FFN card: what it is for, what it costs and when it is compulsory

“Do you need a card to go to a naturist campsite?” It is one of beginners’ very first questions. The answer depends on the site. Here is what the French Naturist Federation card is, what it offers, what it costs and when it becomes essential. For all the rules, see our guide to naturist camping.

What is the FFN card?

The French Naturist Federation, founded in 1950, brings together member clubs and approved naturist centres. Its card is an annual, personal membership, issued as a card with a QR code or as a QR code sent by email. It confirms that you share the values of naturism and opens the doors of affiliated sites.

What the card includes

• The INF-FNI international stamp, which lets you visit naturist centres affiliated with the International Naturist Federation abroad.
• Insurance linked to the membership.
• A privileged welcome at affiliated naturist sites.
• Discounts and benefits offered by partners.

How much does it cost in 2026?

Other organisations also offer it to their members, such as the French camping and caravanning federation, at their own price.

When is it compulsory?

• In member clubs affiliated with the FFN, the card is generally the rule.
• In some centres, particularly for certain activities or long stays.
• For people travelling alone: several sites ask for it to preserve the family atmosphere.
• Abroad, at centres affiliated with the International Naturist Federation.

On the other hand, most commercial campsites and villages welcome holidaymakers without a card, often in exchange for a discovery pass for a short stay. The safest option is to check the rule when booking.

FFN, FEN, INF-FNI: who does what?

There are also other commercial networks, such as France 4 Naturisme, which Riva Bella in Corsica has belonged to since 1989. Belonging to one or another says nothing, on its own, about the quality of a site: also look at its house rules, facilities and reviews.

In our selection

Of the 100 naturist campsites in our catalogue, 70 state that they are affiliated with the FFN, 6 with another network and 9 are independent; for the rest, the information is not specified. Among FFN members, the Verdon Provence campsite in the Verdon and U Furu in Corsica state it explicitly.

Our advice

• Going for a week at a large campsite? The discovery pass is often enough; check beforehand.
• Travelling alone or planning to visit clubs? Get the card: it will save you from being turned away.
• Heading abroad? The card’s INF-FNI stamp is often requested at affiliated centres.
• With the family? Minors are free: only the adults count.

To choose your site, browse all the naturist campsites in our selection.