France is one of the finest countries in the world for developing young footballers. It’s home to some of Europe’s most respected programmes at professional clubs, private academies and specialist goalkeeper centres. Whether your child is a complete beginner or a competitive club player, whether you’re based nearby or travelling from further afield, there’s a football camp in France suited to their level, their ambitions and your available dates. Looking For Soccer has put together this selection of the best programmes available in 2026.
How to Choose the Right Football Camp in France ?
Before getting into the programmes themselves, four questions worth asking to make sure you pick the right one :
- What is your child’s level? Recreational player, regular club footballer, regional-level standout or aspiring professional? Some camps welcome all abilities. Others are designed for high-performance players only.
- What’s the objective? Technical development, a memorable experience at a historic French club, discovering a beautiful part of France, or specialising at a specific position (goalkeeper)?
- What type of accommodation? Full board for complete immersion on-site, or half-board if your family is already in the area.
- What time of year? Some programmes run throughout the year; others only in summer. Check that the dates align with your school holiday calendar. The periods listed here follow the French academic year.
Quick Comparison: Best Football Camps in France
| Camp | Location | Age | Level | Full Board | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSG Academy | Île-de-France | 8–17 | All levels | Yes | All holidays |
| PSG Academy Pro | Évian-les-Bains | 10–19 | High performance | Yes | Year-round |
| ASSE Saint-Étienne | Loire | 8–16 | All levels | Yes | Summer |
| FC Metz | Lorraine | 10–15 | All levels | Yes | All holidays |
| Foot Breizh Academy | Brittany | 9–16 | Intermediate+ | Yes | All holidays |
| IFC Menton/Monaco | French Riviera | 12–17 | All levels | No (half-board) | July |
| Goalkeeper Training Centre | Cavaillon | 11–19 | All levels | Yes | Summer |
Best Football Camps at French Professional Clubs
PSG Academy Football Camp — Île-de-France
Where better to begin than with France’s most decorated club? Paris Saint-Germain is now a truly global institution. Players like Mbappé, Neymar, Ibrahimovic and Dembélé have inspired a generation of young footballers across the world.
The PSG Academy runs camps for boys and girls aged 8 to 17 across all school holiday periods. The programme combines intensive coaching and Parisian cultural experiences.
Why this camp is worth it:
- 30 hours of training across the week
- Visit to the Parc des Princes
- A day at Disneyland Paris (2-week programme)
- Guided tours of Paris landmarks: Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées
- Optional language classes available
Programme details:
- Season: All school holidays (autumn half-term, Christmas, Easter, summer)
- Duration: 1 week (2 weeks for the international programme)
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 8 to 17, all levels for boys and girls
- Location: Mesnil Saint-Denis (Yvelines, Île-de-France), 28 km south-west of Paris
PSG Academy Pro — Évian-les-Bains
Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, just 40 minutes from Geneva Airport, the PSG Academy Pro is designed for players who want to train at a genuinely demanding level. Premium facilities, natural grass pitches, sports-specific catering : everything is geared towards performance.
It’s one of the very few camps in France available year-round, which makes it a particularly strong option for families outside France whose school holidays don’t align with the French calendar.
Why this camp is worth it:
- Professional-grade facilities built around elite athlete development
- A genuine insight into the PSG Pro Academy methodology
- Coaches certified by PSG, UEFA A and/or the FFF
- Tactical sessions, individual coaching and video analysis
Programme details:
- Season: Year-round
- Duration: 1, 2 or 3 weeks
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 10 to 19, high performance for boys only
- Location: Évian-les-Bains, 40 minutes from Geneva Airport
ASSE Saint-Étienne Football Camp — Loire Valley
For over 25 years, AS Saint-Étienne has run one of the most accessible camps offered by a professional French club. Set across 14 hectares of green countryside, it’s a wonderful environment in which to develop as a player while experiencing the culture of one of French football’s most historic clubs.
Why this camp is worth it:
- 6 nights at the Campus Agronova
- Technical training and a tactical session every day
- Visit to the Geoffroy Guichard stadium
- Chance to meet ASSE professional players (subject to availability)
Programme details:
- Season: Summer only
- Duration: 1 week (multiple weeks available)
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 8 to 16, all levels for boys and girls
- Location: Montbrison-Précieux (Loire), 30 km from Saint-Étienne
FC Metz Football Camp — Lorraine
FC Metz has earned a strong reputation as one of France’s best development clubs, consistently producing quality players. This camp gives young players the opportunity to train within a respected professional structure whilst discovering other sports in the afternoons.
