Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Sculpture gardens and bold modern art make this one of the better serious art stops with kids.

One of the practical Vence options for families, with family rooms, a pool, and even a room with a separate kitchen if you want a little more home setup.

A polished meal that still makes life easier with little kids: they specifically provide high chairs and bottle warmers, and in season you can sit by the pool.

A very family-friendly stay if a pool matters: there are two, including a heated indoor one, plus outdoor space and pétanque when the kids need to move.

This is the active-family camping option: pools, kids’ play, ping-pong, tennis, pétanque and even bike and orienteering routes on site.

The pedestrian-square setting is the big win here: kids can move around more freely while you wait, and there are actual children’s menus.