Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

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 La Taillée

• Friendly site a kilometre from Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis town centre
• Within a half-hour drive of La Rochelle and Châtelaillon-Plage
• Swimming pool, kids' pool, gym classes and miniature golf

Magic Bus at Lakeview

• Small luxury site in rural Pays de la Loire
• A 20-minute drive from Sillé forest and lakes recreation area
• Fishing lakes within two minutes' walk; an hour's drive from Le Mans

Camping Saint-Clair

• Tree-lined five-hectare site next to the Nantes-Brest canal
• On the edge of Guenrouet; a 45-minute drive from Saint-Nazaire
• On-site fishing, games room, pétanque court, food shop and restaurant

Camping Les Ramières

• Campsite Yelloh! Village in the Drôme Provençale
• A family-friendly campsite, neither too big nor too small
• Ideal for sports enthusiasts who love nature

Camping Les Barillons

• Diversity of landscapes and a rich cultural heritage
• Spa and well-being area to laze around
• Nineteenth-century cathedral Notre-Dame and Saint-Arnoux in Gap

Camping Les Aventuriers de la Calypso

• Within walking distance of a beach
• Near the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu
• Pools, Jacuzzi, paddling pool and solariums

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping Saint-Louis

• Lakeside site in the Gascogne region
• Natural pool and play area
• Restaurant overlooking the lake

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 Les Aubépines

Camping La Rivière

Camping La Forêt

• In a pine forest with views of the Alps
• Ski resorts nearby: free shuttle bus available
• Pool, restaurant, ski storage and solar powered amenities

Camping Les Portes du Morvan

• Lakeside site a kilometre from the centre of Issy l'Évêque
• Close to Morvan Regional Natural Park and 200km of cycle routes
• Swimming pool, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

Camping Le Saint Laurent

• Quiet forest site 15 minutes' drive from the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Carnac and 35 minutes from Lorient
• Covered swimming pool, bar, play area, pétanque and food shop

Camping du Vivier aux Carpes

• Scenic and green landscaped setting close to Saint-Quentin
• 30km from the Museum of the Great War and the American Cemetery
• Fishing pond with carp, tench, eel, pike and roach

Camping La Fage

Camping La Belle Etoile

• On the banks of the Seine, half an hour's train ride from Paris
• Disneyland resort and UNESCO-listed Provins within an hour's drive
• Bouncy castle, trampoline, pizzeria and shop selling artisan produce

Camping La Saline

• Small peaceful site close to the Loue river and near the Chaux forest
• Less than two kilometres from the Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans
• Pool, restaurant, playground, shop, wifi and ice cream sales

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping La Coccinelle

• Family-friendly site in Auvergne, five mins' drive from Blot-l’Église
• A 15-minute drive from the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park
• Bar-restaurant, pool, two playgrounds, tennis, ping pong and pétanque