Overview

At a Glance

Eurocamp rating

 

Parc Highlights

• A large, lively parc set in a peaceful, natural location

• Has the only beach access of any parc in Argeles

• Lots to do nearby including karting and windsurfing

While this is a lively parc with lots to do, it also affords plenty of opportunities to relax in a peaceful, natural location.

With its enviable position right next to a superb sandy beach, Le Soleil is a great choice for a family holiday. The central feature of the parc itself is the impressive ‘Californian style’ swimming complex, which also benefits from sunbathing terraces and a shallow area of the pool for young children. Every night in high season the parc’s own nightclub opens for the over 15s, while more formal entertainment takes place in the bar. In low season, however, the parc has a more tranquil air, making it a popular choice with young families. There are mature trees to provide welcome shade from the hot sun, a supermarket and a restaurant offering high quality cuisine and a take-away is available throughout the season to ensure your every need is catered for.

Neighbouring pitches are available to book on this parc.

Parc Size: Large

Opening dates

Mobiles open: 19/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Tents open: 19/05/2012 - 08/09/2012

Pitches

• Number of Pitches: 844

• Shade: Some have some.

• Surface: Grass & dust

• Pitch Size: 80-100m2

• Tent Privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

• Mobiles privacy: Some of the pitches are separated.

Available with Eurocamp

• Linen Hire
• Gas BBQ Provided
• Junior Tents
• Babysitting

Important information

Exceptions

• Max. 6 per tent
• Max. 8 per mobile home
• Gas barbecue: provided

Vehicles

• Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

• Are dogs allowed: No

Accessibility

• This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Local Events

Children's theatre is given a raucous outing at the Voila Enfentillages Children's Festival in Montpellier from 7th to 15th of May; while the Printemps des Comediens Comedy Festival returns to Montpellier for its 21st year from 3rd June to 6th July.You will also find Montpellier host to a major European Dance Festival from 20th June to 5th July.

Out and about

Argelès is just 5km away from the parc and here you'll find many cafés, bars and restaurants, and a selection of water sports on the beach. Take a trip to Canet Plage just under 16km away, and choose from an array of seafood restaurants. In high season markets are held here every day. The bustling and historic city of Perpignan is in easy reach and worth a family day out. Closer to parc, just 1km away is Argelès Adventure, a treetop adventure park and Aqualand water park at St Cyprien is fun for all the family.

On site

The following facilities are available:

Reception

• Languages spoken: German, French, Dutch, English
• Other services: Phone cards, fax and cash machine
• Internet available
• WiFi available (Around reception - Free)
• Credit cards accepted: Visa and Mastercard
• ID Cards or bracelets given on arrival

Shops

• A tabac near the swimming pool which sells ice creams, newspapers and cigarettes
• Main shop: Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012

Dining

• Restaurant: Local dishes Childrens Menu. Regional Specialities. Location: Close to the site entrance Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012

• Take-away: Chips, burgers, pizzas and crepes Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012

Bars

• Bar Lively night bar near the beach Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012 Location: Near the beach
• Bar Small poolside bar with terrace Location: At the pool

Discos

• Adult's Disco: Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Other

• Animation Team: Organising the entertainment in the beach bar, information for everybody and a variety of sports. Dance evenings are held twice a week.. Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012
• Television Room: Canal+
• Games Room: Pool table, pinball, arcade games.

Laundry

• Washers: 7 x machines €4.00 per load
• Dryers: 2 x machines €2.50 per load

Sanitation

• Hot Showers
• Baby Baths
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Toilets
• Dish Washing Sinks

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

• For: All the family. Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
• Depth: From 0.20m to 1.80m
• Size: 1500m2
• Lagoon style pool with bridges and a shallow section for toddlers

Second pool

• For: Children. Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012 (Outdoor)

Extra information

• Lifeguard - High Season
• Lifeguard - Low Season
• Sunloungers
• Sun Terrace
• No slides or chutes at this parc, No shoes in the complex, no food and no smoking. There is a small bar at the pool

Regulations: Bracelets required, T-shirts not allowed, Inflatables not allowed, Parental supervision required

Charge for pool pass: Free of charge

Activities

The following activities are available:

Site Run Children's Activities

Mainly sporting activities

Languages spoken: French, German, Dutch and English.

