Play area: Glamping sites in France

Le Pré des Chênes

• Small family-run site on three hectares just outside Saint-Cassien
• A five-minute drive to Monpazier; half an hour to the Dordogne river
• Swimming pool, petting zoo, playground and summer bar on site

La Buissonnière Lodges

• Family-friendly glamping site 45 minutes’ drive from Tours
• Château de Chenonceau 10 minutes’ drive; ZooParc de Beauval 35 minutes
• Wellness area with sauna; cycle hire; outdoor pool and play area

Le Pin Parasol

• Well-maintained and peaceful park with direct access to Lake Jaunay
• A 10-minute drive to Vendeen beaches
• Waterpark with heated swimming pool and waterslides

La Bordette

• Family-friendly site in scenic six-hectare setting in the Quercy Blanc
• Heated pool, sun terrace, playground and games room with bar/kitchen
• Breakfast buffet and table d'hôte dinners available for guests

Camping Étang de Fouché

• Leafy lakeside site surrounded by Burgundy vineyards
• Barge trips along the Burgundy Canal from Pouilly-en-Auxois, 17km away
• Lake beach, bike rental and outdoor pool with whirlpool

Camping Le Mont Joli-Bois

• Lush sea views near the sandy beach and seaside town of Criel-sur-Mer
• Less than 10 minutes' walk to the sea plus scenic coastal walks
• Sandy playground, bouncy castle, trampoline and pétanque pitch

Camping La Beaume

• Near Esparron-de-Verdon and close to the Verdon gorges
• A couple of kilometres from lakeside beaches
• Heated indoor pool, playground and restaurant

Camping du Port

• Family-friendly site with direct access to a beach on River Dordogne
• Within 30 minutes of the popular medieval hilltop village Rocamadour
• On-site activity company runs canoeing, canyoning and climbing trips

Camping La Bonne Source

• Scenic family-friendly Christian site on the banks of the Loyre river
• A 40-minute drive from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Limoges
• Restaurant, heated pool, bike rental and Sunday services on site

Camping Azun Nature

• Small, relaxed site near the village of Aucun in the Pyrenees
• In a bird refuge a kilometre from paragliding schools
• Spotless amenities, multisports pitch and fresh bread sales

Camping Le Mas Fleuri

• Family-friendly Alpes-Maritimes site with mountain views
• A five-minute drive from Sospel; 45 minutes from Monaco
• Outdoor pool, play area, pétanque court and restaurant with terrace

Le Pequelet

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Tourterelles

• Glamping in safari tents on a large family-run site near Tourtoirac
• Horse and pony rides and lessons from the stables on site
• Open-air pool, paddling pool, bistro and summertime kids' club

Camping Le Lignon

• Family-friendly site by the river in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon
• A five-minute drive from Chambon-sur-Lignon river beach
• Playground, trampoline and summer entertainment

Camping Le Mas de Reilhe

• Between the Mediterranean and the Cévennes National Park
• Surrounded by vineyards, with wine tasting events on site
• Pool, spa, restaurant-bar and multilingual library

Destination Ailleurs

• Unusual accommodation on the edge of the Gorges du Verdon
• On the outskirts of Éoulx; 20 minutes' drive from Castellane
• Meals (including breakfast), spa and kids' play area on site

Camping Le Lamparo

• Family site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sainte-Marie-la-Mer
• Perpignan, Collioure and Argelès-sur-Mer all within a half-hour drive
• Free use of the site's heated pool, sauna and Jacuzzi

Domaine Naturiste des Lauzons

• Naturist campsite on a hillside in rural Provence
• Pool, waterslides, sauna, gym, bar-restaurant and mini market
• Activities and entertainment on site for kids, teens and adults