THE health pass came into force in France on July 21in the heart of summer. First concerned: places of leisure and culture, including campsites. As of August 9, the pass extends to new establishments.
This summer you chose to travel to France to avoid restrictions linked to covid-19 and your camping vacation was already booked for a while and you are worried about these new restrictions? Don’t panic! Professionals in the outdoor sector are always on hand to continue to make your vacation a real moment of pleasure! Do you want to see things more clearly? We do update on the conditions of access to campsites as well as on the conditions of activities outside the campsite. Here’s everything you need to know about camping in France this summer!
Update on the conditions for accessing campsites this summer
What is the health pass?
The health pass is proof presented in paper or digital format (via the TousAntiCovid application). It takes the form of a QR Code. You can obtain it thanks to one of these 3 conditions :
- There vaccination (complete vaccination schedule)
- There proof of a negative test (RT-PCR or antigen) of less than 48 hours for the “activities health pass”.
- The result of a positive RT-PCR or antigen test attesting to the recovery from Covid-19dating back at least 11 days and less than 6 months.
How to access your campsite this summer?
3 scenarios arise:
- Your campsite offers only accommodation or pitchests? It is then not affected by the health pass obligation. This concerns around a third of campsites in France.
- Your campsite has a bar or restaurant but no swimming pool or performance hall ? You will be asked for a health pass from August 9.
- Your campsite has a bar, a restaurant, a performance hall or an aquatic area ? A health pass must be presented at entry since July 21.
You will be asked for a health pass at your campsite only upon arrival. You will not need to show it again during your stay. It will allow you to access all the campsite services and equipment.
What about your children? Rest assured, the health pass is not required for those under 18 years old.
What will the atmosphere be like within the campsite?
Campsites, places par excellence for joy of living on vacation, do everything they can to make your stay as easy as possible. For example, Les Méditerranées campsites, 5-star campsite in Languedoc Roussillon maintains the schedules and content of its entertainment programs as well as the operation of its mini-clubs and teen clubs. They also keep their customers informed on their site and social networks of developments in the situation. Once again, rest assured, professionals in the outdoor accommodation sector are always on the alert to make your holidays rhyme with serenity and festive atmosphere !
Update on the conditions of activities outside the campsite
Camping holidays go along with the discovery of the surroundings. Faced with the new restrictions, what can be done?
Which places of leisure and culture are covered by the health pass?
Since July 21, any adult must present a health pass to access places of leisure and culture bringing together more than 50 people. Here is the list of establishments concerned:
- Audition, conference, projection and meeting rooms
- Marquees, tents and structures
- Concert and performance halls
- Cinemas
- Festivals (sitting and standing)
- Closed and covered sporting events
- Outdoor establishments
- Games rooms, escape games, casinos
- Places of worship when they host cultural and non-cultual activities
- Fairs and exhibitions
- Zoological parks, amusement parks and circuses
- Museums and temporary exhibition rooms
- Libraries (except university and specialized ones)
- Cultural events organized in higher education establishments
- Fun fairs with more than 30 stands or attractions
- Any event, cultural, sporting, fun or festive, organized in a public space likely to give rise to control of people’s access
- Ships and cruise boats with accommodation
- Discotheques, clubs and dancing bars.
Please note, however, that many places of leisure and culture have lowered their capacity to less than 50 people in order to be able to welcome all audiences without distinction at the entrance.
How do you know what to visit without a health pass?
Places of leisure and culture communicate almost instantly on their website and social networks. Do not hesitate to inquire online or by phone before thinking that you cannot access it without a health pass. THE tourist offices are of course also good references. They will allow you to group together the information collected from local establishments.
For workshops, courses and other activities offered by places of leisure and culture, remember to book. During the summer, and even outside the pandemic period, many visitors flock to tourist and cultural activities. Current health conditions may lead to the implementation of limited gauges. Be sure to read the reservation conditions before finding yourself at the venue with a full slot.
Will it be possible to go to the restaurant?
You are on vacation, you want to taste local flavors And you enjoy being served. The restaurant is almost always a must. From August 9, a health pass will be compulsory to enter restaurants, bars and cafesas well as to sit on their terrace. The Constitutional Council must validate the text on August 5. Stay informed!
Of course, we have already experienced several lockdowns and closures of eating places and we now know that alternative solutions exist. You do not want or cannot present a health pass? Count on catering establishments to concoct meals for you formulas to deliver or take away !
As you know, news related to the pandemic and the measures taken by the French government travel very quickly. Also to be sure to obtain clear and up-to-date information, we invite you to refer to the government website.