• Open 01/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

Watersports

Windsurfing

• Windsurfing not available on the campsite, nearest Windsurfing is 2.00 km from the campsite

Canoeing

• Canoeing not available on the campsite, nearest Canoeing is 0.20 km from the campsite

Dinghy Sailing

• Dinghy Sailing not available on the campsite, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 0.20 km from the campsite

Diving Lessons

• Open 30/05/2012 - 13/09/2012
• Lesson charge: €45.00
• 8 yrs and over

Sports

Table Tennis

• 2 tables

Football

• Surface: Grass

Badminton

• Open 15/05/2012 - 13/09/2012
• 1 court

Basketball

• Open 15/05/2012 - 13/09/2012
• 1 size court, Concrete

Volleyball

• Open 15/05/2012 - 04/09/2012
• 1 court

Gymnasium

• Open 28/04/2012 - 22/09/2012

Quad Biking

• Quad biking not available on the campsite, nearest quad biking is 15.00 km from the campsite

Boules

• Site arranged tournaments available

Horse Riding

• Supervised: Yes
• Helmets available
• €10.00

Pony-trekking

• Supervised: Yes
• Helmets available
• €8.00

Fishing

• , Fresh water fishingSea fishing

Golf

• No golf course on the campsite, nearest golf course is 8.00 km from the campsite

Minigolf

• Minigolf not available on the campsite, nearest minigolf is 0.50 km from the campsite

Playgrounds

• 1 playground

Boat Trips

• Boat Trips are available 3 km from the site

Equipment Hire

Cycle Hire

• Cycle hire not available on the campsite, nearest cycle hire is 2.00 km from the campsite

Specialist Activities

• PADI diving school

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

• Nearest beach: Plage Nord Argelès Direct access

Shopping

• Nearest town/village: Argelès -sur-Mer: 2.0km

Places of Interest

• Argelès sur Mer
• Collioure: 7km
• Canet Plage: 19km
• Perpignan: 23km
• Thuir: 33km
• Carcassone: 137km

Attractions

Banyuls-sur-Mer Aquarium

Aquarium.

Reserve Africaine

African Reserve of Sigean lodge more than 3800 animals on nearly 300 hectares of semi-natural park. Space offered is sufficiently vast that the amimals remain wild and express their natural behaviours fully.

Aqualand St Cyprien

Large waterpark with an excellent selection of pools and slides. Suitable for toddlers and teenagers. Largest waterpark in Roussillon. Large restaurant area (fast-food, grill and bar). Gift shop. Free parking.

Argeles Adventure

Climbing/adventure park.

Not suitable for under 5's.

Musee d'Art Moderne

20th Century art museum.

Abbaye St Martin du Canigou

Founded at the beginning of the 11th Century. Abandoned during the Franch Revolution and restored between 1902 and 1932. The Abbey is at an altitude of 1100 metres. Access is only by jeep, there is a service from the bottom of the hill. Guided tour is 45 minutes long. 25km west of Perpignan.

Museum of Catalan Crafts + Traditions

Situated in the heart of the old Village, next to the medieval church, this remarkable museum displays with with great taste, a collection of tools and materials from times not long gone by about field labouring, Wine making and crafts that are common to the villages of the region.

Dinosauria

The museum houses permanent exhibitions devoted to dinosaurs which include fossils, eggs and tracks of dinosaur. Models and figures of the dinosaur can be seen.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local 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 after 800 metres turn left at the first available turning onto an unclassified road which will lead to Camping Le Soleil.

Airport(s)

• Perpignan (PGF): 29km
• Carcassonne (CCF): 154km
• Gerona (GRO): 91km
• Montpellier (MPL): 189km

Public Transport

• Local Railway: Argelès-sur-Mer, 5km
• Services to: Paris, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Montpellier, Cerbere, Port Bou

Getting There

With a choice of regional airports including Carcassone, Montpellier, Nimes and Perpignan fly drive is a popular option. Crossings from Dover or Portsmouth are an alternative for those wishing to drive.

Accommodation

• 
  
  Horizon Midi - 3 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 2 bed
• 
  
  Horizon - 3 bed

• 
  
  Classic Tent

Children's clubs

• 
  Fun Station For All - ages 4 to 12 years Open 21/05/2012 - 31/08/2012
• 
  Base - ages 13 to 17 years Open 02/07/2012 - 31/08/2012

About the region

While the region offers many modern resorts, it is the unspoilt beauty and sleepy Mediterranean ambience and wonderful coastline that make the region so special.