Play area: Glamping sites in France

Camping du Valentin

• Spacious site on the edge of Laruns, with stunning mountain views
• Near lots of outdoor activities; five minutes' drive from thermal spas
• Covered heated pool, hot tub, playground, bar and snack bar on site

Le Hameau du Prat

• Family camping five minutes’ drive from Ribes in the southern Ardèche
• Pont d’Arc 45 minutes’ drive; 50 minutes to Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche
• Wooden camping pods, heated swimming pool, sports field and play area

Oasis Village

• Well-equipped family village park close to the French Riviera
• A 20-minute drive from Saint-Aygulf beach at Fréjus
• Four pools, waterslide, bar, restaurant, massages and hairdresser

Camping Lou Comtadou

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from central Carpentras
• Avignon, Mont Ventoux and vineyards within a half-hour drive
• Free entry to adjacent pool in July and August

L'Etape en Forêt

• Peaceful 10-hectare site in the vast forest of Saint-Sever-Calvados
• Marked hiking and cycling paths and ponds for fishing in the area
• On-site restaurant; treetop adventure courses, playgrounds and sports

Camping La Siesta

• Forest site with views towards Île de Ré
• Just outside the seaside town of La Faute-sur-Mer
• Big aquatic area with heated pool, paddling pool and waterslide

Ferme Saint Pierre

• 80-hectare farm estate in the Verdon Natural Regional Park
• Meet llamas, ponies, donkeys, turtles, peacocks and more
• Within an hour's drive of Fréjus and the Verdon Gorge

Camping La Taillée

• Friendly site a kilometre from Aigrefeuille-d’Aunis town centre
• Within a half-hour drive of La Rochelle and Châtelaillon-Plage
• Swimming pool, kids' pool, gym classes and miniature golf

Le Balcon de Chartreuse

• Peaceful family site the Hauts de Chartreuse nature reserve
• Hiking and mountain biking trails direct from the site
• Spectacular views, sports areas, big pool and restaurant with terrace

Camping La Tourelle

• Eco-friendly site in the middle of pretty green countryside
• A 20-minute walk from the historic hilltop town of Moncontour
• Barbecues, playground, e-bikes, common area with sofas and travel info

Domaine de Syam

• Treehouses in the woods of a 14-hectare estate near Champagnole
• In the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park for walks and activities
• Meal baskets to order and table d'hôte dinners

Ferme La Ramière

• Quiet, friendly farm site in the Pyrénées with grassy, shaded grounds
• A 10-minute drive to Louvie-Juzon and 35 minutes from Pau
• Pool with view of the mountains, shared kitchen, small shop

Camping Du Paquier Fane

• Peaceful and spacious site a 10-minute walk from Chagny
• Next to the Dheune river and close to Burgundy vineyards
• Restaurant and sports on site; discounted access to local pool

Les Yourtes Bourcominoises

• Traditional Mongolian yurts with countryside and canal views
• Within easy reach of a huge swimming pool with waterslides
• Donkey, pony and other friendly animals on site

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

Le Moulin de Surier

• In the heart of Périgord, in an idyllic setting
• A family-friendly and welcoming campsite
• Eight hectares with a stream, lakes, old stones and a mill

Camping Les Bords De Creuse

• Quiet family campsite on the Creuse river banks in the Indre-et-Loire
• La Roche-Posay 10 minutes’ drive; Angles-sur-l’Anglin 15 minutes
• Breakfast delivery service and small shop; pool five minutes’ walk

Camping La Prairie

• Family-friendly site surrounded by lake beaches and wild waterways
• Fishing, swimming and canoeing/kayaking 8 kilometres away in Mesnois
• Outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and fishing pond

Domaine de Campras

Le Chapeau Chinois