Champ de la Chapelle

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  • 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.

Campground type

Tent sites 71
Caravan sites 71
RV & Motorhome sites 71
Rent a tent 4
Caravans for hire 2
Open now
Opens 26 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park 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 01/07 and 31/08.
  • 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

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French

German

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful woodland campsite has roomy, shaded pitches with water. Guests rave about hosts Simon & Lorraine's fantastic hospitality, creating a relaxed, attentive vibe. Facilities are spotless. Kids love the activities and pool. Mostly glowing reviews, though one noted ticks on dogs.

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Will stay again if travelling nearby.

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Steven C.

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Liked Great site tucked away in the forest.
So quiet and peaceful. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Nice large and shady pitches, all with electric and water. Facilities good and clean - powerful showers.
Very relaxing. Pool, bar and snack bar on site and very reasonably priced €2.50 for a glass of wine.

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Only stayed for a stop over but what a great find.

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Jen W.

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Liked Relaxed atmosphere, loads of space, friendly owners, sense of community, refreshing pool, lots of family activities like football golf and goals, woodland play ground.
Cool under the forest even when hot.

Tab at the bar set up for us.

Disliked Good to know: Take your own toilet paper.

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Great site - very welcoming. …

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Stevie H.

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Liked Great site - very welcoming. Facilities spotless. Spacious pitches. The pool was a welcome bonus during a particularly hot period. Children’s play area seemed to be very popular. Simon and Lorraine couldn’t do enough for guests (even gave me a lift to the supermarket!). In the evening the snack bar does food/drink (burgers etc). Laundry facilities available (very cheap - 2 euros for a wash load). Would recommend to others and definitely re-visit.

Disliked Nothing

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I would recommend and will be staying there again.

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Murray R.

Powered grass site

Liked A quiet campsite, Just what we needed after a long day driving through France on our way to Spain.

This site absolutely welcomes twin axle caravans despite what the Pitchup website states.

Disliked Every thing was very nice.

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Reall good all rounder

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Louis M.

Powered grass site

Liked Family run. Owners were really nice. Lovely setting we only stayed 1 night as passing through but next time we will stay longer

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful forest atmosphere. Lots of space…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Peaceful forest atmosphere. Lots of space and large pitches. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

De gastvrijheid, familiale sfeer en leuke…

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Nele H.

Powered grass site

Liked De gastvrijheid, familiale sfeer en leuke activiteiten voor de kids. De tentenplaatsen hebben veel schaduw en drinkbaar water en zijn heel ruim en netjes. Ook sanitair was heeeeel net en je hebt er alles wat je nodig hebt. Heerlijk verblijf! We komen zeker terug.

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Stumbled upon this gem of a…

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Louise F.

Powered grass site

Liked Stumbled upon this gem of a campsite and so glad we did! We were looking for a pit stop to break a long drive up and found this quaint place. We could only stay for a night as we already had plans but we would’ve stayed for longer. Super lovely hosts, very clean facilities and lots to keep the kids busy. It’s surrounded by stunning forest and has a back to basics vibe- true bliss!

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Great choice of pitches, such a…

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Amanda F.

Powered grass site

Liked Great choice of pitches, such a peaceful sight yet had lots of activities to do.
Great food at the site cafe.

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful campsite out in the forest. Would certainly return.

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Stephen N.

Powered grass site

Liked Wonderful setting and a lot of well spaced out pitches. The owner was extremely helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. The bar restaurant was opened for us and we had a lovely evening by the camp fire. Great dog walks through the forest.

Disliked Not the site’s fault but we found a lot of ticks on the dogs. Just be aware if you have dogs with you.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Bush Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point 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 sites)

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 caravans

Location

Champ de la Chapelle

10 Champ de la Chapelle

Braize

Montlucon

Allier

France

03360

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Paris +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

46.64266°N
2.65561°E

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.

Frequently asked questions

  • 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 caravan
    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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Champ de la Chapelle? From $30.84 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.