Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Domaine Le Moulin Neuf

• Peaceful rural site five kilometres from Uzès
• Away from busy tourist sites but within 45 mins of Avignon and Nîmes
• Pool, paddling pool, restaurant, bar and summer entertainment

Ferme La Ramière

• Quiet, friendly farm site in the Pyrénées with grassy, shaded grounds
• A 10-minute drive to Louvie-Juzon and 35 minutes from Pau
• Pool with view of the mountains, shared kitchen, small shop

Domaine du Haut des Bluches

• Family-friendly site near La Bresse in the Vosges mountains
• Shuttle bus running to ski resorts in winter season
• Restaurant with bar, kids' menu and takeaway picnic baskets

Camping Le Pontis

• Highly friendly green site near the village of Verteillac
• Half an hour’s drive from famed Brantôme, aka the ‘Venice of Périgord’
• Seasonal entertainment and snack sales; free use of pool next door

Camping Le Plan d'Eau

• Beautiful campsite on the river Ardèche, in the middle of nature
• Warm welcome and family-like atmosphere
• Lots of activities to do in the area

Camping Les Plages de L'Ain

• On the banks of the Ain river, with easy access to river beaches
• Around 40 minutes' drive from France's foodie capital Lyon
• Fishing, canoeing and horse riding excursions in season

Camping Le Peyrelade

• Stunning riverside site in the Grands Causses Natural Regional Park
• Near the Gorges du Tarn and with a private riverside beach
• Nature haven with pool, Jacuzzi, bar and restaurant

Camping Le Valjoly

Domaine Le Chanet

• Environmentally-friendly site in the Jura mountains
• On-site natural swimming pool, wellness centre and large playground
• Several museums easily accessible nearby

Domaine L'Écrin Vert

• Friendly family-run site a short walk from the river Tarn
• Less than an hour's drive from medieval Albi
• Swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and restaurant

Domaine Les Gonies

• Peaceful adults-only farm site 15 minutes' walk from Mauroux
• Vineyards and wineries half an hour away by bike
• Table d'hôte dinners five nights a week with home-grown produce

Camping Le Petit Liou

• In the Durance Valley close to the Serre-Ponçon lake
• Pool, play area and summer entertainment
• Snack bar and grocery shop

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 Le Périgord Vert

• Located in the heart of the Regional Nature Park Périgord Limousin
• Family-friendly and dog-friendly
• On-site restaurant with local dishes

Camping Le Parc du Château

Camping le Jardin du Marais

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes from the beaches of Pays de la Loire
• On the Vendée coast between Noirmoutier and l’Île d’Yeu
• Cyclists’ paradise: Accueil Vélo member with challenging routes nearby

Camping Domaine Des 2 Soleils

• Family-run site with spectacular views over the Buëch valley
• Many activities like canyoning and caving nearby
• Pool, paddling pool, bar-restaurant and summer activities

Camping L'Etournerie

• Small, pretty, rural campsite, 32 kms from the Atlantic Coast.

Camping Domaine des Etangs du Plessac

• Quiet, family-oriented site with private lake beach and fishing pond
• Among the activities of Perigord-Limousin Natural Regional Park
• Nine hectares of green space with pool and sandy playground

Camping Le Panoramic

• Family-friendly and peaceful site on the Crozon peninsula
• Spectacular views of huge Douarnenez Bay
• Pool, play area, bar, restaurant and TV'games room