Camping Le Bois De Pins

The shady terrace was lovely, and the layout of the site worked well. We spent a week in a reasonably priced budget mobile home among the pine trees. It was comfortable and good value, though there are a few easy ways it could be improved. We were caught out on the first night because we couldn’t light the gas, so bring matches or a lighter. A kettle would also have been handy. Some dogs roamed around freely, and being slobbered on in clean clothes while having an aperitif on our own terrace wasn’t pleasant. Management should keep a closer eye on that. I was also surprised there was no sorting for rubbish, which I thought was required across Europe.

It’s a basic, clean and inexpensive campsite, with no entertainment, pool or party scene. Caravans and mobile homes would suit it well. If you’re bringing a tent, take a groundsheet or protective mat, because the ground is very hard and stony. You’ll also need some kind of vehicle, as Salses-Le-Chateau is about a five-minute drive away.

The place is beautiful and there’s plenty on offer for sports. The mosquitoes were the awful part: they were around all day and seemed to come back every few seconds to bite us. Maybe it was just the time of year.

Lovely setting, and the help we got was outstanding.