Family-friendly holidays – camping and holiday parks with children in mind
For families with young children, choosing a family-friendly campsite or holiday park makes all the difference. After all, a holiday is about enjoying time together, feeling safe and relaxed – for children as well as for parents. Water often plays a central role. Think of splash parks, toddler and paddling pools, and swimming pools where young children can play and cool off safely.
Just as important are well-designed playgrounds, plenty of open space and shaded areas where children can play freely. For many families, children’s entertainment is a real bonus too. From arts and crafts and mini discos to treasure hunts and games, children quickly make new friends while parents get a moment to unwind.
The size and layout of a campsite or holiday park also matter. Larger campsites and holiday parks often offer a wide range of facilities, such as several swimming pools, sports areas and restaurants. Smaller campsites, on the other hand, stand out for their relaxed atmosphere, personal welcome and clear layout, giving children the freedom to play and explore nature up close.
Whether you choose a lively holiday park or a small, green campsite, a family-friendly holiday is all about enjoying time together, creating lasting memories and having a carefree stay.
415 campsites found.
- Riverside location on the Ardèche
- Private pebble and sandy beach
- Outdoor pool with 50m slide
- Jacuzzis & paddling pool
Camping Domaine de Gil is a small, green four-star campsite located directly on the River Ardèche, complete with its own pebble beach. Situated near Ucel and not far from Aubenas, it is an excellent base for exploring the Ardèche and the wider Gard/Languedoc-Roussillon region. Facilities such as the sanitary buildings, restaurant and ...
- Family holiday on Aux Pommiers
- Discover Brittany
- Covered swimming pool
- Mont Saint-Michel visiting
Occupying an enviable location in Manche just 2.5km from Mont St. Michel, 4* camping Aux Pommiers offers up a great destination for a family holiday in the north of France. Perfect for exploring a fantastic little corner of Normandy or popping across to the neighbouring region of Brittany, you’re well placed to experience a fabulous camping t...
- Small and rustic campsite
- Terraced pitches with shade
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Children’s playground
Located a short distance from Vallon-Pont-d’Arc and set between three rivers, the charming Les Cruses campsite lies near the village of Ribes. The Ardèche is a popular holiday region in Rhône-Alpes, and this three-star campsite is a true gem. The spacious pitches are laid out on terraces and offer plenty of shade. Refreshment fo...
- Small-scale five-star campsite
- Private beach on the Ardèche River
- Heated outdoor swimming pool
- Children’s activities in high season
Camping Sandaya La Roubine is a small-scale five-star campsite set in the heart of the Ardèche. With a heated outdoor pool and a private riverside beach along the Ardèche River, it is an excellent choice for a family holiday. The surrounding area offers plenty of attractions to explore. Enjoy the peaceful setting, cool off in the rive...
- Huge aquatic area with 2 swimmingpools
- 3 waterslides and a heated childrens pool
- Only 5 minutes walk from the Saint Geniès pond
- Nicely located in a woody environment
Camping La Bouquerie is a cozy 5-star campsite with spacious swimming pools and a recreational lake, near the beautiful Vézère valley and in the countryside of the Périgod Noir. This child-friendly campsite has modern amenities, which you will find in the buildings of the restored farm. This is the Dordogne through and through.Hospitable and plenty...
- Close to the Gorges du Verdon
- Swimming pool complex, separate children’s pool
- Entertainment and campfire (high season)
- Lots to see and to do in the neighbourhood
Camping Domaine du Verdon is located in one of the most beautiful places you will find in France, right on the River Verdon renowned for its spectacular breathtaking Gorges du Verdon. The 4 star camp site offers enough facilities to ensure you and your family a pleasant and relaxed holiday. The pitches are spaciously laid out, marked and shaded. Yo...
- Castle grounds camping
- Near D-Day beaches
- Pool & toddler pool
- Spacious 10-hectare park
Are you looking for a unique castle camping experience? The 4-star Camping Château de Martragny is situated between Bayeux and Caen, just a short drive from the Normandy landing beaches. The campsite offers around 160 spacious pitches scattered across 10 hectares of parkland surrounding the 18th-century château. A long, tree-lined avenu...
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
- Located in a pine forest between sea and marshland
- Welcoming family campsite
- Great activities on site
Camping Le Zagarella is an excellent choice for a relaxing holiday in the Vendée: it has all the right ingredients — it’s set in a pine forest between the sea and a lakeland district! A small campsite set in a lovely fragrant pine wood, with a popular waterchute and indoor pool. The beach, and also the town centre of Longeville-s...
- Direct and private access to the beach
- Water park with water slides
- Covered heated swimming pool
- Kids club for ages 4 to 12
Camping Sol-à-Gogo has direct access to a superb beach and is an easy stroll from the resort of Les Mouettes. The fantastic swimming pool complex offers a refreshing alternative to the beach and the children will love the waterchutes and waterslides. Where else on the Vendée can you get a thoroughly modern parc with direct beach access and a pool w...
- 4-star campsite near Bretignolles-sur-Mer
- Heated pool with waterslide
- Partly covered swimming pool
- Ideal for families with young children
La Trevilliere is a lively campsite with spacious generally shaded emplacements. The campsite itself is situated just a short walk from the small seaside resort of Bretignolles-sur-Mer.There are a lots of facilities on the campsite, which include a nice size swimming pool complete with waterslide and a terrace overlooking the pool.....Bretignolles ...
- Overlooking the bay
- Footbridge to the beach
- Covered pool & slide
- Two panoramic restaurants
Located right on the historic Normandy coast, in Maupertus-sur-Mer, is the five-star L'Anse du Brick campsite. This park-like terraced campsite overlooks the Anse du Brick bay of the same name.Camping L' Anse du Brick is a medium-sized family campsite at a 795 kilometer drive from Utrecht. Of the 230 available flat, grassy pitches, 46 are for the r...
Le Grand Large is a charming campsite with direct access to a sandy beach bordered on both sides by steep cliffs. The children will love the sand dune area of the site that has been especially set aside as a playground and the adults can enjoy a romantic sunset on the beach. Lovely beach, sand dunes, rugged cliffs on the horizon and right beside t...
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Tropical swimming paradise
- Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- Entertainment for children up to 12 years - h.s.
Campsite Cranac is situated not far away from the renowned menhirs (standing stones) at Carnac in Brittany. These remarkable and ancient rows of stone are something you simply must see. The Carnac beaches and Port de la Trinité are 2.5 miles away for those wanting to unwind at the seaside. For those who'd prefer to stay on the campsite, Camping Le ...
- Two out of three pools heated
- Many opportunities for sports
- Playground for children
- Water slide in children s pool
Domaine de la Sainte Baume Campsite Two out of three pools heatedThe family-friendly Domaine de la Sainte Baume Campsite is situated in Nans-les-Pins, a small village in the Provence region of southern France. The area’s well-developed infrastructure for tourists offers a well-balanced mix of nature and culture.The Domaine de la Sainte Baume Campsi...
- Right on Utah Beach
- Heated swimming pools
- Wellness and sauna
- Slide & toddler pool
Camping Le Cormoran is one of those campsites where everything simply feels right: the sea close by, plenty of space, a welcoming atmosphere and surroundings that give your holiday that little bit extra. This friendly mid-sized family campsite with more than 350 pitches is set on the beautiful Cotentin Peninsula in Normandy. What also makes it spec...