Parcs Residentiels de Loisirs (PRL)
The French way to enjoy the great outdoors.
Recent years have seen a significant increase in the number of Parcs Residentiels de Loisirs (PRLs) in France. To such an extent that the Alan Rogers France Guide contains a special section devoted to them. In many ways, these parks resemble good campsites but with the important distinction that they do not have any touring pitches! Many are open all year.
Amenities at the parks are invariably very impressive, often with top quality swimming pool complexes, sports and fine restaurant facilities. PRLs have often been developed with the expectation that clients may be former campers or caravanners, with the common desire to combine the freedom of camping and caravanning with a high standard of home comforts.
Internal layouts can differ quite substantially, particularly with regard to sleeping arrangements, where these include the flexible provision for ‘extra persons’ on sofa beds located in the living area. If you're planning a holiday which includes more people than are catered for by the main bedrooms you should check exactly how the extra sleeping arrangements are to be provided.
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Brittany, FR29010
Ty-Nadan is a well organised site set amongst wooded countryside along the bank of the River Elle. The 183 pitches for touring units are grassy, many with shade and 99 are fully serviced.
An excellent campsite on the eastern bank of the River Seine. This is a large campsite with English speaking administrative staff, numerous toilet facilities plus the advantage of a level site.
This is a well managed site with good facilities and a varied programme of high season entertainment for all the family. A busy site in high season, there are plenty of activities to keep children happy and occupied.
Close to the sea, Bois Soleil is a large site in three parts, with 165 serviced pitches for touring units and a few for tents. All the touring pitches are hedged, and have electricity, with water and drainage between two. 
The 26 hectare estate has three lakes, two for fishing and one with a sandy beach and safe swimming area. There are 135 good sized touring pitches, level, terraced and hedged.
Les Moulins is a brand new campsite on the pretty Ile de Noirmoutier, with minimal impact on its exceptional natural surroundings.
ES8481
A superb site for a camping holiday providing for all family members, whatever their ages. A drive lined with palm trees and flowers leads from a large, very smart, round reception building at this impressive modern site.