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.
408 campsites found.
- An ideal place to visit the coast of Brittany
- Family atmosphere, calm and relaxed
- Heated water park of 1300 m², covered area
- Heated outdoor pool
Close to the Channel ports, a top quality campsite set in the parklands of a countryside manor, surrounded by peaceful countryside. There are excellent facilities here, which include a beautifully landscaped and covered water park that’s complete with slides and a waterchute, offering fun for all ages. Don’t forget your fishing rod eith...
- Outstanding heated aquatic theme park
- In a natural setting
- Excellent sports facilities
- Bicycle paths at the campsite exit
A modern site with a superb pool complex, ideal for a lively holiday and near the beach. This excellent campsite is regarded as one of the best in the Vendée. It’s just a ten minute walk from the beach and five miles south of St Jean-de-Monts. With modern facilities and sunny pitches, the focal point is the exciting pool complex with c...
- Breathtaking sea views
- Access to beach from site
- Close to St Malo and the ferry port
- Indoor swimming pool and children s pool
Camping le Châtelet is a gem, set amidst rolling heathland with breathtaking sea views. A perfectly located campsite on Brittany's 'Emerald Coast', around 35km west of Saint Malo. The site is small and beautiful and has been carefully developed to make the most of its setting. The small pool is a veritable sun-trap – surrounded by hedges and fragra...
- A glorious and authentic parc
- Splash around the pool
- Normandy beaches nearby: Deauville 25.0km
- Attractions nearby
A lovely parc in beautiful and relaxing surroundings, with superb facilities and a friendly welcome assured every time. Nestling in orchards surrounding the lake and overlooked by the château itself, this is a glorious setting for a family holiday. It's a well run parc with immaculate facilities where you will receive a very warm welcome from...
- 1000m2 covered swimming paradise...
- with heated pool, waterslides, jacuzzi and toddlers pool.
- Wellness centre with hammam and sauna
- Football, basketball, volleyball or gym work
Yelloh Village Port de Plaisance camp site is located in the south of Britanny at 1 km from the Atlantic coast. It's a welcoming family camp site located in Bénodet, a well-known beach resort. A central point (not far from Quimper) from which you can discover the charm and beauty of the rugged coastlines, the beautiful beaches and the unspoilt natu...
- Charming Camping with glamping
- Swimming pools
- Childfriendly
- Table d'hote
Charming Camping Le Clou is located in Coux-et-Bigaroque, a little village in the Périgord Noir region (Dordogne). On the 4-hectare park-like grounds there are 120 camping places. The atmosphere is friendly; children are feeling very quickly at ease. The various accommodations contribute to the ‘glamping feeling’: camping in your...
- A wonderful 370-acre lake right next to the campsite
- Activities on the lake, fishing, beach, swimming
- Children s club aged from 6 to 11, games area, entertainment
- Treks, sports trails, mountain biking, horse-riding
Nestling in the Ardennes forest and countryside close to the beautiful Vieilles Forges Lake (200m) and its activity centre, the holiday park extends along the side of a hill, and is shaded by ancient oak trees. Whether with family or friends, this is a wonderful place to relax and unwind.Every day, fresh bread and croissants are delivered to the ca...
- Esterel parc is a holidays oasis
- Steeply terraced parc
- Six-pool complex, a jungle-themed toddler pool
- A golf club nearby
Esterel parc is the first 5-star parc on the Côte d’Azur and you’ll soon discover why. It’s covered with flowers and has a six-pool complex, including a jungle-themed toddler pool with mini waterslides.The first rate, steeply terraced parc with it’s ochre buildings is also a delight, with glorious swimming pools includ...
- Fantastic pool area and water slides
- Stunning walks along the pink granite coastline
- Spa with indoor pool and a range of treatments
- Shops, bars and restaurants at Perros Guirec
A beautifully landscaped site with a lovely waterpark and wonderful setting on the Pink Granite coast. With a lively atmosphere in high season, it is set within a nature conservation area, with breathtaking views over the Sept-Îles islands. The tropical waterpark makes good use of the local pink granite and the old Breton stone farm buildings house...
- Peaceful inland setting
- In the grounds of a chateau
- On-site lakes - ideal for fishing and canoeing
- Spacious, private emplacements
La Garangeoire campsite is a five-star site with castle located 15 minutes from the ocean and the beautiful beaches of the Vendée. The wooded 200-hectare site provides space for large camping pitches and great accommodation options. This delightful family campsite in France provides for an enjoyable camping holiday for the whole family, with...
- Friendly, leafy site in the French countryside
- Kids will love the multi-sports pitch
- Try medieval Sarlat for a tasty holiday dinner
- In the heart of the Périgord
Just outside the bustle of the famous Sarlat (with its great weekly market) you'll find the village of Proissans. The quiet campsite here has a privileged spot, beautifully situated in natural surroundings, with atmospheric old buildings in the original architecture of this region.The (partly heated) swimming pools are tastefully landscaped. You ca...
- 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...
- Spa centre with range of treatments
- Indoor pool
- 9-hole golf course on site
- Lakeside setting - ideal for fishing and pedaloes
Campsite Les Alicourts Resort set in a glorious lakeside environment deep within rural countryside. In the Loire region enjoy Les Alicourts Campsite Resort. Les Alicourts Campsite Resort. Take a dip in the swimming pool, the wave pool, have a soak in the spa or just swim in the big lake? Enjoy a wonderful holiday! This area has something to offer f...
- Situated right on the beach
- Heated swimming pool, slides
- Beach-volleyball, aquagym, gym, sports tournaments
- Entertainment: shows, cabarets, live concerts
Right by the crystal waters of the Mediterranean! An idyllic spot right on a wonderful beach, this holiday park offers a kaleidoscope of activities for both children and adults to enjoy. The invigorating atmosphere will appeal to sporty grown-ups and energetic youngsters, and there are plenty of ways to relax and recuperate. The motto here: Be acti...
- Family oriented campsite
- 700m from a white sandy beach
- Lots to do in the surrounding area
- Entertainment and themed evenings for young and old
Tranche sur Mer and a huge sandy beach just 700 m away. La Tranche sur Mer is also known as the French "Little California" because of its sunny climate and its sweet environment. There is something for everyone here, all year round: a covered, heated swimming pool, slides, a paddling pool, tennis, football, mini golf, a gym, a sauna... and 13 km of...