Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Maison Salvard

• Quiet site with a few pitches, in the grounds of a country house
• Half an hour's drive from the wineries of Sancerre
• Sociable table d'hôte dinners available four nights a week

Camping Les Peupliers

• Ardèche site less than a kilometre from Vogüé
• Ardèche river canoeing within a kilometre's walk
• Snack bar, grocery shop, football field, boules and basketball

La Fontaine de Rabelais

• By the Loire River
• Many walking and cycle routes available, canoeing and kayaking
• Only 10 minutes from Orléans and its attractions

Camping Caravaneige Iscle de Prelles

• Enjoy a Nordic holiday in the Côte d'Azur
• Near the Ecrins national park, heated seasonal pool
• A number of outdoor activities available nearby

La Grange Camping and Caravanning

• Peaceful and English-speaking rural site in the village of Pérassay
• Walking, cycling and watersports within 20 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and bike hire; bar, restaurant, shop and bread in village

Camping Les Portes du Beaujolais

• Welcoming park with wine tasting on site
• Heated pool, waterslide, daily activities, sports and theme nights
• In the Beaujolais wine area and 30 minutes' drive from Lyon

Camping Les Prés

Camping La Belle Etoile

• On the banks of the Seine, half an hour's train ride from Paris
• Disneyland resort and UNESCO-listed Provins within an hour's drive
• Bouncy castle, trampoline, pizzeria and shop selling artisan produce

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 Les Fosses Rouges

La Cheminee Rouge

• Rural woodland site with fishing lakes, 15 minutes from Le Faouët
• Less than an hour's drive from Concarneau and the coast
• Communal firepit and barbecue, plus lakeside restaurant

Camping le Clos du Blavet

• Scenic, rural and family-friendly site next to the Blavet river
• Heated pool, paddling pool, trampolines, play area and TV room
• Guided hikes from the site in summer

Lac de Panthier

• Lakeside site in the heart of the Bourgogne region
• Indoor pool open all season round and seasonal outdoor pool
• Restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes

Camping La Davière Plage

• Family-friendly site on the edge of a pine forest near Saint-Jean
• A 900-metre stroll to a sandy beach and 12 kilometres from Noirmoutier
• Pools, Jacuzzi, activities, evening entertainment and snack bar

Les Sablons

• Village site with extensive facilities and activities
• Direct access to a white sandy beach and small lake
• Three pools, shops, games, restaurant, bar and takeaway

Les Prairies de Pacouinay

• Small, sociable site in the Marais Poitevin Regional Natural Park
• Boat trips 10 minutes' drive away; an hour to the coast or Puy du Fou
• Shared kitchen/dining area on site; hiking/bike maps to borrow

Camping Les Tailladis

• Peaceful park set between Sarlat-la-Canéda, Montignac and Les Eyzies
• A 20-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed Lascaux caves
• Fishing pond fed by the Beaune river

Camping Les Genêts

• Well-appointed family site less than 10 minutes' drive from the beach
• Within easy reach of watersports at Pointe de la Torche
• Indoor pool and spa area, outdoor pool with waterslides and whirlpool

Camping Le Clos La Tour

• Peaceful site in a wine-growing village near the Canal des Deux Mers
• Walk or cycle along the canal path; half an hour’s drive from Agen
• Wine cellar, shops, restaurant and boat hire within walking distance

La Bordette

• Family-friendly site in scenic six-hectare setting in the Quercy Blanc
• Heated pool, sun terrace, playground and games room with bar/kitchen
• Breakfast buffet and table d'hôte dinners available for guests