Practical info

Out and about

Days out

Beyond the campsite, the region is packed with things to do close by. Here are some of the most popular — for more ideas, reception keeps a list of every possible outing, with up-to-date contact details, prices and opening times.

Beaches, the Côte Vermeille, villages and walks, with their distances: Discover the area →

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Luna Park

Argelès-Plage · 🚗 3.1 km

Argelès' big funfair, open every summer evening at the north end of the beach: more than 40 rides, from merry-go-rounds for toddlers to roller coasters and a drop tower, plus traditional game stalls. Free entry, rides paid individually, themed evenings every week.

Official website →

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Argelès Aventure

🚗 3.1 km

Treetop adventure park (13 courses, 6 levels from age 2), artificial canyoning and Water Jump — a firm favourite with families at the campsite.

Official website →

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Extérieur Nature

Marquixanes base (Conflent valley) · 🚗 60 km

White-water sports on the Têt — rafting, canoeing and kayaking, hydrospeed — led by qualified instructors, for all levels.

Official website →

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Plongée 66

Port-Vendres, Côte Vermeille · 🚗 15.2 km

Try dives and exploration dives in the Cerbère-Banyuls marine reserve, one of the richest in the Mediterranean.

Official website →

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Jet Aventure

Saint-Cyprien base · 🚗 8.5 km

Jet-ski hire and guided rides along the Côte Vermeille, alone or in a group.

Official website →

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Le Tropique du Papillon

Elne · 🚗 5.4 km

A tropical greenhouse where hundreds of butterflies from Asia and South America fly freely, extended by a one-hectare Mediterranean garden.

Official website →

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La Vallée des Tortues

Sorède · 🚗 12.3 km

More than 500 tortoises and turtles from around thirty species to discover over 2 hectares, with daily feeding sessions and commentary — plus meerkats and armadillos.

Official website →

KapMer's Barracuda I sea shuttle moored in Argelès-sur-Mer harbour

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KapMer — Sea shuttle

Departs from Argelès-sur-Mer harbour · 🚗 8.2 km

Reach Collioure or Port-Vendres by boat (a 20–30 min crossing with commentary along the Côte Vermeille) — an alternative with no car and no parking worries.

Official website →

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Réserve Africaine de Sigean

Sigean · 🚗 79.6 km

More than 3,800 animals over 300 hectares: a drive-through safari followed by a walking trail among lions, giraffes, zebras and rhinos — allow a full day.

Official website →

Pedestrian shopping street in Argelès-Plage by day: colourful shops, bars and restaurants in the shade of the pines

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The shopping streets of Argelès-Plage

Argelès-Plage · 🚗 5.7 km

A stone's throw from the sea, the pedestrian streets of Argelès-Plage are lined with fashion and souvenir shops, ice-cream parlours, bars and restaurants — the place to stroll at the end of the day, until late in summer.

Tourist office →

Before you set off

Argelès webcam

Want to see what it's like live before you leave? The Argelès-sur-Mer tourist office provides live webcams on the beach, the harbour and the village.

🏖️ Live beach webcam

Live view of the central beach in Argelès-sur-Mer — opens in a new tab, provided by the tourist office

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⚓ Live harbour webcam

Live view of Argelès-sur-Mer harbour — opens in a new tab, provided by the tourist office

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🏘️ Live village webcam

Live view of the village of Argelès-sur-Mer — opens in a new tab, provided by the tourist office

View the webcam

A taste of the region

Local markets

Traditional, evening, local-produce or makers' markets: around the campsite there is one almost every day of the week. Here are the main ones, in Argelès-sur-Mer and the neighbouring villages.

⚠️ Days, times and opening periods can change from one season to the next — some summer markets (notably the makers' markets in Saint-Cyprien and Collioure) are held every year on different dates. Check with the relevant tourist office before you go.

Argelès-sur-Mer

Market	Days	Times	Period
Traditional village marketPlace de la République, Argelès-Village	Wednesday and Saturday mornings	7h – 13h	All year round
Traditional market, Argelès-PlageParking des Platanes	Monday, Wednesday, Friday	Morning	10 June → 18 September
Evening craft marketParking des Pins, Argelès-Plage	Every evening	17h – 23h	17 June → 16 September
Local and organic produce marketPlace du Nouveau Monde, Port-Argelès	Tuesday	Morning	9 June → 18 September
Traditional harbour marketPlace du Nouveau Monde, Port-Argelès	Thursday	Morning	11 June → 18 September
Evening harbour marketQuais du Port, Port-Argelès	Tuesday and Friday	From 5pm	3 July → 28 August
Producers' marketQuai du Môle, Port-Argelès	Sunday	Morning	All year round
Local catch (direct sale)Quai du Môle, Port-Argelès	Every day	Mornings	All year round

