Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping Étang Vallier

• Peaceful 45-hectare woodland site two kilometres from Brossac village
• Four-hectare lake with beach for wakeboarding, fishing and swimming
• Snack bar and restaurant with huge terrace overlooking the lake

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

Village del Mar

• Pre-erected bell tents with mountains views near Solaro beach, Corsica
• Five minutes’ drive to Solenzara; the Aiguilles de Bavella 50 minutes
• Beachside restaurant and bar, plus a communal kitchen and dining area

Camping Les Castors

• Waterside site in a forest near the town of Burnhaupt-le-Haut
• Well set for visiting Mulhouse and the Vosges mountains
• Restaurant, playground, fishing pond and swimming lake with waterslide

Camping Argelès Vacances

• Family park 10 minutes from the sands and town of Argelès sur Mer
• Free tourist shuttle to the beach and town all day
• Large aquatic area with slides and paddling pool

Western City

• Unusual Western-themed units in a peaceful 14-hectare estate
• A 10-minute drive to central Troyes, or cycle the voie verte bike path
• Archery on site; waterpark, forest walks and Champagne houses nearby

Yourtes Royales

• Peaceful glamping site in the woods outside Saint-Priest-Bramefant
• An hour's drive from Puy-de-Dôme and Le PAL theme park
• Well-equipped yurts with bed linen and towels supplied

Camping Au Bord de l'Eau

• On the banks of the Loire river, 30 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay
• Bungee jumping, whitewater rafting, climbing and hiking nearby
• Pool, snack bar, TV room and games room with board games and books

Camping Au Bois de Calais

• Family-friendly riverside site 10 minutes' walk from Corrèze
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Restaurant with takeaway service and theme nights

Camping Au Fil de la Volane

Camping Azun Nature

• Small, relaxed site near the village of Aucun in the Pyrenees
• In a bird refuge a kilometre from paragliding schools
• Spotless amenities, multisports pitch and fresh bread sales

Camping Belle Roche

Camping Bixta Eder

• Quiet and leafy site with views over the Basque Pyrenees
• Half an hour's drive from Bayonne, Biarritz and the Basque coast
• Snack bar, games room, pétanque court and barbecue area

Camping Le Vert Lagon

• Riverside site in the village of Marnay
• Swimming pool, pétanque court, miniature golf and bike hire
• Next to a leisure centre with canoe hire, archery and guided trips

Albirondack Camping Lodge and Spa

• In a green setting two kilometres from Albi
• Free on-site wellness centre for pampering and relaxation
• Large heated outdoor pool

Camping Les Bulanettes

• Peaceful site in the Pyrenees, at an altitude of 800 metres
• 20 minutes' drive from Grand Tourmalet and 45 minutes from Lourdes
• Pétanque court, playground and barbecues allowed

Camping du Chêne Vert

• Family-friendly site two kilometres from Castelnau-de-Montmiral
• Amusement park with lake within 300 metres
• Pool, playground, games room, restaurant, bar and shop

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 Le Saulou

• Friendly site on the banks of the Dordogne, with its own private beach
• Regular entertainment and activities throughout the day and evening
• Pool, paddling pool, library and bar-restaurant with terrace

Camping Les Boucles de la Moselle

• Peaceful site on the banks on the Moselle river
• A 10-minute walk from Liverdun and 30 minutes' drive from Nancy
• Pool, sun loungers, bar and restaurant