Eurocamp Holiday Review: Camping La Chapelle, Argelès-sur-Mer, South of France

If you’re looking for a fun family holiday to the South of France on a budget – this Eurocamp Holiday Review is all about Camping La Chapelle in Argelès-sur-Mer, Roussillon, in the South of France. I’ve included our experiences, photos, details about the Eurocamp accommodation, what there is to do locally, the closest airport, Calais driving time and everything else that you need to know! We always try to travel on a small budget, so if you’re looking to explore the UK and Europe with the kids (in an affordable way!) then have a browse around my blog for loads of money saving tips and budget family holiday reviews. And if you have any recommendations, please let me know – I’m always planning our next trip! (You can follow our travels on Instagram too!)

Holiday: September 2022 (Updated 2025)

 

Camping La Chapelle Review

In September 2022, we embarked on another road trip – this time we began in Paris, then travelled down to the South of France for 12 days (splitting our time between Camping La Chapelle and Les Lacs du Verdon Campsite) before finishing our holiday with a week in Switzerland at Manor Farm Campsite. To make the trip affordable, we used Eurocamp sites as cheap bases to hop between – here’s my full review of our first stop at Camping La Chapelle, on the seafront in Argelès, once we were down in the South of France.

 

What was Camping La Chapelle like?

Homair Parcs Camping La Chapelle is in a really great spot – everything you need is just a short walk away from the campsite. It’s based in the heart of the busy resort of Argelès-sur-Mer, alongside the beach, and this resort is a great option if you’re looking for a holiday that doesn’t require a car – it was brilliant to be able to get around on foot. We spent 6 nights at Camping La Chapelle and we loved it aside from one issue. Whilst the resort itself was really good, and the kids loved the pool, our holiday home location on the campsite somewhat spoiled things – I’ll explain what I mean in the accommodation section below.

Having said that, this holiday park is a fantastic option for a family getaway in the South of France – with things like sports, play areas, an adventure course and kids’ clubs on offer. Having the beach on your doorstep is fantastic and the market area comes alive in the evenings when it cools down. There are absolutely loads of shops, restaurants and bars to choose from if you fancy a break from cooking. The resort also offered entertainment every night, translating games like Bingo into English as well, so everyone could join in.

 

What was the swimming pool like?

The main swimming pool was great – it had shallow and deeper areas, so the children could choose to play in areas they could stand up, or go a little deeper when they wanted to. Even out of season, at the beginning of September, the pool area could get quite busy – we occasionally couldn’t get enough sun loungers or had to drag them around to get a couple together. So, I imagine in peak season it could get pretty busy. The play area and waterslides were absolutely fantastic, and a real selling point for visiting Camping La Chapelle. With our kids being that much older now, the larger flumes were a great bonus. On the days we weren’t out and about, or when we needed to cool off when we got back, the pool and flumes kept the kids busy for hours.

The swimming pool complex caters really well for kids of all ages so, if you’ve got little ones, the smaller slides and splash equipment would be great fun for them too. The pool area was clean, and there were lifeguards but they were quite disinterested so that’s something to be aware of. In France, males are required to wear speedos rather than loose swimming shorts – so make sure you grab some for the suitcase before you go.

 

Local Area: What is there to do near Camping La Chapelle?

Argelès-sur-Mer

As I mentioned above, Camping La Chapelle is in the heart of the bustling resort of Argelès-sur-Mer, which was really handy for exploring on foot. If you’re flying, rather than driving for your holiday, the location of the campsite would work particularly well to allow you to avoid the additional cost of hiring a rental car. The campsite is situated right next to shops, restaurants, a market and the sandy beach front so there’s a lot going on locally on your doorstep. There are beach clubs dotted around too and the huge stretch of sand is perfect for picnics and beach games. At the end of the promenade there’s a marina with even more places to enjoy a bite to eat. You can also take a boat ride from there if you fancy it – there are dolphin spotting trips!

We really enjoyed being able to have a wander in the evenings when it had cooled down, and the area had a nice holiday vibe. Having said that, even at the beginning of September (so out peak season) it was pretty busy – so if you prefer a quieter destination then this one may not be for you. Bakeries and supermarkets can be reached on foot, but a short car journey allowed us to hunt out a Lidl which was cheaper than the smaller supermarkets by the campsite.

 

La Racou Bay

For a change of scenery, we also had a beach day at a nearby bay. Parking at the top of a hill, it was a bit of a trek down to the water in the heat, but it was a lovely clean area and the kids enjoyed being able to use their inflatables which unfortunately weren’t permitted in the resort swimming pool.

 

Argèles Adventure

Around a 5 minute drive from the holiday park you’ll find Argèles Adventure – this spot offers absolutely loads for the kids to do, particularly teenagers and older ones. It’s all grouped together for ease and you can choose from a high ropes adventure course, a drop waterpark, adventure golf, bowling, paint-balling, go karting and all sorts. So, if you’re looking for an action-packed afternoon, you can find all of this just a few minutes from the resort. 

 

Luna Park 

Next door to Argèles Adventure you’ll find Luna Park fun fair, which opens in the evenings at 8pm – so if you fancy a change from the on-site entertainment you could pop there for a visit too. There are plenty of rides to keep the kids busy and parking directly next to it. When we visited, the signs said it was open until September 6th so if you’re visiting over the summer then it could be a fun evening out.

