Ice pack freezing: Campgrounds in France

Camping Les Okiri

• Lakeside site in the Pyrenees a 30-minute drive from Pau
• Beach, watersports, fishing, bar and shop
• Terrace restaurant on the lake, 15 waterslides and nautical ski lift

Camping du Lac de Bujaleuf

• Terraced lakeside site with views of Lac de St Hélène from every pitch
• A 20-minute drive from Eymoutiers and 40 minutes from Limoges
• Canoe and pedalo hire; fresh bread and pastry daily during high season

Camping du Lac de Viam

• Dog-friendly site in a natural park on the shore of Lac de Viam
• A 20-minute drive from Treignac and 25 minutes from Meymac
• Lake beach 30 metres away; canoes available to hire from the site

Château de Lacomté Country Club

• Adults-only park
• Centrally-located in the picturesque Lot and Dordogne valleys
• Easily accessable from the A20 motorway

Camping du Lac Marciac

• Calm, family run campsite by the historic town of Marciac
• Shaded pitches plus modern holiday homes
• Swimming pool and snack bar with shaded terrace

Camping Le Lac Lislebonne

• Located 30 kilometres from Agen
• Between Bordeaux and Toulouse, in the Gascony of Henri IV
• Quality and cleanliness for a holiday in comfort

Camping au Vallon Rouge

• Riverside site on the banks of the Loup, 9km from the coast
• In the 'golden triangle' close to Cannes, Nice and Menton
• Restaurant, outdoor pool and high-season entertainment

Camping Lascrouts

• Mountain site in the Pyrénées National Park
• Easy access to the GR10 hiking trail and the Soulor pass
• Snack bar with takeaway, playground, games room and free wifi

Camping Azun Nature

• Small, relaxed site near the village of Aucun in the Pyrenees
• In a bird refuge a kilometre from paragliding schools
• Spotless amenities, multisports pitch and fresh bread sales

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 Beauchêne

• A peaceful campsite between sea and countryside
• Escape busy tourist resorts
• Large and shady pitches

Camping Le Mas de Reilhe

• Between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes National Park
• Surrounded by vineyards, with wine tasting events on site
• Pool, spa, restaurant-bar and multilingual library

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

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

Camping Belle Roche

La Piscine

Camping du Menhir

• Only a kilometre away from the beach
• Family-friendly site with a large swimming pool
• Large playground, new for 2016

Camping Le Bois Guillaume

• Family park in woodland near a traditional Burgundy village
• Pool, tennis, play area, bar and restaurant
• Buy bread and pastries on request all year round

Camping Bois de la Chasse

• In the village of Semussac, 15 minutes’ drive from the Gironde coast
• Close to beaches, watersports, bike hire, public pool and horse riding
• Playground, pétanque court and café with outdoor seating