Eurocamp review: La Croix du Vieux Pont, France

What is Eurocamp and how does it work?

Eurocamp is based in Cheshire, UK, but doesn't have any UK-based parks. Instead there are 400 sites to choose from across France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany, so if you fall in love with the company's offering and ethos, there's no chance of ever getting bored when it comes to location.

Eurocamp doesn't own each individual campsite, except for those under the Marvilla Parks umbrella. Instead, they partner with various different private campsites and parks across Europe and act as a tour operator to create package holidays that make booking a trip with ferry crossings or flights simple, easy and budget-friendly.

In a nutshell, Eurocamp is a flexible, affordable and activity-packed self-catering family holiday option that encourages kids and adults to get off screens, into the great outdoors and spending quality time together as a family.

What is the location of Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont?

La Croix du Vieux Pont is one of Eurocamp's most popular parcs with British holidaymakers and for good reason – this parc is all about location, location, location. It's one of the closest Eurocamp sites to both Disneyland Paris and Paris itself and is also an easy 2.5-3 hour drive from Calais. If you live in the south of England, you can get up in the morning and be at your holiday destination by the afternoon, making it one of the easiest Eurocamps to get to from the UK.

The campsite is in Berny-Rivière, a lovely rural location on the outskirts of a small town called Soissons and the drive to the entrance takes you through undulating farm land and through charming, but rather sleepy French villages. The 1000+ acre parc is situated on the bank of the River Aisne, (although depending on where your accommodation is you may not see much of the river), and is centred around several small lakes, so if you like being by the water, it's a brilliant choice.

You really do get the best of both country and city life here, as it's under an hour and a half by car to Disneyland Paris (or there's a weekly shuttle that runs from the site), just 1 hour to Parc Astérix and less than an hour to another amusement park called La Mer de Sable. Paris is also only an hour and a half away and easily doable in a day.

Champagne lovers will be delighted to hear that Reims and the start of the Champagne route in the Vallée de la Marne is just under an hour away and history buffs will be in their element with many of the major WW1 Aisne battlefields, memorials and museums on the doorstep.

Even with two small children in tow and in the space of just 6 days, we managed a visit to a Champagne house as well as multiple cultural trips out to chateaus, medieval towns and historic sites thanks to the excellent location.

What is the nearest airport to Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont?

The nearest airports are Paris Beauvais, 86km away or Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, which is 72km away. If you're not hiring a car at the airport, you can get a train from the airport to Soissons, but it involves a change at Paris Nord and then Soissons to the campsite is about 20 minutes by taxi.

Would you recommend travelling by car?

We'd highly recommend travelling by car to Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont, especially as it's one of the closest Eurocamp parcs to Calais. The rural location means it's difficult to access by any other means, plus having a car gives you the freedom to explore the lovely Aisne Valley countryside around the parc and to make your own way to Disneyland Paris (and leave when the kids are shattered or enjoy "just one more ride" if they're not!).

If you don't want to spend time in the car or leave the park once you're in situ though, it's completely possible to just unpack and relax thanks to the on-site boulangerie, shop, restaurant and takeaway.

What is the accommodation like at Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont?

There's everything from camping pitches for people with their own tents to huge ski chalet style gîtes for large groups at this campsite, depending on your budget and preferred holiday style. Eurocamp definitely provides for families who like the idea of the great outdoors but with all the modern luxuries of indoor living, such as hot showers, separate bedrooms and a kitchen, so it was perfect for a tent-averse mum like me who loves her creature comforts.

When booking through Eurocamp, you can choose between holiday homes (classic, comfort, premium and ultimate), apartments, suites and studios (in the main building above the shops) as well as the larger lodges and chalets that sleep 5+ guests. As a family of four, we were in a premium holiday home, which had three bedrooms, a kitchen and dining area and a lovely large verandah that felt like it was brand new, plus a private area of grass that became a makeshift football pitch for the week.

Our holiday home also came with air conditioning, which was a blissful little extra when the weather suddenly turned hot, and an outdoor barbecue, which really got us in the holiday mode. Our accommodation was very modern and clean, but quite bijou (it can sleep 6 but that would be very tight!) and while the kitchen was well kitted out, there wasn't an oven – just a hob and microwave – which meant we had to be inventive at times when cooking dinner. Some lodges do come with ovens though so worth checking that detail.

