Play area: Caravan Holiday Parks in Var

Camping Saint Pons

• Shaded dog-friendly site 15 minutes’ walk from Le Lavandou beach
• A 25-minute drive from Hyères; 20 minutes’ walk to the port
• Boules, kids’ play area and ping pong on site; cafés and shops nearby

Camping La Barque

• On the banks of the Argens river, 10 minutes' drive from Fréjus
• Hire bikes, kayaks or paddle boards on site for beach outings
• Restaurant and open-air pool with bar and paddling pool

Camping Les Fouguières

• Peaceful family-friendly site a kilometre from Carcès town centre
• Around an hour's drive from the beaches of Saint-Tropez and Fréjus
• Swimming pool, pétanque court, playground and snack bar

Esterel Caravaning

• Among the Estérel mountains near the French Riviera
• Three kilometres from the beaches of Agay, Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus
• Waterpark, five pools, restaurant, bar and boutique

Les Palmiers

Ecolodge l'Etoile d'Argens

• Dog-friendly wildlife haven on the river Argens near Fréjus
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes to St Tropez and Cannes
• Restaurant, entertainment, bike hire, kids’ club and swimming pools

Camping La Pinède

• Family park among Var vineyards, set over four hectares
• Two kilometres from sandy beaches and the medieval village of Grimaud
• Aquapark, restaurant, snack bar, playground and wellness area

Camping Les Tomasses

• Leafy riverside site 30 minutes’ drive from French Riviera beaches
• A 30-minute drive from Hyères; an hour and 15 mins from Saint Tropez
• Pool, sports field, miniature farm, kids’ club, bar and restaurant

Camping L'Artaudois

• Family-run holiday park in Le Pradet, 1.5 kilometres from the beach
• A 20-minute drive from Toulon and Hyères; 45 minutes from La Ciotat
• Outdoor pool, games room, play area, bar, restaurant and pétanque

Camping Parc Valrose

• Family-friendly site in a peaceful park with pool and kids' activities
• Five minutes' drive from La Londe Les Maures and the D98 main road
• A 10-minute drive from Côte d'Azur beaches and watersports

Les Bastides de Chanteraine

• Family-friendly rural site in the Verdon Regional Natural Park
• By Sainte-Croix Lake; 15 minutes' drive from Gorges du Verdon
• Swimming pool, pétanque, cocktail bar and restaurant/pizzeria on site

Camping Le Montourey

• Family-friendly park close to several Côte d'Azur beaches
• A 15-minute drive from the centre of Fréjus; 45 minutes from Cannes
• Outdoor pool, waterslides, bar, restaurant, bike hire and play area

Camping Riviera d'Azur

• Family site just outside Saint-Aygulf, with beach shuttle service
• 45 minutes' drive from Cannes and Saint-Tropez
• Large waterpark with five pools, waterslides and aqua gym classes

Camping Lou Cabasson

• Family-friendly site in the scenic Var countryside
• Five minutes' drive from the Côte d'Azur; Le Lavandou 10 minutes
• Playground and spacious outdoor pool with waterslides; web access

Camping Lou Pantaï

• Eco-friendly site in the Var, five minutes' drive from Le Pradet beach
• Boats to Porquerolles and Port-Cros are 20 minutes' drive away
• Heated pool, bar with snacks, bike hire and snorkelling kit to borrow

Domaine de Miremer

• Family campsite with spectacular views near La Garde Freinet, Provence
• Half an hour’s drive to Saint-Tropez, and 10 minutes to Grimaud
• Pools, dining and bar on site; entertainment April to mid-September

Camping International Aups

• Family-friendly site on the edge of Aups, close to shops and market
• Lac de Sainte-Croix and Gorges du Verdon within a half-hour drive
• Restaurant, heated pool, hot tub and evening entertainment on site

Village Vacances Le Parc des Chênes

• Family-friendly site 15 minutes' walk from La Croix-Valmer town centre
• Views over the Baie de Cavalaire; two kilometres from a sandy beach
• Open-air swimming pool overlooked by sun terrace and snack bar