Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping La Coccinelle

• Family-friendly site in Auvergne, five mins' drive from Blot-l’Église
• A 15-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Bar-restaurant, pool, two playgrounds, tennis, ping pong and pétanque

Camping La Puerta del Sol

• Friendly and lively family park with spa and sauna
• Well-kept spacious setting four kilometres from spectacular beaches
• Excellent base for exploring the Vendée coast and inland

Camping Brantôme Peyrelevade

• Family-friendly campsite bordering the river with private beach
• Swimming pool, entertainment and direct access to the river
• A paradise for lovers of food and the great outdoors

Camping Chantemerle

• Well-kept riverside site in the Cévennes National Park
• On the edge of Bédouès-Cocurès; 10 minutes' by car from Florac
• Restaurant, bike rental, horse/donkey trekking, pétanque and beach

Camping Le Verdoyant

• 10 minutes from Montignac and the Lascaux caves
• Swimming pool, water park, fishing ponds and play area on site
• On-site restaurant, bar and evening entertainment

Camping Le Ventadour

• Family-run site on the banks of the Ardèche river near Meyras
• Games room, playgrounds and river beach with safe swimming area
• Gorges de l'Ardèche canoe trips and other outings arranged by staff

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Camping Le Val d'Hérault

• Spacious family-friendly site on the banks of the Hérault river
• 45 minutes' drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Busy programme of activities for kids, teens and adults in summer

Camping Maisonneuve

• Family-run campsite in lush greenery in the heart of Black Périgord
• Ideal for lovers of nature, the great outdoors, and French history
• During high season plenty of entertainment are organised

Lodges en Provence

• Among spectacular setting in the truffle country of Provence
• Five minutes' drive from truffle capital Richerenches
• Wellness centre, hot tub, outdoor pool and ensuite accommodation

Camping Le Val de la Marquise

• Family-friendly site in the Périgord Noir region
• Half an hour from the Lascaux Caves and 55 minutes from Bergerac
• Fishing lake, heated pools, kart hire, play area, shop and snack bar

Le Bonheur Côté Pré

• Peaceful, green and spacious woodland site in Finistère countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Tréguennec beach and nature area
• Four hectares of space, and hiking paths from the grounds

Le Bosquet

Camping Château de Montrouant

• Small site in the grounds of a family-run 14th-century château
• Surrounded by vineyards, with fishing, walking and canoeing nearby
• Outdoor pool and paddling pool, bar and homemade bread and pastries

Campilô

• Friendly and family-owned eco site set between two Vendée lakes
• Two fishing ponds
• Playground, multisports area and free wifi

Camping Le Terrados

• Family- and pet-friendly riverside site
• On the banks of the river Tarn near the famed Gorges du Tarn
• Pool, play area and mini-market

Camping Le Moulin

• Spacious and family friendly site with pool in Provence
• Bar and restaurant on site; bakery and shops a minute away
• Fishing and lake swimming five minutes away; 30 mins to Regional Park

Camping L'Etang de Bazange

• Rural site with fishing lake near the Périgord village of Monfaucon
• Heated swimming pool with waterslides and paddling pools
• Family-friendly site with lots of activities in summer

Camping Beauchêne

• A peaceful campsite between sea and countryside
• Escape busy tourist resorts
• Large and shady pitches

Camping Belle Roche