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The main reason was as a base to do/see Perpignan and the 'Little Yellow Train'.
The site offers some 22 touring pitches plus cabines and long term rental sites.
The pitches are hedged, with tree cover. Variable sizes, but nothing really small. EHU throughout with water taps never far from your pitch.
The sanitaire block was split male/female. Though the baby changing unit was only in the female section: Liberated males may wish to complain! Though not ultra modern, all was clean, tidy and well maintained.
The site has a bar/restaurant (both sit in and 'take away'). As ever, pizzas topping the menu list, but other options (steak and chips) were available. The usual farinaceous fodder could be ordered for morning collection. The Restaurant was under a soft cover with walls to match, thus providing the ability to be completely open, or enclosed, depending on the prevailing weather.
There is a pool (which we didn't use) and a children's play area.
A volley ball and petanque area is also available.
The site offers no real views to the outside world and is functional rather that scenic.
It was very well placed for our planned tourist visits. Perpignan (18kms) is certainly worth a half day/day to stroll around. Particularly the old quarter.
The Little Yellow Train, which departs from Villefranche de Conflent (30 kms) is a wonderful rail trip. All day outing, about. It goes almost as far as Andorra. The final stop leaves you 200 metres from the Spanish border.
Of interest to rail buffs; the station at Latour de Carol is the only station in Europe, possibly in the world, to serve three different 'normal' railway lines operating with three different gauges*. The metre-gauge Train Jaune, the European standard gauge SNCF line to Toulouse, and the Spanish broad-gauge line to Barcelona.
You can choose whether to ride in one of the open air coaches (get there early to get a seat), or an enclosed carriage. We did one each way (it was sunny but coolish! The scenery is spectacular and the train is fun. Lots of short tunnels for the kids to scream their way through. You get about an hour and a half at the top station. There's a fantastic little cafe/restaurant, right beside the station. Very, very cheap food and drink. We had two huge/tender/tasty steaks.
If you do the full trip to the end of the line, it takes about 3 hours. There is no need to do this, as there are plenty of stops on the way. Check out any of the many websites by googling Little Yellow Train or Petit Train Jaune.
Villefranche de Conflent is a must visit. The unusual walls surrounding the entire village, are covered with roofs to protect the watch from missiles bombarded from the, higher, surrounding cliffs and mountain sides. We did this after the train trip. Nice way to end the day.
In Millas, the next village after Nefiach, going towards Perpignan, is a delightful little restaurant called La Carbassa Boja. On the way out/right hand side. Organic food and beautifully cooked. We loved it!
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Common Questions
Is Camping La Garenne child friendly? YES, it accepts children & has a playground View all facilities
Does Camping La Garenne have a swimming pool? YES, there is a pool on site View all facilities
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A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
No Hardstandings 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
No Gas Exchange 
No Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar On Site 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site 
Kids Playground 
TV Room 
No Games Room 
Evening Entertainment 
No Fishing 
No Wild Swimming 
No Indoor Pool 
Outdoor Pool On Site 
No Horse Riding 
No Cycle Hire 
No Golf 
No Tennis 
No Beach 
No Watersports 
No Boat Launch 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport 
No Dog Walk 
We stayed here for four nights August/Sept. 
