Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Domaine de Miremer

• Family campsite with spectacular views near La Garde Freinet, Provence
• Half an hour’s drive to Saint-Tropez, and 10 minutes to Grimaud
• Pools, dining and bar on site; entertainment April to mid-September

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Riveco Glamping

• Luxurious geodesic dome on the Boucheuse river in the Haute-Vienne
• A 10-minute drive to Château de Bonneval; an hour to Oradour-sur-Glane
• Alfresco kitchen, waterside decking and stargazing; meals available

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis

Domaine Presqu'Île de La Franqui

• Seafront site with direct access to eight kilometres of sandy beach
• On the edge of a natural park 35 minutes' drive from Perpignan
• Pools, spa, massages and restaurant with spectacular sea views

La Chanterelle

• Quiet and friendly lakeside site, surrounded by woodland
• Summer activities including food nights, day trips, shows and sports
• Lake fishing, snack bar, hiking trails and local produce

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

La Moderation

La Maison Magique

• Small family-run campsite in the peaceful Normandy countryside
• Fougères 35 minutes' drive; Saint-Malo an hour and 20 minutes
• Stargazing paradise with telescope hire available

Domaine de Pendruc

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the beach in Trégunc
• A 15-minute drive from boat trips, château and aquarium in Concarneau
• Indoor and outdoor pools, two playgrounds and summer kids' club

La Roseraie

• Small, peaceful site with bell tents in the Indre countryside
• A 15-minute drive from La Châtre and half an hour from Lac d'Éguzon
• Fully-furnished with a barbecue, firepit and gas cooker; communal pool

Le Domaine de Longemer

• In the Vosges Mountains 50 metres from a lake
• Five minutes from Gerardmer in the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
• Bar, picnic areas, summer kids' club, playground and games room

Le Mas de Thau

• Family-friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Montignac
• Half an hour's drive from the 12km sandy beach at Sète
• Kids' club, babysitting service, spa, petting zoo and outdoor pool

Le Pré des Chênes

• Small family-run site on three hectares just outside Saint-Cassien
• A five-minute drive to Monpazier; half an hour to the Dordogne river
• Swimming pool, petting zoo, playground and summer bar on site

Les Auzerals Camping du Lac

Les Roulottes du Bazois

• Peaceful site on the bank of the Aron, close to the Nivernais canal
• Two minutes' walk from Châtillon-en-Bazois; 45 mins' drive from Nevers
• Breakfast and bike hire; boating and horse riding from the village

Domaine La Roche d'Ully

• Family-friendly site among the Jura mountains
• Jacuzzi, hammam, sauna, and heated pool with waterslides
• Archery, mountain biking, restaurant and organic veg garden

Domaine Le Chanet

• Environmentally-friendly site in the Jura mountains
• On-site natural swimming pool, wellness centre and large playground
• Several museums easily accessible nearby

Campilô

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