Play area: Glamping sites in France

Camping du Lac Mercus

• Family-friendly Midi-Pyrénées site on the shores of Mercus lake
• Direct lake access, private pier, canoe hire and fishing
• Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, pools, snack bar and terrace

Domaine de Syam

• Treehouses in the woods of a 14-hectare estate near Champagnole
• In the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park for walks and activities
• Meal baskets to order and table d'hôte dinners

Camping les Chelles

• Family-friendly site in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park
• Hiking, cycling, skiing and nature spotting all easily accessible
• Pool, fishing pond, playground and summer snack bar

Village de Chalets

• Chalet village edging Lake Mansigné in Pays de la Loire countryside
• Zoo de la Flèche and Château du Lude both 20 minutes’ drive
• Watersports and tennis at neighbouring Base de Loisirs de Mansigné

Ferme Saint Pierre

• 80-hectare farm estate in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Meet llamas, ponies, donkeys, turtles, peacocks and more
• Within an hour's drive of Fréjus and the Verdon Gorge

Camping du Lac de Mondon

• Next to a 15-hectare lake 55 kilometres from Limoges
• Play area and outdoor pool with slide and nighttime hours
• Archery, organised bike rides and nature activities available

Camping Les Chataigniers

• Peaceful family site surrounded by chestnut groves in the Ardèche
• Joyeuse 10 minutes’ drive; Pont d’Arc and Aven d’Orgnac 50 minutes
• Swimming pool and pétanque court; restaurant terrace with views

Domaine des Monts du Mâconnais

Domaine des Grandes Côtes

• Auvergne site spread over 45 hectares on the banks of the Bouble river
• Within an hour's drive of Vulcania and Le PAL theme parks
• Excellent bistro on site, plus indoor pool and 18-hole discgolf course

Camping des Vallées

• Family site less than a kilometre from Saint-Brieuc
• Aquatic centre with pools and waterslides 150 metres away
• Snack bar, takeaway and food shop

Écoute La Vie

• Well-equipped luxury lodges in leafy gardens at Lunay in Loir-et-Cher
• Château de Chambord an hour’s drive and Zoo de la Flèche 90 minutes
• Art spaces and meditation corners; communal dining and a delicatessen

Camping La Baie de Douarnenez

• Landscaped and shaded family resort over six hectares near the coast
• Heated waterpark with indoor pool, outdoor pool and waterslide
• Fishing, miniature golf, bouncy castle, restaurant and poolside bar

Camping Les Charmes

• A family-friendly campsite
• With a heated covered pool and a mini spa
• Three kilometres from Apremont

Camping Les Châteaux

• Loire Valley site close to châteaux including Chambord and Cheverny
• Motorhome service point and pool with sunbathing space
• Free internet point, cosy lodge, café-restaurant and bikes for hire

Village de Gîtes du Lac du Causse

• At edge of a lake in a scenic setting
• Pool, play area and outdoor activities available on site
• Many popular tourist attractions nearby

Camping Les Granges Bas

• Quiet site on the edge of a forest in the Vosges mountains
• 2km from watersports/ beach at Gérardmer lake and 6km from Gérardmer
• Shop, picnic areas, pétanque, table tennis and tennis

Camping du Lac de la Chausselière

• Rural Vendée campsite half an hour's drive from Puy du Fou
• A 45-minute drive to Nantes; 10 minutes from Montaigu
• Heated indoor pool, kids’ club and terrace bar near Chausselière lake

Camping Le Petit Paris

• Family-friendly campsite on the Vendée coast
• Close to fine sandy beaches
• Pool, snack bar, bouncy castle and playground

Camping Les Calquières

• A 15-minute walk from the medieval centre of Sévérac-le-Château
• Half an hour's drive from the Tarn river gorges
• Heated pool, games room, book loans, shop, restaurant and snack bar

Camping Le Moulin

• Starting point for canoe trips to the Gorges d'Ardèche
• On the banks of the Ardèche river with its own beach
• Pool, fishing and summer entertainment