Student friendly campgrounds in France

Le Moulin Bertrand

• Quiet and comfortable site with fishing lakes in Picardy
• A 45-minute drive to champagne vineyards and regional park trails
• Forest park with lake, beach and playground within 20 minutes' drive

Le Moulin de Crouy

• Holiday village on a 14-hectare wooded property near Crouy-sur-Cosson
• Several historic châteaux within a half-hour drive
• Five kilometres from the Loire river for canoeing and bike paths

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

Camping Municipal de la Court

• Multilingual team with lots of info on the local area
• By a beach on the island of Noirmoutier
• Have a massage in the spa after a day cycling the island routes

Le Pequelet

Le Petit Camping de La Chagnée

• Cosy family campsite in peaceful flower meadows near Parthenay
• An hour’s drive from both Puy du Fou and Futuroscope theme parks
• Fishing ponds and woodland walks, plus an on-site store and games room

Camping Arbre de Vie

• Peaceful glamping site in the Gorges du Verdon Natural Park
• A 10-minute drive from Sainte-Croix Lake and 40 from Gorges du Verdon
• Fully-equipped kitchen on site, with home-grown organic veg to buy

Le Petit Papillon

• Small British-run rural site in the Morvan Regional Natural Park
• Half an hour from medieval and Roman attractions in Autun
• Bar with terrace, communal firepits, pizza oven and fish smoker

Camping Caravaneige de Lanslevillard

• Alpine site five minutes’ drive from the French Val Cenis ski resort
• In the spectacularly scenic wildlife haven of Vanoise National Park
• Bar-restaurant, play area, recreation room and heated ski room

Camping Les Iles

• Campsite right by the coast
• Welcome to the Morbihan gulf
• Great views of the sea nearby

Camping des Catoyes

• In the middle of Baronnies Nature Park, 4km from Orpierre
• Climbing, paragliding, hot air ballooning and more nearby
• Heaps of walking and cycling trails from the site

Camping La Marmotte

• Family-friendly site in a green and sunny setting
• Near the thermal baths and ski resort of La Bourboule
• Bar, tearoom, restaurant and communal barbecue area

Le Refuge du Clos du Moulin

• Tranquil site surrounded by forests in Normandy's Risle valley
• Horse riding, kayak rental, caves and archery nearby
• Donkey trekking, walking and cycling from the site

Camping Mas de Lastourg

• Riverside site with beach area for fishing and swimming
• 2km from Villefranche-de-Conflent and the Little Yellow Train
• Pool, paddling pool, snack bar, miniature golf and playground

Ferme de L'Oadie

• Peaceful site on a Drôme organic farm five minutes’ drive from Die
• Horse rides available; Via Ferrata Chironne half an hour’s drive
• Pre-pitched bell tents and communal kitchen; farm produce for sale

Camping Des Étangs

• Roomy family site surrounded by visitor attractions and historic towns
• Large leisure park with sailing, watersports and more 12km away
• Private fishing pond, bouncy castle and outdoor pool with waterslides

Camping La Vialette

• Dog-friendly site on the banks of the River Allier
• A 15-minute drive from Lavoûte-Chilhac and Brioude
• Restaurant and bar on site serving cocktails, ice cream and food

Les Bulles du Rocher de Fontainebleau

• Bubble treehouses in a forest park, 45 minutes' drive from Paris
• Fontainebleu forest, château and town within 25 minutes' drive
• High ropes, pool, sauna, massage and organic meals all available

Camping Merlin L'Enchanteur

• Peaceful and relaxed family site close to legendary Brocéliande forest
• 5km from Lac Au Dac; four bars serving food within five minutes' walk
• Indoor pool, carp fishing and 53-kilometre bike path within 50 metres

Camping Les Étangs

• Peaceful countryside site 3km from the beach of Binic-Étables-sur-Mer
• 100 metres from two Ic Valley fishing ponds filled with carp and trout
• Pool, playground, fresh bread deliveries and free wifi