I've visited dozens of campsites in France, and this one comes close to perfection. Set a short…read morewalk from a beautiful sandy beach in a spot that gets more than its fair share of summer sun, it's a peaceful family retreat with enough going on to keep all ages happy. There is a huge pool complex, complete with in-pool bar, loads of play areas for kids and the whole site is full of sweeping palms and shrubs that gives a real 'back to nature' feel. You can either bring your own camping gear or book with Canvas Holidays as well as some other UK-based firms. The beach is probably the main attraction however, as it's by far the most beautiful I've visited in France, but it manages not to be overly crowded or commercial. The beach is broken up by a shallow lagoon that kids love for surfing practice, and the backdrop of the nearby Pyrenees I've love to go back one day, but am worried that doing so would spoil the memories!

From the owner: Le camping le Soleil est un camping 5 étoiles, familial, situé sur la commune d'Argelès sur mer. Le…read morecamping propose un accès direct à la plage ainsi qu'un grand parc aquatique avec toboggans. Nous proposons une offre de location de mobile-homes variée à des prix attractifs et de nombreuses promotions sur l'avant saison notamment. Le camping a su aussi garder de nombreux emplacements nus qui feront le bonheur des amateurs de camping (tente, caravane et camping-car).