Early booking: up to 10% off your nature vacation in the Pyrénées-Orientales
Good news! Camping La Tour de France, a 3-star nature campsite in the Pyrénées-Orientales (66), is launching its Early Booking offer today.
By booking before February 28, you can enjoy up to 10% off your stay and take advantage of the best availability to organize your family vacation in the South of France.
This offer is ideal for planning a relaxing nature getaway near Perpignan, in the heart of the Catalan hinterland, where you can enjoy hiking, swimming, and convivial moments at the campsite.
📌 Offer valid on selected stays, excluding the first two weeks of August.
👉 Book early, enjoy more and treat yourself to an authentic vacation in the Pyrénées-Orientales.
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What to do in May, June, and September in the Pyrénées-Orientales?
What to do in May, June, and September in the Pyrénées-Orientales?
The best time to discover the Pyrénées-Orientales in a different way
If you enjoy peace and quiet, nature, and authenticity, May, June, and September are undoubtedly the best months to discover the Pyrénées-Orientales. Far from the summer crowds, the region reveals all its riches: unspoiled landscapes, charming villages, outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.
Nature in its purest form
In spring and late fall, the Pyrénées-Orientales offer ideal conditions for hiking, family walks, and nature outings. Temperatures are mild, the vegetation is green in spring and golden in fall, and the trails are much quieter.
Around Camping La Tour de France, there are many routes to explore:
- the Galamus Gorges
- the Cathar castles
- the trails of the Catalan hinterland
- the rivers ideal for natural swimming
Outdoor activities without the crowds
May, June, and September are perfect for outdoor activities in the Pyrénées-Orientales:
- hiking and mountain biking
- bike rides through vineyards and villages
- canoeing and swimming in rivers
- wildlife and landscape observation
These periods allow you to fully enjoy the natural sites in peace and safety, even with children.
Local produce, markets, and the Catalan way of life
Outside the summer season, the department lives to the rhythm of its local markets, producers, and vineyards. It’s the ideal time to:
- visit cellars and vineyards
- meet local producers
- stroll through typical villages in the hinterland
- savour Catalan cuisine
- An authentic immersion in local tourism that is warm and welcoming.
The Mediterranean with a difference
Just 25 km from Camping La Tour de France, the Mediterranean can also be enjoyed out of season. The beaches are quieter, the light is superb, and the atmosphere is much more peaceful than in the height of summer.
You can visit Collioure without spending hours looking for a parking space.
A simple luxury: the sea without the crowds.
Staying at the campsite in low season: true luxury
Choosing to visit in May, June, or September means enjoying:
- lower rates
- 20% off couple packages
- more availability
- a more personalized welcome
- a friendly and relaxed atmosphere
At Camping La Tour de France, you can enjoy the services, the water park, the Guinguette, and an ideal natural setting for vacations with family or friends.
The right time to experience the Pyrénées-Orientales
If you are looking for a nature getaway in the South of France, far from mass tourism, the Pyrénées-Orientales in May, June, and September are the obvious choice.
👉 Reservations are now open: treat yourself to a quieter, more authentic vacation that gets back to basics.
The opening of fishing soon
For those who love fishing, the opening of the trout fishing is always a great moment. A day not to be missed to take out the rod and wait patiently for the first toque.
Lake or river fishing?
This year, everywhere in France, this opening will take place on Saturday 13th March 2021. Around the La Tour de France campsite, it is on the banks of the river Agly that fishermen will be able to settle down and fish for trout. They will be allowed to do so from March 13th to September 20th. But in the Pyrénées-Orientales, the passion for fishing can be experienced on a daily basis. The campsite La Tour de France is ideally situated for fishing and for visiting the various lakes in the department. We will help you to find your way between the lakes and rivers bordering the campsite.
- Lake on the Agly (15 min from the campsite)
The lake of the Agly dam is located in the commune of Caramany. It is one of the largest lakes in the department with a surface area of 273 hectares. It is subject to numerous recommendations that we invite you to consult directly on the lake's website before going there: EN SAVOIR +. - Millas fishing pole (15 min from the campsite)
In this lake totally dedicated to fishing, you will find 4 distinct areas, each with its own speciality: carpodrome, No kill course, lure fishing ... It is the ideal place to learn how to fish with your family.EN SAVOIR + - Le Soler leisure fishing course (20 min)
Specialised in trout fishing, the releases are numerous and allow all anglers to find their happiness. TO KNOW MORE - Fishing lake of Vinça or Prades (30 to 40 min from the campsite)
A little further away from the campsite, but still very accessible, is Lake Vinça. Ideal for family swimming on one side and fishing on the other. Fishing purists will undoubtedly prefer the fishing lake of Prades, where trout fishing is frequent during the opening period. This area is also ideal for discovering the many No Kill courses installed on the river Têt.
For all your fishing weekends, you can book your mobile home at the La Tour de France campsite. RESERVE
Article written by Romain, trainee, in 3rd year at the Joliot-Curie college in Estagel.
All you need to know about the Gorges de Galamus
If you want to know everything about the Galamus Gorge before you arrive at the campsite, we have created a special page for you.
A page dedicated to the Gorges de Galamus, its history, its sumptuous landscapes but also and above all, on all the activities you can do in the Gorges de Galamus.
To discover it, please click here: OUR SPECIAL PAGE ON GALAMUS
Enjoy reading Friends Campers!
Collioure, the jewel of the Rocky Coast
If the beaches of the Catalan coast are not necessarily your passion, you can always push your trip a little further on towards Spain and make a stopover on the Côte Vermeille. Collioure awaits you there. The nature campsite La Tour de France is only 45 minutes away from Collioure. 50 km separates you from the jewel of the Rocky Coast. Whether you want to stroll through its colourful lanes or bathe in its creeks, Collioure is a must when you take a holiday in the Eastern Pyrenees. There is one drawback, and not the least when you flee from the hustle and bustle of the coast and the crowds. In summer, it is very difficult to drive and park in Collioure. But, such a setting is well deserved. It will thus be necessary to envisage leaving very early to take full advantage of a beautiful day in Collioure.
Still on the Côte Vermeille, the Anse de Paulilles also deserves your full attention. It is certainly the easiest cove to reach. A beautiful pebble beach, a pontoon for the children, a small restaurant with a sea view and the day becomes magical.
For the most daring, the coastal path which leaves Argeles-sur-Mer to reach Spain will enable you to reach creeks which are much less frequented in the middle of summer. Wild creeks which can only be reached by boat or after a few minutes walk.
To know everything about the SENTIER DU LITTORAL follow THE LINK
Tautavel Museum of Prehistory
The village of Tautavel is only 10 minutes away from the campsite.
This small Catalan village has become famous since archaeological research has uncovered a skull of a prehistoric man, the now famous Tautaval man.
Today, the village houses a large prehistory museum, accessible to all. Workshops are regularly organised there for children. Learn how to light a fire, how to carve stone in the manner of a prehistoric man, or how to interpret prehistoric drawings. A reconstruction of the cave should be of particular interest to children.
Every year, in August, a prehistory festival is organised for 3 days around the museum in the streets of the village.
To find out more about the museum: MUSEUM OF TAUTAVEL
To find out more about the village : TAUTAVEL
But the Museum of Prehistory is not the only treasure of the town of Tautavel. For lovers of climbing, the Gorges du Gouleyrous offers the most beautiful cliffs of the department. Routes have been opened and secured so that everyone can add to the pleasure of the stopover in complete safety.
And for those who would prefer idleness to strong sensations, swimming is highly recommended in the Gorges du Gouleyrous. A fresh and limpid water awaits you there for a few refreshing hours.