The location of the accommodation on the parc can have a big impact on your stay, so it's also a good idea to look at the map and think about the area you'd like to be in. The quietest area is over the other side of the road away from the facilities (accessed via an underpass), while the most private lodges looked to be the ones down by the river or on the opposite side of the lake to the kiosk, as these all had tall hedges around them.

We were in a small collection of lodges just behind the swimming pool and restaurant, which meant we were in the thick of the action and found everything very easy to access, however it could be noisy at times and if we booked again we'd definitely opt for a lake or river view to make the most of the pretty surroundings.

What are the facilities like at Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont?

There's a dizzying array of activities and facilities to choose from on a Eurocamp holiday. Some sites come with theme parks or water parks attached. There's even a parc in Belgium with free entry to the neighbouring safari park. As we were travelling with a 7 and 4 year old (who both hate rides), theme parks and large slides weren't what we were after, but if you do have daredevils in tow, you'll find La Croix du Vieux Pont still delivers.

As well as its proximity to Disneyland, La Croix du Vieux Pont is known for it's variety of water-based activities and facilities, including two indoor and one outdoor pool, waterslides, three lakes, the river and a lagoon with sandy beach and beach bar (which was unfortunately closed when we visited but looks like an amazing facility for summer).

The parc has been open since the 1980s, and while some areas are a little dated, many areas, including the main restaurant and pool bar, have clearly been updated very recently. Inside the main building, there's a smart botanical vibe and lots of comfy seating, and the terrace overlooking the pool is a delightful place to enjoy cocktails. Down on the lower level, there's an arcade area decorated in cool neon paints, that has something for both younger kids to enjoy as well as teenagers.

The outside pool looked a lot more modern than the indoor ones; however, it wasn't heated like the indoor pools, so only a few brave swimmers (including my husband and son!) dared swim in it. If having a warm swimming pool is a top priority for you, you'll want to do your research on other parcs, as many Eurocamp sites do have heated pools.

We went swimming every day (the pool opens from 10:30am - 7:30pm) after a leisurely breakfast of viennoiseries from the boulangerie – my son had perfected "deux pains au chocolat s'il vous plait" by the end of the week. I was initially worried the 10:30am opening time would be way too late, but found that my kids were so exhausted by all the fresh air and late nights that they slept in every morning – bliss!

Our favourite area was down by the main lake and my kids spent many happy hours throwing sticks into the water, running around the play area, and making the most of the kiosk area where you can do everything from trampolining, go-karting and jumping on the bouncy castle to riding a flamingo Pedalo or taking a mini motorised bumper boat out on the lake. We also enjoyed a very competitive round of mini golf on the 18-hole course.

Every activity required a ticket, but at around 2 euros each, it was still very affordable. Plus, there's a bar right by all the activities, so weary parents can pull up a chair and enjoy a nice crisp glass of French wine while watching their kids exhaust themselves.

We were blessed with some excellent weather while at La Croix du Vieux Pont so spent most of our time outside, but had it been raining we'd have been well catered for as other activities on site include 10 pin bowling, a soft play area, a laser tag labyrinth, a billiards and games room and a huge multi sports complex. We did also glimpse an indoor water splash park that would have been fabulous for toddlers but appears to have been closed for some time.

Older children can also make the most of some more challenging outdoor activities, including archery, a zip line, cycling, fishing or table tennis.

What is the entertainment like for both children and adults?

Eurocamp is so family-friendly that we didn't see the need to spend any time away from our two – but if you do want a break or to make use of the small wellness centre for a massage, there are free kids' clubs starting from as young as baby club for an hour going up to teen club for 14 - 17 year olds.

As our children are quite shy and were absolutely exhausted by all the sun and fresh air by the evening, we just stayed in our lodge and played games, built Lego before bed or visited the arcade for a quick game, however if you've got slightly older kids or kids with more energy to burn then there is evening entertainment in the form of mini discos or themed shows. Adults can enjoy the regular quizzes, bingo and the brilliant vibe at the bar, especially when sports are on the big screen.

