Le Capelan, Camping and bar in Meyrueis, France
Le Capelan is a campground along the Jonte river near Meyrueis, with mobile homes and pitches for tents and caravans on grassy grounds next to town. The facility includes a heated swimming pool, multisports court, table tennis, a snack bar, and two restroom blocks with complete bathroom facilities.
The campground was established as a recreational destination in an area with medieval heritage in the Lozère department. Its creation reflected the region's growing role as a tourist area.
The location sits within a region where farming traditions and rural life remain visible in the landscape. Visitors moving through the area can observe how people have adapted to living in this limestone and river-shaped terrain.
The grounds sit right along the river and offer good access to the natural sights of Gorges de la Jonte. Accommodations and facilities are well connected by marked paths, and the best time to visit is during warmer months.
Guests can fish directly from the campground in the Jonte river while observing the surrounding limestone cliffs of the gorge. This riverside location is relatively uncommon for campsites in the region.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
