Family Surf Camp Resort France

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Family surf camp in France for adventurous families that like great accommodation, healthy food, and loads of activities. We are located on the French Atlantic coast in the heart of the best vineyards in the world.

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   nina sarcevic 
 20 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are a family of 5 and for us it was a perfect 2-weeks sporty time off:). We really loved healthy diverse food- lots of veggies, and to camp under the pine trees. Surf, bike, yoga, massage & sleeping in a comfortable real bed added extra luxury and diversity to our stay. Options for mini golf, zipline, beach valley, luna park. We liked how our kids could wash their own dishes, tasted new food and had their own “fun” tent while ours was more a “relaxing” one:). Staff is top of the top.🤩 Specially attentive to kidz.❤️
  
 
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   Marliane Owen 
 20 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved every minute of our stay here. The staff are all fantastic; from surf instructors to chefs to yoga teachers. We learned a lot, relaxed even more and really hope to return one day. We are a family of four (two adults,  and two teens 13 yo and 14yo)  and the tipi tent was very spacious with some hanging space and shelves. Enough room to keep clothes in suitcases too - we used packing cubes which made things a lot easier to access. The facilities were easy to access with two shower blocks, shared loos and a loo per tent. The loos for the tents were a very short walk away (not right next to the tent). It's so lovely that it's easy to forget that you're actually camping. But as it's camping the weather does play a role. It was super hot when we were there making the tents unbearable in the afternoon, even though there are fans. And I can imagine if it rains it may be a different story too. The beach is walking distance away but in the heat we were very glad to have hired bikes and definitely recommend that. The were lots of children of all ages in the camp (toddlers to teens) and by the end of the week they were all great friends, regardless of age. The food is amazing. Really healthy with lots of variety. I think little children may struggle a little bit but there was always a pasta option available.  We rarely went into town but it is a decent size with lots of little shops and restaurants. We had lots of plans to explore the area but in the end had so much fun in camp that we didn't venture further than dinner in town on one night! We'll definitely be back.
  
 
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   S Steyn 
 18 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t remember when last I felt compelled to write a review…. One of the best family holidays you could dream to have. Second year in a row have been and we had undersold it to ourselves. Amazing food, friendly team, surf coaching with great positive energy. This week we had perfect conditions for surfing which helps. The market is the neighbouring town is amazing too. Just book it. You won’t regret it for a second.
  
 
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   Igor Sumbaev 
 2 August 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic team managing fantastic place! Very family oriented, everyone has a lot of fun! The food is amazing! Highly reco for summer holiday! Hope to come over again!
  
 
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   Jana Kozamernik 
 29 July 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A truly wonderful experience at the Ujusansa camp in every aspect. Very friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere. Everything  was organized to a high standard — from the accommodation (nice comfortable tents, really comfortable beds!), food (healthy meals, the best dinners ever!), surfing school (great lectures, dedicated and experienced teachers, best games on the beach!) and all the additional activities that made the camp so nice and special (afternoon surfing, yoga, outdoor cinema...). A perfect week for my teenagers and me, we had a great time...
  
