Great reasons young folks choose France for a camping holiday
Pitching a tent and waking up in another country is a unique holiday experience. Sleep under the stars this year.
Perfectly positioned for local amenities
The campsites for young people have been located close to amenities to ensure your holiday isn’t just limited to the site itself. Choices of activities include horse riding, archery and river fishing.
Hill climbing and trekking in the Alps
Pack your hiking boots and book into a campsite near the Alps for a mountainous adventure! Be sure to bring water and blister plasters on a hike.
Watersports and beaches within easy reach
Choosing a campsite close to a beach or large lake adds a fun element to any trip. For watersports including diving, look at the Brittany region, or if you’re a fan of sandy beaches then Beziers is a great choice. Bring a bucket and spade along, with wet-shoes for the little ones.
Discover the local culture
Surrounding your campsite, you’ll find a host of cultural activities including museums and art galleries. The French are rightfully very proud of their heritage, so be sure to visit the nearby UNESCO sites and national parks.
Fill up on the gastronomy
Take a short walk from your campsite to visit the local farmers’ market and high street shops. Try some local cheeses and meats from the deli and buy supplies for your stay!
Learn the lingo
One of the best elements of foreign travel must be trying out the language. Use an app like Duolingo to practise before your trip and impress the locals with your efforts.
Explore iconic landmarks
France is blessed with a large number of historic chateaux and architecture. Who hasn’t marvelled at the engineering of Paris’s Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe? Visit the beautiful Mont St Michel in Normandy and walk past the little shops to reach the pretty fairy-tale castle at the top of the hill.
Learn new skills
From your base at the campsite, young people will enjoy mastering new skills. Pitching a tent isn’t as easy as it looks and once you’ve learned how to lay and light a campfire, toasting smores will be a doddle.
Make lifelong friends
Many holidaymakers who choose camping trips return to the same family-friendly campsite year after year. Befriending these regulars enables you to gain vital campsite and local knowledge and could lead to lifelong friendships.
Family bonding time
Going offline and getting away from the daily grind is just the tonic that busy families need. Sharing a new space and ways of doing things can be a real bonding experience. Help your family become a team and bring board games or a bat and ball from home for screenless fun.
Campsites for young people burst with activities
There is so much to do on a youth camping trip that they might need another holiday!
On-site entertainment
If on-site entertainment is a must for you, set the filters to include this before you book. Sites differ and many offer a small cinema, clubhouse, organised events and sports or an arcade.
Amenities on the site
Keep busy when you’re away from your accommodation by checking out some of the on-site amenities. Crazy golf is always a fun activity for the whole family, and many of the campsites for young people will offer a waterpark with pools manned by lifeguards and a relaxing spa area.
Kids’ clubs and activities
Children and teens can burn off some of their excess energy by taking part in organised sports activities or joining the on-site kids’ club. Competitions, arts and crafts, learning new skills and making friends will leave them ready for a nice quiet night under the stars.
Takeaways and on-site restaurants
For a special family treat, put away the chef apron in your self-catering accommodation and book a table in the on-site or local restaurant. If you’re too tired to go out, you can pick up a takeaway pizza or meal at most of the family campsites in France.
Day trips and excursions
Ask reception when you arrive about the many excursions and organised day trips on offer. Days away from camp offer a new dimension. Find out about cave visits, boat trips, or coach trips to markets and national parks.
