool
• A number of outdoor activities available nearby

Élevage Jolivet

• Wild camping in 60 acres of meadow and woodland near Gouzon
• Guéret, wolf park and several châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Buy fresh farm produce and meet friendly animals on site

Camping Les Eychecadous

• Small, relaxed and friendly family site 600 metres from Arigat
• Fishing, pool, paddling pool and immaculate amenities
• Restaurant with terrace; fresh produce for sale; visiting butcher

La Forêt du Dragon

• Small, simple rural site with views overlooking the Aveyron hills
• Near Aubrac Regional Natural Park; five minutes' drive from Murols
• Direct access to a river, among fruit trees and with gardens to tend

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

Camping La Clairière

Camping So de Prous

• Handsome setting in the Luz valley, 1.5 kilometres from Saligos
• Under 5 kilometres from Luzéa thermal baths; 25 minutes from Lourdes
• Pool, bar with terrace, music nights, playground and bakery

Camping Le Parc des Cygnes

• Spacious pitches next to a park on the outskirts of Amiens
• 45 minutes' drive from the Bay of the Somme beaches
• Next to a riverside cycle path; bike hire available on site

Camping Risle-Seine Les Étangs

• Lakeside site in a scenic setting
• Easy access to Normandy attractions including the D-Day beaches
• Free fishing in the Seine near the site

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Les Reflets du Lac

• Peaceful 16-hectare site by a large lake in the Gers countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Auch or Tarbes and an hour to Lourdes
• Bar, fishing, tennis court, pétanque and pool with waterslides on site

Camping Le Patisseau

• In a green setting on the Côte de Jade, a 10-minute drive from Pornic
• Indoor and outdoor waterparks with Finnish sauna, slides and jets
• Fitness room, sports area, shop, restaurant, bar and terrace

Camping Soulac Plage

• Direct access to a sandy Atlantic beach
• On 12 hectares of the Gironde estuary, among pine trees
• Waterpark, slides, Jacuzzis, excursions, restaurant and on-site bakery

Camping Le Plan d'Eau

• Beautiful campsite on the river Ardèche, in the middle of nature
• Warm welcome and family-like atmosphere
• Lots of activities to do in the area

Camping La Crique

• Emerald Coast site between Saint Malo and Cap Fréhel
• Direct access to the beach, 1.5 kilometres from Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
• Snack bar serving pizza, chips and fresh local mussels

Camping Le Pont

• Small family-run site in the spectacular Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to a private riverside beach and near walking trails
• Communal barbecue, play area and motorhome service point

Camping Le Roquelongue

• Family-friendly site with pools, playgrounds and zoo by the Lot river
• 400 metres of private river for kayaking, pedal boating and fishing
• A five-minute drive to shops, eats and drinks in Livinhac-le-Haut