Play area: Glamping sites in France

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

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

Camping Le Moténo

• Friendly-family Brittany park a short walk from the beach
• Spectacular waterpark with indoor and outdoor pools
• Boules, fitness centre and summer entertainment

Camping Mille Etoiles

• In the nature reserve of the Ardèche gorges
• A 20-minute walk from the Ardèche river via several routes
• Restaurant, shop, playground and small library

Domaine de la Puisaye

• Bohemian and stylish wooden pods on the edge of lush forest in Puisaye
• A 40-minute drive to Auxerre; 15 minutes from Toucy’s Saturday market
• Swimming pool, bowling and kitchens on site; shops and dining nearby

Camping Le Moulin de Bidounet

• Family-friendly site on a five-hectare island in the Tarn river
• Next to a riverside bike path; a 15-minute walk from Moissac centre
• Swimming pool, kids' pool, playground, food truck, summer activities

Camping Le Moulin de Gournier

• Rural Ardèche site on the banks of La Ganière river near Les Vans
• Within 45 minutes' drive of Pont d'Arc and Gorges de l'Ardèche
• Restaurant, bar, playground and river access for fishing and swims

La Résidence du Lac

Domaine de L'Amitié

• Peaceful riverside park 10 minutes' walk from Touët-sur-Var
• Upmarket coastal towns of the French Riviera around an hour's drive
• Equestrian centre, plus spa with sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi and massages

Camping Le Moulin du Roy

• Small, peaceful campsite close to the Canal du Midi in Haute-Garonne
• A five-minute drive to historic Revel and a lake; an hour to Toulouse
• On-site sports next to a pool, close to shops, brasseries and a market

Le Loup Blanc du Riou

• Peaceful family site on the edge of the Mercantour National Park
• Two ski resorts within 13km
• Outdoor pool, pétanque, billiards, table football and more

Camping Beaume Giraud

• Family-friendly site in a green setting with spectacular views
• A short drive from the village of Balazuc
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar and pizzeria

Domaine de la Héchaie

• Gulf of Morbihan glamping site 20 minutes' drive from the coast
• Half an hour's drive from Vannes and Rochefort-en-Terre
• Large fishing lake, playground and pétanque

Camping Le Païsserou

• Family-friendly site in the Aveyron with pool and mountain views
• Bar and restaurant on site; under five minutes' drive to Najac village
• Activity centre with zipwire, kayaking, bike hire and climbing

Camping de Sainte-Mère-Église

• Normandy site in Sainte-Mère-Église with playground and shop
• WW2 museum five minutes' walk; Utah beach and museum 15-minute drive
• Play area, massages, bike hire and shop with the site's own craft beer

Camping Le Paradis

• Family-friendly site on four hectares of hills and woodland
• A five-minute drive from Veillon beach: free shuttle bus in summer
• Indoor pool, playground, aqua aerobics, sports field and restaurant

Camping le Parc des Sérigons

• Friendly family site next to a forest 2km from La Roche-des-Arnauds
• Horse riding centre next door and pony rides on site
• Bar-restaurant, pool, tennis, multisports field and playground

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area