Camping des Rives d'Auzon

There's plenty to entertain in Vogüé (15 minutes' drive), a fab Ardèche village where a typical itinerary could include trips to a 17th-century château, strolls along the river and taking to the water in a kayak at Argonautes activity centre. You should also make a point of putting in an appearance at Balazuc (20 minutes), a clifftop village with an ancient bridge and climbing opportunities. After ticking off those two must-see spots, kids keen on critters may very well beam if taken to Lussas wildlife park (10 minutes), an educational farm where there are displays about all sorts of animal husbandry (donkey and pony rides are also up for grabs). Le Village de Gopher (30 minutes), a treetop playground and adventure park, should also get the wee ones' seal of approval. Montélimar (40 minutes), a larger town about 30 kilometres to the east, is also within reach of Camping des Rives d'Auzon. Here there's a bowling alley, tours around a nougat factory and an exhibit about fighter jets – an eclectic mix, to be sure, but one that's likely to keep groups with different interests content.