 
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   Patrick Balgar 
 6 September 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure to spend one week of my annual holiday in the Ujusansa surfcamp in France. Despite a very long drive, which is not easy with two young children, it was worth every penny and minute. This week was absolutely wonderful, and it is an experience that I do not want to miss! We stayed in a week which was not totally booked out. I believe that made the experience even nicer. I obviously can’t say how it would have been with many more people. But I got the feeling that it still is managed very well during the peak season. There are always little things that can be improved, but from the week that we spent in this camp, it does not deserve any less than 5 stars out of 5. After looking at their website and booking, my expectations were quite high, regarding the food. I was not disappointed at all. On the contrary. The selection was great, the food was fresh and delicious. I believe that Ujusansa says on their website that one will make new friendships for life. I was very skeptical and actually I was wondering how annoying it might be to spend the week with strangers…  here I was proven wrong. The staff is amazing and the families that we met, were so much fun. It was very international with people from Slovenia, France, Austria, Germany, England, Bulgaria, Canada, Australia…. Did I miss anyone? Some of them have a special place in my heart after this week. We joined the Surf school which was great fun and which provided us with all the basics to be able to progress on our own now. During the school, our kids were entertained by the camp. Which now brings me to one of the most important parts, that made the week so special. Some thanks to the crew. A bunch of surfers, that are running an amazing camp. (In case I misspell any names, please forgive me 😊) Jaka and Jana, who took lovely care of the two little ones. Thanks to Zala for coaching us during surf school. Thank you Al for some great chats and surf tips for “big boys” 😊. Also I totally love the photographs that you took. They are good quality but even more important, you really captured the mood in the camp. And looking at the pictures brings me right back to it. Thanks Luka for the warm and friendly welcome and for managing the camp. I always felt like you are in the picture of everything, and I could talk to you about schedules etc. at any point. Blaž, thanks for the nice chats. It was really nice to talk to you. Tank you to Iva, for all the coaching and the time that you took outside of that, for talking and just hanging out. Thank you to Tom, who is a language talent and who halfway through the week massively surprised me with his German skills. I love the calmness and the friendliness that you are radiating. Basically, you always had a smile. It was great. Thanks to Lena, one of the chefs in the house, who made fantastic food! Last but not least, Big thanks to “moj novi brat” Kiki 😊. You made learning to surf such a great fun. I enjoyed every minute spent with you! And thanks to everyone whom I did not mention personally. One week seems to short to get to know all of you. Keep the work up that you are doing as a team. I hope that at some point, I will see some of you again.
  
 
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   Matteo De Maria 
 27 August 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Abbiamo passato una fantastica settimana. Lo staff e le persone che abbiamo conosciuto sono state magnifiche. Una bellissima esperienza da ripetere. Grazie Ujusansa Matteo Martina Dona Agata e Liz

Family

With being aware of how important having a great family time is, we are more than happy to welcome every member of your family to come and experience the best-for-all vacation ever!

Surfing

Surfing classes are shaped differently for children and parents but share the same mission – learn how to move on a surfboard and enjoy family time.

Activities

We organize a surf kindergarten for children 2 -6 years old during surf school. Hence, parents have peace of mind while surfing, enjoying easy beach life, going for a run, or just having some simple spare time for themselves.

Camping

Our Montalivet camp with its TIPI tents village is one of a kind in terms of camping experience and will definitely take you back to childhood!

Resort

The large area surrounded by pine trees is best suited for families, couples, and 25+ individuals seeking more comfort for themselves on the one hand and a pristine nature filling on the other. The resort area is 800 m away from the sea and about the same distance from the town of Montalivet. The small, charming town is filled with the local market, bars, surf shops, and restaurants. Neighboring our camp are other surf or yoga camps. The whole area of the Pine beach resort is equipped with bathrooms, showers, a volleyball court, etc.

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   Lena G 
 31 August 2025
 
 
 Verified Awesome surf camp for the whole family Loved everything: great campsite, delicious food & really nice people (guests and staff) as well as fantastic atmosphere.
  
 
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   Valentina K 
 20 August 2025
 
 
 Verified Excellent family vacation on the Atlantic coast in France in a cozy camping stay all only positive, congrats to organizers and the whole supoorting staff in the camp, suitable for traditional and and non tradtional families as place for summer break to learn something new: camp life, new folks, new sport daily discipline :)
  
 
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   Tanya E 
 7 August 2025
 
 
 Verified Fantastisk ferie ☀️ Det var vores 2 besøg i lejren og vi elskede det ligeså meget som første gang. Vi er en familie på 5. Vores ældste på 9 og 11 år var på deres første surf skole og det var en kæmpe succes. Personalet er fantastiske og maden endnu bedre. Vi kommer helt sikkert igen en dag.
  
