Toddler's pool: Campsites in France

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

Camping Le Tropicana

• Family-friendly woodland site five minutes’ walk from the beach
• On-site waterpark with pools and waterslides
• Wellness centre: sauna, steam room and hot tub

Camping le Moulin de la Salle

• Family-friendly campsite 10 minutes’ drive from Les Sables-d’Olonne
• Vendée beaches 10 minutes’ drive and the Parc Zoologique 15 minutes
• Pool complex with waterslides; shop, takeaways and breakfast service

Château la Forêt

• Stay at a family site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century castle
• Cyclists' paradise: on-site bike rental, access to Vélodyssée route
• Pool, waterslides, fishing lake, miniature golf, massages all on site

Camping Bellevue

• Family-friendly campsite 25 minutes’ drive from Rocamadour in the Lot
• Loubressac, Sarlat and the Gouffre de Padirac all 45 minutes’ drive
• Heated swimming pool and playground; snack bar and bread delivery

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Camping Ushuaïa Villages Les Pins d'Ucel

• Peaceful family-friendly camping with spectacular Ardèche hill views
• Vals-les-Bains 10 minutes’ drive; Grotte Chauvet 2–Ardèche 45 minutes
• Swimming pool with waterslides; snack bar, pizzeria and a small shop

Camping Au Bois des Biches

• In a pine forest four kilometres from Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez beach
• Bar, restaurant, shop, takeaway, fitness room and woodland walks
• Aquatic area with swimming pools, waterslides and a kids' pool

Camping Le Clos des Peupliers

• Family site in central Lozère, 15 minutes' drive from Mende
• In Barjac village; a 50-minute drive to Gorges du Tarn or Aven Armand
• On the edge of the river Lot and access to fishing; seasonal pool

Domaine de Kersial

Camping La Vertonne

• Quiet, wellness-oriented site with spacious pitches in the Vendée
• A 20-minute drive from Les Sables d'Olonnes; 55 minutes to Puy du Fou
• Play area with slides, swings and table tennis on site

Camping La Hallerais

Domaine de l'Orée

• Family-friendly site half an hour’s walk from a beach and surf school
• A 10-minute drive from the centre of Les Sables-d'Olonne
• Large water park, playground and kids’ entertainment on site

Le Domaine des Guifettes

• Family-friendly site between La Rochelle and Les Sables-d'Olonne
• In the Marais Poitevin, 25 minutes' drive from sandy beaches
• Seasonal heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and outdoor waterslide on site

Camping Moulin de Laborde

• Rural setting with several medieval villages nearby
• Pool, paddling pool and small lake with rafts and boats
• Cycling and hiking trails starting from the site

Camping La Côte des Roses

• Family campsite by the beach five minutes' drive from Narbonne-Plage
• 15 minutes' drive to Gruissan; 55 minutes to Carcassonne
• Pool with waterslides; games and entertainment; restaurant and shop