Play area: Caravan parks in Désaignes, France

Camping de Retourtour

• In the Doux valley
• A quiet and family-friendly campsite
• Next to the river and at the foot of castle ruins

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

Camping le Viaduc

• Spectacularly secluded and scenic Ardèche site on the Doux river
• White sandy beach and three hectares to roam
• Nature haven with fishing on site, food shop and restaurant

Camping de la Vallée du Doux

• Small and family-friendly riverside site
• Less than a kilometre from the velorail of the Ardèche Verte
• Fishing, snack bar and play area

Camping de Pierrageai

Camping Les Berges du Doux

• On the banks of the Doux river, just outside Boucieu-le-Roi
• 20 minutes' walk from the Gorges du Doux velorail
• Restaurant/bar with outdoor terrace and high season entertainment

Camping Satillieu

• Quiet shaded site on the banks of the L'Ay river
• Hikes, bikes: Pilat, Monts d’Ardèche national parks within 30 minutes
• Restaurant-snack bar, weekly evening entertainment, fishing on site

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 L'Ardechois

• Peaceful site 10 minutes' drive from Saint-Sauveur-de-Montagut
• A short drive from hiking and cycling paths and a climbing centre
• On the banks of the Glueyre river for swimming and fishing

Camping Les Murmures du Lignon

• Family-friendly riverside site in four acres of protected forest
• 20 minutes' walk from the little town of Tence for steam train trips
• Outdoor pool, paddling pool, games room, playground and pétanque

Camping Mas de Champel

• Family-friendly site with lots of activities, next to a natural park
• Pool, paddling pool, beach, kids' club and river for fishing
• Spa and fitness area with hot tub and sauna

Camping Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October