FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions

  • Yes! And many do. In 2024, more than 1 in every 3 campers were solo travelers.

    We try our best to ensure there is never a solo traveler alone in a bunk with a group. So far we have been able to provide this every session, but it of course depends on the size of the groups.

    Not all groups are big groups. Solo travelers plus people coming in pairs made up over 50% of bookings in 2024.

  • For easy group bookings, you have two options:

    1. One person books for multiple people on the website and fills out the information for each member of your group. Other members pay that person back for paying the deposits. Pros: you know that everyone gets in, Cons: One person is doing and paying for it.

    2. Each person books. If anyone doesn't get into the desired session, please sign up for a different session and contact us to be put on the "to change" and hopefully as people ask to move around or maybe cancel, we can put you together with your group. Pros: everyone pays for themselves. Cons: someone might need to be on a "to change list".

    Groups with 6 or more total can get 10% off using code: GROUP10. If the group falls to below 6 before the time invoices are due, we will ask you to pay full price on the final invoice.

  • Campers can check in after 3pm on the first day of each camp session. Please let us know if you will arrive later than 7pm local time.

    Check-out on the last day of your session is any time before 11 am.

    We can hold your bags for you while you explore the local region outside those check-in and check-out times.

  • We welcome all women ages 21 and older.

    Women 18+ can attend with a 21+ camper.

    Camp Château is founded by women who support the LGBTQIA+ community. Trans women are women, and therefore welcome at our camp.

    If you or someone you know is a TGNC person (transgender and/or gender non-conforming) and you're curious whether Camp Château is right for you, we encourage you to reach out to our Camp Director, Tegwen (they/them), who would be happy to help you decide.

    We are planning additional camps focused on full gender inclusivity. Join the newsletter to stay up to date!

    Camp instructors and staff may include all genders.

  • Absolutely! Many of our activities and ceremonies will recognize returners and give you memorabilia to recognize your stay.

    We recommend coming every other year and sticking to the same session number to see old friends! If you came in 2024, you get early access to book 2026. People in 2025 receive early access for 2027, etc.

  • In order to book for yourself or someone else, we ask you to please provide the camper’s: Full Name, Email Address, Dietary/allergy needs, Accessibility/mobility needs, and Bunkmate Requests.

  • See the Code of Conduct for information.

Travel Info

  • Camp Château is located at Le Château, 46100 Béduer, France

    The easiest way to get to us is to:

    1. Fly or take a train to Toulouse

    2. From Toulouse, take the train to Figeac

    3. We will pick you up for free from Figeac after check-in (3 pm-7 pm)

    We recommend checking for trains in Europe on Trainline.


    Pick-ups from Figeac train station are free and run every 30 minutes.
    We also have booked shuttles from the airport to help you combine travel. Toulouse Airport shuttles cost an extra fee.

    For full travel information please see our most recent travel blog post.

Pricing and Refund Policy

  • 2025 Early Bird Price was 2250€

    Included in this price is:

    • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

    • Wine with lunch and dinner

    • Accommodation in a Château Bunk or Glamping tent for 6 days and 5 nights

    • On-site electives 5-6 options per day

    • Off-site electives 2-3 opportunities per session

    • 2 pools one main pool and one silent pool

    • 20 acres of land including rose gardens for you to roam

    • Amenities (see the full list in additional info)

    • Free pick-up and drop-off from local train station: Figeac

    Not included:

    • Longer travel shuttles from Toulouse Airport cost an additional fee (€100-140) and run 3 times a day. See 2024 travel info here.

    • On-site massages are not included in the price

    • Flights to/from France

    Payment info:

    • Campers reserve a spot with a 30% deposit (€675) at checkout.

    • The remaining 70% balance for 2025 is due 90 days before the session. We will email an invoice for the remainder at least 1-2 months before it is due.

    Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct apply.

  • Your deposit and full payment are fully refundable up to 90 days before your camp session, at which time your remaining balance is due.

  • We use Stripe as our payment processor. We accept

    Card:

    • Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, and China UnionPay payments from customers worldwide)

    • Cartes Bancaires'

    Wallet:

    • Apple Pay

    • Google Pay

    • Link (Instant US Bank Payments)

    • Klarna

    EU Bank Redirects:

    • iDeal, giropay, EPS, Bancontact, BLIK

Specific Requirements & Amenities

  • Yes! We are in close quarters in the evenings and have 20 acres to roam freely throughout the day. You have two options for your accommodations, which are the same price:

    Château Bunks | Stay in a twin-sized bed in a spacious 5 to 8-person bunk room with an ensuite bathroom. There are 40 campers in total.

    Meadow Glamping | Stay in a twin-sized bed in a glamping tent on the meadow, with clean bathroom facilities nearby. Each tent holds 2 campers and there are 10 glampers in total.

  • For specific diets, we ask that you inform us ahead of time of your dietary restrictions so that our cooks may find fresh and plentiful options for you throughout your stay or make any necessary adjustments.

    All areas on the first floor of the castle are accessible by wheelchair, as well as nearly all parts of the grounds. The second and third floor of the castle are accessible only by stairs. Restrooms and sleeping accommodations are available on the first floor.

  • There is access to wifi in certain common areas. We encourage you to switch off, unwind, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings!

    Other amenities include: Parking, Hot Water, Electricity, Laundry Service, Ironing, Private Showers & Baths, All Linens Provided, Working Fireplaces

  • For 2024 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays laundry services are available from 8 am-6 pm.

    You can purchase tokens at the shop.

    • 1 token= 1 wash

    • 2 tokens = 1 wash and 1 dry

    To help reduce your environmental impact, we recommend hanging clothes to dry in the designated area.

Other

  • Possibly. The Château no longer hosts weddings, but we might be able to make one exception each season for a founder member. Contact info@campchateau.com to learn more.

  • Unfortunately we are no longer offering the château and/or surrounding buildings for vacation rentals.

  • Photographs on our website come from 3 sources:

    1. Our 2024 resident photographer, Naomi Caufield

    2. Camp Director, Tegwen Evans

    3. Camper submissions in 2023

  • Thank you for being interested! If you are intersted in summer work, please submit your CV to info@campchateau.com. Please note, we are only able to hire within the EU. We take extra time to consider locals!

    For volunteering opportunities, please check the “initiatives page” after January 2025.

Campers arriving at Camp Château Check-In Summer Camp for Women

If any of your questions or concerns are not addressed here, please do not hesitate to ask us directly at info@campchateau.com

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