Yes, camping here in France is much superior to the U.K. weather wise.
We camp every year...still hoping to this year.
But things we like
Dining tent- this is seperate from your sleeping tent, a big open sided UV proof and rain proof tent. We put our folding/collapsing camp table under it so we can easily cook on the gas stove.
Firepit- most campsites that allow fires require a fire pit. Some will rent you one, but we have a collapsible camping one. We can also cook on it as it has a screen you can put over the coals if we feel like cooking on a fire.
Washing up tub- so you can take dirty dishes to sinks and wash up easily. We use reusable plastic dishes not paper plates etc because of environment. It is also good for washing clothes of you are camping for several weeks and don’t want to pay for camp site washing machine.
Clothes lines- you can buy easy to attach clothes lines. They loop and hook round the tree or whatever and then you can hang your swimming suits, towels, wet clothes
Suncream and Insect repellent- essential.
Hammocks with loop ties that don’t damage the trees. Kids and adults love hammocks in a shady spot for relaxing with a book, afternoon naps when inside tents is too hot, or even a night sleeping under the stars.
Seperate tents for parents and kids. This kept us sane.