Getting to and from Béduer
We know that travel logistics can be stressful, especially if you’ve never been to your destination before. Thankfully, you don’t need to figure out how to get to and from camp all on your own — we can do it together!
The most important part is to know where camp is and how to contact us on your travel day if needed.
Château de Béduer address:
73 Chemin de Château
46100 Béduer, France
TIP: Especially if you’re renting a car, make sure you input this address to your navigation system so that you end up at the correct place!
To call or email us for non-medical travel emergencies, use the information below:
Email: info@campchateau.com
Arrival & departure times
Check-in and check-out day timeframes
Arrival time on check-in day (Tuesday) is from 3-6pm
Departure time on check-out day (Sunday) is by 11am.
We don’t offer early check-in or late check-out because we’re busy making the magic happen. So please plan your travel days accordingly!
Getting to France
TIP: Book any flights 3-6 months before your camp arrival date to secure the best available price.
Booking flights can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To get to France, we recommend finding your flight through a price comparison website like Kayak or Skyscanner. Those websites make it easy to compare prices across airlines and choose the best one that works for you. Book your flight directly with the airline you choose, not through a third party website.
The two most popular airports campers fly into are Paris and Toulouse. There are other cities you could fly into internationally (Barcelona, Amsterdam, and London have a wide variety of international flights), but landing at Paris or Toulouse offers the simplest connections to camp.
If you fly into Paris
You have two cities to travel to if you’re taking a train from Paris to camp. Either take a train to Toulouse, which is a 4.5-7.5 hour journey, or a train to the local town nearby, Figeac, which is a 6-8 hour journey.
Your train journey will likely be broken up into multiple train rides, and you might have to make changes along your journey so just make sure you’re paying attention when you book your ticket.
You can cut down your travel time from Toulouse by booking (at an extra cost) a shuttle from the Toulouse Airport to Beduer. Booking a transfer shuttle can be done through your booking portal.
Please note: The shuttle from Toulouse to Béduer is a paid service and not included in the cost of camp. The ride from Toulouse to camp lasts about two hours.
If you fly into Toulouse
Once in Toulouse, there are two popular journeys to the camp:
The first is to book a shuttle with us that will take you from Toulouse Airport directly to the doors of the château (at an extra cost). The ride lasts about two hours.
The second is to book a train from Toulouse Train Station to the local town of Figeac, which is approximately a 2.5-5.5 hour journey, and then we will pick you up from the Figeac train station and take you to the château (for free). After arriving at Toulouse Airport, you’ll need to take a city shuttle (Navette) or a cab to the train station.
Tips for train travel
If you decide to take a train for the rest of your journey to camp, then Trainline is a great site that, again, lets you compare prices across different trains to book the one that suits you best.
Check layover times between trains to make sure you have time to change platforms
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your train’s departure time
Track your stops with Trainline or SNCF app
Grab a snack from the train station to enjoy on your scenic ride
Book transfer shuttles to/from Figeac train station in your booking portal
NOTE: The shuttle from Toulouse to Béduer is a paid service and not included in the cost of camp. The ride from Toulouse to camp lasts about two hours.
Booking a shuttle
All shuttle journeys with us need to be booked at least three weeks prior to your arrival date. Book your shuttle through your booking portal.
Once you’re in Figeac or Toulouse, you’ll need a ride directly to camp, which can be booked through your booking portal!
Shuttles between Béduer and Figeac are free
Shuttles require registration via your booking portal.
Figeac is a 15-minute ride to/from Béduer, and the station has two platforms.
You will likely run into fellow campers there!
The shuttle picks you up promptly at your registered time from the front of the station.
Camp Château shuttles are clearly marked with our camp logo on the sides
Shuttles between Béduer and Toulouse have an additional cost
Shuttles require registration via your booking portal.
The ride is about two hours long.
The pick up location is outside the front of the Starbucks located at the Toulouse Airport
Renting a car
Renting a car and winding your own way through the French countryside is also a wonderful journey!
France is a gorgeous country with a changing landscape ranging from forests and rivers to mountains and desert. There is plenty of free parking at Château de Béduer as well, so rest assured that you won’t need to rush to get to camp to find a parking spot.
Tips for driving in France:
Most cars are manual, request an automatic if you need one!
Distance is in kilometers
100 kilometers = 62 miles
French traffic signs are the same as other European traffic signs
Rental cars are available at major airports.
Driving from Paris to Béduer is approximately a 6-8 hour drive
Driving from Toulouse to Béduer is approximately a 2-3 hour drive.
Taxi services
Our trusted contacts!
Here are our trusted taxi services:
Please be aware that the cost incurred from booking personally with a taxi service are not covered in your Camp Château costs.
Bernard: 05 65 50 00 20
Only speaks French, local Figeac rides only
Quentin: +33 7 66 20 45 10
Multilingual, transfers to/from Toulouse and Camp
Necessary travel documents
Check your passport’s expiration date!
Before arriving in France, make sure that your passport is fully up to date. This means that the expiration date on your passport is more than three months after your intended departure date from France.
For example, if you have a departure flight to leave France after camp on May 31st, 2026, then your passport must be valid at least until August 31st, 2026.
For some countries, it is more, and you are required to have 6 months or even 1 year of extra time before your passport expires.
Check your travel requirements before planning your trip
Check if you need a visa here: Visa wizard
See general international arrival regulations: Arrival in France
If you are traveling from the US, check ETIAS updates: ETIAS FAQs
If there is a sudden change in French visa regulations, we will try to notify campers accordingly.
Travel insurance
Traveling internationally? = Be insured
Yes! We highly recommend obtaining travel insurance before any trip abroad.
There are many companies out there that provide excellent travel insurance coverage for trips, and we suggest exploring options to find a travel insurance provider that works for you.
TIP: Some banks provide access to travel insurance at a cheaper cost, so you might already be eligible for affordable coverage through your bank or credit card provider.
Coverage looks different for each company and depends on what you choose for yourself, but it's worth it when travelling internationally
Additional FAQs
Luggage storage?
Packing tips?
Meeting fellow campers?
Can I store my luggage anywhere before/after camp?
Figeac and Toulouse train stations do not offer lockers for storing luggage.
Please be mindful of this when planning your travel days.
We encourage you to pack light and consider that the beauty of cobblestone roads and medieval cities might not agree with a particularly heavy rolling suitcase.
What do I pack for my time at camp?
Knowing what to pack for your time at camp can be overwhelming, so we created a packing guide.
How do I find my fellow campers that I’ll meet during my camp week?
Join everyone on the app!
To be added to your session chat, update your profile to include your specific camp session. You’ll then be automatically invited to join your session’s group chat!
There are also additional resources like an ultimate packing guide and local hotel recommendations for you that can be found in the Get Ready for Camp section.
Still have questions?
We hope that this guide was helpful in planning your trip and I wish you a safe and pleasant journey!
Cordialement,
Erica (she/her)
Camp Director of Château de Béduer
