France is one of the world’s best countries for developing young soccer players. It’s home to some of Europe’s most respected programs at professional clubs, private academies and specialist goalkeeper centers. Whether your child is a beginner or a competitive player, whether you live next door or on the other side of the world, there’s a soccer camp in France built for their level, their goals and your schedule. Looking For Soccer has selected the best programs available in 2026.
How to Choose the Right Soccer Camp in France ?
Before diving into our selection, here are four key questions to help you make the right call :
- What is your child’s level? Recreational player? Club-level athlete? Regional standout or aspiring professional? Some camps welcome all abilities. Others are built exclusively for high-performance players.
- What’s the goal? Technical improvement, a once-in-a-lifetime experience at a top French club, exploring a beautiful region, or specializing in a specific position (goalkeeper)?
- What type of accommodation? Overnight for total immersion on-site, or half-board if your family is already in the area.
- What time of year? Some programs run year-round, others only in summer. Make sure the dates align with your country’s school vacation calendar. The periods listed in this article follow the French school schedule.
Quick Comparison: Best Soccer Camps in France
| Camp | Location | Age | Level | Full Board | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSG Academy | Ile-de-France | 8–17 | All levels | Yes | All vacations |
| PSG Academy Pro | Evian-les-Bains | 10–19 | High performance | Yes | Year-round |
| ASSE Saint-Etienne | Loire | 8–16 | All levels | Yes | Summer |
| FC Metz | Lorraine | 10–15 | All levels | Yes | All vacations |
| Foot Breizh Academy | Brittany | 9–16 | Intermediate+ | Yes | All vacations |
| IFC Menton/Monaco | French Riviera | 12–17 | All levels | No (half-board) | July |
| Goalkeeper Training Center | Cavaillon | 11–19 | All levels | Yes | Summer |
Best Soccer Camps at French Professional Clubs
PSG Academy Soccer Camp — Ile-de-France
Where better to start than France’s most successful club? Paris Saint-Germain is now a global powerhouse. Players like Mbappé, Neymar, Ibrahimovic and Dembélé have inspired a generation of young soccer players around the world.
The PSG Academy runs camps for boys and girls aged 8 to 17 throughout the year, across all school vacation periods. The program combines intensive training and cultural discovery of Paris.
Why this camp stands out:
- 30 hours of training across the week
- Visit to Parc des Princes stadium
- A day at Disneyland Paris (2-week program)
- Guided tours of Paris landmarks: Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Champs-Élysées
- Optional language classes available
Camp details:
- Season: All school vacations (fall, winter, spring, summer)
- Duration: 1 week (2 weeks for the international program)
- 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 southwest of Paris
PSG Academy Pro — Evian-les-Bains
Set 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 professional level. Premium facilities, natural grass pitches, sports nutrition and everything is built around performance.
It’s one of the very few camps in France available year-round, making it accessible to families from any country regardless of their school calendar.
Why this camp stands out:
- Professional-grade facilities built for high-performance athletes
- A real taste of the PSG Pro Academy methodology
- PSG, UEFA A and/or FFF certified coaches
- Tactical sessions, individual coaching and video analysis
Camp details:
- Season: Year-round
- Duration: 1, 2 or 3 weeks
- Full board and half-board available
- Ages 10 to 19, high performance and for boys only
- Location: Evian-les-Bains, 40 minutes from Geneva Airport
ASSE Saint-Etienne Soccer Camp — Loire Valley
For over 25 years, AS Saint-Etienne has run one of the most accessible camps offered by a professional French club. Set across 14 hectares of green countryside, it’s an ideal environment to improve while experiencing the culture of one of French soccer’s most storied clubs.
Why this camp stands out:
- 6 nights at the Campus Agronova
- Technical training and tactical session every day
- Visit to the Geoffroy Guichard stadium
- Chance to meet ASSE professional players (subject to availability)
Camp 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 Soccer Camp — Lorraine
FC Metz has built a reputation as one of France’s finest development clubs, consistently producing high-quality players. This camp gives young players the chance to train within a respected professional structure while also discovering other sports in the afternoons.
