Bell tents near Toulouse with swimming

The Pink City is the gateway to the Pyrenees Mountains.

France
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Occitanie
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Haute-Garonne
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Toulouse

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Camp La Mafresie

1 unit · Glamping7 acres · Laparrouquial, Occitanie

Come and stay in a luxury 6 metre bell tent that sits in its own secluded field with a lovely view onto a rolling meadow. The valley is home to a wide variety of birds and butterflies, and deer come to drink at the spring in the meadow. Night skies are free of pollution, perfect for stargazing. It is a very tranquil special place, ideal for those wanting to get away from it all and be immersed in nature. It is a place for children to explore freely. There is an 11-metre swimming pool at our home for you to enjoy most of the day. The 6 metre bell tent is spacious and comfortable. There is a double bed and two singles, all with cotton sheets and throws. There is a chest and baskets to keep clothes, and children's games are provided. 360 degree mosquito netting around the tent makes it possible to open it for ventilation. Solar lighting and lanterns provide light. There is a pretty outdoor kitchen with a two ring gas stove for simple cooking. All crockery is provided. A barbeque and fridge are also available at a barn 2 minutes away where there is also washing up facilities. For dining, there is a wooden picnic table next to the tent, with a lovely view of the meadow. Your own private bathroom is 2 minutes walk away at the barn and has a shower, loo and washbasin. Towels, a hairdryer and toiletries are provided. All you need to do is turn up! There are lots of good walks and bike hire and horse riding are available nearby. In Laguepie, just 10 minutes drive, there is surveilled river swimming, and several restaurants and bars for dining. Half an hour's drive away is the pretty town of St Antonin, with kayaking down the Averyron Gorges, as well as a fantastic Sunday market. The area is rich in culture with the medieval town of Cordes-sur-Ciel just 10 minutes drive, and the city of Albi with its spectacular cathedral, a Unesco site, just 40 mins away. Albi is also home to the Toulouse Lautrec Museum and a lot of good restaurants. The Gaillac vineyards are a short drive and offer wine tastings and evening concerts. Summer is the time for festivals here, and there is usually some entertainment taking place in one of the nearby villages. The bell tent is available June, July and August for a minimum of 2 nights.

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Bell tents near Toulouse with swimming guide

Overview

Life is rosy in the Pink City of Toulouse (nicknamed for its rose-hued architecture). With the Lot Valley to the north, the Pyrenees Mountains to the south, and several national regional parks within a short drive, Toulouse is ideal if you want to combine city sightseeing with outdoor adventures. The Place du Capitole, Basilica of Saint Sernin, and Cité de l’Espace space centre are all must-sees, while walking and cycling trails run along the Garonne River and Canal du Midi. Urban campers will find a surprising number of options in Toulouse, including 2-star campgrounds and aires (motorhome parking) right in the city.

Where to go

Pyrenees Mountains

South and southwest of Toulouse, rugged peaks, wooded valleys, and glittering mountain lakes await in the Pyrenees, the vast mountain range that spreads across the border of France and Spain. Explore miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding trails in the Pyrénées Ariégeoises National Regional Park and the Pyrénées National Park, then rent a cosy chalet or gite, check into a campsite with a heated pool, or pitch your tent at a remote mountain refuge.

Lot Valley

Set out north of Toulouse for a scenic road trip through the Lot Valley, where highlights include the cliff-top village and pilgrimage site of Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, one of “France’s Most Beautiful Villages.” Take your pick of family-friendly campsites and visit the region’s ancient caves, go boating or kayaking along the Dordogne or Lot Rivers, and explore more than 1,500 km of marked trails.

Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park

The Occitania region is also home to the Massif Central mountain range, and the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park is a 2-hour drive east of Toulouse. Head there to hike and camp in the mountain valleys, stopping along the way to marvel at ancient Cathar castles, dine at farm-to-table restaurants, or enjoy water sports on the lakes.

When to go

Toulouse springs to life in the summer months when you can enjoy a busy schedule of music and art festivals, open-air movie screenings, and water sports along the Garonne River. Temperatures can soar over 30°C in July and August, so opt for an air-conditioned mobile home or choose a campground with an on-site‌ swimming pool or water park‌. Camping season in France runs from April through October, but you’ll find a few campgrounds that stay open year-round, and special offers are common in low season.