 
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   Nanna W 
 6 August 2025
 
 
 Verified Wow Vi er netop kommet hjem fra en fantastisk uge på surfcamp – og vi er alle (2 voksne og 3 børn) helt blæst bagover over, hvor stor en oplevelse det har været. Campen er smuk og gennemtænkt indrettet, fællesarealerne er utroligt indbydende, og teltene er både hyggelige og komfortable. Personalet er helt exceptionelt søde og imødekommende – man føler sig virkelig som en del af fællesskabet. De formår at inkludere alle, uanset alder og type, og skaber en skøn stemning. Maden er hjemmelavet og smager fantastisk – en sand fornøjelse hver dag. Vi kan varmt anbefale denne oplevelse til andre. Tusind tak for en uge fyldt med gode minder – det bliver et ægte kerneminde for os. TAK!
  
 
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   Urška V 
 10 July 2025
 
 
 Verified Best vacation Absolutely the best vacation ever – total relaxation and disconnect, perfect for families! Third time here and definitely coming back – amazing staff, top-notch food, comfy sleep, great surf course and experiences. They improve every year – this time we were blown away by the acoustic concert by two staff members, a real evening highlight. Can’t recommend it enough – pure joy, year after year!
  
 
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   Marijana P 
 5 September 2024
 
 
 Verified Culinary experience in Ujusansa Surf Camp It is hard to describe the warmth, kindness and professionalism of all the staff in Ujusansa camp. The minute you arrive you are warmly welcomed and feel like you already know them from before, it is like coming home. The tents are beautiful, spacious ,well equiped with everything you need and with very comfortable beds. The food in Ujusansa is really a special story - so good and tasty with variety of healthy options at every meal, also for vegans/vegetarians. We had a special privilege to enjoy delicious dinners prepared by chef Lena and her team. It was way better than going to a restaurant. Just keep the good work and positive vibe!
  
 
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   Sarah R 
 21 August 2024
 
 
 Verified Amazing surf camp experience like no other Extraordinarily welcoming and encouraging experience created by generous and inspiring people. The positive energy of the team at Ujusansa is contagious for kids and adults alike. The teaching is fabulous and very safe. The creative layout of the campsite is charming. The food is endless and delicious. Nothing was too much trouble and the team are total Professionals… whilst being tremendous fun too! A wonderful week.
  
 
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   KW 
 15 August 2024
 
 
 Verified Great family surf camp Back second time. Amazing week, great surf instructors who taught us surfing green waves in one week, lovely spacious tipis,amazing chef who cocked healthy food and great atmosphere in the camp. Only regret tat did discover this camp years ago !
  
 
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   Klaus S 
 4 August 2024
 
 
 Verified Cozy camp The camp was really cozy, and good and healthy food was served at all meals. Sweet and personally committed staff and nice surf for the hole family - everything at reasonable prices! We appreciated our own toilet and the surf shuttle - new since out last vist!
  
 
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   SifC2014 
 19 July 2024
 
 
 Verified Family Surf Highly recommend this camp. We spend one week with three kids 10, 8 and 2 years old. The program is structured with lessons in the morning ( one team at 10 and the other one at 11:30). After lunch the boards are taken back to the beach and you can go by yourself until dinner. We thought we would go around a little bit to see the area, but it was so cozy in the camp, that we stayed. The instructors were very motivating and positive. Great for both kids and adults. Yoga was also great, with a program that suits both beginners and experienced. Our 2 year old spend some time in the kids club. Some of the days the club was in the beach where the surfing was and other day the kids made craft in camp. Nice kids staff. Food was amazing. Very green, low key, healthy food. Always pasta or something for the kids. Great stay, would like to come back.

Surf school

EQUIPMENT

We have many surfboards to choose from, so we can find the right one for you and your youngsters. The wetsuit and surfboard are yours to use all through your stay at our camp.

