Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping La Célestine

• Southern France wildlife haven next to a natural lake and a river
• Among the green hills of Provence 30km from the Gorges du Verdon
• Pool, guided hikes, restaurant, snack bar and loads of room to play

Camping La Chapelle

• Family site on the Gartempe river, a 10-minute drive from Guéret
• Wolves of Chabrières 15 minutes’ drive; Jardin LACORE one hour
• Dogs welcome; wild swimming and fishing; playground; launderette

Le Village de Cottages

• Well-maintained park in the grounds of a Berry equestrian centre
• A kilometre from central Lignières; Bourges 40 minutes' drive
• Outdoor pool and chill-out area; groceries available on site

Camping La Condamine

• Wooded riverside site on the edge of Vercors Regional Natural Park
• Mountain biking, skiing, climbing, fishing and horse riding nearby
• On-site market selling regional produce, craft beers and local wines

Camping La Corbaz

• Family-friendly site in the Haute-Savoie town of Cluses
• Outdoor pool, snack bar and entertainment in summer
• Close to winter and summer activities in the mountains

Camping La Forêt

• On the Opal Coast a kilometre from the sea and 5km from Le Touquet
• Fitness centre, playground and pétanque court
• Less than an hour's drive from Calais

Domaine Saint Paul le Marseillais

• Eight-hectare site in a wine-growing area, near the beach and sea
• Five minutes' drive from the ancient fishing town of Mèze
• Oyster platters, mussels and local wine all available on the terrace

Camping du Signal

• Peaceful dog-friendly site 10 minutes’ walk from Lac de Nantua
• Access the Jura Mountains Regional Natural Park from 15 minutes’ drive
• Play area, tennis court, table tennis and other activities

Domaine Saint Estève

• Family-friendly park on a hillside near Millau
• A 10-minute drive from the town centre and 30 from the Gorges du Tarn
• Infinity pool, on-site restaurant and views over the Millau Viaduct

Sous les toiles de PauTiLou

• Small, well-equipped glamping site 20 minutes' drive from Vichy
• L’Allée des Géants 35 minutes’ drive; Parc Mirabel an hour
• Workshops, massages, play area and communal kitchen on site

La Bicheudière

• Small, friendly site on an old farm five minutes' drive from Brécey
• Near a salmon fishing river, a 40-minute drive from Mont Saint-Michel
• Help feed farm animals, collect fresh eggs and gather at the firepit

L'Abri des Chênes

• Peaceful glamping site on the edge of the village of Brie-sous-Archiac
• Half an hour's drive from brandy producers in Cognac
• Meal basket deliveries, barbecues and guest kitchen

La Charrette Bleue

• Peaceful donkey farm retreat, 20 minutes' drive from historic Dole
• Home-cooked dinners and breakfast hampers of organic local produce
• Finnish kota hut, massage treatments and organic donkey milk cosmetics

La Cheminee Rouge

• Rural woodland site with fishing lakes, 15 minutes from Le Faouët
• Less than an hour's drive from Concarneau and the coast
• Communal firepit and barbecue, plus lakeside restaurant

La Colline aux Chalets

• Village of cabins covering several acres of Lot countryside
• A 15-minute drive from Gourdon; Cahors half an hour
• Outdoor pool, restaurant and wellness area with sauna and hot tub

Village de Gîte Mirabel

Village Vacances La Gineste

• Peaceful site on a peninsula on Lac du Barrage d'Enchanet
• Lake for swimming and fishing, beach, canoe hire and riding centre
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, pool, games room and bar-restaurant

La Forêt Enchantée

• Family holiday park set in woodland near Périgueux in the Dordogne
• Five minutes’ drive to Cornille Aventure; 30 minutes to Brantôme
• Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, sports courts, mini golf and restaurant