Play area: Tent campgrounds in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France

Camping La Camassade

• Quiet flower-filled site in Provence, in a 100-year-old olive grove
• Half an hour by car from the coast, Grasse and Pic de Courmes hikes
• Outdoor pool, shop, bread delivered in summer; 10 minutes from town

Domaine de la Bergerie

• In a 700-hectare forest 10 minutes' drive from Vence and 35 from Nice
• Forest trails and bike paths starting directly from the grounds
• Pools, terrace bar, hairdressing service and 12 pétanque courts

Camping Les Pinèdes

• Colourful and well-maintained site 200 metres from the Loup river
• A kilometre from La Colle-sur-Loup and seven from Cagnes-sur-Mer
• Restaurant, takeaway, playground and pool surrounded by mountains

Parc Bellevue

• Family park a 20-min drive from the Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes
• Boat trips to the Lérins Islands 20 minutes' drive; Nice 45 minutes
• Pool, paddling pool, Jacuzzi, playground and restaurant

Camping Le Val Fleuri

• Leafy campsite on a hillside 10 minutes’ drive from Cagnes-sur-Mer
• Plage Mogador 10 minutes’ drive; Nice 40 minutes; Monaco 50 minutes
• Swimming pool and licensed snack bar with a takeaway service

Camping Les Cent Chênes