Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Le P'Tit Bois

• Family-friendly site with restaurant, bar and takeaway
• A few minutes from the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Saint-Malo
• Big heated waterpark with slides and indoor pool with Jacuzzi

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

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

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

Le Petit Robinson

• Peaceful wooded site near the gateway to Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by 180km of cycling trails and several fishing spots
• Sauna, communal kota grill and cosy common room

Camping Ménez Bichen

• Family-friendly site metres from Pentrez beach and at Ménez-Hom's foot
• A 15-minute drive from Locronan and 35 minutes from Quimper
• Restaurant, spa, pétanque, organised entertainment and playgrounds

Le Perpetuum

Camping de Trézulien

• Family-friendly site in the countryside with views over the coast
• A five-minute drive to Douarnenez and the coast; 35 minutes to Quimper
• Heated waterpark, sandy play area, trampoline and inflatable games

Camping de la Cazine

• Family site in the stunning Limousin ‘valley of the painters’
• Ramblers’ haven: waymarked trails and Camino within 15 minutes' drive
• Fishing and swimming in the large Grande Cazine lake across the road

Camping de la Clairette

• Family-friendly campsite by a river
• In the heart of the Drôme Valley
• Beautiful mountain settings a sports paradise

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

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

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

Le Moustoir

• Fably-equipped family park 10 minutes from Carnac and Trinité-sur-Mer
• Huge waterpark with pools, slides, Jacuzzi and water fountains
• Spa, playgrounds, pony rides, zipwiring, creperie, bar and shop

Camping Le Chassezac

• Direct access to a river for swimming, fishing and boating
• Between the villages of Vallon Pont d'Arc and Ruoms
• Pool, bar, restaurant and play area

Le Moulin du Bleufond

• In the region of Périgord Noir
• Heated pool and wellness area
• Snack bar with tasty local specialities available

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 du Trez

• Quiet Bénodet site five minutes’ walk from sandy Brittany beaches
• A 20-minute drive from Pont-l’Abée and 25 minutes from Quimper
• Heated pool, hot tub, hammam, miniature golf, bar and snack bar

Camping Du Vieux Château

• Scenic Bordeaux site with views of pretty Château Rauzan
• A 20-minute drive from Saint-Émilion, five minutes from Rauzan winery
• Pool, sauna, hot tub, snack bar and weekly market during high season

Le Moulin de St Blaise

• Off-grid adults-only glamping on a peaceful riverside site
• A short walk from the Route des Vignobles; 10 minutes’ drive to Marçon
• Trout fishing on site; outdoor kitchen; shower and fridge per pitch