Gîte Les Faysses, tranquillity and nature in the Cévennes National Park

Close to kayaking, rock climbing, and more, this family-friendly cottage brings it all within reach. Jump into your car and make short work of the 10-minute drive to Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape or the 29-minute drive to Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return, unwind in the garden or sip a drink on the deck or patio, and don't forget about the outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the internet and DVD player.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a sofa bed and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include toilet paper and soap. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.