ANCV holiday vouchers, VACAF vouchers, ACSI card… Traveling cheaper with my dog
Going on holiday with your dog guarantees you'll share wonderful moments and unforgettable memories with your whole family, whether they have two legs or more… but it can also, sometimes, mean additional costs that can increase the bill. Good news: there are several little-known forms of assistance and tips that can help reduce the budget. without giving up the pleasure of travelling with your dog.
ANCV holiday vouchers, VACAF assistance, or the ACSI card: depending on your situation and travel style, these programs can help you make real savings on accommodation, activities, and even, in some cases, supplements related to your dog. Understanding them better means giving yourself the opportunity to travel more often, more peacefully… and always accompanied by your faithful companion 🐶
I'll explain all of this in detail so you can fully enjoy your next family vacation with your dog!
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ANCV holiday vouchers: a help for travelling with your dog
Holiday vouchers, offered by the National Agency for Holiday Vouchers (ANCV), are payment vouchers dedicated to holidays and leisure activities in France and the European Union. They are available in paper format (€10, €20, €25 or €50) or in digital format with Chèque-Vacances Connect, and can be used to pay for accommodation (excluding certain platforms), activities and restaurants.
These benefits are allocated through a solidarity-based scheme, with employer contributions, to help finance holidays. To benefit from them, you should contact your works council or your employer.
Using ANCV holiday vouchers makes traveling with your pet much easier, as many dog-friendly accommodations and service providers accept this payment method. ANCV vouchers are a payment method regulated by the French Tourism Code, which means a clear rule: all participating businesses must accept them for all services related to your stay, including accommodation, meals, activities, and extras. In practical terms, if a campsite accepts holiday vouchers, it should also allow you to pay the supplement for bringing your dog with them.
I invite you to discover the many QUALIDOG certified accommodations that accept ANCV holiday vouchers to pay for all or part of your stay. 👇
Camping Le Village Western
🐴 Life-Size Western Theme!
Camping Domaine Les Ranchisses
River access 💦 and dog-sitting 🐶
La Petite Camargue Campsite
Treat, dog shower, medal... ☀️
Yelloh! Camping in Champagne
🏞️ Dog-friendly welcome by the lake!
Nantes Campsite
Open all year !
VACAF vouchers for a stay with my dog
If you are not eligible for holiday vouchers, discover VACAF vouchers, they too can help you reduce your holiday budget with your dog.
VACAF is a program offered by some Family Allowance Funds to help low-income families go on holiday. This financial assistance is paid directly to the approved holiday establishment, thus reducing the remaining amount to be paid. It applies to most types of accommodation, with the exception of private rentals, such as those offered on Airbnb.
Eligible families are automatically notified by their CAF at the beginning of the year, on their “My Account” space or the mobile application.
Thanks to VACAF vouchers, a large part of your accommodation cost can be covered, significantly reducing your overall holiday budget. A real opportunity to travel as a family… with your dog!
👉 Please note: as with most tourist offers, any costs related to the presence of your dog are generally your responsibility.
But good news (again 😄): this shouldn't be a deterrent to leaving!
💡 On EmmèneTonChien.com, we have listed more than 350 Dog-friendly accommodations at no extra chargeThis will allow you to fully enjoy your vacation.
Are you eligible for VACAF vouchers for your holidays? Discover our offers now! QUALIDOG-approved accommodations VACAFFor a discounted stay where your dog is truly welcome. 👇
Camping le Valenty
Large dog families welcome 🙂
Camping Sites and Landscapes LES HIRONDELLES
With Toutoubar available!
Camping Le Relais du Léman
15 minutes from a dog-friendly beach 💦
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Campingcard ACSI: its advantages for holidays with your dog
The ACSI card is a discount card particularly suited to travelers who enjoy traditional camping. It allows you to get advantageous rates for stays on tent, caravan or motorhome pitches, but be aware, only in the low season!
It is valid in France as well as in many European Union countries, such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, the Netherlands, and Portugal. It is also valid in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. However, it only works during the off-season.
To benefit from this, simply purchase the card directly on the ACSI website or at a partner point of sale of the organization.
Traveling with your dog can be particularly advantageous with the ACSI card. The flat rate (for example, €17, €19, or €21) generally includes two adults, a pitch, electricity, one hot shower per day, and one dog, at no extra cost. To avoid paying the dog supplement yourself, the campsite must display the "dog allowed" pictogram in the ACSI guide. This guide lists all establishments participating in the ACSI program.
And if you want to go even further in saving money, other cards and devices can also complement these benefits.
You'll easily find your dream campsite by checking out our QUALIDOG campsites partner in the ACSI scheme... 👇
Camping Sunêlia Les Sablons
🏖️ Dog-friendly beach 300m away 🐶
Camping Pegomas
Ideally located in Provence 🌿🍇
Camping Rives d'Arc
In Vallon Pont d'Arc, by the river 💦
Marina Campsite
Motorhomes and dogs welcome!
Other great tips to know to save money
Several discount cards can help you reduce the cost of your holiday, but their benefits for dogs remain highly variable.
- La ADAC Campcard can sometimes be interesting: some offers include the dog or offer periods where it is free, but this depends on the campsite.
- La Camping Key Europe offers discounts at many campsites, but these mainly apply to the base rate (pitch and people). The dog supplement is occasionally included by establishments, but this remains a minority.
- La Large Family Card allows you to save money on transport, but does not provide any specific benefit for animals: all costs related to your dog therefore remain your responsibility.
When booking your stay, consider prioritizing the QUALIDOG accommodation To ensure your dog is welcome and even expected during your holiday, choose accommodations with the QUALIODG label. This guarantees a wonderful holiday with providers committed to providing excellent pet-friendly accommodations. Some even accept cats! You'll enjoy truly suitable locations while optimizing your holiday budget and spending quality time with your family!
👉 Also check out our List of QUALIDOG-certified accommodations specially selected for affordable holidays, at less than €50 per person per night.