Play area: Glamping sites in France

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 Domaine des Messires

Camping Domaine des Etangs du Plessac

• Quiet, family-oriented site with private lake beach and fishing pond
• Among the activities of Perigord-Limousin Natural Regional Park
• Nine hectares of green space with pool and sandy playground

Domaine de la Vitarelle

• Peaceful wooded site with spectacular views over the Pyrenees
• Within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed citadel of Carcassonne
• Organic store selling organic wines, craft beers and local produce

Domaine de l'Étang

• Vineyard site on the estate surrounding Château de Brissac
• A 25-minute drive to Angers, 35 to Saumur and 55 to Puy du Fou
• Well-maintained grounds with pools, summer bar and its own wine

Camping Douarnenez

• Woodland site in the south of Brittany
• Overlooking the Baie de Douarnenez and 500 metres from a sandy beach
• Within walking distance of Douarnenez and the spectacular GR 34 path

Camping Les Princes D'Orange

• Scenic Hautes-Alpes site, five minutes' walk from Orpierre town centre
• Close to rock climbing routes; guided hikes and bike trips in summer
• Heated pool, kids' pool, waterslide and playground with climbing wall

Camping du Besset

• Pretty site in the grounds of a château with forest and mountain views
• Less than a 10-minute drive to St Prix village and 20 to Lamastre town
• Play areas, football field, bowling alley, spa and swimming pool

Villatent at Camping Lestaubière

• Smart well-equipped safari tents at a Dordogne lakeside site
• Just off the N21, within a half-hour drive of Bergerac and Périgueux
• Outdoor pool, lake beach, play area and snack bar with shaded terrace

Domaine Ramonjavel

• Kid-friendly glamping site among corn and sunflower fields
• Luxury safari tents, petting zoo, pool and hairdressing service
• Regular table d'hôtes dinners with meat and fish from the site smoker

Domaine de l'Oiselière

• In a green wooded area in peaceful Vendée countryside
• A 40-minute drive from Puy du Fou and 55 from Atlantic beaches
• Summer pool, bike hire, barbecues, bakery, playground and small farm

Domaine de l'Ubaye

• Spectacular Ubaye valley and river setting in the southern French Alps
• Regular activities such as rafting, kids' rafting and mountain biking
• Pool, playground, restaurant and direct access to the river with beach

Camping La Rochade

• In a grove of oak and birch trees with many facilities
• Just over a kilometre from the village of Naujac-sur-Mer
• Fishing, beach, bathing pond, bouncy castle, events and snack bar

Domaine de Mépillat

• Quiet woodland setting on the edge of a fishing lake
• Between Burgundy, Bresse and Jura
• Heated outdoor pool, bouncy castle and snack bar on site

Camping La Giroflée

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
• Opposite a sandy beach and next to a sailing/watersports school
• Bread deliveries and fresh fruit and veg sales on site in summer

Le Bonheur Côté Pré

• Peaceful, green and spacious woodland site in Finistère countryside
• A 10-minute drive from Tréguennec beach and nature area
• Four hectares of space, and hiking paths from the grounds

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area

Camping Domaine de la Rive du Bois

• Close to Chambon-la-Forêt on the edge of huge Orléans Forest
• 15 minutes' drive from beach of Étang de la Vallée and 45 from Orléans
• Pool, fishing, play area, archery, miniature golf and tennis

Domaine de Poiseuil

L'Echapée Belle

• Wooden cabins surrounded by the countryside and Forêt d'Othe
• A 45-minute drive from Sens and Chablis and 50 minutes from Auxerre
• Outdoor games and a shared terrace; supermarket 20 minutes’ drive away