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If you want an easy to put up tunnel tent you could have a look at the Vango Icarus 600, and your 6 year old is able to help out no problem. There are three poles which you bunching them together....(that's where your 6 year old comes in) and as long as you get two pegs in at the back somewhere all you have to do is walk forward, unfolding it like an accordion. It doesn't take any strength.

The lovely thing about France is that many pitches are shady. So although, yes, Canvas is better in hot conditions because if filters out more of the sun, it's not absolutely essential. Anyway, during the day you'll not be in the tent much, probably sitting outside (under a tree) or in the nearest pool. I toured France in a Royal four man dome tent and the good thing about polyester is it's got a small pack size and is easy to carry.