Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Camping Le Gave d'Aspe

• Near the Pyrénées National Park, close to the Aspe river
• Many walking and cycle routes nearby
• Free wifi, barbecues and comfortable faciltiies

Camping Lac aux Oiseaux

• Wooded site in a birdwatching haven on the edge of Bannac lake
• Adventure park with zipline, miniature golf, pool and paddling pool
• Fishing and pedalo hire available on site

Camping du Menhir

• Only a kilometre away from the beach
• Family-friendly site with a large swimming pool
• Large playground, new for 2016

Camping Le Fontarache

• Camspite in the heart of the Ubaye in the Alpes of Haute Provence
• Numerous pitches over six hectares

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 le Floride et l'Embouchure

• Luxury site on the coast with direct access to the beach
• Beauty and wellness centre, hammam, massages, hair/nail care and more
• Restaurant, bar, gym and luxury services

Camping Le Doumergal

• Small peaceful Aveyron site at 700 metres altitude
• Near the village of Arvieu and 6km from Pareloup lake
• Play area, fishing, pétanque, ping pong and table football

Camping du Loup

• Peaceful and accessible site, 10 minutes' walk from Lourdes Sanctuary
• A 10-minute drive from Lac de Lourdes; half an hour from Tarbes
• Wifi, play area, disabled facilities and a food shop

Camping Le Domaine Des Jonquilles

• in the village of Saint-Alban, three kilometres from beaches
• Close to coastal walking trails around Cap d'Erquy and Cap Fréhel
• Summer food truck serving crepes and savoury dishes

Camping Le Domaine de Bernezac

• Family-friendly Charente-Maritime site five mins’ walk from the beach
• A 35-minute drive to the Île d’Oléron; 40 minutes to Cité de l’Huître
• Theme nights and sports screenings: shops and cafés 15 minutes’ walk

Camping Le Diben

• Large family site near Carnac megalithic site and prehistory museum
• About half an hour’s drive from La Trinité-sur-Mer
• Outdoor pool, solarium, fishing, bike hire, bar and bowling alley

Camping Le Diamant Noir

Camping du Lion

• Family-run, family-friendly site with pool on the banks of the Rhône
• Half an hour's drive from kayaking and walking in the Ardèche gorges
• River fishing and walks from site; kids club, restaurant and bike hire

Camping de L'Île Madame

• A peaceful and leafy site set on the banks of the Charente river
• At the edge of Jarnac town centre, a 20-minute drive from Cognac
• Swimming pool access; cognac tasting and cultural activities

Camping l'Eden de la Vanoise

• Year-round site with indoor heated pool in the alps of Haute-Savoie
• A 10-minute drive from La Plagne and watersports on the Isère
• Bar and TV lounge; bouncy castle and trampoline, bike hire and shuttle

Camping Le Creulet

• Peaceful wooded site with playground in Calvados country
• A 15-minute drive to Bayeux and 20 minutes to D-Day beaches
• Half an hour to Asnelles and Arromanche beaches for windsurfing/walks

Camping Naturiste La Source Saint Pierre

• Family-friendly naturist campsite on the banks of the river Hérault
• Riverside location close to Aniane; a 35-minute drive to Montpellier
• Restaurant and large heated pool with a jacuzzi and waterslides

Camping Bixta Eder

• Quiet and leafy site with views over the Basque Pyrenees
• Half an hour's drive from Bayonne, Biarritz and the Basque coast
• Snack bar, games room, pétanque court and barbecue area

Camping Le Coin Tranquille

• Family-run site between Lyon and Chambéry in the Isère region
• 20 minutes' drive from Walibi Rhône-Alpes theme park
• Restaurant with local dishes, kids' menu and high-season theme nights