Saint-Cyprien

Market	Days	Times	Period
Local producers' marketAt the harbour, Saint-Cyprien	Wednesday	8h – 13h	3 June → 30 September 2027
Evening food marketPlace Sadouillet Perrin	Thursday evening	From 7pm	25 June → 3 September
Local catchFishing harbour quays, Saint-Cyprien	Every morning	8h – 12h	Weather permitting
Traditional village marketPlace du Marché, rue du 14 Juillet, rue Saint-Sébastien and rue Saint-Pierre	Thursday and Sunday mornings	Morning	—
Makers' market (harbour)Saint-Cyprien harbour	Wednesday	17h – 23h	From 8 July (dates to be confirmed)
Summer artists' and craftspeople's marketPlace Maillol	Occasional evening dates	18h – 23h	July – August

Collioure

Market	Days	Times	Period
Traditional marketPlace du Maréchal Leclerc	Wednesday and Sunday mornings	8h – 13h	All year round
Evening makers' marketEsplanade François Bernadi (Faubourg)	Thursday (occasional dates in summer, check each year)	17h – 23h	July – August

Sunday is the liveliest day on Place du Maréchal Leclerc; Wednesday is quieter. Not to be missed: Collioure anchovies, bought directly from the Roque or Desclaux houses.

Finding your way around

Campsite map

Pitches, mobile homes, toilet blocks and campsite services. Hover over (or tap on mobile) a number in the key to see a photo of that place.

General map of camping l'Étoile d'Or with pitches, mobile homes and numbered service areas

11Mobile home maintenance

Hover over (or tap) a number to see a photo of the place.

♻️ Recycling

Recycling area no. 18 on the map: glass / packaging / general waste — please think of the environment.

Campsite & evacuation map

PDF · full map with safety instructions (FR/EN/NL)

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To browse at your leisure

Brochure

Everything about the campsite — accommodation, facilities, activities — in one document to read or print.

L'Étoile d'Or brochure

PDF · full presentation of the campsite

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Jobs

⭐ Your next adventure starts here!

What if your next job felt a little like a holiday? ☀️🌴

Are you a student looking for a summer job?
Would you like to work for several months and experience a full season, up to 6 months?

Welcome to Camping L'Étoile d'Or ★★★★ in Argelès-sur-Mer!

Every season, we build a team of motivated people to welcome our guests and give them a wonderful holiday under the Mediterranean sun.

☀️ Working at L'Étoile d'Or means…

Working in a friendly, lively family campsite near the beaches of Argelès-sur-Mer.

It means joining a team, meeting new people, gaining experience and being part of life at a campsite where every job matters.

Above all, we are looking for cheerful, reliable, motivated people who enjoy working in a team.

🎯 Many jobs, one team

Depending on the needs of the season, we recruit in various areas:

Welcome & reception
Entertainment(for our partner TSA)
Housekeeping
Maintenance & grounds
Pool
Bar & catering

Whether you already have experience or this is your first seasonal job, don't hesitate to apply.

🎓 A summer job?

Are you a student or simply available over the summer?

Every year we recruit seasonal staff to strengthen our teams during the busiest months.

📅 Fancy a longer season?

Available for several months?

Some positions are offered for seasons of up to 6 months, from spring to the end of the season.

⭐ Interested?

Then tell us who you are!

Send us your CV with a cover letter, stating:

the position or department you are interested in
when you are available
any previous experience

And above all, tell us what motivates you and why you want to join the team!

☀️🌴 Join the team!

We are already preparing the 2027 season. Send us your CV and cover letter and we will get back to you about our upcoming vacancies.

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Days out

Luna Park

Argelès Aventure

Extérieur Nature

Plongée 66

Jet Aventure

Le Tropique du Papillon

La Vallée des Tortues

KapMer — Sea shuttle

Réserve Africaine de Sigean

The shopping streets of Argelès-Plage

Argelès webcam

🏖️ Live beach webcam

⚓ Live harbour webcam

🏘️ Live village webcam

Local markets

Argelès-sur-Mer

Saint-Cyprien

Collioure

Campsite map

♻️ Recycling

Campsite & evacuation map

Brochure

L'Étoile d'Or brochure

⭐ Your next adventure starts here!

📌 Current vacancies

☀️ Working at L'Étoile d'Or means…

🎯 Many jobs, one team

🎓 A summer job?

📅 Fancy a longer season?

⭐ Interested?

☀️🌴 Join the team!

Find us on

See you very soon at l'Étoile d'Or