In pictures: France's surprise storm

1 of 8 Winds of more than 94mph tore through trucks and freight buildings near Bordeaux airport to begin with

2 of 8 "Trees came down one after and everything was flying," one local resident said

3 of 8 The storms ravaged campsites and holiday villages, killing four people and leaving nine others seriously injured

4 of 8 Two Dutch tourists were killed when falling trees crushed tents, caravans and cars at a campsite in Biscarosse

5 of 8 Winds and hailstorms knocked out power supplies and shut off roads in the area

6 of 8 Tearful holidaymakers were picking through the debris before leaving for home

7 of 8 Campers sheltered in a sports hall at Biscarosse after being evacuated from the La Rive campground

8 of 8 Many of the shaken campers said on Wednesday they would be spending the rest of their holidays elsewhere