Up to 35cm (14in) of rain poured on the Var region of France in a matter of hours on Tuesday, forcing some local campsites to close.

We have spoken to many holidaymakers caught up in the floods who have lost their cars, caravans and motorhomes and been through a very difficult experience in the last couple of days. Our thoughts are with them and also with the campsite owners affected. In many cases, years of hard work and investment have been swept away in minutes and we have huge sympathy for them.

At the moment we know that Camping les Pecheurs at Roquebrune-sur-Argens has been badly affected and is likely to remain closed for the rest of the season. Other sites may also be affected and we will post further information here as we receive it.

This article was written on 17 June 2010 by Alan Rogers Campsite Guides, expert in camping in Europe.

Source: www.alanrogers.com/news/flash-floods-hit-campsites-in-the-var