Ice pack freezing: Camping sites & Campgrounds in France

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Camping Huttopia Baie du Mont Saint Michel

• Stay around famed Mont Saint-Michel and its bay
• Close to the D-Day landing beaches and 30 minutes from Saint-Malo
• Waterpark, fishing pond, playground and summer activities

Eco-Camping le Cun du Larzac

• Eco-camping on a two-hectare site
• Surrounded by nature
• In the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park

Camping Les Mijeannes

• Near the Pyrenées and the Pyrénées Ariégeoises Natural Regional Park
• Climb, canoe, paraglide and parachute nearby
• Pool, playground, sports court, mini golf and mountain bike hire

Chez Marie Roulotte

• Adults-only bohemian trailer caravans with a complimentary breakfast
• A 15-minute drive from Les Gorges de la Vire; 45 minutes from Bayeux
• In two and a half acres with apple trees; shared kitchen and lounge

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 Le Grand Large

• Coastal resort with direct access to the beach and watersports
• Regional Natural Park of Cotentin and Bessin less than an hour's drive
• Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, bar, snack bar and bouncy castle

Camping du Lac

• Spectacular, friendly and spotless family-run mountain site
• A 20-minute drive from Lourdes and 40 from Pont d'Espagne
• Two mountain-view pools, and restaurant serving homemade dishes

Domaine de la Paille Basse

• Restored medieval farmsteads with spectacular views near Souillac
• A 45-minute drive to Rocamadour; wine tastings in the Dordogne valley
• Outdoor pool with slide, sports, restaurant, snack bar and creperie

Camping du Lac de Condé

• Family-friendly site on the edge of a forest
• Next door to a sports centre with pool, climbing wall and maze
• Playground, pétanque court, volleyball court and tourist info

Les Prairies de Pacouinay

• Small, sociable site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Boat trips 10 minutes' drive away; an hour to the coast or Puy du Fou
• Shared kitchen/dining area on site; hiking/bike maps to borrow

Les Rives De L'Aygues

• At the heart of the Drôme Provençale, between vineyards and rivers
• Relaxing family-friendly campsite
• Discover the city of Avignon and participate in local wine festivals

Camping Le Haut Salat

• Peaceful site among spectacular Ariege Pyrenees scenery
• Direct access to a river for swimming and fishing
• Heated pool, play area and games room

Les Sables Blancs

Les Sablons

• Village site with extensive facilities and activities
• Direct access to a white sandy beach and small lake
• Three pools, shops, games, restaurant, bar and takeaway

Les Terrasses Occitanes

• Spacious shaded pitches at a terraced site just outside Grisolles
• A 25-minute drive to Montauban; 40 minutes to Toulouse
• Outdoor swimming pool, restaurant and bike hire on site

Les Terres Rouges

• Family site set alongside a 17-hectare lake, 14km from Troyes town
• A 45-minute drive from Nigloland theme park and watersports lakes
• Watersports, tennis courts, miniature golf course and restaurant

Camping Le Bel Air

• Island family site under 10 minutes' stroll from La Flotte beach
• Half an hour's drive from La Rochelle
• Heated pool, playground, bouncy castle and summer snack bar