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.

Site type

Tent pitches 71
Touring caravan pitches 71
Motorhome pitches 71
Rent a tent 4
Caravans for hire 2
Open now
Opens 1 May
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.
  • 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.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 15/06 and 15/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • 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 Fri 1 May to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 38 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-run campsite offers spacious, shaded pitches set in a peaceful woodland location. Guests frequently praise the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of hosts Simon and Lorraine, along with the spotlessly clean facilities, including powerful showers. The site boasts a relaxed atmosphere, a pleasant pool, a snack bar with good food, and ample space for children to play. While the entrance may be tight for larger vehicles, the overall experience is highly recommended for its tranquility and natural beauty.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful highly reccomend

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 Ian H. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic woodland pitches nature all around clean showers toilets friendly hosts simon and lorraine couldnt be more helpful lovely setting kept so well 10/10

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site.

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 Graham H. 3 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Large pitches. Close hookups. Beautiful clean facilities. Water on pitch. Loads of space. Nice restaurant. Great bike rides and walks from site. Friendly helpful staff. Very quiet at night. Excellent wifi coverage.

Disliked Entrance a bit tight for large outfits but don't let that put you off!

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 Ian H. 4 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Very peaceful lovely shaded pitch very spacious

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean. Warmest of welcomes.

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 Mary C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely warm, friendly atmosphere. Most peaceful of areas. Simon couldn’t do enough for us. The campsite is spotless and a credit to the owners. Nice little snack and drinks bar. Unusual to still have on site facilities so late in the season.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful wooded area - facilities clean. Friendly staff.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely woodland area / outdoor amenities within natural woods. Was peaceful and spacious.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will stay again if travelling nearby.

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Steven C. 6 reviews

Electric grass pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of choice on pitches. Welcome…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Plenty of choice on pitches. Welcome was the best welcome to a campsite ever. Very quiet and washrooms etc all very clean and well maintained.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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 Jen W. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

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. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

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. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

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.

Recommend to friends Visit 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 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 CEST (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 touring
    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 £14.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.