Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping Le Mont Des Bruyères

• Family site in the middle of Scarpe-Escaut Regional Natural Park
• A five-minute drive to Saint-Amand-les-Eaux; 40 minutes to Lille
• Heated pool, bar, playground and outdoor fitness area on site

Camping Les Pommiers d'Aiguelèze

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Tarn river in Aiguelèze
• Walking distance to tennis, golf, fishing, canoeing and boat trips
• Heated pool, kids' activities and bike hire on site

Camping La Plage Blanche

• Lush and scenic setting alongside the Loue river in the French Jura
• A short drive to Chaux Forest, Salins-les-Bains and Arc-et-Senans
• Fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming in the river all available

Camping Le Monlôo

• Site in the mountains with its own lagoon and beach
• 2km from Bagnères-de-Bigorre spa town and 20km from Lourdes
• Pool with watersides, beach volleyball, playground and tennis courts

Camping Les Plans

• Riverside setting with private beach
• Waterpark with waterslides and paddling pool
• Well located for walks in the Cévennes National Park

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 Mercier

• Green and shaded site 45 minutes' drive from Toulouse
• Surrounded by hiking trails plus fishing and canoeing nearby
• Heated pool, playground and summer restaurant

Camping du Trez

• Quiet Bénodet site five minutes’ walk from sandy Brittany beaches
• A 20-minute drive from Pont-l’Abée and 25 minutes from Quimper
• Heated pool, hot tub, hammam, miniature golf, bar and snack bar

Camping Les Pins

• Peaceful family site in the woods, five minutes' drive from Morgat
• Adventure park and horse riding within walking distance
• Swimming pool, mini tennis, playground and snack bar on site

Camping Le Médoc Bleu

• Under the Gironde sun, between a pine forest and fine beaches
• At the seaside resort of Carcans about 50km from Bordeaux
• Large heated pool, videogames room and bouncy castles

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 Mas des Chênes

• On the banks of the Gardon d’Anduze, 10 minutes' drive from Anduze
• Eco-friendly car-free stays among 11 hectares, with a private beach
• Pools, fitness centre, play areas, bar and restaurant

Camping de Langatre

Camping de Retourtour

• In the Doux valley
• A quiet and family-friendly campsite
• Next to the river and at the foot of castle ruins

Camping Naturiste La Source Saint Pierre

• Family-friendly naturist campsite on the banks of the river Hérault
• Riverside location close to Aniane; a 35-minute drive to Montpellier
• Restaurant and large heated pool with a jacuzzi and waterslides

Camping Nostradamus

• Quiet and shaded site bordered by a river
• Family-friendly with activities in French and English in the summer
• Pool, paddling pool, play area, bar and shop

Camping Rambouillet

• Countryside site in a huge state forest
• 55 kilometres from Paris and 30 kilometres from Versailles
• Natural pool, fishing, sports areas and central lodge with restaurant

Camping et Village Vacances Le Lac

• Scenic lakeside site in Boulogne-sur-Gesse with views of the Pyrenees
• Five-minute drive to a botanical garden and 10 to Gorges de la Save
• Access to pools, playground, rented pedalos and sports on site