Why this camp is worth it:
- Training inside a club renowned for the quality of its player development
- Morning football training alternating with other sports in the afternoons
- End-of-week tournament to put the week’s work into practice
Programme details:
- Season: All school holidays (autumn half-term, Easter, summer)
- Duration: 1 week
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 10 to 15, all levels for boys and girls
- Location: Metz (Moselle, Lorraine)
Best Football Camps at French Private Academies
Foot Breizh Academy — Brittany
Tucked between the Côtes d’Armor and the Morbihan coastline, the Foot Breizh Academy runs one of the most professional programmes in the region. With over 20 hours of coaching per week and daily matches, it’s an excellent choice for players looking to make meaningful progress in a genuinely beautiful setting.
Why this camp is worth it:
- 20+ hours of coaching including warm-ups, game situations and debriefs
- Matches played every single day
- UEFA A and UEFA B licensed coaches throughout
- Complementary activities: beach football and futsal
Programme details:
- Season: All school holiday periods
- Duration: 1 week minimum (multiple weeks available)
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 9 to 16, intermediate to high performance for boys and girls
- Location: Mur de Bretagne (Côtes-d’Armor) and Larmor-Plage (Morbihan), Brittany
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IFC Football Camp — Menton / Monaco, French Riviera
Looking for a camp on the French Riviera? Between Nice, Cannes and Monaco, the IFC soccer camp offers a quite extraordinary setting : mediterranean sunshine, stunning scenery and high-quality football coaching in the same week.
Why this camp is worth it:
- Top-tier facilities on the French Riviera
- 2 intensive training sessions per day, with integrated Teqball sessions
- Dedicated goalkeeper training sessions
- End-of-camp tournament and closing ceremony at the Stade Didier Deschamps
- An afternoon Padel taster session
Programme details:
- Season: July only
- Duration: 1 week
- Half-board only
- Ages 12 to 17, all levels for boys and girls
- Location: Menton and Monaco
Best Goalkeeper Football Camps in France
Goalkeeper Training Centre — Cavaillon
For complete immersion in high-level goalkeeping, this residential programme delivers 8 training sessions across an intensive week. Designed to sharpen your child’s technical understanding of the position and bring them a meaningful step closer to the elite level.
Why this camp is right for your goalkeeper:
- 8 intensive, individually tailored training sessions across the week
- Programme covering every technical and tactical demand of the position
- Full board for complete on-site immersion
Programme details:
- Season: Summer only
- Duration: 1 week minimum
- Full board only
- Ages 11 to 19, all levels for boys and girls
- Location: Cavaillon (Vaucluse, Provence)
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Looking for the Right Camp for Your Child?
Finding the right programme from all the available options isn’t always straightforward, particularly when you’re organising a trip from overseas. That’s precisely what Looking For Soccer is here for.
Our team personally selects and evaluates every camp against clear criteria: coaching quality, facilities, safeguarding and athletic support. We work with French-speaking families from across the world, looking to give their child a high-quality football experience in France.
The process is simple: tell us about your child, their goals and your available dates. We identify the best-fit programmes and guide you through to booking. Available 7 days a week, trusted by 496+ verified families on Trustpilot. Tell us about your child’s project.
Ready to book a Football Camp with a French Flavour ?
France offers a diversity of football camps unmatched anywhere in Europe: historic professional clubs, acclaimed private academies, extraordinary settings from Brittany to the French Riviera and Provence. Whatever your child’s profile, level or location in the world, there’s a programme that fits.
Don’t let the choice become overwhelming. The comparison table at the top of this page will help you narrow things down quickly. And if you’d like a more tailored recommendation, the Looking For Soccer team is available seven days a week. Get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions about Football Camps in France
Can we book a football camp in France from abroad?
Absolutely. Every camp in this guide welcomes international players. Looking For Soccer works with families from around the world to make the booking straightforward. Most programmes offer full board accommodation, which removes a lot of the logistical complexity for families travelling from further afield.
Do the camp dates align with our school holiday schedule?
The periods listed follow the French academic calendar. If you’re based outside France, check that the camp dates overlap with your own school holidays. The PSG Academy Pro runs year-round, making it the most flexible option for families whose holidays fall at a different time of year.
At what age can my child attend a football camp in France?
Programmes start from age 6 (Sudsport) and go up to age 30 for our specialist goalkeeper camps (GBH). The majority of programmes cater to players aged 8 to 17. Use the comparison table at the top of this article to find the right fit.
What’s the difference between a camp in France and one abroad?
Camps in France let your child train within professional French clubs with high-quality coaches. Camps abroad layer in cultural and linguistic immersion on top. Browse our guides to football camps in England and football camps in Spain for those options.
Are football camps in France open to girls?
Yes. Every camp in this selection is open to girls, with the exception of the PSG Academy Pro which is currently for boys only. Looking For Soccer also has a dedicated guide to girls’ football camps.
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