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.
- This nice parc offers a small pool with water slide
- Lots of activities for children
- Direct access to a sheltered sandy beach
- Visit chic La Trinité-sur-Mer plus the popular market
Village de la Plage is first and foremost an ideal choice for a sand and sunshine holiday, as the superb beach and clear blue waters lie just a short walk away through a line of sand dunes. Yet the parc also has masses of facilities including waterslides, heated pool, a retractable roof and paddling pool, not to mention activities that include ente...
- Large and lively site
- Excellent facilities
- Direct access to a long sandy beach
- Great location for exploring the area
Camping Le Vieux Port is a family campsite full of holiday fun and entertainment for the whole family. Fun and action is just the start of it where this parc is concerned. With a whopping seven pools, this complex covers the whole range from excitement to relaxation. Let the little ones have a splash around in the toddler wave pool whilst the older...
- Well-equipped, family-run site
- 15 minute drive to Biarritz and the airport
- Fantastic pool complex with slides
- Indoor pool
Le Ruisseau is the perfect location for discovering Biarritz, its beaches and Basque country. As well as its fantastic location, this parc offers an outstanding range of facilities, making it popular with young and old alike. Here you can play tennis, enjoy the attractive outdoor pools and waterslide or try the indoor pool across the road in the ne...
- 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...
- Campsite next to a stunning National Park
- Magnificent pool complex consists of four pools
- Indoor pool
- The historic town of Luz St Sauveur 800 m. away
Airotel Pyrénées is set in the very heart of the mountains and on the edge of a beautiful National Park, at the foot of some of the most spectacular Pyrénean passes. Eucocamp got a wide range of accommodation in which to enjoy your stay at Airotel Pyrenees, from beautiful furnished and equipped Safari Tents to fully equipped Mo...
- 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...
- 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...
Soleil Vivarais, The destination in the Ardèche for your family holidays, ...A unique natural environment near the Gorges de l'Ardèche, villages full of character in the heart of an authentic region, fun activities for young and old.Do you like beautiful nature and do you like to be active during your holiday? Then this small, friendl...
- 3 swimming pools of which 1 covered heated
- 3 slides including 1 kamikaze, 1 wave pool
- Pirate Club for 5-12 year-olds and Teen Club
- Aquagym, gym, beach volleyball, football, basketball
Set your own pace: relax on the beach, enjoy a little sport and whatever you choose, a stay at Messanges is a chance to discover some of the traditions of the south-west. The site is set in a vast pine forest 1.5 km from the ocean and you will love its water park, fitness centre, entertainment and activities.A swimming pool, hot tub and windingwate...
- 49 acres, on the waterfront, facing St Tropez
- Spa, cardio-gym, massages
- 3 clubs for children and teens aged 5+r
- 7 bars & restaurants including 4 on the beach
Les Prairies de la Mer a large campsite situated on the St Tropez Bay with plenty of top class facilities. Camping Prairies de la Mer is located close to the lovely Port Grimaud with its pleasant terraces and network of pretty canals. There is everything you may need here. With a wide variety of watersports on offer from windsurf lessons through to...
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...
The word 'petit' in the campsite's name means 'small' but is definitely not applicable here. There is a large heated water fun park with slides and exciting streams that provide lots of fun. If the weather turns, the fun can continue in the covered part of the pool area. People of all ages will have a marvellous time here. There is a large children...
- Direct access to a sandy beach
- A short drive from both Sète and Marseillan
- Lively atmosphere
- Entertainment including themed evenings and karaoke
Camping Le Castellas is situated only 50 metres from the sea between the popular spa location of Cap d'Agde and the historic, charming town of Sète. This luxurious, spacious campsite has a large pool complex and offers a large number of organised activities. The hours of sunshine, beach, wealth of facilities coupled with the convenient locat...
- Swimming paradise
- 800m from the sea
- Bar and restaurant
- Activities for all ages
The new swimming paradise will definitely appeal to your children, as will all the fun they can have in the neighbouring Mediterranean Sea. The countryside of the Languedoc-Roussillon and the Pyrenees in France are certainly worth a visit and there are plenty of opportunities for enjoyable walks, shopping or bicycle trips in the area. We're sure yo...
- Pprivate pebble beach
- Mini vineyard on parc
- Scuba diving at the parcs pool
- Golf practice, tennis, volleyball, open-air gym
Located near Collioure and near the Spanish border, the small-scale terraced campsite Les Criques de Porteils is a quiet, neatly maintained five-star campsite. This terraced campsite is an oasis of calm yet right on the popular Mediterranean Sea with the Pyrenees in the distance.Some French and some SpanishYou will stay at Les Criques on the edge o...