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De la Chapelette Campsite, Bouches du Rhone
Large well-equipped campsite with swimming pool
Located in the heart of Provence, this friendly campsite offers great facilities in beautiful surroundings.
The camping spots are spread over 3 hectares of well-kept land, interspersed with plenty of trees and colourful Mediterranean plants. The accommodation options include ready-erected tents, static caravans, mini-chalets, or empty spaces for you to put your own tent or caravan.
The campsite has everything you need for a fun holiday - swimming pool, picnic area, children's play area, volleyball court, table tennis, pétanque, etc.
You can choose between shaded or sunny camping spots and the site offers a number of static caravans, fully equipped for an enjoyable stay.
Facilities include toilet/shower blocks, laundry, grocery shop, rental of BBQs and fridges, refilling of gas bottles.
During the peak period of July and August, there is regular entertainment for adults and children including dinner dances, karaoke evenings, open-air cinema, etc. Daytime activities are organised for children three days per week.
Worth knowing
The peak season is from 1st July to 31st August, when the campsite will be running their full programme of activities and entertainments. Low season is from 1st April to 30th June and from 1st to 30th September, during which periods a lower rate applies.
The neighbourhood
The nearest town is Saint-Martin-de-Crau, a small rural village with many old traditions. The city of Arles is just a 15 minute drive away, where you can see lots of Roman ruins and medieval buildings.
The pool
The outdoor swimming pool is heated and fenced in, with sunbathing areas around the sides. During July and August you can take part in regular Aquagym sessions.
The Restaurant
The campsite does not have a proper restaurant but there is a snack bar where you can get food to eat in or take-away, and a small grocery store that has a daily delivery of fresh baguettes.
Directions
The campsite is 13km south east of Arles, along the N113, turn off before you reach St-Martin-de-Crau. If you're driving up from the coast, it is 30km north west of Fos-sur-Mer, along the N568.
Child policy
Children are made very welcome at this campsite and there is plenty for them to do. As well as the play area and swimming pool they will enjoy making new friends at the activity clubs that run during the peak holiday periods.
