Student friendly campgrounds in France

Au Refuge des 3 Ours

• Quiet luxury site in rural Picardy in an arboretum of 400 trees
• A half-hour drive from medieval Beauvais and 50 minutes from Chantilly
• Hot tub and massage, home-cooked meals and hampers on request

Camping Le Pommier

• Lively family waterpark in the Ardèche region of south central France
• Live entertainment on the terrace for adults and kids
• Three pools, water slides, kids' club, bars, restaurant and a bakery

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 Etangs des Moines

• In the heart of Thièrache and Avesnois
• Traditional camping pitches and holiday homes
• Over 871 hectares of forest and ponds

Camping Les Franquettes

• Comfortable site focusing on family activities and entertainment
• On the Médoc peninsula a short drive from sandy Atlantic beaches
• Pool, playground, games room and snack bar

Gîtes du Moulin

• Leafy glamping site on an eco-friendly micro-farm in the Isère
• Vercors Massif 90 minutes’ walk, and Thaïs Cave 15 minutes’ drive
• Local produce to buy and catering available; sauna; livestock on site

Camping Les Mizottes

Glamping Bois des Planets

• Tranquil woodland farm site 9km from Aqualand water park
• Water park, watersports, climbing and coastal hikes all within 12km
• Outdoor pool and woodland walks

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

Camping Les Rives de l'Ardèche

• On the banks of the Ardèche river
• 3 kilometres from Mayres and near the Monts d'Ardèche Natural Park
• Snack bar, games room and TV room with books and games

Camping Les Saumonards

• Seaside Oléron site with direct access to Boyardville beach
• A few minutes' cycle from Boyardville for Fort Boyard boat trips
• Backed by a 500-hectare forest with lots of bike paths

Camping L'Estival

• Peaceful and welcoming site a short drive from Mimizan and the coast
• Surf school plus beach and forest horse rides within 15 minutes' drive
• Spacious and shaded pitches plus outdoor ping pong tables and pétanque

Camping Le Valjoly

Camping Le Vialaret

• Quiet and green site by the Dourbie river with lots of grassy space
• On the outskirts of Nant, a 40-minute drive to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon
• Volleyball, pétanque, play area, wifi, trout fishing and common room

Camping Port'Land

• In the D-Day landing zone in Normandy
• Close to Utah, Omaha, Gold and Juno beaches and the American cemetery
• Pools, fishing ponds, restaurant, pizzeria and kids' club

Camping du Château Vert

• Peaceful lakeside site in woods within easy reach of Paris
• 5km from Hez-Froidmont forest for walking, cycling and horse riding
• Fishing lakes on site stocked with pike, perch and bream

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 Plein Sud

• Mountain settings and modern facilities in a family-friendly site
• Wake up to the smell of croissants and coffee
• Full access to a seasonal heated pool opened from May to October

Camping Porte de Provence

• Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the Drôme Provençale region
• Dog sledding, quad biking, archery and canoeing all available nearby
• Heated pool, paddling pool, outdoor gym, bar and restaurant

Camping Puynadal

• Small family-friendly site in the Dordogne
• Large leisure area with pool, two play areas and more
• Snack bar and summer activities