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.
409 campsites found.
- Set in woodland with a private lake
- Explore Luberon Natural Park
- Visit Cadenet for market day
- Swimming pool, volleyball, pétanque, mini golf, football
This site, located between Avignon and Aix en Provence on the banks of the Durance, offers a chance to relax in a Mediterranean climate in full view of the Luberon mountains. Set in such beautiful surroundings, its unlikely that you'll want to stay at the campsite during the day as there is so much to explore. However, a day's relaxation at the cam...
- Small, green campsite right on the river
- Heated swimming pool with a toddler/kids’ paddling area
- Free Wi-Fi on site
- High-season entertainment programme
Three-star campsite Le Clos de la Lère sits directly on the riverbank near the picturesque village of Cayriech, in the Midi-Pyrénées. Set between Montauban and Cahors, and just 12 km from Caussade, it’s a calm place to stay on a leafy, flower-filled site. Tucked between the striking regions of Tarn-et-Garonne, Lot and Ave...
- Disneyland Paris is just 30 minutes away
- Less than 10 km from Paris
- Set in woodlands
- On the banks of the River Marne
Just minutes from the centre of Paris... On the banks of the River Marne, this holiday park is a breath of fresh air in the midst of a busy urban setting - 20 acres of wooded park land less than 10 km from Paris. An ideal spot for visiting Disneyland® Paris or simply relaxing in this old village, home to market gardeners and craftsmen.The brand ne...
- Fantastic pool complex
- Horse riding centre onsite
- Beach nearby
- Oléron castle less than a mile
On the Île d’Oléron, a short distance from the Atlantic, you’ll find Les Embruns d'Oléron holiday park and campsite in woodland. You are guaranteed a successful camping holiday at this campsite in France (Charente-Maritime region) because both on site and nearby, there’s so much to do. The water forms the main ...
- Excellent pool complex
- Close to Sainte-Marie-La-Mer
- 2 miles from the beach
- Short drive from Perpignan Airport
Le Sainte-Marie campsite and holiday park is in an unspoilt setting in the heart of the French département of Pyrénées Orientales, 12 km from Perpignan and just half an hour from the Spanish border. A holiday at this campsite is all about the natural and cheerful feel of the place. There are both daytime and evening activities here: shows, dance ni...
- Newly-renovated water park with slides
- Explore Landes Forest by foot or horseback
- Try a new watersport like surfing or sailing
- Cap de l Homy beach: windsurfing, sailing, free shuttle
Le Soleil des Landes is a magnificent shaded site in the heart of a Landes forest. This wonderful site includes 24 acres of century-old trees of every kind. With one of the most stunning beaches on the Côte d'Argent, just 7 km away, here you can enjoy both the ocean and the back country. Whether you are looking to relax and unwind and enjoy good fo...
- Fantastic pool complex with slides
- 150m from the large sandy beach
- Centre of Vias Plage within walking distance
- Separate kids pool
Camping Club Le Napoléon is a beautiful four-star campsite on the Mediterranean Sea. This campsite in France is just 200 m from the beach and the town of Vias-Plage. Children and adults will love the 600 m² swimming pool complex, comprising a large swimming pool with jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, sun terrace and children's pool. Don't mis...
Camping Les Cigales is located in the heart of the region so it is not far from all the attractions. This is the ideal place for a holiday in France for young and old. Rocamadour has maintained its medieval character. The town is the most visited place of pilgrimage in France after Lourdes and is dedicated to the Black Madonna of Rocamadour. In th...
- Short walk to lovely sandy beach
- Spacious and well-kept with trees and flowering plants
- Close to Pont Aven - great for galleries and art shops
- 6-hole golf course
Perhaps the most notable things about this excellent modern parc are its large, spacious pitches. With an outdoor waterpark and an indoor pool complex, this parc is all about options. There are five pools and two slides, one of which features four lanes so teenagers are more than catered for. For younger children there is a specially designed pool ...
- 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...
- Wooded site with plenty of shade
- Short walk to the beach
- Short walk to the town of Port Grimaud
- Highly recommended restaurant
Domaine Des Naiades is a large wooded parc that lies just above Port Grimaud. Domaine des Naïades is rather special. Set in an exceptional location, where the dense forests of the Esterel Hills meet the azure waters of the Mediterranean, the site lies just above the resort of Port Grimaud. In the gulf of St. Tropez you will find this campsite ...
- Large, lagoon-style pool complex with five waterslides
- Short walk to a huge sandy beach
- A great choice for families
- Entertainment includes live music, discos, karaoke and bingo
Camping Acapulco is a well-maintained and modern site in a wonderful location close to many long sandy beaches. The facilities on site are superb and include a landscaped pool complex, which offers five waterslides with their own splash pool, a children’s pool, a swimming pool and jacuzzi pool. At 600m of a secured sandy beach and atlantic to...
- This family-run parc is small and relatively quiet
- 300 metres from a brand new leisure centre
- 500 metres from the beach
- Hit the road with Lifecycle bike hire and tours
A small, family-run parc with shaded grassy pitches, good children’s facilities and a marvellous beach close to hand. With the delightful town of La Tranche right on its doorstep, offering floral gardens and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants, Bel is a popular choice for those wishing to soak up the ambience of the region. Situated in the delig...
- Outdoor swimming pool with waterslide
- Childrens playground
- Entertainment for children up to 12 years
- Family campsite
Camping Le Roussillon is a peaceful and relaxing campsite in the beautiful Pyrénées-Orientales. With a great range of facilities and just 1.5 miles from a picturesque beach, it’s ideally located for a family holiday in the sun.It’s a great family campsite just 2.5km from the beach (in July and August there is free transort by minibus) and the Water...
- Lovely pool complex
- Hire pedalos and electric boats
- Childrens pool
- Canoe and kayak hire
In the heart of the Verdon regional park, le Coteau de la Marine campsite, at 514 m is a unique invitation to visit Provence with its lavender fields and the musical sound of streams. Recharge your batteries in the heart of this 12 ha nature site of typical fragrances.•Pool complex all season long: 200m² heated pool, paddling pool.•Water sports cen...