Going on holiday allows you to rest, spend time with family, and experience a change of scenery. However, many people forgo trips due to the cost.
Good news: several grants are available to help families, young people, and children go on affordable holidays.
Holiday assistance may apply to:
Please note: eligibility conditions vary depending on the grants and regions.
Holidays have a positive impact on well-being, health, and family relationships.
However, every year, many people do not go on holiday for financial reasons.
To help low-income individuals, several organizations offer vacation assistance. This assistance can fund part of:
Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for assistance tailored to your profile.
The CAF offers several types of assistance to help families go on vacation through the VACAF scheme¹.
The best-known assistance is the Family Holiday Aid (AVF). It helps fund part of a stay at a VACAF partner campsite or holiday center.
Depending on your department and family situation, the CAF can cover a significant portion of the stay's cost².
In some regions, transportation assistance called Aide au Transport (AAT) may also be granted when the vacation destination is far from home³.
In most cases, eligible families receive information directly from their CAF. Therefore, there is no need to apply.
Children and teenagers can also receive assistance for summer camps through VACAF schemes and local aid offered by certain local authorities⁴.
Summer camps allow children to discover new activities:
Depending on the situation, a significant portion of the trip cost may be covered.
The ANCV's Départ 18:25 program helps young people aged 18 to 25 finance their holidays⁵.
This support is specifically for:
The support can cover part of the cost of a stay offered on the Départ 18:25 platform.
The goal is to enable more young people to go on holiday despite a limited budget.
Even with financial support, some tips can help reduce expenses.
Prices may vary depending on:
Comparing multiple offers often helps save money.
VACAF-certified accommodations allow direct use of certain CAF benefits.
Some municipalities, departments, or regions offer their own vacation assistance.
This assistance may be for:
Inquire with your town hall, department, or CAF.
To buy clothes, shoes, or holiday gear, there are thrift stores and solidarity shops.
These organizations offer items at discounted prices.
Unsure which assistance to apply for?
On Soliguide, you can find:
These organizations can help you understand your rights and complete your administrative procedures.
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Families, young people, students, apprentices, children, and certain individuals in precarious situations can receive assistance depending on their circumstances.
In most cases, no. Eligible families are directly informed by their CAF.
The AVF funds part of the cost of a stay at a VACAF partner accommodation.
Yes. Some assistance programs help reduce the cost of holiday camps for eligible families.
It's an ANCV grant for young people aged 18 to 25 to fund part of their holidays.
Yes. Scholarship students, in particular, may be eligible for the Départ 18:25 program.
Yes. Some CAF branches offer Transport Assistance (AAT) depending on the distance between home and the holiday destination³.
You can contact your local town hall, departmental council, or your CAF.
You can search for a social worker, an administrative support service, or an association on Soliguide.
Yes. By combining financial aid, suitable accommodation, and community support options, it is possible to significantly reduce the cost of holidays.
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