Student friendly campgrounds in France

Camping de l'Iscle

• Village location in the mountainous Écrins National Park
• Snack bar, tennis court and lake for swimming and fishing
• Range of excursions and activities from the on-site leisure centre

Camping de L'Île Madame

• A peaceful and leafy site set on the banks of the Charente river
• At the edge of Jarnac town centre, a 20-minute drive from Cognac
• Swimming pool access; cognac tasting and cultural activities

Camping de L'Île Percée

• Spacious Finistère site with sea views and direct beach access
• A 40-minute drive from Concarneau and boats to the Glénan Islands
• Kayak hire on site; next to the GR 34 walking/bike path

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

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

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

Ecluse 21 Camping

• Small, well-equipped site on the banks of the Briare Canal by Lock 21
• Montargis and Château de la Bussiere within a half-hour drive
• Next to the V3 véloroute; café/bar and kitchen on site

Camping de la Plage

Village Les Érables

• Peaceful five-hectare site outside the village of Hautefontaine
• La Mer de Sable and Château de Chantilly within a 45-minute drive
• Snack bar, tennis, pétanque, table tennis and miniature golf

Camping Le Roquelongue

• Family-friendly site with pools, playgrounds and zoo by the Lot river
• 400 metres of private river for kayaking, pedal boating and fishing
• A five-minute drive to shops, eats and drinks in Livinhac-le-Haut

Domaine de l'Herminière

• Forest site 10 kilometres from the spa town of Dax
• Half an hour's drive from beaches and a watersports lake
• Swimming pool, paddling pool, playground and barbecue area

Camping à l'Orée du Bois de Montalan

• Quiet rural site in woodland near Saint-Hilaire-les-Andresis
• In the Loire Valley within 45 minutes' drive of Fontainebleau
• Playground, barbecue area and picnic tables

Camping Altipik

• Alpine glamping site a few minutes' drive from skiing at Mont-Saxonnex
• Hiking and biking in summer; skiing and snowboarding in winter
• Wooden floors, woodburning stoves, mattresses and feather bedding

La Maurinie

• Peaceful family-friendly site a half-hour drive from Périgueux
• Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art 35 minutes’ drive
• Dogs welcome; fishing pond, pétanque, restaurant and food shop on site

Camping Lac de Cormoranche

• Tree-filled site on the shores of Burgundy’s Lac Cormoranche
• A 15-minute drive from Mâcon and Touroparc Zoo
• Beach, lake swimming, fishing, miniature golf and kayak rental

Domaine de Mialaret

• Stunning estate around a castle near the Dordogne gorges
• Fishing pond, pool, animals to meet and spectacular restaurant
• Boat building, theatre, design workshops and loads more on offer

Domaine de Poiseuil

Camping Le Bois Guillaume

• Family park in woodland near a traditional Burgundy village
• Pool, tennis, play area, bar and restaurant
• Buy bread and pastries on request all year round

Camping Mandala

• Small rural site with mountain views in Haute-Provence
• Playground, yoga classes, shop and vegetarian snack bar
• Near outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking and climbing

Domaine des Calosses

• Peaceful glamping site in woodland 8km from medieval Puy L'Evêque
• Lots of vineyards locally to visit by bike, on horseback or on foot
• Guest kitchen and barbecues, plus homemade breakfast served on site