Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Camping de L’Île Auger

• Quiet, dog-friendly site set over 5.8 hectares by the River Vienne
• In the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon; Tours 40 minutes' drive
• Play area, picnic benches and laundry room; public pool over the road

Camping La Vallée de Gardeleau

• Small and family-friendly site with pool, miniature golf and bike hire
• Within half an hour of horse riding, kayaking and river cruises
• Bar and restaurant; fresh bread, pastries and groceries delivered

Camping Mandala

• Small rural site with mountain views in Haute-Provence
• Playground, yoga classes, shop and vegetarian snack bar
• Near outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and climbing

Camping de La Motte

• Spacious family-friendly holiday park in the Vendée countryside
• A 20-minute drive from Puy du Fou theme park; an hour to the coast
• Fishing pond, playground and indoor and outdoor pools; snack bar

Camping La Vallée

• In Bretagne, a few metres away from the beautiful sandy beaches
• Nature and peaceful atmosphere
• Spa, play area and barbecues available on site

Camping La Truffière

• Family-friendly site in the woods 2km from Saint-Cirq-Lapopie
• In the Causses du Quercy Regional Natural Park for outdoor activities
• Restaurant with terrace overlooking pool and playground

Camping La Tourelle

• Eco-friendly site in the middle of pretty green countryside
• A 20-minute walk from the historic hilltop town of Moncontour
• Barbecues, playground, e-bikes, common area with sofas and travel info

Camping Fontisson

• Very well-appointed park a short walk from Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne
• Among vineyards and 30 minutes' drive from Avignon and a waterpark
• Huge sports area with football, basketball, tennis, ping pong and more

Camping du Golf

• Ideal spot in Normandy
• Beach has great views of the Channel Islands
• Heated swimming pool with a waterslide

Camping de L'Escaut

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 Pré Fixe

• Spacious tree-filled park just outside Cassagnabère-Tournas
• An hour's drive from Toulouse, with views of the Pyrenees
• Wine bar/bistro on site with home cooking and theme meals

Camping La Simioune

• Between Mont Ventoux, the Ardèche gorges and the Provencal Drome
• Near the Rhone valley and its wine routes
• Pool, paddling pool, solarium and playground

Camping du Futur

• Well placed for a stopover, close to the A10
• A 10-minute drive from Futuroscope
• Friendly and family site in a green setting

Camping Neige et Nature

• Small and well-maintained site in the Belledonne mountain range
• Among spectacular mountain scenery near Les 7 Laux
• Seasonal pool, summer snack bar and international library

Camping Fleur d'Oleron

• Central location on Oléron island, two kilometres from the beach
• Close to cycle paths, watersports, golf and nature reserves
• Pool, pétanque court, playground and shop with bread service

Camping du Domaine d'Anglas

• Family-run site on a vineyard in the south of the Cévennes
• An hour's drive from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coast
• Wine tasting, purchases and tours available on site

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 La Sagne

• Friendly Périgord Noir site on the bank of the Dordogne
• Within 20 minutes' drive of Sarlat and Castelnaud-la-Chapelle
• Pool, Jacuzzi, snack bar, terrace, shop, playground and library

Camping l'Art de Vivre

• Peaceful site between Avignon and Orange, 20-25-mins' drive from both
• A 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Théâtre antique d'Orange
• Heated pool, restaurant, tennis, bike hire and playground