Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping La Nizière

• Peaceful 23-hectare site just outside Saint-Nizier-le-Désert
• Surrounded by lakes and 120 kilometres of marked trails
• Two fishing lakes, open-air pool, outdoor games and snack bar on site

Domaine de la Vitarelle

• Peaceful wooded site with spectacular views over the Pyrenees
• Within easy reach of the UNESCO-listed citadel of Carcassonne
• Organic store selling organic wines, craft beers and local produce

Clos des Garrigues

• Rural Tarn-et-Garonne camping five minutes’ drive from L’Honor-de-Cos
• Lamothe-Capdeville beach five minutes’ drive; Montauban 15 minutes
• Peaceful, relaxed site with shared cooking, dining and chilling areas

Puy Rond Camping

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the ancient town of Bressuire
• Easy access to Loire châteaux and vineyards; an hour from La Rochelle
• Pool, play area and modern amenities

Atelier de Gustave

Domaine des Calosses

• Peaceful glamping site in woodland 8km from medieval Puy L'Evêque
• Lots of vineyards locally to visit by bike, on horseback or on foot
• Guest kitchen and barbecues, plus homemade breakfast served on site

Camping de L'Île Percée

• Spacious Finistère site with sea views and direct beach access
• A 40-minute drive from Concarneau and boats to the Glénan Islands
• Kayak hire on site; next to the GR 34 walking/bike path

Au Soleil Mongol

• Peaceful and spectacularly scenic yurt site in a forest of cork oaks
• A 15-minute drive from Argelès sur Mer and 20 from the Spanish border
• Breakfast included, massages available and private bathrooms

Camping de l'Iscle

• Village location in the mountainous Écrins National Park
• Snack bar, tennis court and lake for swimming and fishing
• Range of excursions and activities from the on-site leisure centre

Camping de L'Île Madame

• A peaceful and leafy site set on the banks of the Charente river
• At the edge of Jarnac town centre, a 20-minute drive from Cognac
• Swimming pool access; cognac tasting and cultural activities

Camping de l'Orangerie

• In the grounds of Boën Castle 2km from a Côtes-du-Forez wine museum
• 18th-century orangery café serving breakfast and fresh pastries
• 15 kilometres from the Loire river for canoe trips, walks and cycling

Camping Le Doumergal

• Small peaceful Aveyron site at 700 metres altitude
• Near the village of Arvieu and 6km from Pareloup lake
• Play area, fishing, pétanque, ping pong and table football

Camping l’Écureuil

• Lakeside site 2km from Sallanches town and 1km from Passy lake
• Nearby activities include hiking, climbing, rafting and skiing
• Direct access to a lake, plus terrace restaurant with lake views

Domaine du Lac de Feyt

• Quiet site with direct lake access and floating inflatables
• Half an hour's drive from the Tours de Merle and surrounding gorges
• Boat hire and zipwire; summer bread deliveries and entertainments

Camping de l'Orb

• Peaceful family-friendly site on the banks of the Orb river
• Direct access to a riverside beach, close to Roquebrun
• Playground, library, tennis, fishing and bowling all available

Résidence les Pescalunes

• Holiday park in a pine forest with lake and sea views
• Four kilometres via a pine forest path to Agde
• Pool, paddling pool, table tennis and pétanque court

Camping Le Crêtoux

Camping Lac de Bouzey

• Quiet setting a couple of minutes' walk from a watersports lake
• Bouncy castles, archery, trampolining, films and summer shows
• Modern facilities including waterpark, restaurant-pizzeria and shop

Eramusk Holidays

• Eco-friendly rural glamping site just outside the small town of Sénac
• Views of the Pyrenees and an hour's drive from mountain activities
• Chlorine-free swimming pool, hot tub and communal firepit on site

La Ferme de Marithé