Villatent at Camping La Roche d'Ully

Ornans (five minutes' drive) is in the Loue Valley, a spot well-known for its bike-friendly trails and scenic terrain. This stretch of the river is also popular with boaters, who can bring their own launch or take advantage of the several kayak and canoe hire options in town. Finally, there's a lot of scope for climbing here, with full information available at the town's handy tourist information centre. Further afield, it's a half-hour drive to Besançon, a well-preserved provincial town where you can visit the birthplace of Victor Hugo, admire the mountain views from atop the Fort de Bregille or head to outlet shops, cinemas and a full-sized ice rink. Families with kids may also appreciate a trip to visit the furry residents at La Ferme aux Lamas du Doubs (20 minutes), where a range of llama-themed activities await. Orient deer park (half an hour) has more prancing creatures that you can admire, plus kilometres of gorgeous forest trails to explore.