WM034 Camping La ChapelleArgelès-sur-Mer HHHH

Campsite Contact Details:

Camping La ChapelleAvenue du Tech66700 Argelès-sur-MerFrance

Tel: 0033 468 812 814

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Argelès-Plage

Arrival Procedure

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Don’t forget we’re on the end of the phone if you need usCall 0044 1606 787 666our office hours are:Monday- Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturdays 10.00 am - 2.00 pmSundays & Bank Holidays closed

Eurocamp Independent customers should go straight to the campsite reception on arrival where they will be required to fill in a registration form. Reception, where English is spoken, is open from 8am to 8pm all season. Customers unavoidably delayed, arriving after the barrier is down (11.30pm to 7am) should leave the car in the car park outside the barrier and go to the main campsite reception to speak to security or to the bar to find a member of staff. We advise that you ring ahead to warn the campsite if you expect to arrive late.

As Eurocamp couriers (on site from 25th April to 19th September) will be unaware of your arrival, we recommend that you visit their reception area as soon as you have settled in. Please take your completed courier card with you.

Please note – if you have booked an overnight stop in a mobile home or ready erected tent please see the special arrival procedures on your accommodation voucher.

• Swimming pool: There is a good pool complex on site, including a covered pool (which is heated) and waterslides and a 30m water chute. (Children must be over 1m tall to use the water-chute). The pools are open from mid April until mid/late September. Please note French regulations now stipulate that traditional swimming trunks not shorts must be worn in the pool also shoes should not be worn in the pool area.

• Washblocks: There are 5 sanitary blocks on site; some of the blocks are unisex and others are clearly separated for Ladies and Gentlemen.

• Barbecues: Gas and Electric barbecues are allowed on your pitch (Charcoal barbecues are not allowed on the pitches, there is a communal barbecue area on site.

• Internet access: WiFi access is available all over the site.• Gas bottles: These cannot be exchanged on site.• Motorhome service point: There is a motorhome service point on site.• Fridge hire: Fridge hire is available on this site. We’d be happy to book this for

you, please contact us for full details.• Electricity: There will be a 6 amp standard 3 pin European electricity connection

within 30m of your pitch.• Dogs: A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed on your pitch as long as they are kept

on a lead. If you require any up-to-date information on taking your dog abroad, please get in touch. We’d be happy to book any necessary vets appointments on your behalf.

Please be aware that in the early and late season, the complete range of activities may not be available. Any opening times are for guidance only, as these may vary and are subject to change by the campsite owner. Please check at reception on arrival.

La Chapelle is a great base from which to explore Catalan country and enjoys a prime location with both a sandy beach and the lively town of Argelès right on the doorstep.

We have picked out a few things to do on site that may be of interest to you. For a full list of campsite activities, please refer to our brochure or website.

There is no restaurant on site, but there are a large number of lively bars and restaurants all within walking distance of the campsite. On site there are two bars; one beside the pool and a second bar close the site entrance. The take-away service offers pizzas, chicken and chips, sandwiches etc. The bars open in early June whilst the take away service runs throughout the season.

There is a small onsite shop selling local fresh produce, bread, croissants and drinks.

During the dayTable Tennis is available on the 4 table tennis tables on site.Tennis can be played on the tennis courts (racquet hire available).Multisports field for playing basketball,football and volleyball.Playground for children aged 4 to12 years.Aqua gym sessions are run during the summer by the onsite lifeguard.Boules tournaments and table tennis tournaments are arranged by the site Animator.

During the eveningThe Bar terrace provides the focus for evening entertainment in July and August with karaoke evenings, live music and discos.

ExcursionsThe campsite does not arrange any organised excursions.

European Drivers’ KitIt’s compulsory to carry certain items when driving in Europe, so we’ve gathered together some of the essentials you’ll need in this handy pack for just £24.99 inc P&P.

