Playground: Campgrounds in Balaruc-les-Bains, 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

Domaine Saint Paul le Marseillais

• Eight-hectare site in a wine-growing area, near the beach and sea
• Five minutes' drive from the ancient fishing town of Mèze
• Oyster platters, mussels and local wine all available on the terrace

Camping Les Tamaris

• Beachfront site 10 minutes' drive from Frontignan
• 15 minutes from Sète and half an hour from elegant Montpellier
• Lots of activities including cooking, aqua gym and dance classes

Domaine Résidentiel de Plein Air Le Castellas

Le Mas de Thau

• Family-friendly site on a farm 10 minutes' drive from Montignac
• Half an hour's drive from the 12km sandy beach at Sète
• Kids' club, babysitting service, spa, petting zoo and outdoor pool

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 L'Eden

Le Domaine de Sainte Véziane

• Family park 15 minutes from Mediterranean beaches
• Big waterpark with pool, paddling pool and waterslides
• Jacuzzi corner and bar-restaurant

Camping Les Roches d'Agde

• Family-friendly 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