Camping, a French comedy directed by Fabien Onteniente, is on TF1 this Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. Released in 2006, the film brings together Franck Dubosc, Gérard Lanvin, Mathilde Seigner, and Claude Brasseur around the Flots Bleus campsite, which has become one of the most recognizable backdrops in French mainstream comedy of the 2000s.
Camping
Film | 2006
In theaters on April 26, 2006
Airing on TF1: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Comedy | Runtime: 1h35
Directed by Fabien Onteniente | Starring Gérard Lanvin, Mathilde Seigner, Franck Dubosc, Claude Brasseur
Nationality: France
The film follows Michel Saint-Josse, a Paris plastic surgeon, whose vacation takes an unexpected turn when he ends up stranded near the Flots Bleus campsite. There, he encounters a world far removed from his routine—reunions among longtime locals, family tensions, and the rituals of summer.
At the heart of the story, Patrick Chirac, played by Franck Dubosc, holds a special place. The character, a bumbling, smooth-talking charmer from Dijon, has become one of the actor’s most recognizable roles, and he also shares writing credits for the film with Fabien Onteniente.
Released in theaters on April 26, 2006, Camping drew more than 5 million admissions in France. This success gave rise to two sequels, Camping 2 in 2010 and Camping 3 in 2016, still spinning off the world of the Flots Bleus and Patrick Chirac.
TF1’s broadcast offers a fresh chance to revisit this French comedy in a family‑friendly, television-friendly frame as summer approaches. The film may appeal to viewers looking for a light vacation comedy focused on social divides and camping routines, but it’s less suited for those seeking novelty or a more grounded, realistic narrative.
An official trailer for Camping is out, letting viewers catch up with the film’s main characters—from Michel Saint-Josse to Patrick Chirac—before its TF1 rebroadcast.
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