Ice pack freezing: Campsites in France

Domaine des Calosses

• Peaceful glamping site in woodland 8km from medieval Puy L'Evêque
• Lots of vineyards locally to visit by bike, on horseback or on foot
• Guest kitchen and barbecues, plus homemade breakfast served on site

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Domaine d'Haulmé

• Large family-friendly site 10 minutes' drive from Bogny-sur-Meuse
• Next to a voie verte trail for walks and bike rides
• Direct access to the Semois river for fishing and canoe trips

Domaine du Blanc Pignon

• Family-friendly site on the Opal Coast near historic Montreuil
• Within 15 kilometres of three beaches
• Heated outdoor pool and trampoline

Camping du Lac de Condé

• Family-friendly site on the edge of a forest
• Next door to a sports centre with pool, climbing wall and maze
• Playground, pétanque court, volleyball court and tourist info

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

Villa Séverine

• Spacious pitches 15 minutes' walk from Préty and the Saône river
• A 10-minute drive to Tournus, 30 minutes to wine village Saint-Véran
• Pool, deckchairs and kitchen facilities on site

Domaine du Petit Lac

• Family site 15 minutes’ walk away from the Lake of Sainte-Croix
• A 20-minute drive from Gorges du Verdon; bicycle hire available
• Restaurant, bar, pizzeria, convenience shop and sports courts on site

Camping du Pont des Bergers

• Great-value family-friendly site in the village of Sanxay
• A 40-minute drive from Futuroscope theme park
• Large open-air swimming pool with paddling pool and waterside

Camping du Menhir

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

Camping du Moulin d'Aurore

• Only 100 metres away from sandy beaches
• Modern facilities, play area and pétanque court
• Close to Concarneau and its attractions

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 du Moulin Vert

• Quiet riverside site on the edge of Armorica Regional Natural Park
• Friendly setting on a three-kilometre private stretch of riverbank
• Within 45 to 50 minutes' drive of Quimper and Pont-Aven

Camping Du Paquier Fane

• Peaceful and spacious site a 10-minute walk from Chagny
• Next to the Dheune river and close to Burgundy vineyards
• Restaurant and sports on site; discounted access to local pool

Camping Du Pont de Bourgogne

• Southern Burgundy site by the Saône river
• A 15-minute walk from the town centre of Chalon-sur-Saône
• Bar and takeaway open in all seasons and with big covered terrace

Camping Les Grillons

• Quiet family site in a sunny area close to Serre Ponçon lake
• Near Écrins National Park and the Queyras Regional Nature Park
• Heated pools, playground, tennis courts

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 Le Helles

• Family-friendly site five minutes' walk from a sandy beach
• 30-minute drive from the harbour and walled Old Town of Concarneau
• Indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools and paddling pool

Camping du Quinquis

• Family-run site two kilometres from the Brittany coast
• Wide range of facilities including swimming pools and sports courts
• Close to surf school, jet ski hire, golf courses and riding centre