Grand Gîte Marie-the

You'll find a kayak, bicycles, and more on site at this family-friendly vacation home. Jump into your car and make short work of the 17-minute drive to Cévennes National Park or the 12-minute drive to Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park (and enjoy the property's convenient covered onsite parking in the meantime).

After you return to this 1884-sq-ft vacation home, you can unwind by the heated pool or sip a drink in the hot tub; you may also like the garden and deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

As you settle into this 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and air conditioning. 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 an ice maker. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter.