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The high season is upon us, holidays are in the air. Select a campsite by the waterside in Europe now, in lovely Croatia for instance, or in dynamic Portugal. By the sea, a lake or a river, to each its own! All selected sites have a fantastic location, you only need to select your destination of choice!
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Just 200 meters from Lac Léman, between Geneva and Thonon-les-Bains, Le Relais du Léman is a 3-star family campsite in an exceptional setting. An open-air swimming pool to make the most of your swim, beautiful shaded pitches, comfortable chalets and mobile homes fully integrated into this beautiful estate, playgrounds, a restaurant and summer entertainment. Enough to make your stay unforgettable!
In the south of the Vosges and Lorraine, the Domaine de Champé is a 5-star campsite open all year round. It is located in Bussang, a pretty little tourist village set in lush natural surroundings at the foot of the Ballons des Vosges.
The atmosphere here is one of well-being and absolute comfort. Domaine de Champé is the ideal place to recharge your batteries, with luxury mobile homes to rent and luxury wood-frame chalets of contemporary design, plus a wellness area with treatments and massages, saunas, hammam, Nordic baths and whirlpools.
Children are also pampered at the Domaine de Champé: heated pool area with large pool, 35 m long slide and paddling pool, mini-club, sports and outdoor activities in high season... All the ingredients for unforgettable moments with friends! The entertainment team also offers sports outings, activities and evening events for all the family.
In winter, a weekend or a week at the campsite is an opportunity to take advantage of the ski slopes at Bussang (5 mins away).
The Domaine de Champé also offers a wide range of services: its restaurant ‘Chez JeanMi’ with its gourmet cuisine, its straw hut and its grocery shop - bread depot (July-August), cleaning service for rentals, etc. In short, for an active or cosy holiday in the Vosges, discover the Domaine de Champé!
Le Champ du Moulin is a campsite located at the foot of the Ecrins National Park and the Les Deux Alpes ski resort. Discover an exceptional natural setting where the beauty of the Alpine peaks and sparkling glaciers will amaze you.
Whether in summer or winter, let yourself be charmed by the richness of the Vénéon and its breathtaking scenery.
Direct access to the 2Alpes ski resort (300m from the Venosc-Les 2 Alpes cable car) for summer and winter skiing. Located at the start of a number of hiking trails (GR54), mountaineering, mountain biking, cycling, white water rafting, hang-gliding, via ferrata, etc.
The traditional mountain village of Venosc is just 500m away. Bourg d'Oisans 15 minutes away.
On-site bar and restaurant open in summer, grocery, bread, games, library.
The campsite has the Camping Qualité label.
In the midst of untouched nature, yet only 7 km southwest of Innsbruck, lies the holiday paradise of Natterer See. The campsite in the Tyrolean mountains, which has been awarded the title "Superplatz" many times by the ADAC, has about 200 pitches of different categories arranged in terraces - from standard to luxury superior. The ultra-modern multi-functional building offers a spacious reception, mini-market, café-bar-bistro with breakfast service as well as state-of-the-art sanitary facilities with children's washing area, exclusive private bathrooms and family washing area. The wonderful, private bathing lake with giant water slide, mega-aqua park, SUP and kayak rental, outdoor gym and beach volleyball court as well as the extensive animation and entertainment programme during the high season will make the hearts of young and old guests beat faster. The lakeside restaurant with Tyrolean delicacies, the pizzeria with pizza made by own recipe, the snack bar and the kiosk provide culinary highlights. The excellent location and the free bus to Innsbruck (from 2 nights) create ideal conditions for exploring Tyrol and the provincial capital - whether in summer or winter.