Call 0844 406 9876 to order yours * Please note this must be purchased up to two weeks prior to departure. You must read the terms and conditions on our website before placing an order by telephone

just £24.99 inc p&p

Collioure Town

Kids’

Clubs Mini Fun Station Age 6 months - 5 years

18/5 - 28/6

Mini Fun Station Learn to Swim

Age 1 - 5 years18/5 - 28/6

Fun Station for AllAge 4 - 12 years

29/6- 30/8

Life On Site

Mini Fun Station Learn to Ride

Age 3+18/5 - 28/6

For more comprehensive information about the campsite or local area before you travel, please feel free to contact us. We are always happy to help. Further information can also be found on our website.

call: 08448 440 440click: www.eurocampindependent.co.uk

Campsite Activities and Entertainment

Food and Drink

Shopping

Useful Information

While you’re here try...

Please see your European Guide for additional information about your local area.Collioure - 5kmA picturesque seaside town with a very attractive little harbour filled with painted fishing vessels. The town has attracted many artists over the years including Picasso, Matisse and Martquet. There is a Modern Art Museum and over 30 galleries to enjoy.www.collioure.com

Aqualand St Cyprien - 10kmA large water park, with an excellent selection of pools and exciting water slides. Suitable for all the family, this is the largest water park in the Rousillon area. www.aqualand.fr/les-parcs,saint_cyprien.html

Canet Aquarium - 17kmAn Aquarium containing Amazonian piranha, fish and sharks. Meeting dolphins, whale shows and shark tunnels are amongst some of the most popular attractions.www.aquarium-canet.com

African Reserve Sigean - 70kmA large safari park with more than 800 animals, which features a 7.5km drive through lions, bears, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, rhinoceroses to name but a few. You also get chance to park the car and see a few more (slightly less wild!) animals at closer quarters. www.reserveafricainesigean.fr

Perpignan - 25kmThis is the capital of the region and is located on the Têt river. It is a large, vibrant town with good shopping facilities. Visit the Palace of the Kings of Mallorca, once the residence of kings in the 13th and 14th centuries; this historic monument is located in the heart of the citadel. Close to Perpignan is the Serrat D’en Vaquier, is an impressive ancient fortification set of the highest hill of the Roussillon plain and has exceptional views of the surrounding countryside.

Salses-le-Chateau – 42kmA unique military fortress, built between 1497 and 1504. Much of the fortress is still standing and it makes for an impressive site.http://salses.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/

Villefranche-de-Conflent - 76kmThis remarkable fortified town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 11th century, it lies at the foot of the Canigou in the heart of the Pyrenees and is classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Its narrow streets are home to local craftsmen and picturesque shops.www.villefranchedeconflent.com/index.php?lang=en

Abbaye St Martin du Canigou- 81kmDating back to the 11th Century, this Abbey is situated at an altitude of 1100m and is only accessible by jeep; there is a service from the bottom of the hill and you can take a 45 minute guided tour of the Abbey.

Carcassonne - 143kmA wonderfully attractive city which has its origins in Roman times, although it was the Visigoths who began to properly develop the settlement in the fifth century. The city is renowned for its fortifications which dominate its centre and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. There’s even a torture museum for the more grisly minded amongst you!

Béziers - 128kmA fascinating and historic town, which boasts fine art and natural history museums, and an impressive aqueduct which carries the famous Canal du Midi over the River Orb. Other notable sights are the St. Nazaire Cathedral and the Roman arena. In the middle of August the city hosts a bull fighting tournament known as the Feria de Béziers which is not for the faint hearted.

• Golf - Le Golf de Saint Cyprien (10km) is located in the heart of an ornithological reserve, facing Mount Canigou. It is spread over 200 hectares between the sea and the lake and offers the 18 hole Etang – Canigou course and a 18 hole Etang – La Foret course.

www.golf-saint-cyprien.com• Water-Sports – there are 17 beach clubs within the Argeles locale offering a range

of sporting activities, including Sailing, Windsurfing, Diving, Pedalos, Kayaking and ‘Water Fly.

• Canyoning – in the Canyoning Park in Argelès-sur-Mer you can enjoy canyoning in an artificial environment with jumps, toboggans, abseiling and a subterranean stream www.canyoning-park.com

• Horse Riding – the Ranch des Alberes in Argelès-sur-Mer offers Horse and Pony rides, tel 00 33 468 954210, www.cheval.argeles.free.fr and Les Crins des Alberes offers Horse riding excursions in the Albères mountains for adults and children of all ages www.lescrinsdesalberes.eu

The Languedoc Roussillon region stretches from the Pyrénées-Orientales on the Spanish border to Provence and is bathed in the warm Mediterranean climate which boasts an average 300 days of sunshine per year.

‘Boles de Picolat’A traditional local dish of lamb, beef or pork cooked in a sauce of tomato and green olives.

‘Crème Catalane’A Mediterranean take on the traditional French dish of Crème brulée, which differs through the addition of a touch of cinnamon and lemon zest. The locals will tell you that their version is the original and best (and lighter on the stomach to boot!)

‘Vins Doux Naturel’ (Sweet natural wines)With almost 40% of French wine production coming from the Western Mediterranean, you’d be forgiven for wanting to sample a bottle or three of the local produce. With its sun baked vineyards, the area is renowned for some excellent sweet wines such as Rivesaltes, Banyuls and Rimage.

At Argelès Plage the lovely sandy beach stretches for 7km. Plage du Sud is the closest beach to La Chapelle only 200m away (dogs are not allowed on this beach). Plage du Nord can be accessed by car and is 2km away from La Chapelle. The beaches at Collioure and Banyuls are smaller and more peaceful. Further up the coast are the beaches at Canet Plage which are spacious and clean and there is a children’s beach club here from early June together with a complete range of sporting and leisure facilities.

• Argelès-Plage (50m) this has good shopping facilities in high season including several small supermarkets and banks.

• Collioure (5km) there are over 30 art galleries here as well as bars, cafes and restaurants and some food shops.

• Argelès-Ville (2.5km) there are banks here (with cash points), a post office, a chemist and a ‘tabac’. On the main road into Argelès-Ville there is a large ‘Champion’ supermarket with a cash point.

• Perpignan (25km) the nearest large city. The ‘Auchan’ hypermarket is reputed to be the largest in France. Trips to the Spanish border, at Le Perthus for example, enable you to purchase tobacco and alcohol at greatly reduced prices.

• Andorra is the cheapest, with many goods, including petrol, significantly less expensive, but the trip to Andorra is by small and windy roads and does take approximately 3 hours.

Local market days (usually mornings only) are as follows:Monday Le BarcarèsTuesday Torreilles, Carcassonne Wednesday Le Barcarès, Canet-en-Roussillon, Argelès-sur-Mer, CollioureThursday CarcassonneFriday Torreilles, Le BarcarèsSaturday Argelès-sur-Mer, Carcassonne, Canet-en-RoussillonSunday Collioure, Le Barcarès beach market (big and bustly)

There is also a daily market in Perpignan. In July and August there is an Artisans market in Canet-en-Roussillon every evening.

Collioure

Please note: Eurocamp Independent has not vetted any off site activities. Customers should undertake their own safety checks.

Around & About

Must Sees and Dos

Beaches

Where to Shop

Sporting Activities

Location Just opposite the Tourist Office in Argelès Plage.

Directions From the A9 motorway take the Perpignan Sud exit (junction 42). As you come out of the tollbooths, take the right hand slip road in the direction of Argeles. Follow this road for 1.5 miles until you reach a roundabout where you should turn right following signs for Argeles (N9). At the next 2 roundabouts go straight over (passing a McDonald’s on your right hand side). Continue ahead at the next two roundabouts. At the 3rd roundabout, turn right onto the N114 (dual carriageway). Continue along the N114, passing the village Elne on your right and crossing over the river ‘Le Tech’. Take the right hand exit number 10 in the direction of Argeles sur Mer and Taxo. At the top of the slip road take the last exit off the roundabout signposted Taxo d’Avall. This will take you straight to another roundabout where you should take the 4th exit signposted C2,Taxo d’Avall, Les Agulles and Plage Nord. Continue along the C2 following signs for Les Agulles and Plage Nord until you reach a roundabout. At this roundabout take the third exit, sign-posted Plage Nord, this will take you past an ASS petrol station on your right and up to a roundabout. Take the first exit and continue straight on for another 1.5 miles. You will pass several chicanes before seeing the tourist office on your left hand side and tucked in off the road opposite, is the entrance to La Chapelle.

GPS co ordinates: 42.552717 /3.044693 (lat./long.)

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the GPS coordinates provided, we strongly advise you cross-reference your end destination with the map above and the campsite address before you commence your journey.

Campsite location

Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided in this guide, to the best of our knowledge, is both helpful and correct at the time of going to press.

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Place de l’Europe, Argelès-sur-Mer. Tel 0033 468 811 585. www.argeles-sur-mer.com

French Public (Bank) Holidays 2015Friday 3rd April - Good Friday (Vendredi Saint)Sunday 5th April - Easter Sunday (Pâques)Monday 6th April - Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques)Friday 1st May - Labour Day (Fête du Travail)Friday 8th May - Victory Day (Fête de La Victoire)Thursday 14th May - Ascension Day (Ascension Catholique)Sunday 24th May - Whit Sunday (Pentecôte)Monday 25th May - Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte)Tuesday 14th July - Bastille Day (Fête Nationale)Saturday 15th August - Assumption of Mary (Assomption)French organisations and businesses close on public holidays. Although some shopping centres and grocers open for part of the day, the majority of shops do not. Police stations and hospitals do not close. When a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, it is common practice to “make the bridge” (faire le pont) by taking off the Friday or Monday so creating a very long weekend.

Shop Opening & Closing - The classic French shopping days are Monday to Saturday, with shops generally open from 9 a.m. to Midday, and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Stores generally close on Sundays.Please Note - Although some larger stores or those in popular tourist areas may remain open at lunchtimes and Sundays, this is optional and not guaranteed.

Dialling Codes - If dialling the UK use 00 44 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code If dialling The Republic of Ireland use 00 353 and drop the first 0 from the dialling code

Emergencies. In the event of an emergency please contact the main campsite reception for details of local emergency services.Doctors Argelès-sur-Mer 0033 468 816 267Dentist Argelès-sur-Mer 0033 468 810 218Hospital Perpignan 0033 468 616 643Vet Argelès-sur-Mer 0033 468 892 002

New Law re Breathalysers in France

Please be aware there is a new law coming in to force from 1st July 2012 that makes it COMPULSORY for all motorists in FRANCE to carry a single use breathalyser. We advise that if you are travelling to (or through) France you should carry at least two disposable breathalysers in order to comply with this new law. The breathalysers you purchase must comply to French regulations and will carry the ‘French certification mark’ ‘NF’. These should be purchased prior to departure in the UK but can also be purchased on the ferry, in most French supermarkets, service/petrol stations or chemists. You could receive an on-the-spot fine if you cannot produce this product when asked.

Getting To Your Site

Tourist Information Office

Key Dates

Handy Hints and Tips

Important Information

Emergency Information

Car breakdown - Please note that in the event of breakdown all customers insured through Eurocamp Independent should consult their Insurance Terms and Conditions booklet. Couriers on site will have information of local garages.Due to recent European legislation it is now a requirement when driving in Europe that all cars need to carry a reflective jacket at all times. These reflective jackets can be purchased almost everywhere in Europe for approx 8 to 15 Euros each.Personal Injury The chances of you and your family either having an accident or becoming the victims of crime whilst on holiday are extremely low. However, you should encourage the members of your party to take the same sensible precautions that they would do at home. Try to avoid walking alone at night, and keep to well-lit main roads where possible. You should try to avoid short cuts like alleyways, waste ground and wooded, bushy areas.Stay alert: be aware of what’s going on around you.It is always worth letting someone know where you are going, the route you intend to take and when you expect to return.We want you to have a safe holiday - please read campsite notices carefully and ensure all members of your party understand the rules and regulations as they are there for your own safety.