Camping Des Favards

The remarkably well-preserved Roman theatre in Orange (15 minutes’ drive) has earned it the title of UNESCO World Heritage site. It sits at the bottom of a tree-covered hill and is still an atmospheric stage for plays and concerts. The town also has a Roman triumphal arch and – fast-forward to modern times – an aerospace museum displaying a range of military aircraft. Parc Spirou Provence (25 minutes) ought to keep your kids happy and entertained, with rollercoasters, drop towers and other thrill rides, plus gentler attractions for younger guests. There are also balloon artists and assorted characters from famous comics to meet. On hot days, you might prefer to hit a waterpark – how convenient, then, that Wave Island is just across the main road from Parc Spirou. Sitting on the banks of the Rhône, Avignon (40 minutes) is an elegant city with a medieval centre spreading out from the imposing Palais des Papes, built in the 14th century during a turbulent period in papal history. Check out the remains of the Pont d’Avignon, stretching only halfway across the river, then stop for a drink on the leafy Place de l’Horloge.