SURF COURSE

Ujusansa Surfing School has three important goals performance, safety, and personal satisfaction. Our licensed surf coaches will adapt to your level regardless of whether you are a complete beginner or have already carved the waves.

SAFETY

Safety is taken very seriously; all our instructors have valid licenses and lifeguard courses. With our surf coaches, you will first learn surfing theory and, most importantly, spend a lot of time in the Atlantic ocean.

ADAPTIVE SURFING

During one week in the summer, we organize adaptive surfing courses. Activities include one hour of physical therapy daily and adapted surfing lessons to ensure rehabilitation is as fun as possible.

Our best surf coaches deliver surf lessons. We will present surfing, waves, and the ocean to you and your children: you will learn everything about equipment, water movement, standing on a surfboard, and the power of the ocean. Once you catch your first wave, you are hooked for life.

Surf school runs four times per week. The afternoons re reserved for free surfing, we bring surfboards to the beach.

We are a Family surf camp, and we customize your holidays to get the most out of the surf experience for your needs. Surfing is not only something we do for fun or work, but it is also our way of life, and we are here to introduce you to how to live surf life from the inside out. Our Surfing school has two important goals performance and personal satisfaction. Our licensed surf coaches will adapt to your level regardless of whether you are a complete beginner or have already carved the waves. Safety is taken very seriously, and all our instructors have a valid surf license and lifeguard course. With our surf coaches, you will first learn surfing theory and, most importantly, spend a lot of time in the Atlantic ocean.

Active Family Holidays

Yoga classes

Yoga, as a way of life, is an essential part of what we do and are. We are dedicated to the core of what we perceive yoga truly is – a potent tool that helps you to unchain from the mental activities that rather cause you more stress than happiness and stillness of your mind. Our practice is held in the mornings or evenings. The main aim is to physically and mentally prepare you for surfing classes and relax after them.

Our classes combine Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Yin yoga practices, and we adapt each class to your need. Our yoga teacher has 15 years of experience in practicing different styles of yoga, has the RYS 500 yoga alliance certificate, and is constantly developing her own teaching techniques but also learning from other world’s best-known teachers (Janet Stone, Shiva Rea, David Swenson, Simon Park, …) by attending different workshops. We strive to help you individualize your own yoga practice so you will feel completely safe yet empowered to release your body from any tension or, on the other hand, become able to strengthen your body and maximize your everyday movement performance.

Classes are available for everyone – complete beginners to those who already practice yoga daily, women, men, and children (from 10+ years). Before the first class, we get to know each other better to see what kind of practice you really need in terms of your physical state and your expectations in general. Then, we set the exact time of the classes one day before.

Kindergarten

We organize a surf kindergarten for children 2 – 6 years old during surf school. Therefore, parents have peace of mind while surfing, enjoying easy beach life, going for a run, or just having some simple spare time for themselves. We set the kindergarten schedule and tailor it to the surf group’s needs on the first day when you come to our camp.

We are the Family resort and love to see children running and playing around. The whole place is one big playground, as of the sand surrounding it. Kids love the place and are happy to find new summer friends. Our kindergarten is taken care of by our amazing, trained professionals. Our main goal is to provide preschool children (not attending the surfing school) the chance to learn new skills and to socialize with other children.

Children are connected through the group and stay inside the resort, so it’s taken good care of their safety. If any other activity out of our resort (going to the beach, …) is planned, we consult with you, and together we decide if & how we make this happen. We try to make two age groups, so we adapt the activities to the age of your children. If you have any special needs regarding your children, let us know in advance, so we have time to discuss those needs.

Adaptive Surfing

The last week in June, we have our therapist on-site and organize adaptive surfing surf school. The surf school is suitable for all children or children at heart with congenital or acquired conditions such as:

Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Injury
Amputees
Acquired brain injury
Multiple Sclerosis
Autism Spectre Disorder

Including their carers and friends.

Activities include one hour of physical therapy daily and adapted surfing lessons to ensure rehabilitation is as fun as possible.

