Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Camping Paris Beau Village

• A 30-minute train ride from Paris: local train a kilometre away
• Well-sited stopover on the way to Lyon, Marseille and Nice
• Games room, fitness area, playground and bar with wifi

Camping Parc du Guibel

• Family site in countryside less than five minutes’ drive from a beach
• Adventurers’ paradise: within 10 mins of Brière Regional Natural Park
• On-site waterpark with pool, slides, paddling pool and sun terrace

Magic Bus at Lakeview

• Small luxury site in rural Pays de la Loire
• A 20-minute drive from Sillé forest and lakes recreation area
• Fishing lakes within two minutes' walk; an hour's drive from Le Mans

Camping Naturiste Verdon Provence

• Naturist site in Provence
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and summer entertainment
• On the shores of Esparron Lake

Les Deux Vallées

• Well-kept family-run park between the Dordogne and the Céou valley
• Castle views of Beynac two kilometres away
• Bar, fishing pond, swimming pool, restaurant and kids' clubs

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

Camping de l'Agly

• Near the banks of the Agly river 1km from Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet
• Canyoning, via ferrata, climbing and rafting close by
• Playground, pétanque court, TV room, barbecue and free wifi

Camping Les 3 Rivières

Camping Moulin Brûlé

• Peaceful adults-only luxury site in scenic Lot-et-Garonne
• Five minutes’ drive from Eymet bastide town, 35 mins from Bergerac
• Heated pool, local produce sales and regular group dinners for guests

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

Quirky Camping

• Luxury yurt retreat in the Dordogne hills
• Spectacular views in a peaceful location
• Handmade yurts with wooden floors, kitchen, bathroom and barbecue

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

Les Micocouliers

Camping Mané Guernehué

• Family-friendly park in the Gulf of Morbihan
• Lots to do on site: high ropes, archery, fishing, riding farm...
• Spa with sauna, Turkish bath, Jacuzzi and treatments

Camping Locronan

• Family site 10 minutes' walk from the village of Locronan
• 10km from the beaches of the Brittany coast and 18km from Quimper
• Large covered swimming pool with sun terrace

Camping l'Isle Saint Jean

• Peaceful site with 300 metres of riverbank in Arcy-sur-Cure
• Within a half-hour drive of Auxerre and Avallon
• Fishing and activities on site; prehistoric caves a half-hour walk

Camping Parc de Montsabert

• Family-friendly site in the stunningly scenic Loire Valley
• Châteaux, vineyards and theme parks within half an hour’s drive
• Heated, covered pool with waterslides, and pampering at on-site spa

Aux Portes des Mille Sources

• Family-run site with a green and eco-friendly approach
• Next to the Vézère river and a fishing pond
• Snack bar, shop, bouncy castle, miniature golf and sports hall

Aux Cygnes d'Opale

• In the Bresle valley, between Normandy and Picardy
• 3km from the Eu forest and 30 minutes from the Bay of the Somme
• Pool, games room, fishing, restaurant, bar and food shop

Au Tylo Soleil Camping

• Scenic and family-friendly site on a riverbank in the Luberon
• Verdon Regional Natural Park and L’Occitane HQ within 20-minute drive
• Two pools, slides, hot tub, bar-restaurant, miniature golf, small shop