Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping des Hautes Grées

• A 400-metre stroll from the white sandy beach of St Michel in Erquy
• 27°C heated pool, sauna, hammam, summer kids' clubs and cooked meals
• On the GR 34 close to Cap Erquy and nine Erquy beaches

A Place in Haute-Vienne

• Small and peaceful site in the Perigord Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour's drive from Limoges, Reynou zoo, zipwires and go-karting
• Pool and games room; airport and shop runs and breakfasts on request

Camping Saint James Les Pins

• In a pine forest close to the Écrins National Park
• Many outdoor activities available nearby; sandy beach within 3km
• On-site restaurant serving local cuisine and Châteauroux wine

Camping Vauban

• Family-style Nord-Pas-de-Calais site in a peaceful canalside setting
• Five minutes' walk from Bergues town centre; Dunkirk 15 minutes' drive
• Two minutes' walk from footpaths and fishing opportunities; free wifi

Camping Ser Sirant

• Spectacular lakeside setting with a beach and among mountains
• 22 kilometres from Grenoble and near the Route Napoléon
• Snack bar with terrace, free wifi, food shop and TV room

La Maurinie

• Peaceful family-friendly site a half-hour drive from Périgueux
• Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art 35 minutes’ drive
• Dogs welcome; fishing pond, pétanque, restaurant and food shop on site

Camping L'Apamée

• Family site in a lush green park near a river just outside Pamiers
• Hot air ballooning, parachuting, paragliding, hang-gliding and more
• Pool surrounded by hammocks plus summer circus and theatre for kids

Camping Ker Therese

• Wild camping near the village of Kerfourn, in the Breton countryside
• Gulf of Morbihan 45 minutes’ drive; Josselin Castle half an hour
• Shuttle service on site for the Nantes–Brest Canal

La Moderation

Camping Chantecler

• Dog-friendly site four kilometres from the centre of Aix-en-Provence
• A 25-minute drive to Montagne Sainte-Victoire; 40 minutes to Marseille
• Part of 10-hectare grounds with local products for sale

Camping de la Plage

Camping La Plage

• On the banks of the Dordogne river and within easy reach of Rocamadour
• Canoeing from the site, plus climbing, caving and canyoning nearby
• Weekly meals, DJ nights and illuminated night swims in the pool

La Petite Place dans Les Bois

• Friendly family-run site surrounded by woodland near Tarnac
• In the Millevaches Regional Natural Park with easy access to hikes
• Games barn on site, plus takeaways, workshops and pony walks

Camping de la Raviège

• Activity-filled site with a private beach on Lake Agout
• A 10-minute drive to Anglès; La Tourbière de Canroute 20 minutes
• Fishing, boating, restaurant, bar and evening entertainment on site

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 la Saulaie

• Family-friendly site on an island in the Loire with stunning views
• A 10-minute walk from the centre of La Charité-sur-Loire
• Handy stopover on long canoe trips and Loire à Velo bike rides

La Rougerie

• Friendly farm site set among mature oaks across six hectares of land
• Under 20 minutes' drive from Saint-Lô and the harbour town of Carentan
• Pool, nature rambles, tractor rides and farm animals to meet

La Roulotte du Petit Embranchard

• Friendly-welcome, adventures and quiet discoveries
• Reconnect with nature
• Glamping and quirky units

Camping La Buidonnière

• Family-friendly site in Aussois, near the Parc national de la Vanoise
• Parcobranche du Diable 15 minutes’ drive; Mont Cenis Lake 50 minutes
• Playground and TV room; launderette; next door to a leisure centre

Camping de L'Étang

• Quiet family-friendly site a five-minute walk from Mérigot lake
• Near activities in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
• Table d'hôte meals, farm shop, playground and pétanque court