Why this camp stands out:
- Training inside a club known for its exceptional player development
- Morning soccer training alternating with other sports in the afternoons
- End-of-week tournament to put everything learned into practice
Camp details:
- Season: All school vacations (fall, spring, 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 Soccer Camps at French Private Academies
Foot Breizh Academy — Brittany
Nestled between the Côtes d’Armor and the Morbihan coastline, the Foot Breizh Academy runs one of the most professional programs in the region. With over 20 hours of training per week and daily matches, it’s a standout choice for players looking to make real progress in a beautiful setting.
Why this camp stands out:
- 20+ hours of training including warm-ups, game situations and debriefs
- Matches played every single day
- UEFA A and UEFA B licensed coaches throughout
- Complementary activities: beach soccer and futsal
Camp details:
- Season: All school vacation 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 Soccer Camp — Menton / Monaco, French Riviera
Looking for a camp on the French Riviera? Between Nice, Cannes and Monaco, the IFC soccer camp offers a unique Mediterranean setting to combine high-quality soccer with a truly spectacular part of France.
Why this camp stands out:
- Top-tier facilities on the French Riviera
- 2 intensive training sessions per day, including integrated Teqball sessions
- Dedicated goalkeeper training sessions
- End-of-camp tournament and closing ceremony at the Stade Didier Deschamps
- An afternoon Padel discovery session
Camp 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 Soccer Camps in France
Goalkeeper Training Center — Cavaillon
For total immersion in high-level goalkeeping, this residential camp delivers 8 training sessions across an intensive week. A program built to deepen your child’s understanding of the position and take a serious step toward the elite level.
Why this camp is perfect for your goalkeeper:
- 8 intensive, individually tailored training sessions across the week
- Program designed to master every technical and tactical demand of the position
- Full board for complete on-site immersion
Camp 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 program from all the options out there isn’t always easy, especially when you’re organizing a trip from abroad. That’s exactly what Looking For Soccer is here for.
Our team personally selects and evaluates every camp against clear criteria: coaching quality, facilities, safety and athletic support. We work with English-speaking families from around the world, who want to give their child a high-quality soccer experience in France.
The process is simple: tell us about your child, their goals and your available dates. We identify the best-fit programs 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 for a Soccer Camp, French Style?
France offers a diversity of soccer camps unmatched 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 program that fits.
Don’t let the choice paralyze you. The comparison table at the top of this page will point you in the right direction fast. And if you’d like a personalized recommendation, the Looking For Soccer team is available 7 days a week. Contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions about Soccer Camps in France
Can we book a soccer camp in France from abroad?
Absolutely. Every camp in this guide welcomes international players. Looking For Soccer works with families from across the globe to make the booking process smooth. Most programs offer full board accommodation, which takes a lot of the logistical pressure off families traveling from far away.
Do the camp dates align with my country’s school vacation schedule?
The periods listed follow the French school calendar. If you’re based outside of France, check that the camp dates overlap with your own vacation schedule. The PSG Academy Pro is available year-round, making it the most flexible option for families with a different academic calendar.
At what age can my child attend a soccer camp in France?
Programs start as young as age 6 (Sudsport) and go up to age 30 for our goalkeeper-specific camps (GBH). The majority of programs cater to players aged 8 to 17. Use the comparison table at the top of this article to find the right fit quickly.
What’s the difference between a camp in France and a camp abroad?
Camps in France let your child train within professional French clubs with top-quality coaches and for French-speaking families, there’s no language barrier. Camps abroad add a cultural and linguistic immersion layer on top. Browse our guides to soccer camps in the US and soccer camps in Spain to explore those options.
Are soccer camps in France open to girls?
Yes. Every camp in this selection welcomes 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’ soccer camps.
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