Play area: Caravan parks in Sète, France

Le Mas du Padre

• Peaceful wooded base in Balaruc-les-Bains welcoming families and dogs
• A 15-minute drive from beaches; walking distance from Etang de Thau
• Playground, multisports ground and pétanque; food available on site

Camping Beau Rivage

• Family-friendly site on the shore of Étang de Thau in Mèze
• A 20-minutes drive from the 10-kilometre beach and watersports of Sète
• Bar-restaurant on site and a short walk from harbourside restaurants

Camping Borepo

• Scenic site surrounded by vineyards and away from main roads
• Around 20 minutes' drive to the Mediterranean sea
• Two big pools and paddling pool with vineyard views; seasonal shows

Camping Beauregard Plage

Camping Le Maridor

• Peaceful site in the Mediterranean port town of the Canal du Midi
• Rent a bike on site and be by the sea within 15 minutes
• Roomy restaurant terrace overlooking pool area and hot tub

Camping Les Roches d'Agde

• Family-friendly Hérault park 20 minutes' stroll from the beach
• A five-minute drive from central Agde; 35 minutes from Sète
• Outdoor pool, games room, bike hire, play area and bar-restaurant

Camping Le Rochelongue

Camping Les Romarins

• Excellent location opposite the fishing port on the Hérault river
• Near the 40-kilometre bike path to Agde, Grau d’Agde and Cap d’Agde
• Pool, library, play area, TV room, shop and snack bar with terrace