Play area: Glamping sites in France

Villatent at Camping Lestaubière

• Smart well-equipped safari tents at a Dordogne lakeside site
• Just off the N21, within a half-hour drive of Bergerac and Périgueux
• Outdoor pool, lake beach, play area and snack bar with shaded terrace

Camping Le Médoc Bleu

• Under the Gironde sun, between a pine forest and fine beaches
• At the seaside resort of Carcans about 50km from Bordeaux
• Large heated pool, videogames room and bouncy castles

Camping Bel Air

Villatent at Camping River

• Safari tents at a small-scale site on the banks of the Ubaye river
• Close to lots of rafting centres, plus climbing and horse riding
• Bar, heated pool and swimming pond with beach area

Camping Belle Roche

Kokoni

• Haut-Béarn microlodges with spectacular views of Pyrenees peaks
• La Pierre Saint-Martin ski resort half an hour’s drive
• Private decking and wildflower gardens; Nordic bath and e-bike rental

Camping Bellevue

• Friendly site a few kilometres from Saint Gilles Croix de Vie
• Close to dozens of beaches, gardens, parks and wildlife attractions
• Bike the Sentiers Cyclables de la Vendée or walk the Sauz dunes nearby

Camping Bellevue

• Family-friendly campsite 25 minutes’ drive from Rocamadour in the Lot
• Loubressac, Sarlat and the Gouffre de Padirac all 45 minutes’ drive
• Heated swimming pool and playground; snack bar and bread delivery

Juliette Tentvakanties at Domaine de Mialaret

• Scenic site in the grounds of a stunning 19th-century château
• Hiking and mountain biking trails starting directly from the site
• Art deco pool; fishing lakes; kids’ club; petting farm; e-bike rental

Villatent at Domaine du Logis

• Smart safari tents in the grounds of a 15th-century castle
• A half-hour drive from Rennes; 40 minutes from Saint-Malo
• Restaurant, bar, kids' activities and heated pool with water play area

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Tourterelles

• Glamping in safari tents on a large family-run site near Tourtoirac
• Horse and pony rides and lessons from the stables on site
• Open-air pool, paddling pool, bistro and summertime kids' club

Juliette Tentvakanties at Camping Les Voiles d'Anjou

• Rental tents on a family-friendly site in Rosiers sur Loire
• Angers, Saumur, canoe trips and châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Heated indoor and outdoor pools, spa, miniature golf and tennis

Du Lac Pesquie

• South-west France site with easy access to nearby attractions
• A three-minute walk from the bastide town of Villereal
• Fishing, restaurant, disabled facilities and safe setting with CCTV

Camping Hello Soleil

• Family-friendly site in the Monts d’Ardèche Regional Nature Park
• Biking and hiking paths leading directly from the site
• Pools, multi-sports field, inflatable structure and bar-restaurant

Simply Canvas

• Small, spacious glamping site with fully-equipped safari tents
• Half an hour from Bergerac and within cycling distance of wineries
• Excellent dinners and breakfasts, plus organic fruit and veg to pick

Camping International de Maisons-Laffitte

• Large site 20 minutes from Paris city centre: easy access by train
• Fish in the Seine just outside the site
• Multilingual staff, playground and restaurant terrace over the Seine

Vit Tel Ta Nature

• Glamping lodges on a wooded park five minutes' drive from Vittel
• Two thermal spa centres within a five-minute drive
• Breakfast included; picnic baskets and local drinks available on site

Dallas en Vendée

• Family-friendly site, 20 minutes’ drive to Saint-Jean-de-Monts beaches
• A 35-minute drive to L'île aux Papillons zoo and 70 to Puy du Fou
• Kitchen with fridge and microwave; barbecues, pool and playground

Camping Kerisole

• Family campsite in woodland five minutes’ drive from Scaër in Brittany
• Concarneau half an hour’s drive; Quimper and Breton beaches 35 minutes
• Heated pool and Jacuzzi; takeaway breakfast; snack bar with pizza oven

Camping La Ravoire

• Less than a kilometre from the shores of Lake Annecy
• Bike hire, indoor swimming pool and small gym
• Bar with terrace, games room, playground, sports area and tourist info