Student friendly campgrounds in France

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

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 Valjoly

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 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 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 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

Puy Rond Camping

• Family-friendly site a short walk from the ancient town of Bressuire
• Easy access to Loire châteaux and vineyards; an hour from La Rochelle
• Pool, play area and modern amenities

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 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

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

Les Cabanes du Martagon

• Glamping site in Villars-Colmar next to the Mercantour National Park
• Free shuttle bus to local ski resort in winter
• Playground, pétanque court and restaurant with homemade dishes

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 Le Champion

• Grassy two-hectare campsite on the banks of the Charente river
• A few minutes' walk from Mansle; Angoulême half an hour's drive
• Sports pitches and table tennis; next to miniature golf/bike rental

Club Naturiste du Soleil de l'Essonne

• Secluded naturist site set over seven forested hectares
• In the French Gâtinais Regional Natural Park 1 hour's drive from Paris
• Pools, playground, pétanque, volleyball and communal kitchen

Camping Les Chataigniers

• Peaceful family site surrounded by chestnut groves in the Ardèche
• Joyeuse 10 minutes’ drive; Pont d’Arc and Aven d’Orgnac 50 minutes
• Swimming pool and pétanque court; restaurant terrace with views

Camping Côté Ô Port Manech

• Family-friendly site on the stunning Brittany coast
• Sandy beach; long-distance hikes and bike rides within 5 mins' walk
• Indoor pool, outdoor pool with slides, bike hire, babysitting service

Camping de Baignes

• Peaceful site by the Paraon river in Baignes-Sainte-Radegonde
• Within an hour's drive of Angoulême, Bordeaux and Cognac
• Swimming pool, playground and shops within easy walking distance

Camping Les Mizottes