Children’s holiday camps in the Dombes, on the outskirts of Lyon

Stays in the heart of the Dombes for your children

Our aim is to introduce children to the natural environment of the Dombes through a range of activities, and to help them progress step by step. That means getting to know the environment, assessing difficulties and learning new techniques, all in a green setting that encourages discovery.

In a magnificent setting, the château stands in the heart of an 11 ha wooded park (football pitch, heated swimming pool, multi-sports court, tennis, 6 ha of forest…). Just 35 minutes from Lyon, yet a complete change of scene. Quality catering, with taste education, short supply chains and fresh produce.

Stays can be organised on a full-board or half-board basis. The resort offers classrooms, communal areas and privileged access to nature and heritage discovery activities.

Multi-bed rooms suited to groups
Full board or half board
Supervised nature activities
Discovering the Dombes and Lyon
PMI accreditation (Protection Maternelle et Infantile – mother and child welfare service)
Free coach parking

Growing through the trip

Our educational aims

  1. Empowerment

    Empowerment through discovery.

  2. Living together

    Discovering the values of “living together”.

  3. Citizenship

    Learning citizenship: respect for others, for rules and for the environment, communication and sharing in community life.

  4. Nature & the Dombes

    Discovering nature and the ponds of the Dombes.

  5. Sport & arts

    Sporting and artistic activities.

  6. A taste for effort

    Each child exploring their own taste for effort.

During the stay

On-site activities

Featured image – Le Domaine de Sainte-Croix in Sainte-Croix
  • Nature session with an activity leader from Frapna Ain: discovering the forest, wild animals, flora, birds and the water cycle (study of the pond and the stream)
  • Tree climbing: discovering trees and the forest ecosystem with instructors from the Accès Cimes association
  • Archery and blowpipe
  • Mountain biking
  • Orienteering
  • Multi-sports activities: heated swimming pool, tennis court, multi-sports court, pétanque pitch

Possible during the stay

Activities nearby

Côtière de Pérouges trail hike — Le Domaine de Sainte-Croix in Sainte-Croix
  • Discovering the medieval town of Pérouges (15 minutes by bus)
  • Discovering the Parc des Oiseaux bird park in Villars-les-Dombes (15 minutes by bus)
  • Pony riding
  • Cultural outings in Lyon

Activity menu

Activities

Girl with a bow aiming at a target – Archery
Archery
Two brothers looking at the stars using a telescope by the sea – Les Coulmes & Les Rambins activity menu 2026
Astronomy
Girl doing a balance activity in a lush forest – Les Coulmes & Les Rambins activity menu 2026
Circus skills
Scarlet macaws – Domaine de Sainte-Croix
Discovery walks
Escape game
Young man in a helmet leading a go-kart race – Go-karting
Go-karting
Golf, summer activities – Les Coulmes & Les Rambins activity menu 2026
Golf
Business people singing karaoke in a modern office
Karaoke
Activity – Orienteering
Orienteering
Rock climbing
Rock climbing
… and many more! Our teams are on hand to share all their other tips and ideas.

Must-see sights to discover

Life on site

Accommodation & dining

Accommodation – Domaine de Sainte-Croix

La Résidence Grand Confort

  • 2 single or double rooms
  • 7 double or triple rooms
  • 1 accessible double room

Le Château

  • 4 single rooms
  • 11 double rooms
  • 2 quadruple rooms
  • 1 accessible quadruple room

Facilities & spaces

11 hectares of nature on the doorstep of Lyon

Living and outdoor spaces

A wooded park, a heated swimming pool and flexible rooms for getting together or unwinding, 30 minutes from Lyon

  • Swimming & relaxation
  • Tournaments on the games area
  • Walks in the grounds
  • Educational workshops
  • Evening gatherings & entertainment
Included Photo – Domaine de Sainte-Croix
Heated outdoor pool
Included
Tennis court
Included Grilled steak on a plate with vegetables – Domaine de Sainte-Croix
Semi-gourmet restaurant
Included
Classrooms
Included Featured image – Le Domaine de Sainte-Croix in Sainte-Croix
11 ha of wooded parkland
Included
Multi-use games area
Included Collection of classic board games on a vintage map – Le Balcon des Écrins, Le Hameau des Oliviers
Board games
Included
Free parking for cars & coaches

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Participants

From 16 years old
12 – 15 years
6- 11 years
2 – 5 years
Less than 1 year

Your stay