Winter is well underway and it's time to start thinking about the good times! What if this year, family vacations were an opportunity to discover or rediscover the joys of camping? In France, and more globally in Europe, there are now infrastructures with great comfort and often with 4 or 5 stars. In a tent or caravan on a pitch, installed with the family in a mobile home, a cottage or even a real house, many campsites offer facilities, services and entertainment that allow you to spend a relaxing stay. Want a friendly break by the sea, in the mountains or further inland? Here are 5 good reasons to choose a family camping vacation next summer.
1- A wide range of accommodation
Of course, during a family camping vacation in France, purists will always be able to pitch their tent, caravan or motor home on nice shady pitches, but families can also settle down in accommodations with the same level of comfort as at home. Mobil-home, cottage, lodge and, for the most demanding, apartments or villas in some campsites: it is now very simple to have your own kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, toilet and terrace equipped for meals and chilling out in the sun.
For two or with the children, camping vacations are also an opportunity to break away from the daily routine by putting down your bags in an unusual accommodation such as a tree house, a tepee lodge, a safari lodge or a trailer. You have the choice to satisfy your desires, always feeling close to nature.
2- Practical equipment, for an easy daily life
Running around doing the shopping or washing clothes can quickly become a hassle on a family camping vacation. But everyone can rest assured that going on a camping trip to discover Brittany, for example, can now be done with complete peace of mind! Many facilities offer directly within their space a multitude of facilities such as a bakery, a grocery store, a bar, one or several restaurants and a laundry for example. The loan of an iron and ironing board or a baby changing table are other services that simplify life for families. And let's not forget the wifi connection offered upon arrival at the reception. Everyone can connect their smartphone or tablet and surf at any time!
Let's not forget to mention that many campsites are dog friendly. You can enjoy a family vacation with your everyday companion without any problem and making sure to respect the tranquility of the neighbors.
3- Fun and relaxation facilities, to have a good time
Would you like to stay at a campsite in Normandy to enjoy the sea and the mild summer temperatures? You can not only choose a campsite located a few meters from the sea, but also opt for a place that includes a large water park and a spa area. We know that this criterion is dear to couples with children. One or two pools, a paddling pool, slides, sunbeds and everyone is happy! The children are having fun at the campsite club? Parents can take advantage of this time to go to the wellness area with a balneo pool, hammam, sauna and even body treatments.
4- Free or supervised activities for all!
Today, staying in a family campsite in Corsica or Aquitaine rhymes with sports and activities for young and old. Clubs welcome children and teenagers, by age group. The animators offer them outdoor games, manual activities or prepare a future show to present to their families. Meanwhile, parents can go to the reception to rent a bike or an electric scooter and explore the surroundings for a few hours.
The campsites also provide families with playgrounds, a volleyball, soccer or petanque field, a fitness area and a multi-sport field to practice in a friendly atmosphere. Family camping trips are always an opportunity to bond and have a good time with other campers.
There are also activities such as dance classes, aquabike classes or a yoga session with your feet in the sand, all supervised by professionals. And then, the campsite always offers evening entertainment where we always have a lot of fun, and on site! Quizzes, dance parties, etc., the proposals are varied.
5- A multitude of destinations, varied landscapes
The advantage of family camping is that you can find comfortable facilities in various regions of France. By the sea, of course, as on the Normandy coast, near the Atlantic or just a stone's throw from the Mediterranean in Languedoc-Roussillon. Further inland, you can opt for a campsite near Murol in the Puy-de-Dôme or a medieval city of character such as Sarlat-la-Canéda in the Dordogne.
More globally in Europe, you can find the same type of campsite adapted to families in regions such as Catalonia in Spain or the Kvarner bay in Croatia. Unless one prefers to get closer to the pearl of the Adriatic, the serene Venice.
