Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Le Saint Etienne

• Family-friendly camping on the shore of Villefranche-de-Panat lake
• An hour's drive from hikes and canoe trips in Gorges du Tarn
• Direct access to lake beach for fishing, swimming and watersports

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

Camping Ty Nénez

• Peaceful and friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Brittany beaches
• 500 metres from Pont-Scorff and 15 minutes' drive from Lorient
• Covered and heated pool, huge play area, barbecues and guest kitchen

Camping Maisonneuve

• Family-run campsite in lush greenery in the heart of Black Périgord
• Ideal for lovers of nature, the great outdoors, and French history
• During high season plenty of entertainment are organised

Les Marronniers

• Quiet family site next to the Ligne river for fishing and paddling
• Petting farm, playground and shop selling farm produce
• Near outdoor activities in the Ardèche mountains

Camping L'Alternatif

• Eco-friendly, tree-lined site on the edge of a river with a pond
• A 25-minute drive from Montluçon and 15 minutes on foot from Huriel
• Fishing, bar, common room, board games and kids’ play areas

Camping Plein Soleil

• Relaxed site near Lourdes with heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, bar
• A 10-minute drive to Lourdes city, Sanctuary, lake and mountain walks
• Covered and heated pool, playground and bar with snooker table

Camping Port de Plaisance

• Family-friendly site 1.5 kilometres from the historic town of Péronne
• Close to the World War I monuments of the Remembrance Trail
• Pool, bike rental, bar and communal lounge with wifi

Camping Porte de Provence

• Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the Drôme Provençale region
• Dog sledding, quad biking, archery and canoeing all available nearby
• Heated pool, paddling pool, outdoor gym, bar and restaurant

Camping Port Maubert

• Quiet site near the banks of the Gironde estuary
• Near vineyards, beaches and Cognac producers
• Local seafood specialties in the site bar-restaurant

Les Bastides de Chanteraine

• Family-friendly rural site in the Verdon Regional Natural Park
• By Sainte-Croix Lake; 15 minutes' drive from Gorges du Verdon
• Swimming pool, pétanque, cocktail bar and restaurant/pizzeria on site

Camping Pré Fixe

• Spacious tree-filled park just outside Cassagnabère-Tournas
• An hour's drive from Toulouse, with views of the Pyrenees
• Wine bar/bistro on site with home cooking and theme meals

Camping la Joletière

• Quiet family friendly campsite near the lake and forest of Mervent
• Have a holiday in the country of legends and of the fairy Mélusine

Camping Puynadal

• Small family-friendly site in the Dordogne
• Large leisure area with pool, two play areas and more
• Snack bar and summer activities

Camping Pyrénées Natura

• Among stunning scenery in the Pyrénées National Park
• Direct access to the GR 10, half an hour from Lourdes
• Playground, giant chess, wellness centre, bar and well-stocked shop

International Camping

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Tourterelles

• Glamping in safari tents on a large family-run site near Tourtoirac
• Horse and pony rides and lessons from the stables on site
• Open-air pool, paddling pool, bistro and summertime kids' club

Camping Risle-Seine Les Étangs

• Lakeside site in a scenic setting
• Easy access to Normandy attractions including the D-Day beaches
• Free fishing in the Seine near the site

Ô Bois Dormant

• Glamping in unusual accommodation in Dordogne woodland
• A 20-minute drive from Brantôme; half an hour from Périgueux
• Eco-friendly park with hiking trails, pétanque and breakfast delivery

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine