How much does it cost to stay at Champ de la Chapelle?

From €17 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Champ de la Chapelle

View prices & book Last booked 4 days ago 9.8 30 reviews

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

Open now

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. XL Bully, 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.
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, 26 Apr to Sun, 28 Sept 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

If you've been looking for a paradise on earth your search ends…

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
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Silvana J. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: If you've been looking for a paradise on earth your search ends here. The camp is spread across the woods with plenty of sunshine and shades to accommodate anyone's liking, giving you a perfect opportunity to connect with nature. To make your stay more comfortable, there are clean and tidy facilities, so you can enjoy your time smelling like a rose. If you are hungry, your friendly host Simon will cook you dinner per your order and pour you a glass of wine, the colour of your choosing. When the night falls, you can look at the clear sky and learn a thing or two about stars while sharing life stories with your neighbours.

Whether you want to unwind, run away from your busy life, or spend some quality time with your family, this is a place for you.

I can't recommend Champ de la Chapelle enough and will surely be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Silvana
Thank you for a lovely review and also for the amazing coffee that you gave me, I hope to see you again one day

Very quiet and tranquil. Friendly owner.…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
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Accommodation	8
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

Anonymous Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Very quiet and tranquil. Friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: thank you for staying here

Wonderful stay in a beautiful forest setting

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Lesley J. Sept 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Warm welcome from Simon and choice of large well spaced pitches set amongst a beautiful forest setting. The toilet and shower facilities were very clean and looked after. Simon provided us with equipment to ensure my disabled husband could have a shower independently.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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From the manager: Thank you for a lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet both of you and I sincerely hope we meet again.

Le calme, la nature, la place, l’accueil du propriétaire, la propreté des…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Le calme, la nature, la place, l’accueil du propriétaire, la propreté des installations… tout!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very enjoyable stay in beautiful forest surroundings.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Matt W. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Set in beautiful forest surroundings, a wonderful place to relax and unwind. Simon and Lorraine were great hosts and made us feel very welcome. Shower and toilet facilities really nice and very clean. Pool was lovely for a cooling dip. Snack bar did simple but tasty food. Very enjoyable stay and will return one day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Looking foreard to your return

Great place to stay

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Sarah Z. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Lovely big pitches, friendly, lots for the kids to do, affordable food and drink and very peaceful I'm the forest

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From the manager: I am glad that you and your family enjoyed staying here

The friendlyness of the site location and pool…

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Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	10

Kev C. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked: The friendlyness of the site location and pool

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Lets hope we meet again one day!

Excellent site for families with lots of free things to do.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
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Wifi	No rating

Philip M. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Another fantastic stay at this gem of a site. It is so peaceful and calm here. Stop off en route to Italy.
Lovely welcome by the owners will certainly be returning again in fact on our way home.

Disliked: None

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From the manager: It is always lovely to see you again

Mooie ligging, rustige camping, leuk zwembad, heel vriendelijke uitbaters, kindvriendelijk,……

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Julie K. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Mooie ligging, rustige camping, leuk zwembad, heel vriendelijke uitbaters, kindvriendelijk,…

Disliked: /

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Het is geweldig om gezinnen op de camping te hebben, dus bedankt of een bezoek.

Fantastic stay - will return :)

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Lisa G. Aug 2024

Electric grass pitch

Liked: Hosts!!! Amazing!
Also friendly staff team, great pool, relaxed atmosphere!

Disliked: Bathroom facilities could have been better - no soap or toilet paper but similar to many campsites we’ve visited!

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From the manager: Amazing hosts have amazing guests!

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet 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 +0200 (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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Entertainment and activities are available between 01/07 and 31/08.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Pool

Only park guests are authorised to use the pool.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Reception

Reception is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. between 16/04 and 24/06 and between 29/08 and 16/10.
Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. between 25/06 and 28/08.

Pool

Swimsuits are obligatory and swimming shorts or Bermuda shorts are not permitted.

General

The grocery shop is open between 01/07 and 31/08.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Pool

The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).

General

The restaurant is open between 01/07 and 31/08.

Dogs

The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Hired accommodation

Your unit must be left clean and tidy; a fine of €50.00 will be charged for unclean units upon departure.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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