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Located in the foothills of the
Mont Canigou in the Pyrenees Orientales area of the Languedoc Roussillon region where
Camping Canigou takes its name from the scenery and incredible landscapes surrounding this
French campsite will inspire and awe any camper no matter what their age.
There are 115 pitches for tents and caravans, most with electric hook-ups at 6amp along
with chalets to rent if you do not have your own camping equipment or touring van.
Other services include two renovated sanitary blocks, washing machines and washing area, a
shop, dedicated BBQ areas dotted along the riverbank, a bar with large terrace and a
restaurant plus snack bar on the campsite if you do not feel like cooking all the time.
You will also find that there are organised entertainment evenings such as live music from
a local band, discos and karaoke along with theme dinner evenings preferred in from of you
by the Catalan chef and this campsite in France also organises excursions such as 4X4
trips up the mountain.
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In the summer months this French
campsite dams up the river to make a natural bathing area, moreover, bus tours to
Barcelona in Spain are organised once a week, plus there is a games room with billiards,
etc, table tennis, volleyball, boules ground and an unusual activity is the tree top
adventure centre that is supervised by qualified instructors and suitable for adults and
children aged 10 or over for a fun family camping holiday in France.
Yet all of these on site facilities does not include what you can enjoy in the local area
like the numerous places you can visit from fortifications through to vineyards, along
with experiencing a train ride through mountains and gorges. In addition, there are
numerous adventure sports such as rock climbing, rafting, canyoning and many more to enjoy
for a fabulous camping holiday you will never forget.
Campsite Facilities and Information
Usual Opening Times: From 1st February through to 30th October
Rates: Based on two people with a car and caravan.
From 14 but plus extras such as additional people, electric, pets, etc.
- Chalets to rent
- Pitches for Caravans
- Pitches for Tents
- Electric hook-ups at 6amp
- Showers
- Toilets
- Water points
- Waste disposal point
- Pets Allowed - free in low season
- On site Shop
- Restaurant on Site
- Takeaway Service
- Fresh bread service
- Snack bar
- Bar with large terrace
- Washing machines
- Fridge rental
Campsite Activities, Sports and Recreation
- Games Room with billiards, pinball machine, etc
- Table Tennis
- Entertainment (such as theme evenings, disco, karaoke, live music, etc)
- Volleyball
- Tree top adventure centre - not suitable for children under 10 years of age
- Boules
- BBQ areas set out along the river
- Natural bathing pool for swimming in summer months
- Organised excursions such as a guided tour to Barcelona once a week
- 4X4 trips up Mont Canigou
Local Attractions and Activities
- Horse riding
- Water sports
- Fishing
- Walking and Hiking
- Cycling and Mountain biking
- Canoeing and Kayaking
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Canyoning
- Tennis courts
- 4X4 trips
- Historical sites
- Fortified towns
- Romanesque churches
- Abbey's and priories
- Museums
- Geological site
- Nature trails
- Forests and mountains
- Rivers, waterfalls and gorges
- Train ride through tunnels, mountains and gorges
- Vineyards, tours and wine tasting
- Tourist information on Languedoc
Roussillon
Campsite Address & Contact Details:
Campsite le Canigou
66320
Espira de Conflent
Languedoc Roussillon
France
Tel: +33 (0) 4 68 05 85 40
Fax: +33 (0) 4 68 05 86 20
Campsite GPS Co-ordinates: N 42°37'0" E 2°30'5"
Campsite Reference EU120022
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