Eurocamp. La Chapelle

maldivemoment · 2026-05-24T08:24:32+00:00

Hello. Wondering if anyone has any tips/sugggestions/words of advice. Were a family of 4; 2 adults & 2 teens (13+16) hoping to do a first time eurocamp to La Chapelle, South of France. Never done Eurocamp before so looking for ALL the top tips. Many thanks

Itsnearlyholiday1929282828 · 24/05/2026 17:35

Hello @maldivemoment are you driving or flying?

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maldivemoment · 24/05/2026 18:36

Hello @Itsnearlyholiday1929282828

Thank you for your reply. We’re far north of Scotland so the plan is to fly. Wild horses couldn’t make me do that drive! 🤪

Ive no doubt this limits us in some ways but willing to take the chance…

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trui · 25/05/2026 18:44

I've got a feeling we stayed there, or at another camp near there a few years ago. Somewhere near Perpignan anyway. We drove down though, and drove to most of the places I'm about to mention, so don't know how useful this will be. Our favourite things were going inland to a lake that had one of those assault courses on it (drove to it). I also remember a place locally that had some big water slides, and I think we went go-karting near where the slides were as well (I think we walked). My daughter went horse-riding as well, and I think that was local. We did canyoning, which again, I think was inland, more into the Pyrenees (so drove), but that was probably my favourite thing because it was so hot, and the canyon water was cold. There are quite a few castles in the Pyrenees, if you're into history, but again you'd need a car (and was a bit too hot for looking round castles really). And we went to Carcassonne (by car).
Would you consider hiring a car? It depends what you're into, but I much preferred getting away from the coast and into the mountains, but then I'm more of a mountain/forests person. The only reason we didn't stay properly in the Pyrenees was a lack of suitable accommodation.
Eurocamps are generally good though, we've stayed at a few over the years. Sometimes you can hire stuff and the Eurocamp cabin will have loads of flyers for stuff to do in the area, and the staff are usually really helpful.
I can't actually remember doing very much in the camp itself when we were down near Perpignan, whereas that one seems to have a big swimming area, so I'm wondering if we stayed at a different one without all that. But usually, if there is a swimming area, we spend part of every day in it.

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maldivemoment · 26/05/2026 04:16

trui · 25/05/2026 18:44

I've got a feeling we stayed there, or at another camp near there a few years ago. Somewhere near Perpignan anyway. We drove down though, and drove to most of the places I'm about to mention, so don't know how useful this will be. Our favourite things were going inland to a lake that had one of those assault courses on it (drove to it). I also remember a place locally that had some big water slides, and I think we went go-karting near where the slides were as well (I think we walked). My daughter went horse-riding as well, and I think that was local. We did canyoning, which again, I think was inland, more into the Pyrenees (so drove), but that was probably my favourite thing because it was so hot, and the canyon water was cold. There are quite a few castles in the Pyrenees, if you're into history, but again you'd need a car (and was a bit too hot for looking round castles really). And we went to Carcassonne (by car).
Would you consider hiring a car? It depends what you're into, but I much preferred getting away from the coast and into the mountains, but then I'm more of a mountain/forests person. The only reason we didn't stay properly in the Pyrenees was a lack of suitable accommodation.
Eurocamps are generally good though, we've stayed at a few over the years. Sometimes you can hire stuff and the Eurocamp cabin will have loads of flyers for stuff to do in the area, and the staff are usually really helpful.
I can't actually remember doing very much in the camp itself when we were down near Perpignan, whereas that one seems to have a big swimming area, so I'm wondering if we stayed at a different one without all that. But usually, if there is a swimming area, we spend part of every day in it.

Thank you @trui
Appreciate you taking the time to reply.

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Applesandpears58 · 26/05/2026 14:26

If you're on facebook, there's a really good page called 'Eurocamp unofficial supporters club'. Lots of useful information and hints and tips. La Chapelle is mentioned a lot so worth a look.

mrssquidink · 26/05/2026 15:05

I agree with @Applesandpears58 recommendation of the FB Eurocamp group - you’ll get lots of advice there.

We’ve not stayed at La Chapelle but have stayed at another site in the same town (Front de Mer fwiw). The town is in easy walking distance as is the beach, town is a little bit cheesy but lots of nice restaurants. Beach is sandy but very gritty, you might find beach shoes useful (I did!). You can also walk to the marina and get a boat to Collioure for a day trip, which I recommend.

A lot of Eurocamp accommodation (and all of the site’s own accommodation) doesn’t have an oven, so be prepared for that.

Timetoeat · 26/05/2026 23:31

If you are flying, I would look at renting a car, it's definitely a plus having a car in France,so many lovely little villages to explore.
We bring the Air fryer (we sail and drive) as normally no ovens.
Make sure your accommodation includes linen.
Make use of the laundry the campsite will have, I know a lot of people don't want to have to wash clothes on holiday, but it would save taking too many clothes and freeing up space in suitcases.