Le Vignal 1, quiet cottage in the south of the Ardèche

A short distance from kayaking, parasailing, and more, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. With convenient onsite parking, you'll be ready to make the 21-minute drive to Cévennes National Park or the 31-minute drive to Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park.

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink in the hot tub of this 1184-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a garden and a deck or patio. As for the great indoors, you can come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and cable/satellite TV.

As you settle into this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom rental, you'll find a living room and air conditioning. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.