Practical information
AFP · May 6-9, 2027
How to get there, what time to arrive, what to pack in your suitcase. Everything is there.
I'm reserving my seatGetting to Bombannes
How to join us
By car From Bordeaux, take the ring road towards Mérignac, then exit 8 towards Lacanau. At Sainte-Hélène, follow signs for Brach, then Carcans and Maubuisson. At the roundabout on the outskirts of Maubuisson, turn right to enter the Bombannes estate. The reception for Camping de la Dune Bleue is 2 km further on.
Allow approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Bordeaux.
By train From Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station, take the Ouest Aquitain bus to Bombannes. Information and fares: 09 74 500 033 or transgironde.gironde.fr
- Stop Carcans – Bombannes : you go directly down to the reception of the Camping de la Dune Bleue.
- Stop Carcans – House of Arts : you are 2 km from the estate.
By plane Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport, then a regular shuttle to Saint-Jean train station in 45 minutes. Then, the same route as by train.
By carpooling The right option! Don't hesitate to come and talk to us about it, there will certainly be other people who want to share their journey.
📍 UCPA Bombannes, 33121 Carcans-Maubuisson
The AFP shuttle Bordeaux ↔ Bombannes
No car? We can organize a round-trip bus from Bordeaux (optional extra to be selected when booking).
Going — Wednesday, May 5
- Departure from Saint-Jean station: 4:00 PM
- Departure from Mérignac airport: 5:00 PM
- Arrival in Bombannes: between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm
Return — Sunday, May 9
- Departure from Bombannes: 4:30 p.m.
- Arrival at Mérignac airport: 5:15 PM
- Arrival at Saint-Jean station: between 6:15 pm and 7:15 pm
Upon your arrival
Where do you park according to your chosen plan?
NATURAL Formula
at Wellness Sport Camp – Dune Bleue or at Huttopia campsite, depending on your reservation.
ENJOY formula
at the UCPA nautical village or the Cévéo holiday village, depending on your booking.
Day Pass
at the main location of the courses, on the side of the tennis courts, between the pagoda and the nautical village.
The practical list
from the AFP participant
I'm packing my suitcase
- My comfortable sportswear, my best sneakers, and my water bottle
- A cap, my sunglasses and my sunscreen (for sunny weather)
- A rain jacket and a sweater (for rainy days)
- My mosquito repellent spray
- My outfits and/or accessories for theme parties
- My bath towels, beauty products and hair dryer
- A small first aid kit
- My bed sheets, if I stay at the Wellness Sport Camp or Huttopia
- A blanket if I'm prone to feeling cold
We're in the forest, by a lake, in early May: the evenings can be cool and the mosquitoes are out in force. 😆
Upon my arrival
Where to pick up your welcome pack
- UCPA Nautical Village : directly to your room.
- Wellness Sport Camp, Huttopia, Cévéo : at reception, at the time of check-in.
The deposit At Wellness Sport Camp and Huttopia, a credit card imprint is required for your accommodation. No deposit is required at other accommodations.
Your bracelet You will be given your AFP bracelet upon arrival. It identifies you to the organizers throughout the weekend: you keep it from beginning to end.
Then You put down your suitcase, lay out your sheets if you're camping, and enjoy.
Before leaving
Accommodation vacancy times
- UCPA and Cévéo Nautical Village before 10 a.m.
- Huttopia before 11 a.m.
- Wellness Sport Camp : before 1:30 pm
What to do
- UCPA and Cévéo : remove the sheets, take them to the laundry, clean the room.
- Wellness Sport Camp and Huttopia : remove the sheets, clean the accommodation, take the rubbish into the containers.
In all cases You check out with the team. At Wellness Sport Camp and Huttopia, you get your deposit back at that time.
Are you leaving later? Luggage storage is available at the reception of the Nautical Village and Cévéo.
FAQs for your stay
What level of qualification is required to participate?
None. The classes are adapted to all levels and you choose your own. There are as many people taking their first group class as there are professional coaches.
Can I come alone?
Yes, and many do. Between classes, meals, and parties, you're not alone for very long. It's a great opportunity to meet other sports enthusiasts!
Do I need to register for the courses in advance?
No need!
How are the meals handled?
With the ENJOY package, all meals are included. With the NATURE package, you manage your own meals using the fully equipped kitchens in your accommodation. With the DAY pass, you manage your own meals; a snack bar is available on-site if needed.
Are bed linens provided?
At the UCPA Nautical Village and Cévéo, yes. At the Wellness Sport Camp and Huttopia, you bring your own.
Can I arrive the day before?
Yes! In the NATURE package, an additional night is optional at €20 including VAT. In the ENJOY package, the option is €70 including VAT and includes the night, dinner and breakfast.
🔥 New this year: This gives you access to the quarter-finals of the Freestyle Academy competition, from 3pm to 7pm + an evening with a DJ set at the Nautical Village.
Is there network coverage and Wi-Fi?
In the school grounds, you get a good signal. But in the campsites, it's a different story: they're green campsites, deep in the pine forest, where Wi-Fi is limited to the reception areas and the signal is weak. Consider it a good reason to disconnect for four days. 😇
Can I bring my dog?
Only campsites allow pets, but the AFP isn't suitable: between back-to-back classes from morning till night, shared accommodation with other participants, evening events (at the Nautical Village where dogs aren't allowed), and activities by the lake, your dog would spend the weekend alone. It's best to find someone to look after him!
And if it rains?
Classes are still running, and the class areas are covered. The training area now has a covered space!
Any questions?
Is there anything still unclear? Write to us, we'll reply quickly.
