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.
414 campsites found.
Camping La Pommeraie de l'Ocean is a small 4-star campsite about 900 meters from the beach of the Breton coast. The campsite has numerous sports facilities. There are two heated swimming pools on the site, one of which is a recently completed indoor pool. In addition to enjoying the water in the swimming pools, you can work out on site and do numer...
- Brand new camping-resort, 5-star rated
- Huge waterpark with 5 slides
- Warmed and covered pool
- Aquagym, tennis, nautical base, surf and kitesurf
Sports, entertainments and activities in a high quality area. On the boarders of Biscarrosse lake, this new camping-resort is a real aquatic heaven completed with great services. Kilometers from Atlantic beaches, you can choose between calm and relaxing activities of the lake or go to surf on incredible waves. For its first season (inaugurated this...
- Large outdoor heated pool
- A gateway to the wonders of the Île-de-France
- Parc Astérix, just a 45 minute drive away
- Restaurant
Campsite Le Grand Paris, quietly situated on a beautifully landscaped domain of 6 hectares dotted with a few centuries-old oaks and beech trees, is located north of Paris, far away from the main roads. Paris can be reached within an hour.Horse riding in the forestThe park-like grounds of Camping Le Grand Paris have a large pond, giving your stay a ...
- Beautiful riverside location
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Heated outdoor pool
- Covered pool for bad weather
Camping Le Hallerais is located in a beautiful spot on the banks of the River Rance, in the heart of Brittany. This cosy campsite is perfect for a relaxing holiday in a family-friendly environment, offering an ideal mix of peace, fun, and exploration. Just a few minutes' walk away, you'll find the charming village of Taden, where you can experience...
- Very close to the beach and Bénodet
- Exciting pool complex and spa centre
- Friendly and well-maintained
- Great facilities
Camping la Pointe St Gilles is an exceptional site set directly opposite a sandy beach and close to the bustling resort of Bénodet. With a small beach just outside the entrance and the bustling resort of Bénodet a lovely coastal walk away, this parc offers you the best of both worlds. Bénodet has a multitude of promenade cafes, crêperies and restau...
- Beautiful gardens include a 30 ft tall bamboo corridor
- Discover the nearby Lascaux caves
- Canoe or kayak to discover the River Vézère
- Two large swimming pools
Fancy mixing the rustic beauty of the Dordogne with daily splash-abouts at a brand new pool complex? Then Le Paradis is the ideal parc for you. All credit for the excellence of this parc is due to the wonderful Dutch owners. The superb facilities include two large swimming pools, all surrounded by attractive trees, flowering shrubs and tennis court...
- 10 mins from a lovely lake beach
- Kids play area
- Free guided walks
- Climbing
Camping Les Fontaines in Lathuille is located on the south side of Lake Annecy. Les Fontaines, the town of the same name, is located 15 km from Les Fontaines campsite. The campsite is located on a slightly hilly site of 3 hectares with sufficient shade from the mature trees, and has approximately 170 pitches. The campsite exudes calm and tranquilit...
- 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...
- Peaceful, family-friendly campsite in the Guérande peninsula
- Water park with covered heated pool and children’s paddling pools
- Lagoon pool with sandy beach area
- Children’s clubs and activities throughout the season
Parc Sainte Brigitte is a welcoming family-friendly campsite set in the green heart of the Guérande peninsula in the Loire-Atlantique region of southern Brittany. The campsite’s peaceful, wooded setting makes it ideal for families with young children looking for a relaxed holiday close to nature. Water fun is always close by. The camp...
- Swimming pool with waterslides and jacuzzi
- Children s pool
- Multi-sport ground - football, tennis and basketball
- Set in green surroundings
Campsite Ma Prairie is about 3km away from the sandy beach. The plots on this campsite offer enough shade. This is a great family campsite with many facilities which make sure for a great relaxing family holiday. While the children are playing on the slides in the pool of in the multi sports area, you can read and relax next to the pool. The campsi...
- Idyllic woodland location
- Relaxed atmosphere with plenty going on
- Lively entertainment, including a popular disco
- Diving lessons twice a week
Camping Douce Quiétude is an attractive and friendly site in an idyllic woodland setting, close to the chic resorts of the Côte d’Azur. Highly rated by the Michelin guide (4 red tents), there is a relaxed, French feel, yet plenty going on if you are feeling energetic. A woodland retreat, ideal for toddlers in low season and for children of all ages...
- 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-sur-Mer, are only 3 ...
- 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 ...
- Excellent pool complex with heated indoor pool
- Just 200m from the rocky coves of Port Bourgenay
- Ideal for families of all ages
- Only 100 metres to a pebbly beach
Welcome to this wonderful place at the Atlantic Ocean! Camping Le Littoral is the perfect place for a family holiday on the Vendée coast, with a water playground, high speed water slides and of course the sea itself. Le Littoral is located just south of Les Sables-d’Olonne and the varied coastline extends with sandy beaches, unspoiled ...
- Small but fun-packed parc
- Pool area has a lovely tropical feel/waterslides
- Argelès-sur-Mer with a long, sandy beach (1200m)
- Evening entertainment available at La Sirène (across)
Camping L'Hippocampe, Argelès-sur-Mer. Camping Hippocampe provides all the ingredients for a fun-packed family holiday. Camping L'Hippocampe is the little sister of the larger campsite, La Sirène, situated on the opposite side of the road. This campsite is a lot smaller but does have many of its own facilities. A play area for the children, a multi...