Camping with children in France

Camping with children in France promises fantastic beaches on the Mediterranean and Atlantic, exciting cities, historical monuments and countless leisure attractions. When camping in the Grande Nation, holidaymakers can build sandcastles with their offspring, paddle across idyllic French rivers in canoes and go on relaxing hikes through mountains and wine regions.

Destinations

The sun-drenched Mediterranean coast is one of the most popular regions for a family holiday in France. The province of Languedoc-Roussillon attracts travellers with its fine sandy, wide beaches. Between Argélès-sur-Mer and Montpellier, travellers will find a large number of excellently equipped campsites right by the sea. One of these is La Plage et du Bord de Mer. The campsite impresses with its spacious pool area with water slide. For younger guests, there is a mini club, a playground and a varied sports programme. On the Côte d'Azur, there are also numerous campsites in the first row on the beach. These are a great starting point for strolling around the marinas of glamorous coastal towns such as Saint Tropez or Cannes and visiting amusement parks such as Marineland Antibes with its dolphins, orcas and sharks.

If you prefer a quieter holiday, choose the French Atlantic coast. The campsites are often located in the shade of fragrant pine trees and high sand dunes by the sea invite you to explore. Water sports enthusiasts love the fantastic waves that are perfect for surfing. Camping Airotel l'Océan is a real paradise for children. In addition to a tropical adventure pool with slides, waterfalls and a current channel, the varied entertainment programme guarantees fun and games for all ages. The Ardèche is a wonderful region for a family holiday at a campsite in France. Whether it's swimming under the Pont d'Arc, canoeing on the region's rivers or knights' games on ancient castle ruins: Active holidaymakers get their money's worth here.

Top tips

• A visit to Disneyland Paris makes children's dreams come true and also amazes adults. There are numerous campsites near the theme park, which makes travelling to the park quick and easy. Families can meet life-size Disney characters, have fun on the rides and visit the world-famous Disney Castle, which is modelled on the real Neuschwanstein Castle.
• Nature and history come together on a camping holiday with children in Brittany. It's not far from the campsite to the nearest medieval village, where narrow alleyways, bumpy cobblestones and granite stone houses tell their very own story. Locronan is considered the most beautiful village in France. In the Museum of Art and History, children can also learn about cloth production, which has a long tradition in the village. Spannende There are events for children in France throughout the year. In January, for example, Monte-Carlo attracts enthusiastic families with the world's most famous circus festival. In June, Annecy hosts an International Festival of Animated Film, which is particularly fun for children.

Activities and excursions

A holiday at a campsite in France offers families with children an almost endless variety of fascinating excursion destinations and activities for every taste. Whether it's an amusement park, swimming lake or knights' castle, there's something for everyone.

Bathing fun on the Mediterranean and Atlantic

France has numerous child-friendly beaches where families can collect shells and throw themselves into the waves. The Mediterranean island of Corsica is ideal for a beach holiday. The best beaches for families include the bay of Santa Giulia, the sandy beaches around Porto-Vecchio and Canella beach with its white sand and snorkelling rocks on the east coast. The Atlantic coast of France, especially the southern region of Aquitaine, also offers fantastic bathing opportunities with plenty of space to romp around. Of course, families can also spend their beach holidays on the French Mediterranean coast, where the water is pleasantly warm and the infrastructure is excellent.

Explore France's knights' castles

Children love discovering old castles and fortresses and feeling like real knights. Alsace, for example, offers exciting castle ruins. Fleckenstein Castle even has a medieval adventure playground. One of the most famous buildings in France is the imposing fortress of Carcassonne, where children feel like they have been transported back to the age of warriors and princesses.

Events

No matter in which months you are planning to go camping with children in France: there are exciting events taking place in every season.

January

• International Comic Festival: A gathering of comic fans from all over the world in Angoulême. Publishers and authors present themselves here over four days. Visitors stroll back and forth between the tents and experience exciting presentations and signing sessions. There is a youth village for younger guests, where workshops are also offered, for example.

February

• Carnival in Nice: France's largest carnival transforms the streets of Nice into a colourful world of flower parades and parades. Families marvel at the elaborate costumes and let themselves be infected by the enthusiasm of the performers.

July

• Grand Fauconnier Festival: Medieval festival in Cordes-sur-Ciel. Colourful parades, knights and street performers transport visitors back in time. The locals also wear medieval costumes and invite visitors to banquets and theatre performances.
• Idéklic: Children's festival in Moirans-en-Montagne with toys, a huge playground, street theatre, music and workshops

November

• Chocolate fair in Paris: chocolatiers, confectioners and chefs showcase the versatility of the cocoa bean. Children and adults are amazed by the wide variety of creations and can of course try them too!