Located at the gates of the Ardèche, Camping Lion offers a wooded setting with large sites of 5 acres. A paradise for lovers of traditional camping with calm, but also usability with entertainment in July and August for children and adults. Always concerned about your well-being, you will find many services on site. Nearby you have the choice of sporting activities: canoeing, sailing, water bicycles, riding, swimming in waterfalls, biking, hiking, climbing, canyoning ... and cultural outings with many beautiful sights (castles and various historical monuments). So what is there more to spend some quality time with family or friends? soon
The Domaine du Haut des Bluches in Lorraine welcomes visitors all year to an enchanting setting in La Bresse in the Vosges. Located at an altitude of 710 metres on the edge of a forest and banks of a river, this is an ideal place for rest and relaxation at the heart of the Ballons des Voses Regional Country Park. In winter, take advantage of the caravan park and chalet or room rentals near the ski slopes in Vosges (La Bresse, Gérardmer etc.). During summer, the 3-star campsite offers spacious pitches on 4 hectares of lush green terraces. A service area is also available for motor homes, making this a campsite with a comprehensive range of services. The site has all you need for a great holiday - bar, restaurant, grocery, bread, free WiFi access, laundry, games and children's playgrounds with an inflatable structure in summer. The campsite also boasts shower blocks equipped with family washrooms containing WC, shower and washbasin. The campsite is located 4 kms from the centre of La Bresse, a picturesque little Vosges town popular with tourists. A number of footpaths and mountain biking trails start at the site, much to the delight of those who enjoy the fresh air. Explore the hilltop route, the mountain lakes and the other natural treasures that give the Vosges the beauty for which it is famous!
Live to the rythm of Nature, savour the quality of life in the Haute Provence to the full, drink in the smells of thyme and lavander. At an altitude of 600 metres, a 75 ha naturist area will enable you to make the most of this exceptional location in the heart of the Verdon Regional Natural Park. The naturist area has spacious pitches for tents, caravans and camper vans as well as comfortable gites and mobile homes, and new lodge tents. In a setting surrounded by nature, you will find on the site two lakes, 35 hectares of forest, a large part of which is devoted to naturist walks. For your comfort, the estate is equipped with games for your children, ping-pong tables and a sauna. In season, enjoy our pool terrace on site to enjoy ice creams and drinks. The estate also has 11 gîtes (non-classified).
The Belle Hutte **** campsite welcomes you in Lorraine, in the heart of the Vosges mountains. Located in La Bresse, near Gérardmer, this 4-star campsite is a four-season wilderness destination popular with lovers of fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing ... It offers a full range of accommodation: camping pitches, rental chalets and unusual comfortable accommodation for 2 to 7 people, all in a superb wooded park in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Park. Its aquatic area in summer, the proximity to the La Bresse-Hohneck ski resort and its services (grocery store, snack bar) make it a campsite specially adapted for family mountain holidays. Everything has been planned for the enjoyment of children: water slides, paddling pool, playground, table tennis, trampolines, inflatable structures ... In winter, book your comfortable and fully equipped chalet or unusual accommodation at the campsite for 2 to 7 people. 500m from the slopes of La Bresse-Hohneck and 4km from the Nordic area of La Bresse-Lispach, this is the ideal formula to enjoy a weekend or a week in the snow in the most beautiful ski resorts of the Vosges! For your comfort and the guarantee of a successful stay, Camping de Belle Hutte is labeled Camping Qualité, Qualité Tourisme, Tourisme & Handicap, Green Key and Valeur Parc Naturel Régional
Book a large, quiet pitch with a sea view in Italy or Spain, or with a view over a lake or a river in Belgium and Switzerland, to soak in nature and its many marvels.
Our 2 to 5 star sites will fulfill all your sea, lake or river related dreams and wishes, always with added great amenities - pool, water park, spa…
Fishing lovers, water sports amateurs or simple, lazy sunbathers are in for a treat. For instance, the campsites in the Netherlands located by lakes and rivers often rent boats or pedalos, organize windsurfing lessons or canoeing activities. River banks or lake shores are also great for a stroll or a bicycle ride. Whether you're staying with your family, friends or partner, the campsites by the waterside in Europe will fulfill all your dreams and wishes.
Camping Direct features a selection of campsites near the water for those looking for a genuinely authentic camping experience. Book a bungalow, chalet, camping pitch or mobile home at a campsite by the waterside in Europe, and enjoy water fun at the most!
Go regenerate by the water thanks to a booking at a campsite by a river in Germany. This wonderful country awaits you in an unspoiled natural environment that's just perfect to relax : you'll have no other choice than to give in!
France is another great destination to go camping with your family with its many lakes and related water activities.