Play area: Glamping sites

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

Ekeby Camping

• Peaceful site on the shores of a fishing lake
• Direct access to a family-friendly sandy beach
• Free wifi, playground and on-site café with lake views

Camping du Château Vert

• Peaceful lakeside site in woods within easy reach of Paris
• 5km from Hez-Froidmont forest for walking, cycling and horse riding
• Fishing lakes on site stocked with pike, perch and bream

Gîtes du Moulin

• Leafy glamping site on an eco-friendly micro-farm in the Isère
• Vercors Massif 90 minutes’ walk, and Thaïs Cave 15 minutes’ drive
• Local produce to buy and catering available; sauna; livestock on site

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

Les Cadenieres

• Family site less than 10 minutes’ drive from scenic Villecroze
• An hour from activities at the stunning Verdon Gorge
• Less than an hour from the towns and beaches of the French Riviera

Les Cantarelles

• Campsite right by the edge of the lake, a haven of peace
• Fisherman's paradise
• Canoes and pedalos for hire: relaxation as a family or solo

Les Chalets d'Alzen

• Tiny site in the peaceful Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by hiking, cycling and nature trails
• Two barbecues, playground and tennis court

Domaine de l'Orée

• Family-friendly site half an hour’s walk from a beach and surf school
• A 10-minute drive from the centre of Les Sables-d'Olonne
• Large water park, playground and kids’ entertainment on site

Camping Is Aruttas

• Family-friendly site on a private island off the Sardinia coast
• Beach nearby; riding school on site
• Outdoor pool, bar, restaurant, pizzeria, mini market

Camping du Col d'Ibardin

Les Chalets de Pierretoun

• Rural chalets 10 minutes' drive from La Bastide-Clairence
• 40 minutes' drive from the beaches of Biarritz, Anglet and Bayonne
• Llamas and donkeys on site to accompany local hikes

Villatent at Camping Le Pech Charmant

• Safari tents at a family-friendly site near Les Eyzies de Tayac
• A 20-minute drive to the Dordogne river; 25 to Sarlat-la-Canéda
• Outdoor pools, sauna, hot tub, restaurant and summer entertainment

Elie Holiday Park

Les Châtaigniers du Lac

• Well-equipped chalets in a chestnut forest on Lac de Villefort
• Gorges du Chassezac 15 minutes’ drive; Le Puy one hour and 25 minutes
• Access to a beach; heated outdoor pool with paddling area; fishing

Camping Le Haut Dick

• Family-friendly campsite in Normandy close to the landing beaches
• Set in a natural setting in the heart of the marshes
• Close to town, only a 600m-walk

Les Deux Vallées

• Well-kept family-run park between the Dordogne and the Céou valley
• Castle views of Beynac two kilometres away
• Bar, fishing pond, swimming pool, restaurant and kids' clubs

Villatent at Camping La Masia

• Well-appointed safari tents on a popular family campsite
• On the edge of Blanes on the Costa Brava; Barcelona an hour's drive
• Outdoor pool with waterslides and hot tub; private bathroom in unit

Mini Camping Twekkelo

• Eco-friendly and family-friendly site in spectacularly scenic Twente
• A five-minute drive from Hengelo and 15 minutes from Enschede
• Bike hire and bike route maps, kids’ play area and stargazing

Les Cigales

• In the southern Ardèche two kilometres from the Chassezac river
• Many outdoor activities available nearby
• Heated pool, play area and free wifi