Play area: Campsites in France

Camping Saumur

• Hillside setting with views over the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley
• Six kilometres from Saumur and the Château du Saumur
• Two pools, lodge with books and games, mini golf and bike hire

Camping Sarlat

• Friendly Dordogne site in a woodland setting
• A short walk from medieval Sarlat
• Pool, terrace café, central lodge and shop with foie gras and confit

Camping de l'Ill

• Riverside site two kilometres from the town centre of Colmar
• 5km from forest horse rides and 6 from a watersports centre
• Big heated pool, paddling pool, snack bar and spectacular surroundings

Camping L'Etang du Camp

• Peaceful family-friendly rural site 20 minutes' drive from Conques
• Rodez and Figeac and the Lot river within an hour's drive
• Two-hectare lake on site for fishing and nature trails

Le P'Tit Bois

• Family-friendly site with restaurant, bar and takeaway
• A few minutes from the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Saint-Malo
• Big heated waterpark with slides and indoor pool with Jacuzzi

Camping Les Argiles

• Small orchard site in the Luberon region
• Swimming pool, playground and restaurant
• Hire bikes on site to explore the countryside, castles and villages

Camping Le Sauzet

• Cosy family site on a farm close to Saint-Germain-l’Herm
• On the edge of the Livradois forest for bike and walking trails
• Pizza, fresh bread and sociable dinners cooked by professional baker

Camping les Arches

• Peaceful site with mountain views near Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
• Next to the Claduègne river for a natural swimming area in summer
• 40 minutes' drive from Vallon Pont d'Arc for canoe trips

Camping Les Bastets

• Highly scenic site surrounded by the hills of the Rhône valley
• Cycling, horse riding, summer dog sledding and canoeing nearby
• Infinity-edge pool with spectacular mountain views

Camping Les Bateaux

• Dog-friendly site with mountain views alongside the river Meuse
• Access to a Voie Verte bike trail and a 35-minute drive from Givet
• Bar on site and pedalos for hire; places to eat a short walk away

Camping de L’Île Auger

• Quiet, dog-friendly site set over 5.8 hectares by the River Vienne
• In the UNESCO-listed town of Chinon; Tours 40 minutes' drive
• Play area, picnic benches and laundry room; public pool over the road

Camping de L'Hermitage

• Family-friendly site in the scenic Pays de Redon
• On-site waterpark with pool and waterslide
• Less than an hour from Nantes and Guérande

Camping de Vaubarlet

• Family site adjacent to the Dunières river
• Bouncy castle, kids' activities and evening entertainment
• Pools, bar terrace and restaurant

Camping Les Petits Champs

• Family site surrounded by rivers and woods, two kilometres from Gacé
• A 20-minute drive to Camembert and 40 to Alençon
• Playground, internet and heated washrooms with accessible facilities

Camping Le Tampico

• Eco-friendly site in the lush surroundings of the Southern Alps
• A 20-minute walk from Barcelonnette via a river footpath
• Restaurant, wine bar, indoor lounge, TV, wifi and pétanque

Camping Les Sables du Midi

• Holiday park in Valras-Plage, 800m from the Mediterranean
• An hour's drive from Carcassonne and near the Canal du Midi
• Pool complex, gym, massages, restaurant and free kids' clubs

Camping de L'Escaut

Nuits Perchées à Laroque

• Treehouses five minutes' drive from Saint-Antoine-de-Breuilh
• A 10-minute drive from canoeing on the Dordogne river
• Several wineries within walking distance or a short drive

Le Mas des Pins

• Offbeat accommodation set in three hectares of forest
• Easily accessed from the D907, 20 minutes from Digne
• Adventurous, off-grid holidays in secluded natural surroundings