Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping la Joletière

• Quiet family friendly campsite near the lake and forest of Mervent
• Have a holiday in the country of legends and of the fairy Mélusine

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

Chill-Lot Camping Insolite

• Peaceful location by the Lot river just outside Cénevières
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie; 20 minutes to Pech Merle cave
• Activity centre on site for bike/kayak rentals and excursions

Camping Le Camarguais

• Family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the Mediterranean
• A 20-minute drive to Montpellier and 40 minutes to Nîmes
• Outdoor pool, games room, bar and on-site bike hire

Nantes Camping

• Family-friendly site a 10-minute tram ride from Nantes city centre
• Puy de Fou, Legendia Parc and Planète Sauvage within an hour’s drive
• Bar-restaurant, takeaway, bike rental and themed miniature golf

Tiegezh au Camping Le Bois Dormant

• Family park only a few kilometres from golden Vendée beaches
• Easy access to the islands of Noirmoutier and Yeu
• Waterpark with sauna; hot tub, sports areas and TV room

Camping Parc la Chaumière

• Family-friendly site in rural Alsace, six kilometres from Mulhouse
• Swimming pool, playground and fishing pond
• Guided cycling and Nordic walking trips several times a week

Camping Les Tropiques

• Lively family site 10 minutes' walk from the beach in Torreilles
• 20 minutes from Perpignan and the Yellow Train into the Pyrenees
• Waterpark, spa and busy programme of activities and entertainment

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

Écurie Leseigneur

• Medieval-themed site and horse riding centre on the Cotentin Peninsula
• On the edge of a regional natural park, 15 minutes' drive from the sea
• Riding lessons, beachside rides and carriage trips available

Camping Belle Roche

Yourte au Paradis

• Luxury Mongolian yurts in a spectacular countryside and garden setting
• Breakfast included in yurt price
• Pool, playground, trampoline and resident alpaca and Shetland ponies

Camping Le Vallagnon

• Family site with Plomb du Cantal mountain views and winter skiing
• Super Lioran ski resort 15 minutes’ drive; Aurillac 45 minutes
• Heated swimming pool, fly fishing lake and summer snack bar

Camping Le Verdier

• On the banks of the Gardon river for swimming and fishing
• In the Cévennes National Park, under 1km from the village of Saumane
• Six kilometres from the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail

Domaine de la Puisaye

• Bohemian and stylish wooden pods on the edge of lush forest in Puisaye
• A 40-minute drive to Auxerre; 15 minutes from Toucy’s Saturday market
• Swimming pool, bowling and kitchens on site; shops and dining nearby

Les Chalets d'Alzen

• Tiny site in the peaceful Pyrénées Ariégeoises Regional Natural Park
• Surrounded by hiking, cycling and nature trails
• Two barbecues, playground and tennis court

Les Chalets de Grazimis

• Friendly rural holiday park in Gascony, six kilometres from Condom
• Five minutes' walk from a stable with horse and pony riding
• Smart lodges with kitchen, bathroom, barbecue and private garden

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