"La cigale et les fourmis" pretty bungalow, sleeps 2, private pool

You'll find a kayak, bicycles, and more on site at this pet-friendly vacation home. Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 29-minute drive to Cévennes National Park.

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 431-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the internet, cable/satellite TV, stereo, and DVD player.

As you settle into this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a BBQ grill, a fireplace, and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and toilet paper. 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.