La Presqu'île du Barcarès

Camping La Presqu'île du Barcarès

Camping La Presqu'île du Barcarès is a quiet, small scale family campsite on the peninsula near Le Barcarès. It’s set in lush green, idyllic surroundings, with lots of shadow and a great view of Lake Leucate. With a heated pool with waterslide, paddling pool, a playground, mini club and lots of entertainment, this campsite is perfect for families with young children.

Why camping La Presqu'île du Barcarès ?

• Need to cool off? Take a dip in the lovely pool. The kids whizz down the water slide or splash about in their own special area.
• It’s a kid’s paradise here. With a mini club for the little ones, a teen club and lots of exciting activities. There are also several children's play areas, with a bouncy castle and a trampoline,
• Looking for an active holiday? Then take your pick from tennis, football, volleyball, basketball or test your skills on the climbing wall. Need a slightly gentler pace? Try your hand at pétanque or play some table tennis.
• The broad, sandy beaches of Le Barcarès are just 3km away. Pack your gear and let’s go!
• What’s that amazing aroma I can smell? It’s the freshly baked bread from the grocery store. Time for a tasty sandwich, croissant or pain au chocolat.

Tip from the specialist:

"A quiet family campsite near le Barcarès in Languedoc-Roussillon, just 200m from Lake Leucate. Lovely heated outdoor pool, excellent sport facilities and entertainment for kids."

The surrounding area of La Presqu'île du Barcarès

The seaside resort of Le Barcarès is situated on the coast of Languedoc-Roussillon, between the tourist towns of Perpignan and Narbonne. The Spanish border is just 65 km away, with the town of Figueres, famous for the Salvador Dali Museum just across the border.

Some tips for your holiday at La Presqu'île du Barcarès in Le Barcarès

• For a lovely day by the sea visit Le Barcarès ( 3 km). Don’t forget to pay a visit to the famous steamboat Le Lydia, with casino, museum and restaurant.
• Want to spot a zebra, giraffe, lion or a white Rhinoceros? Then head for Sigean wildlife park (33 km). Go on a fabulous tour by car and on foot, through the spectacular Réserve Africaine de Sigean.
• Art lovers pay attention! The incredible Dali Theatre Museum, showing the life, photographs and art works of Salvador Dali is just 77km way in Figueres in Spain. The museum building itself is the largest surrealistic object in the world.
• Treat the kids to a thrilling day out at Aqualand in Port Leucate (16 km). This enormous water park with slides, playgrounds and pools is a lot of fun for everyone!
• Lovers of art and history visit the elegant city of Narbonne (55km). Go to the wonderful Archbishop’s Palace to admire the Romanesque and Gothic architecture, learn all about medieval politics and see the largest set of Roman paintings in France. Then wander down to the picturesque Canal de la Robine and take a delightful trip around the city on an electric boat.
• Looking to combine a little culture with some fantastic food? Then head for the lively, medieval city of Perpignan (25km). See the Catalan influences in the marvellous architecture of the 13th century Palace of the Kings of Majorca and Perpignan Cathedral. Then stroll down to the Saint Jean district in the centre of the city for some fabulous Catalan cuisine!
• Venture a little further afield to see one of the oldest cities in France, Beziers, founded in 575 BCE (85km). Take a trip through history in the old town to see the 14th century Saint-Nazaire Cathedral. Then visit the Musée des Beaux Arts to admire paintings by Rubens and Delacroix. End your visit with a long, lazy lunch at one of the excellent restaurants on the Les Allees Paul-Riquet.