Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping Le Diben

• Large family site near Carnac megalithic site and prehistory museum
• About half an hour’s drive from La Trinité-sur-Mer
• Outdoor pool, solarium, fishing, bike hire, bar and bowling alley

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 Le Roc del Rey

• Peaceful rural site 10 minutes' drive from Léran
• A 20-minute drive from watersports and activities at Lac de Montbel
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground, pétanque and snack bar

Le Domaine de Longemer

• In the Vosges Mountains 50 metres from a lake
• Five minutes from Gerardmer in the Ballons des Vosges Nature Park
• Bar, picnic areas, summer kids' club, playground and games room

Camping La Prairie

• Peaceful grassy park in the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Less than 10km from climbing, canyoning, potholing and tree climbing
• Weekly dinner and dance events, plus access to a nearby tennis court

Camping La Pommeraie

• Family site in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Park
• Peaceful setting with spectacular valley views
• Waterpark, restaurant, fitness centre, archery and bouncy castle

Camping Le Rêve

• Friendly, small and well-maintained park in the Lot countryside
• Ideal base for exploring the small villages around
• Heated pools, bar and snack bar

Domaine de Pendruc

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from the beach in Trégunc
• A 15-minute drive from boat trips, château and aquarium in Concarneau
• Indoor and outdoor pools, two playgrounds and summer kids' club

La Maison Magique

• Small family-run campsite in the peaceful Normandy countryside
• Fougères 35 minutes' drive; Saint-Malo an hour and 20 minutes
• Stargazing paradise with telescope hire available

La Moderation

Koko Holidays at Camping La Bastide en Ardeche

• Rental tents next to the Ardèche river in the Rhône-Alpes
• A 20-minute drive from Pont d'Arc and the Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Riverside dining, takeaway service, swimming pool and playing field

Eco-Camping le Cun du Larzac

• Eco-camping on a two-hectare site
• Surrounded by nature
• In the Grands Causses Regional Natural Park

Camping Le Domino

• On the edge of the Narbonnaise en Méditerranée regional park
• A 25-minute drive to Narbonne and Béziers; Canal du Midi 3km away
• Sauna, wifi and takeaway food; swimming pool and tennis open in summer

Domaine Presqu'Île de La Franqui

• Seafront site with direct access to eight kilometres of sandy beach
• On the edge of a natural park 35 minutes' drive from Perpignan
• Pools, spa, massages and restaurant with spectacular sea views

Camping La Cabane

• Family-friendly site with fishing pond by the Dordogne river
• Within 10 minutes' drive of Castlenaud and Beynac châteaux
• Bar, snack bar and mini market; fresh bread and pastries; indoor pool

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

Camping La Forêt

• On the Opal Coast a kilometre from the sea and 5km from Le Touquet
• Fitness centre, playground and pétanque court
• Less than an hour's drive from Calais

Camping la Castillonderie

• Only a short drive to Lascaux
• Surrounded by trees in a rural setting

Slow Village Loire Vallée

• Peaceful three-hectare site scattered with woodland and orchards
• A 15-minute drive from Angers’ old town and Château de Brissac castle
• Large pool complex, playgrounds, bike rental, pétanque and tennis