Celebrations all round as three Les Castels sites celebrate big anniversaries. Les Castels are a collection of four and five star campsites all situated in the loveliest of settings throughout France. No two sites are the same, but all offer a wide range of the highest quality accommodation, as well as the best onsite activities. Across the family the environmental credentials keep … [Read more...]
What’s New for Les Castels in 2017
Les Castels, France's most stylish group of glamping sites with 36 locations throughout the country, shares what's new for 2017 New for the 2017 season, Les Castels welcomes Les Princes d’Orange in the Hautes-Alpes area of Provence, to the family. Each of the 124 pitches and 50 self-catering hires all have stunning views over Orpierre and the surrounding cliffs - perfect for rock climbing. … [Read more...]
Eat your way around France with Les Castels
For any families looking for October half term holidays, why not look out for France's regional gastronomic specialities when you visit a Les Castels site. Although some site facilities may be closed for the season, food never takes a break in France! The Ardèche - The Ardèche is justifiably proud of its reputation as the largest producer of chestnuts in France. Farming more than 5,500 tons … [Read more...]
Les Castels – 100% Green Key for 2016
The Board of the four and five star camping site organisation, Les Castels, met in Paris on 12th January 2016 to sign an agreement for 2016 with Le Clef Verte (Green Key) – the top international tourism environmental label. The aim is clear – that all of the sites will become 100% green by the end of 2016. The mind-set has been ingrained in Les Castels since their inception in 1959 so that … [Read more...]
Les Castels at the NEC Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show
Les Castels, the four and five star luxury campsites in France, will be present at the NEC Birmingham’s Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show (13th – 18th October) and can be found at stand 9.35h. The show is open between 10am and 6pm each day and with over 350 exhibitors makes a great day out for all the family Come along and chat to representatives of Les Castels and start planning your … [Read more...]
Stretch the Summer with Les Castels
Back to school and back to work – already the summer holidays seem a lifetime away. Don’t worry because Les Castels have come up with ten super ideas to make the autumn more bearable – great holidays that will be ideal for the Indian Summer to be experienced in all corners of France. Sporting, weekends, relaxing weekends, discovery weekends …there is something for everyone… and best of all – at … [Read more...]
What do the Brits think? LES CASTELS 2015 CUSTOMER SURVEY
Les Castels, the group of premier four and five star camping sites in France has recently completed its 2015 customer survey with some ‘topical’ results as far as the British guests are concerned. As the British make up the largest number of guests to Les Castels, even more visitors than the French, the results are always closely scrutinised and the participation of more than 1,000 respondees … [Read more...]
If I were teeny tiny…!
There is always so much to think about when travelling with babies and young children. There is so much to take away – from bottles to sterilisers, changing mats to potties … and then how to entertain the little ones when you are on holiday? Many of Les Castels four and five star sites in France are very well equipped to help mums and dads make their holiday experience much more … [Read more...]
New sites for 2015 with Les Castels
November 2014… Les Castels a collection of 41 four and five star camping sites around France has added two new campsites to its collection. Castel Domaine de la Bergerie at Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the Var, Provence sits in a 60 hectare site surrounding a stone farmhouse which today houses the bar and restaurant where visitors can enjoy dances and concerts on warm summer evenings. This superb … [Read more...]
Fantasy Tent Competition Results
June 2014… Les Castels, a collection of 41 four and five star camping sites around France, held a ‘Design your tent’ competition, starting in April this year, allowing the public* to custom design their very own fantasy tent accommodation, as part of the 55th Anniversary celebrations of Les Castels taking place this year. Submissions flooded in and in all an amazing xxx were entered. These … [Read more...]