The positive influence of surfing on autism is also well documented.

If you have any questions regarding the rehabilitation part or whether the camp suits you or your child, please contact us.

ACCOMMODATION

In the modernly decorated TIPI tents are comfortable sleeping beds. One double-sized bed, up to 2 single beds, and one crib/cot (if ordered). The tipi has basic living facilities (hangers, small storage places, rugs, lamps (yes, there is electricity in every tent), a small table, and two chairs. One TIPI tent accommodates up to 4 people + one cot. There is an extra small tipi next to the big one for an extra 2 mattresses, so up to 3 kids can sleep in. Suitable for bigger families.

The toilets and showers are about 50 m away from the tipis.

FOOD

Full board and more. We serve three main daily meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In between, there are several snacks available for you. Empower your surfing day in the morning by having a wide array of fresh fruits, muesli, freshly baked bread, yogurts, etc., served for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are wholesome meals containing many veggies and other healthy food ingredients. We provide vegetarian and vegan options too.

How to arrive?

FLY

If you are flying to the region, the best way is to fly to Bordeaux or La Rochelle. From there, it is only an hour or so of a car drive to us.

Take rent-a-car from the airport. This is the best and cheapest way to arrive at us.

CAR

Are you coming to our Family surf camp in a car or camper van? Having your car with you is always better, and sometimes you travel faster than by plane.

TRAIN

Trains in France are fast, so you can conveniently get to our camp. Take the train to Lesparre train station. From there you can take a taxi for 40 €.

Guestlist

If your desired week of Family surf camp is full, or there is a waiting list, or you want to be on our list, please leave us your contacts. After that, we will notify you as soon there is an opening.

Dates and Prices

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2026

27.06. – 22.08.26

All prices below are for the whole week.

Per person per week

Adults: 649€

Teens (14 – 18 years): 599€

Schoolers (7 – 13 years): 549€

Kindergarten (2 – 6 years): 449€

Baby & Toddlers (0 – 1 year) are welcome for free

Per Tipi per week

Single tipi: 490€

Double tipi: 690€

A week runs from Saturday to Saturday.

Use our online booking tool to calculate your price.

Check-in is after 16:00. Check-out before 10:00.

Family surf camp prices include

Cozy and modernly equipped TIPI tent accommodation

6x Full board: 7x breakfast, 5x lunch and 6x dinner*

Kindergarten runs: from 2 years of age, four times per 4 hours/day

Free use of surf equipment

* no lunch on arrival day and no dinner & lunch on Fridays = time to explore the area

Extras

Surf school (beginners): 169€ (7+ years) 4 x 1,5 h
Surf school (advanced): 119€ (7+ years) 2 x 1,5 h
Yoga (Hatha Flow & Free Flow) classes: 4 x 1,5 h 69€
Private bicycle 40€

Booking

You can book by following this link BOOK.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us using the form below and provide us with all the information you need.

To book, a 20% deposit is required.

To reserve your stay, an initial deposit of 20% is required. 30% of booking price 100 days to arrival
50% of booking 50 days before arrival.

We will confirm your booking and send you information about packing and organizing your holidays at our Family Surf Camp.

Cancellation policy

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FAQ

1. Do you offer childcare on-site?

We offer childcare for those children who are not attending the surf course. As a result, parents have their own surf classes. This service is included in the price and runs for four days for about 4 hours. This is cost-free. Childcare at any other time and for other reasons is possible, but additional costs apply. Please contact us if you are considering extra childcare, and we will help you arrange it onsite with our nannies.

3. How do you accommodate us?

In our Family surf camp, we offer accommodation in cozy and modernly equipped TIPI tent accommodation: one double bed with all the bed linen & a set of furniture is included. We can put two extra single beds in one TIPI so the whole family can sleep together if preferred. If you need a baby crib, we offer it for free. We can put you in one big and one small tipi, so the kids sleep in a small tipi.

Big and small tipi in our Family Surf Camp