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.
- 100m from a lake
- Water sports available
- Close to beach
- Great entertainment on site
Camping Azu’Rivage is a campsite well able to offer you a fantastic holiday. This lakeside campsite (beside the Lac de Soustons) sits within wooded grounds amid lush countryside. There are plenty of facilities for every age here: a swimming pool, heated outdoor jacuzzi and water slide are just some of what the site has to offer. There’s also a boul...
- Peaceful location in Provence near Avignon
- Surrounded by traditional street markets
- Swimming pool with paddling pool
- Aquagym and entertainment in high season
Camping Fontisson is located in the heart of Provence, just over 10 kilometres from Avignon. In France, you can often judge the character of a region by its local street markets – and you certainly will not be short of those here. Around the village of Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, where the campsite is situated, you will find numerous market...
- Heart of the Aveyron
- Pool with retractable roof
- Kids' club (Jul/Aug)
- View of Sévérac Castle
Camping Les Calquières in Sévérac-le-Château is a family-friendly site nestled between the Aubrac and Larzac plateaus in the Aveyron region. Start your day with a fresh breakfast before taking a dip in the swimming pool, which features a retractable roof for sunny days. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, snack bar,...
- Direct access to fishing lake
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Water park with slide funnel
- Walk to village (800m)
Situated on the banks of a vast 70-hectare fishing lake in the Côtes d'Armor, this campsite offers a peaceful, green setting just a short stroll (800m) from the village of Jugon-les-Lacs. While nestled inland, the coast is easily accessible, with the sea just a 25-minute drive away. This family-friendly destination boasts extensive facilities...
- Directly on River Ardèche
- Sandy river beach
- No pool – pure nature!
- Canoe hire on-site
Located on the banks of the River Ardèche, Camping de Peyroche is a delightful 3-star site. It is a manageable, family-friendly campsite offering both shady and sunny pitches in the green heart of the region. This serves as an ideal base for hikers and cyclists, with beautiful trails running right along the river. River Swimming and Relaxati...
- Four-star family campsite
- Heated outdoor pool with slides
- Heated indoor pool & balneotherapy
- 5 km from sandy beaches
For a wonderful holiday on the beautiful Gulf of Morbihan, the French four-star campsite Fort Espagnol in Crac’h is an excellent choice. Take a refreshing dip in the heated outdoor pool, and if the weather turns cooler, enjoy the heated indoor pool complete with a relaxing balneotherapy area. The outdoor pool complex also features exciting wa...
- Four-star family campsite
- 400 m from sandy beach
- Water park with spray park
- Kids’ Club & mini disco
A family holiday on the unspoilt beaches of La Grande-Motte? Four-star Camping Maïana is a fantastic choice for families looking to enjoy the south of France. The wide sandy beaches (just 400 metres away), overlooking Le Grau-du-Roi, are easily reached on foot. Everything you need for a perfect holiday in southern FranceStart your morning by ...
- Nice child-friendly campsite
- Several pools and two waterslides
- Kids Club, paddling pool
- Bar/restaurant
In the Camargue and along the road to Espiguette beach, the largest beach in Europe, lies this small French four-star campsite Les Jardins de Tivoli. Its location a short distance from the charming town of Le Grau-du-Roi and the wide sandy beach of Espiguette and the good facilities at this campsite make it a top location for a holiday in the south...
- Direct access to the sea
- Aquapark with giant slide
- Heated indoor pool
- Jacuzzi & splash pool
Camping Club Californie Plage offers everything needed for an unforgettable holiday in the South of France. Located in Vias Plage, between Béziers and Cap d'Agde, this family-friendly site boasts direct access to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a lively destination where the entertainment team ensures there is never a dull moment during the hig...
- Fantastic swimming paradise
- Delightful restaurant Le Mas
- Entertainment in the high season
- Playground and children s games (HS)
Camping Mas de Pierredon is a delightful campsite with a wonderful swimming paradise. The swimming pool, children's paddling pool, bubble bath and water slide provide a welcome opportunity to cool down close to the Mediterranean Sea in France. The terrace by the swimming pool also enables you to keep a close eye on your children's activities. The a...
A remarkably beautiful campsite in the Ardèche region in the South of France. Camping Slow Village La Roque-sur-Cèze (formerly Camping La Vallée Verte) is located on a wooded hillside. To give you an impression: the grounds, of 30 hectares, are secluded and can only be reached by a 1 km driveway! As if that’s not a royal camping holiday… You can a...
- Pool with water slide
- Whirlpool
- Aquagym and aquatic area
- Mini Club (certain dates only)
A rare spot, just 900 m from the beach, protected by natural dunes. Only a wonderful row of dunes separates this holiday park from a vast, sandy beach, one of the last stretches of the Languedoc coast. As well as the direct access to the beach, you can also enjoy the water park and a rich and varied programme of entertainments (certain dates only) ...
- Central Haut Languedoc
- Green, peaceful setting
- Sunny & shaded pitches
- Some with private facilities
Camping Les Cerisiers du Jaur is centrally located in the Haut Languedoc, north-west of Béziers in the Hérault region. The campsite is beautifully green, with both sunny and shaded pitches. Some pitches come with private sanitary facilities and a covered washing-up area. For a quick bite there’s a snack bar, and sandwiches and p...
- Situated on the coast
- Indoor swimming pool (heated)
- Tropical swimming paradise
- Childrens playground
Camping La Boutinardière is located in the village of Pornic close to a sandy beach. You will have a wonderful family holiday at this campsite in Pays de Loire!! Camping La Boutinardière's wonderful water park has been beautifully designed with palm trees and rocks. There is a lagoon, swimming pool with rapids, five slides and a paddling pool. You...
Set in the heart of the sun-drenched Vendée but away from the busy coast, this is a medium size campsite with all the facilities you would expect including a fun pool paradise. La Grand'Métairie is located in the centre of the village Saint Hilaire-la-Foret, only five kilometres from the beaches on the Vendée. The ones in Saint Vincent-sur-Jard a...