Lac des Vieilles Forges, in the French Ardennes, is a fantastic base for a nature-based Eurocamp break in Northern France. Located just 200m from the sandy beaches of Lac des Vieilles, the kids will love the water sports and inflatable obstacle course. The campsite boasts an outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide, kids’ clubs and family activities, sports and a playground. A 10 minute stroll along the lake will take you to Terre d’Aventures in the woodland nearby, with treetop adventures for all ages, segway courses and treasure hunts for little ones. This park is also located close to the border of Belgium so there are plenty of pretty villages to explore just a short drive away. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Lac des Vieilles Forges on the Eurocamp website.

Approximate travel times:

• Calais Port to Lac des Vieilles Forges: A 3 hour 25 minute drive.
• Caen Port to Lac des Vieilles Forges: 5 hours.
• St Malo Port to Lac des Vieilles Forges: A 6.5 hour drive.
• Roscoff Port to Lac des Vieilles Forges: 8 hours away.
• The nearest airport to Lac des Vieilles Forges is Brussels South Charleroi – about an hour away.