The main entertainment for us though, was when we were out and about exploring. During our stay, we took a day trip to Disneyland Paris and enjoyed watching the parade and soaking up all of the magic involved in the current Music Festival, running until September 2025. Read our full review of Disneyland Paris here. We also managed to fit in memorable day trips to the Champagne town of Chateau-Thierry, the gorgeous and historic canalside Amiens and a visit to the hidden gem Fort de Condé with its hilarious swinging nets activity.

What are the food and drink options like at Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont?

Eurocamp holidays are all self-catering, which is a huge draw for parents catering for fussy kids on a budget. However, we were delighted to find that there were a couple of restaurants and a takeaway service (Brother's Corner) on site, so mixed up cooking in our holiday house or on the BBQ on our deck with delicious takeaway pizzas and one night in the main restaurant, which had both adult and kid-friendly options. There's also a restaurant next to the lagoon called La Place, although as the lagoon was out of action, we didn't use this during our stay.

There was a well-stocked shop at the entrance to the park, which is open from 8am to 7pm, and the boulangerie, which we visited every morning without fail. We also did a big shop at the start of the holiday in a much larger Intermarché in the nearby village of Vic-Sur-Aisne, which also had a couple of authentic-looking French bistros if you fancy eating out.

The food in the restaurant, La Brasserie Willo, was nice but not super high end or expensive, and the service was friendly and fast. At one point, some garlic butter shot out of the snail my husband was eating straight into my daughter's eye (only in France!) and the staff couldn't have been more attentive – providing iced water and napkins as well as bringing sweeties and flowers to the table to distract her.

The takeaway pizzas were delicious and a real hit with my kids, but in an attempt to get a feel for real French culture and food, we headed to the nearby town of Soissons for a meal in a bistro by the gorgeous cathedral.

Is Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont good value for money?

In a word: yes! We couldn't believe how many activities are on site for the cost of the holiday. In a week, you can take part in a multitude of activities for free or just several euros a go that would cost hundreds of pounds back home in the UK. With three pools and the lagoon (when open) as well as lakes and the river, there's plenty of free water-based activities to enjoy, and it's brilliant that it's all just there within walking or cycling distance whenever you fancy.

Our six-night stay with Eurocamp during May half term in a premium mobile home and including return ferry crossings and end of stay cleaning, came to £1,366.44. Or around £342pp, which is really well-priced, especially when you think we could have added two more people to our holiday house. If you have younger children and can go out of the main holidays, the savings are even more impressive. What we valued the most, though, was that Eurocamp doesn't have set arrival or departure days. We arrived on a Monday and departed on a Sunday and found the flexibility invaluable.

While we were staying at La Croix du Vieux Pont, the weather was lovely, but with the lagoon closed, the swimming pools did get very crowded, and it was difficult to find a sun lounger. We did occasionally have to queue for activities at the kiosk too, however, for the price of the holiday, that's to be expected, and if you're after exclusivity and peace and quiet, this isn't the place for you.

MadeForMums verdict

Eurocamp's La Croix du Vieux Pont, as well as the company's other sites, are most definitely family holidays and everything is geared towards kids. We'd say this camp works best for slightly younger children from toddlers to tweens, as some teenagers might get a little bored with the slightly smaller slides and gentle activities after a while. Our 4 and 7 year-olds however, barely scratched the surface of what was on offer, and we could have easily stayed another week.

A stay here is all about giving kids access to endless amazing activities and exercise while adults can sit back and relax knowing they are safe, happy and have plenty of healthy things to do that don't involve screen or cost the earth to take part in. Parents of slightly older kids can even give them freedom to walk or cycle around by themselves as it feels very safe and secure.

If you're really looking to get under the skin of the country you're visiting though or immerse yourself in the culture, you'll be disappointed, as once on site we could have been anywhere and everyone speaks perfect English.

Our main takeaway from this stay is that you'll never hear the words "I'm bored" – which, as far as we're concerned, is pretty much priceless!

Go there:

Seven nights from Saturday 16th August 2025 (school summer holidays), staying in a Classic XL two-bedroom holiday home that sleeps up to six guests, from £1,200.78 per party.

Seven nights from Saturday 25th October 2025 (October half term), staying in a Comfort XL two-bedroom holiday home that sleeps up to six guests, from £476.70 per party.

Book your stay at La Croix du Vieux Pont here

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