Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Le Vieux Moulin

• Less than 900 metres from the beach
• Heated waterpark with waterslides and an indoor pool
• Multisports field, miniature golf, beach volleyball and restaurant

Vodatent at Camping La Bucherie

• Safari tents in the Périgord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• 20 minutes' walk from a large lake with swimming beach
• Cosy bistro with set menus, pizzas and sociable firepit evenings

Ferme Noemie

• Family-run rural site under 10 minutes' drive from Bourg d’Oisans
• Close to Tour de France stages and voie verte cycle paths
• Gas barbecue, bread service and bike storage available on site

Le Village de Thegra

• On a landscaped park between Lot and the Causses du Quercy
• Three kilometres from Padirac Cave
• Pool with lots of sunbathing space; play area; green garden terrace

Château de l'Eouvière

• In the grounds of an 18th-century château near Montmeyan
• Lake beaches for swimming and watersports within half an hour
• Swimming pool and restaurant on site

L'Orangerie de Beauregard

• Stay on the grounds of a manor house in the Loire Valley
• On-site mini market stocked with local wines and cheeses
• Wildlife haven with restaurant, plus bar overlooking an outdoor pool

Champ la Chèvre

• A hiker's paradise and rural settings
• Swimming pool open throughout the season
• Friendly staff

Camping Les Saules

• Family-run site five minutes' drive from the village of Cheverny
• Châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny and Blois within a half-hour drive
• Two swimming pools, paddling pool and access for disabled guests

Camping Bellevue

• Dog-friendly site two kilometres from Erquy’s sandstone houses
• A five-minute drive from the beach and 15 minutes from Cap d'Erquy
• Facilities include a pool, bar, washing-up area and washing machines

A Place in Haute-Vienne

• Small and peaceful site in the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour's drive from Limoges, Reynou zoo, zipwires and go-karting
• Pool and games room; airport and shop runs and breakfasts on request

Parc des Joumiers

• Well-placed for discovering the region's history
• Free outdoor infinity pool
• Wifi accessible all over the site

Camping L'Oeil dans Le Rétro

• Vintage themed site with kayak hire by the Sarthe river
• Caves, canyons and Le Mans race circuit within 45 minutes' drive
• Retro caravan snack bar; vintage films and entertainments in summer

Camping Les Rives du Lac

• In the Orient Forest Regional Natural Park, 650 metres from Géraudot
• A few minutes' stroll from Lac d'Orient and a sandy lakeside beach
• Woodland setting with walking and cycling paths close by

Camping Locronan

• Family site 10 minutes' walk from the village of Locronan
• 10km from the beaches of the Brittany coast and 18km from Quimper
• Large covered swimming pool with sun terrace

Camping l'Adrech

Camping Verte Vallée

• Friendly site in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
• 300 metres from a lake, 4km from Route des Crêtes and 9 from Gérardmer
• Pool, fishing, tennis, play area, shop and bar with terrace

Le Moulin du Bleufond

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

Camping l'Oasis

• Spacious, well-kept site on the Gulf of Morbihan coast
• In the small town of Damgan, 25 minutes' drive from Vannes
• Located 50 metres from the sea, with easy access to hiking trails

Camping Little Carpe Diem - Les Olivettes

• 1.5 hectares of olive and oak trees at the base of the Luberon massif
• A 10-minute drive to Oraison and 15 minutes from Mées
• Solar-heated pool, bar, play area and electric car charging station