El Manau is a small, intimate natural mountain campsite located at the Jasse Valley in Nohèdes, Pyrénées Orientales, France, operated by Michel (a shepherd) and Nele (from Belgium). The campsite offers a stress-free, immersive rural experience with 4 designated tent pitches for medium-sized tents, 2 Mongolian yurts (sleeping 4–6 people each), a rentable Sibley-style tent, and one simple room with kitchenette in the owners' house. Facilities include shared bathrooms (2 toilets, 2 washbasins, 2 showers) and an outdoor kitchen with sink, gas cooker, cookware, BBQ grill, and oven. The site sits at the edge of the Nohèdes Nature Reserve and offers guests access to mountain walks, river swimming, multi-day backpacking trips, and learning about shepherd life and sheep rearing. (via official site)
- showers
- toilets
- outdoor kitchen
- BBQ grill
- river swimming
- hiking trails
Rates & prices
Prices as published on El Manau’s official website (EUR).
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Camping (person per night) — May–October | EUR 8 per person/night |
| Camping (pitch per night) — May–October | EUR 10 per night |
| Yurt (person per night) — May–October, sheets included | EUR 20 per person/night |
| Yurt single-night surcharge — Off-season single-night stays | EUR 10 |
| Yurt (weekly rental, Saturday–Saturday) — July–August, sheets included | EUR 380–430 per week |
| Yurt (nightly alternative rate) — Minimum 3-night stay | EUR 60 per night |
Key facts
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🏞️ Attractions
Nohèdes (French pronunciation: [nɔɛd] ; Catalan: Noedes) is a commune in the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France.
Le dolmen de Coberturat est un dolmen situé à Corneilla-de-Conflent, dans le département français des Pyrénées-Orientales.
protected area in France
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Convenience
- La Table de Serdinya
- Proxi
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Cal Guillem
- La casa del sol
- Bistrot de la Castellane
➕ Medical
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacie Planas
- Cardiologie IRM
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
- Font d'en Potis
- Font del Salze
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Soccer;basketball;handball
🏧 ATM & bank
La Banque Postale
ATM- Banque Populaire
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Good to know
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What should I bring to El Manau?
Essential items include warm bedding (nights are cold), seasonal clothing, comfortable hiking shoes, biodegradable toiletries, sun protection, torches, and a rucksack. Groceries should be purchased before arrival in Prades (the nearest town with shops), which has a Biocoop bio-supermarket.
Are campfires allowed?
Yes, guests may make fires in the designated fire pit only; keep water nearby. Smoking is prohibited inside yurts.
What are the quiet hours?
Quiet hours are enforced after 10 pm and before 8 am.
Is swimming available?
Yes, guests can swim in the clear river adjacent to the campsite. Children must be supervised by parents.
What activities are available?
On-site activities include swimming, walking, hiking, and multi-day backpacking trips to mountain lakes. Nearby activities include trekking along historical irrigation channels, canyoning, rock climbing, potholing, and snowshoeing. Regional attractions include the Petit train jaune (scenic railway), Mount Canigou, Villefranche de Conflent medieval village, and Mediterranean beaches.
When is El Manau open?
El Manau is open May–October.
What languages are spoken at El Manau?
Staff at El Manau speak English, French, Dutch.
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