Camping Rural Les Opillères

This part of the world is a walkers' paradise – the GR 10 and GR 36 routes are both within a 10-minute walk of the site, while cross-border trails like the St James's Way are also close at hand. Plenty of local attractions can be visited from the site on foot: walk the half hour or so to nearby Mont-Louis if you fancy checking out the 17th-century citadel and the world's first solar oven.  Those who want to venture further afield but still want to leave the car at home can pick up the Train Jaune in town (a 10 minute walk). This heritage line is an experience in itself, especially for passengers who opt for the open-air carriages – the train twists and turns through the hills, passing over impressive viaducts and scenic mountain valleys. Nearby Villefranche-de-Conflent can be reached by train or road (40 minutes' drive) – both routes are scenic. Trips to this UNESCO-listed walled town can be combined with visits to the Grotte des Grandes Canalettes (45 minutes), a spectacular network of caves, or Vernet les Bains (40 minutes), where visitors can set out on trails with great views of the Canigou.