Play area: Caravan parks in Plats, France

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 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 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 Iserand

• Family-friendly Ardèche site by a forest with Rhône views
• By the ViaRhôna bike path; 10 minutes' drive to Train de l’Ardèche
• Swimming pool, snack bar, mini football field and miniature golf

Camping de Pierrageai

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 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

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 des Ulèzes

• Spacious family site 15 minutes' walk from Saint-Donat
• 20 minutes from Tain l'Hermitage chocolate museum and wine train
• Outdoor pool, miniature golf, games room and lots of playground kit

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