Find your lakeside campsite in France

Camping St-Laurent-du-Verdon Ciela Village La Farigoulette bord de lac

Are you going on a family camping vacation and looking to beat the summer heat?
This is your chance to stay by a lake at one of our campsites in France! A true natural swimming pool, it offers numerous benefits: freshwater swimming, the relaxing pleasures of a beautiful, 100% natural setting, and a variety of water activities.

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Reviews from our camping holidaymakers – Lakeside

Campsite Beau Rivage

Colin

8/10

Stay :
02/06/2026 to 09/06/2026
Emplacement camping

We have been staying annually (Except Covid times) for many years. You have lost your focus on touring guests: 1. The lack of fresh water provision is terrible, only 1 tap to cover all pitches, 2. Many shower stalks are missing any provision to hang up clothes as hooks are vanished. 3. The supply of water showers using air to increase apparent pressure/volume simply does not work and in many stalls requires serious adjustment. One cannot shower in air alone! 4. During our 7 night stay the Sanitaires were without water twice and without power & lighting once 5. Pitches are becoming ever smaller due to the lack of care of hedges/plants. 6. Overloud animations continuing until 11 pm??!!!
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Campsite Le Lac de Thoux

Samantha

8/10

Stay :
21/06/2026 to 29/06/2026
Emplacement camping

Great campsite, lovely staff, however when visitor numbers increased across Friday/Saturday/Sunday we experienced ongoing power cuts. Also during those busier days there was an increase in unacceptable behaviour in the pool/slides making it unsuitable to keep our smaller children there. Only 1 lifeguard who seemed to only respond to severely dangerous actions (so ignored the kid pulling his trunks down to go down the slides, or the older teens throwing themselves down the slides etc) Was a shame as rhe first half of our stay was faultless
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Campsite La Liez

David

9/10

Stay :
26/06/2026 to 02/07/2026
Emplacement camping

We had an amazing time. Maybe another bin area at the other end of the campsite would be more convenient. The access around the barrier for cyclists and walkers would be better if it were concrete or tarmac
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Campsite La Farigoulette

Ellen

10/10

Stay :
23/06/2026 to 27/06/2026
Locatif (mobile home, chalet, lodge)

Very helpful staff and our cabin is comfortable and clean. The site facilities are good.
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Campsite Beau Rivage

Derek

7/10

Stay :
23/06/2026 to 26/06/2026
Emplacement camping

Good pool nice area ciela are spoiling it by taking pitches and putting statics on but that’s where the money is I guess. Our pitch 49 had a heap of garden rubbish on it all the stay also whilst we were there our campervan was the largest on site yet given the most awkward and smallest pitch available bizarre and very disappointing for the money you charge I did mention the rubbish but nothing was done about it. Also our electric cut out but to be fair that problem was sorted quickly. We love meze and area but don’t think we will stay again we felt we were ripped off a little bit. All in all 4/10 score from us.
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Campsite Le Lac de Thoux

Valerie

3/10

Stay :
21/06/2026 to 23/06/2026
Emplacement camping

Scenery is lovely but the campsite is very tired looking. There was dog excrement laying around in several places and people urinating up trees instead of using the facilities. The restaurant was closed both days we were there but we were told we could buy snacks but the bar doesn't open till 4pm. The shop had no bread both days and no bottled water in 40° heat. Sun shades around the pool inadequate. In general the place needs a complete face lift.
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Campsite La Liez

Sally

10/10

Stay :
24/06/2026 to 25/06/2026
Emplacement camping

It was lovely
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Campsite La Farigoulette

Claire

10/10

Stay :
13/06/2026 to 20/06/2026
Locatif (mobile home, chalet, lodge)

Good
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Everything you need to know for your camping holiday – Lakeside

Enjoy a vacation right on the water at a lakeside campsite

Our lakeside campsite also offers easy access to the beach. It’s the perfect spot to go swimming with the kids at any time of day and enjoy a wide variety of games before heading to the bar and restaurant at your campsite for dinner before nightfall. Access to a lake or river is also perfect for active campers with energy to spare. They can burn off that energy with water sports like canoeing or fishing, whether through a club or on their own. Does the idea of a pleasant stay by a lovely pond or river appeal to you? Now’s your chance to book your spot at one of our Ciela Village campsites and see for yourself!

The Most Beautiful Lakes in France!

During your stay at Ciela Village Campsite, discover stunning lakes scattered across France, from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region through the Loire department to the Landes department in the Aquitaine region. To do so, choose our lakeside campsite. In addition to a dip in the heated pool, your vacation itinerary will include exploring the azure-blue lakes of the Verdon between the Alps and Provence, such as Sainte-Croix, Esparron, Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon, and Castillon. Also head to the stunning lakes of Gérardmer and Longemer in the heart of the Vosges, as well as the calm, crystal-clear waters of the Biscarrosse lake. The latter is one of the largest in the Southwest and is widely considered one of the most beautiful in France. To come and discover them, check out our range of accommodations available for booking at our lakeside campsite: campsites, mobile homes, or Ciela Nature tents. You’re sure to enjoy a week—or several nights—of utmost comfort at our star-rated outdoor hotels, which also offer access to a water park.

What water activities can you do on a lakeside vacation?

The bodies of water are ideal for enjoying a wide range of activities —you can rent your equipment from a water sports club—all in the heart of a lush, natural setting. You can try stand-up paddleboarding, pedal boating, sailing, water skiing, and kitesurfing, as well as take trips in a canoe and go river fishing. Whether you’re at the beach in Saint-Laurent-du-Verdon in Provence or in Biscarrosse in the Landes region of Aquitaine, it doesn’t matter: your stay promises unforgettable family fun with your children in the stunning azure waters. Don’t wait any longer—book your mobile home accommodations for one or more nights at a Ciela Village resort featuring a water park and a variety of activities!

Campsites near France’s most beautiful lakes

Star-rated campsites by the lake are the perfect way to enjoy a vacation close to nature, whether you’re staying for a week or just one night. Our Ciela Village campsites, located near freshwater bodies, offer an authentic setting where you can fully recharge. Enjoy a warm swim in a pond—the perfect change of pace from swimming in the ocean or participating in activities and entertainment at the campsite’s pool.