Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

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 Lac de Thoux St-Cricq

• Well-equipped family site on the shore of Lac de Thoux St-Cricq
• A 40-minute drive to Toulouse; 10 minutes to L’Isle-Jourdain
• Lake beach, waterpark, restaurant and summer kids' club

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Camping La Condamine

• Wooded riverside site on the edge of Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Mountain biking, skiing, climbing, fishing and horse riding nearby
• On-site market selling regional produce, craft beers and local wines

Camping La Corbaz

• Family-friendly site in the Haute-Savoie town of Cluses
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and entertainment in summer
• Close to winter and summer activities in the mountains

Camping La Crique

• Emerald Coast site between Saint Malo and Cap Fréhel
• Direct access to the beach, 1.5 kilometres from Saint-Cast-le-Guildo
• Snack bar serving pizza, chips and fresh local mussels

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

Camping La Forêt

• On the Opal Coast a kilometre from the sea and 5km from Le Touquet
• Fitness centre, playground and pétanque court
• Less than an hour's drive from Calais

Camping La Gallouette

• On Normandy's Cotentin Peninsula 200 metres from the beach
• Next to the UNESCO site of Tatihou and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue towers
• Citroën 2 CV rental, heated pool, bar, restaurant and playground

Domaine Naturiste de la Sabliere

• Naturist holiday centre of 62 hectares
• In the middle of the Cèze river gorges
• Stunning views of the region

Campiotel des Dunes

• Family-friendly site by a forest two kilometres from Ars-en-Ré
• 15 minutes' walk from the beach, along a wooded footpath
• Snack bar with evening entertainment and terrace overlooking the pool

La Bastiane

Koko Holidays at Camping La Bastide en Ardeche

• Rental tents next to the Ardèche river in the Rhône-Alpes
• A 20-minute drive from Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Riverside dining, takeaway service, swimming pool and playing field

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips

Camp Vallée Du Tarn

• Friendly riverside site 10 minutes' walk from medieval Ambialet
• Peaceful site with spectacular river and forest views
• Fishing, bike hire, swimming and canoe safaris all available

La Bonne Vie

• Holiday resort with heated pool near Beaune in Burgundy
• Vineyards and castles in the surrounding areas: Couches 2km away
• Designed for famillies with small children

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

Lac de Panthier

• Lakeside site in the heart of the Bourgogne region
• Indoor pool open all season round and seasonal outdoor pool
• Restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes