Champ de la Chapelle

From €18 For 1 night, 4 adults 9.8 8 reviews
View of the site (added by manager 19 Apr 2023)
Shaded spot (added by manager 19 apr 2023)
Swimming pool (added by manager 29 oct 2015)
View of the site (added by manager 30 oct 2015)

  • Peaceful site within the Forest of Tronçais, in central France
  • Musée Canal de Berry 25 minutes’ drive; Bourges 55 minutes
  • Play areas, tractor rides and nine-hole footgolf course; pool and café
If you can imagine the geographical centre of France, you can picture the location of Champ de la Chapelle, a peaceful site stretching over 6.5 hectares in the Forest of Tronçais, in the Allier department. Spacious, shaded by tall oak trees and fully fenced for your security, the site is popular with families thanks to the many kid-orientated amenities, starting with multiple play areas (one with sandpits and swings for younger children, and another with rope bridges and ziplines for older adventurers), continuing with a nine-hole footgolf course, and progressing to teens’ club-organised activities. While the kids are busy building dens, the grown-ups can carve out some time for themselves, embracing traditional games like pétanque or chilling poolside with a drink in one hand and a book from the on-site library in the other. The main hub of the site, the café/restaurant is the place where you can make new friends at wine-and-cheese evenings or as you gather for a guided forest walk. There are well-signposted trails in the woods, so you can also explore at your own pace, hunting down the assorted sculptures scattered around. A one-hour hike (or a 10-minute drive) takes you to the village of Saint-Bonnet-Tronçais, with a swimming lake, sandy beach, several shops and dining options. This is where you can stock up on barbecue provisions for dinner; for the most important meal of the day, however, you can order breakfast pastries and fresh bread directly from the site (in high season). In terms of amenities, the site comes with separate shower and toilet blocks (including facilities for disabled guests), a launderette, drying room and washing-up area.

Site type

Tent pitches 71
Touring caravan pitches 71
Motorhome pitches 71
Rent a tent 4
Opens 27 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/08.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

Dutch

English

French

German

Open from Sat, 27 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

If you like a relaxed site, this is it!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Andrew Lester B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: What a warm welcome, Simon greeted us like friends, after such a long, hot drive! We were even treated to a cold beer 🤣. All facilities were open & we were in the pool straight after a guided tour. In the evening we sat with Simon & two lovely site assistants, Dawn & Roger. What a pleasant stay! Site is in a very quiet & beautiful location, we would return at first opportunity. Thank you for your warm hospitality💕

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Quiet setting. Nice clean showers. Only gave 3 stars for activities cause…

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 8
Warren M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Quiet setting. Nice clean showers. Only gave 3 stars for activities cause it was out of season. In season it looks like it would get 5 stars.

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Excellent very friendly quiet rural site at one with nature!!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Philip M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Stayed at Champ de la chapelle as a stop off travelling back through central France from Lake Garda in Italy. The site is very rural in forestry but was easy to find from directions. On arrival we had a lovely welcome from the English owner Simon. Nothing was too much trouble. The site was very spacious with large pitches for the caravan serviced with water and electricity on the pitch. The blocks were clean with plenty of hot water. The facilities on site were a lovely pool in the centre of the site. There was volleyball pitches football pitches. Foot golf and other things plenty to do. There was a snack bar on site in the evening and a bar which were all very good value. Simon also lit a campfire in the firepit in the evening we were there. Where the kids could toast marshmallows. The site was very peaceful and allowed us to sleep well after a long journey and before continuing the journey the next day. I am sure we will return in the future as it was such an enjoyable stay.

Disliked: none

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Nice place in woods Lovely snorkeling beach 5 minutes walk away .…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
wayne m. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Nice place in woods Lovely snorkeling beach 5 minutes walk away .

Disliked: Could do with better restaurant Not a lot of places to eat from .

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El entorno maravilloso, y lo mejor los dueños Sophie y Simon, nos…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 10
Isaac D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: El entorno maravilloso, y lo mejor los dueños Sophie y Simon, nos han hecho sentir como en casa.

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From the manager: Gracias por su amable crítica, fue un placer conocerlo a usted y a su encantadora familia Thank you for your kind review, it was a pleasure to meet you and your lovely family

Very quite pitch. There's a pool (inflatable). there is usually a bar…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Christine P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very quite pitch. There's a pool (inflatable). there is usually a bar & shop but when we stayed it was closed as the person running it, had to return to the UK due to an illness. Vey clean facilities on site.

Disliked: Shop & bar not opened, unfortunate timing, in our case.

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From the manager: Thank you for your kind review but just to reassure everyone the pool is not an inflatable and is quite large as you will see from the photos of the campsite

Wij werden overal blij van. De mooie omgeving, de ligging van de…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Ingrid B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

2 bedroom rental tent (no pets)

Liked: Wij werden overal blij van. De mooie omgeving, de ligging van de camping, de vriendelijk mensen. Het was helemaal geweldig!

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Very peaceful site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
emma d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful surroundings, very peaceful. Large pitches. Clean showers. Wonderful host Simon. Cheep beer!!

Disliked: Nothing!!

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

Pétanque

TV room

Take away

Teens' club

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Champ de la Chapelle

10 Champ de la Chapelle

Braize

Montlucon

Allier

France

03360

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.64266°N
2.65561°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

At the 13th-century Château d’Ainay-le-Vieil (10 minutes’ drive), surrounded by a watery moat, it’s possible to walk along the top of the crenellated walls, punctuated by defensive towers. The surrounding parkland includes a rose garden and several open-air rooms (chartreuses), individually styled with medicinal plants, orchards and water features. Excavated in the early 19th century, the Canal de Berry (15 minutes) is no longer navigable, but its banks can be walked or cycled. To learn more about this body of water and why it was closed down in 1955, head to the Musée Canal de Berry (25 minutes), in Magnette, where you can also hire electric and pedal boats. Bourges (55 minutes) is home to a grand Romanesque/Gothic cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage site) and the elegant Palais Jacques Cœur was erected in the 15th century by a wealthy local merchant. Track down medieval festivals (in high season) and flea markets locally. There are medieval attractions in Hérisson (25 minutes) or Ainay-le-Château (10 minutes), and Jardins des Marais de Bourges (an hour) also has tree-lined canals.
  • Does Champ de la Chapelle have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Champ de la Chapelle dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Champ de la Chapelle? At the 13th-century Château d’Ainay-le-Vieil (10 minutes’ drive), surrounded by a watery moat, it’s possible to walk along the top of the crenellated walls, punctuated by defensive towers. The surrounding parkland includes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Champ de la Chapelle?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Champ de la Chapelle? From £15.37 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.