Camping Le Parc

Beach hols beckoning? A 35-minute drive to Fréjus should satisfy – the resort town has a couple of stretches for swims, sandy strolls and sunbathing, and there's a waterpark, zoo and some fab Roman remains to explore away from the sands. If beaches entice but salty waves don’t, head instead to Lac de Saint-Cassien, 15 minutes away, for sandy expanses, hikes, sheltered coves and pedalo and canoe rental – or stay on dry land with wanders in Préalpes d’Azur Regional Natural Park (25 minutes) and along the stunning Gorges de la Siagne, or with clambers through the largest canyon in Europe at the Gorges du Verdon, less than two hours away. Thrillseekers can get adrenaline pumping by throwing themselves out of a plane at the international skydiving centre 10 minutes down the road, while families can keep things more kid-friendly with less high-altitude adventures on the rides at Magic World amusement park an hour and a half away. Fancy a drink or seven? The site’s an hour and a half from Clos Cibonne, the start of the Terroir la Londe wine route, so make sure there’s a designated driver in tow…