 

Other activities

To be honest, we largely didn’t explore further than we could on foot – which is really unusual for us – but it was nice to have a break from the car. This was the first ‘chill out’ part of our trip, after a few busy days in Paris – so we were quite happy to hang around the pool and beach, making the most of the sunshine! But, if you’d like some adventures, here are some other things that you might want to check out near Camping La Chapelle. St Cyprien has a lovely harbour with waterside restaurants, and the colourful city of Perpignan looks like a lovely place to spend a day exploring. Plus, St Cyprien is also home to Aqualand if you fancy a day at a waterpark.

 

Was the accommodation good?

We booked an Azure holiday home (known as Comfort / Premium from 2024) through Eurocamp, because these tend to be newer, and we weren’t disappointed! The accommodation itself was brilliant – it seemed brand new – everything was immaculately clean and the lovely decking area with loungers was a real bonus, it was a really great holiday home. Our holiday home had an open plan living and kitchen area with an oven, toaster, kettle and larder size fridge-freezer. We had a dining table with chairs, and then a separate lounge seating area – the layout was really great, and it was definitely one of our favourite holiday homes so far! There was also a shower room and a separate toilet.

But we did have one big issue, and that was its location on the campsite. We were placed (alongside all of the other Azure holiday homes) directly next to the entertainment stage. However, when we checked in, the rep mistakenly informed us that the entertainment was finished for the season so, none the wiser, we unpacked our things and didn’t think much of it until the evening came. Unfortunately, the noise from the stage was so loud that our holiday home shook with the beat of the music – continuing until around midnight most nights. We did speak to the staff but there was nowhere for us to be moved so we tried to make the best of it and didn’t bother trying to sleep until it had finished – though this would have been even more difficult had we had younger children and by the end of the week we were pretty exhausted.

Having said that, I complained when we got back and Eurocamp offered us a £200 holiday voucher or a 50% refund without any fuss – so it was dealt with well. And, I have to add that this is a recurring theme – we’ve always found Eurocamp extremely helpful to deal with whenever we’ve complained or needed any assistance. If you’re booking a trip to Camping La Chapelle, don’t let this put you off, aside from the noise issue it was actually a fantastic spot for a holiday – just ask for a ‘quiet spot’ when you book your stay. We’ve done that a couple of times since and have been put well away from the noisy bits!

For more info on the accommodation options, and to find out what to pack / what’s included, read my post: Eurocamp Holidays: Which accommodation should I choose? What’s included?

 

What facilities are on site at Camping La Chapelle?

• Aside from the entertainment being so close that it may as well have been in our living room, the content of it was actually ok. There were quizzes, bingo, karaoke, a singer – the usual sort of thing – and the friendly hosts spoke in French and English. The kids enjoyed it and, had we been able to escape it when we wanted some sleep, it would have been a positive of the trip.
• We always self-cater to keep costs down, but there were plenty of restaurants around and a pool bar on site too. The campsite had a small shop, equipped with the basics and fresh bread but, with shops and bakeries on our doorstep just outside of the campsite, we didn’t use the one on site at all.
• We were able to park directly across from the holiday home we stayed in, making it easy to load and unload the car of luggage and food shopping. There was also a play park nearby.
• Most Eurocamp accommodation doesn’t come with a TV – it’s only included with their higher ranges – so it’s handy to take a tablet or laptop with you with some movies for when you want a quiet evening if it’s not included with your holiday home type.

 

Getting to Argeles, South of France, from the UK

Camping La Chapelle is around an 11.5 hour drive from Calais if you’re using the Channel Tunnel and arriving by car. Check out my article: Family road trip essentials: 13 things to pack on a road trip with kids to make sure that you have everything you need for a stress free family road trip before you set off. If you’re new to road trips, this article is a great place to start: How to road trip on a budget around Europe – the ultimate family guide! You can book your ferry / Eurotunnel travel directly through Eurocamp, or check out the Direct Ferries website to compare prices across routes and providers.

The closest airport to Camping La Chapelle is Perpignan, which is 35km away from the campsite, but after a transfer you could easily explore without a car. Due to everything you need being in walking distance, this would actually be a brilliant no-drive holiday. Use the Skyscanner website to find the cheapest flight prices – it’ll compare airlines, airports, dates and times for you without you having to do all of the leg work! And, if you need airport transfers the Sun Transfers website is a great place to start.

 

How much does a Eurocamp holiday at Camping La Chapelle cost – was it good value for money?

Hopefully my review has been helpful – for our holiday at the beginning of September, we paid around £300 for 6 nights in Argelès, France, at Camping La Chapelle booked through Eurocamp. And, had we not had the noise issue, I’m not sure there would have been any negatives. The site itself was well located and clean, and the Eurocamp Azure mobile home (known as Comfort / Premium from 2024) was lovely, so yes for everything on offer it was definitely brilliant value for money. The position of the site in the town, and directly on the seafront, made it a fun place to visit. And, the site itself was perfect for entertaining the kids – with the big waterslides – the pool was a real highlight of the trip for Finn and Lola. It’s a brilliant resort for a fun family holiday. For more information, and prices for your dates, click here to check out Camping La Chapelle on the Eurocamp website.

As we home-educate the kids, we are fortunate to be able travel term-time which is a great money saver, but if you’re restricted to school holiday dates then look for May half-term getaways – they’re always so much cheaper than the summer holidays! But, having said that, affordable school summer holiday travel is possible – I went hunting on the Eurocamp website and found 50 family holidays under £1k for August 2026 – with prices starting from less than £300! (There were more but I ran out of steam! 😂) You might also want to check out my article: The 20 best Eurocamp family holidays in the South of France for more great family-friendly getaway options in the sunny South of France.

 

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