France Camping - Loire or Brittany

France Camping - Loire or Brittany

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Legend83

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9,947 posts

221 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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There is major indecision in the L83 household at present in deciding on out summer holiday with the kids. We had a wonderful first time doing the Eurocamp thing in the Vendee last August and want to do similar but in a different location (Vendee was great for weather but a bit boring otherwise).

We are driving but don't want to venture to the South so we are thinking either Brittany (for the sea) or Loire (for the weather).

Concerns are - a) will the weather be crappy in Brittany; b) without the beach to escape to will the children get bored in the Loire (they can't drink wine and one chateau looks like every other one to a 7 year old...)

Opinions?

RicksAlfas

13,355 posts

243 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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We go to Brittany regularly. You are correct, you can't guarantee the weather and there's not much to do when it rains. But the weather is very localised so you just have to go for it. You can drive out of it in 15 minutes and it's often worse slightly inland than at the coast. It's a lovely area and if you can avoid August, it's fairly quiet.

PositronicRay

26,958 posts

182 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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If you go to southern Brittany say the quiberon peninsular you get decent weather, beaches, walks, dunes, but with a Bretton benifits.

Deesee

8,331 posts

82 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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We did a eurocamp in the Jura a few years back (lac du Chalian -sp-) 5 hours from Calais on our way to Italy, very enjoyable and well worth a visit, if your looking for alternatives.

https://www.eurocamp.co.uk/campsites/jura/ju012-do...

and on the other side of the lake is this one..

https://www.capfun.co.uk/campsite-france-franche_c...

Both would suit a 7 yr old.

2Btoo

3,410 posts

202 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Loire. Every day of the week. Prettier area, more to do, better weather.

BUT we don't have kids so your mileage will vary hugely. Talking of mileage, the Loire is a fair chunk further down the country than Brittany. You'll be the thick end of a day in the car each way, which may not sit well with little'uns.

blue_haddock

3,143 posts

66 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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We went to Benodet in brittany last august and found the area very quiet with little to do. Had an ok week but wouldnt go back to that area.

Have previously been to St Jean de monts in the Vendee and loved it, we found lots to do and had a great week.

PositronicRay

26,958 posts

182 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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If heading to the vendee, consider ille noirmoutier, relaxed and fantastic beaches, feels a little more upmarket.

Legend83

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221 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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blue_haddock said:
We went to Benodet in brittany last august and found the area very quiet with little to do. Had an ok week but wouldnt go back to that area.

Have previously been to St Jean de monts in the Vendee and loved it, we found lots to do and had a great week.
Interesting re Benodet as that was one on our shortlist. We went to St Jean de Monts in August and loved it.

2Btoo said:
Loire. Every day of the week. Prettier area, more to do, better weather.
Thanks. I'm hoping the campsite will provide enough for the kids then a few ventures out and about. Drive to Loire doesn't phase - we did Vendee last year and stopped in Normandy over night to break it up.

Legend83

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221 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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PositronicRay said:
If you go to southern Brittany say the quiberon peninsular you get decent weather, beaches, walks, dunes, but with a Bretton benifits.
Yes we were thinking Quiberon or near Pornic.

littleredrooster

5,523 posts

195 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Have you discovered https://www.yellohvillage.co.uk/ yet?

Places all over France and beyond - we have been using them for several years and they are excellent, and we don't have kids. Some great ones around the Loire region.

...and yes - Loire as a preference, even though we love Brittany, it is not really for children and the Atlantic weather seems to affect it more than the Loire. Overnight ferry into St. Malo, easy day's drive down to somewhere nice. Job jobbed smile

Edited by littleredrooster on Monday 21st January 12:40

Legend83

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littleredrooster

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Monday 21st January 2019
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Ha! We were both typing at the same time...

Bill

52,482 posts

254 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Love Benodet, specifically here: https://www.campingduletty.com It's beside a tidal lagoon so there's loads of fun to be had as the tide flows in and out and lots of variety.

Rosscow

8,723 posts

162 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Legend83 said:
Have been to Domaine de la Breche for 3 of the last 4 years. Fantastic campsite, loads to do for the kids and a wonderful area.

We have 2 girls (now aged 6 and 9, but on first visit were 2 and 5 I think). They loved the campsite.

Saumur is a fabulous little town.

We used to get the 4.30am ferry and we'd be at the campsite by about 2pm (and that is towing a large caravan with several stops).

Rosscow

8,723 posts

162 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Bill said:
Love Benodet, specifically here: https://www.campingduletty.com It's beside a tidal lagoon so there's loads of fun to be had as the tide flows in and out and lots of variety.
I looked at that for this summer, but crikey it's getting expensive with the poor exchange rate.

Puggit

48,355 posts

247 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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We have a cottage in the Loire, so very familiar with the area. Lots to see and do if you're staying near the river itself.

Another campsite to throw in the mix: http://www.lacdesvarennes.com/ - this is situated on the lake in our village. The main beach area has many amenities, including a water slide - and life guards (standard bored teenagers though). Very much a French secret, but always a smattering of Brits and Dutch to talk to.

blue_haddock

3,143 posts

66 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Legend83 said:
Thanks. I'm hoping the campsite will provide enough for the kids then a few ventures out and about. Drive to Loire doesn't phase - we did Vendee last year and stopped in Normandy over night to break it up.
Benodet just didnt feel much like a holiday place, there wasnt a vast amount to do in the general although the site we were on (Yelloh port de plaisance) was nice.


Legend83

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Monday 21st January 2019
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Rosscow said:
Have been to Domaine de la Breche for 3 of the last 4 years. Fantastic campsite, loads to do for the kids and a wonderful area.

We have 2 girls (now aged 6 and 9, but on first visit were 2 and 5 I think). They loved the campsite.

Saumur is a fabulous little town.

We used to get the 4.30am ferry and we'd be at the campsite by about 2pm (and that is towing a large caravan with several stops).
This is probably the front runner - any suggestions on best part of the site to stay (bearing in mind we will be doing fixed mobile home)?

Rosscow

8,723 posts

162 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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Legend83 said:
Rosscow said:
Have been to Domaine de la Breche for 3 of the last 4 years. Fantastic campsite, loads to do for the kids and a wonderful area.

We have 2 girls (now aged 6 and 9, but on first visit were 2 and 5 I think). They loved the campsite.

Saumur is a fabulous little town.

We used to get the 4.30am ferry and we'd be at the campsite by about 2pm (and that is towing a large caravan with several stops).
This is probably the front runner - any suggestions on best part of the site to stay (bearing in mind we will be doing fixed mobile home)?
Have a look at the map here: https://domainedelabreche.com/en/terms-conditions/

We've always been in the caravan, and have always had fantastic large pitches along G row (we've had G4 twice and G6 once).

These are great as you're a short walk to the pool, bar, ice creams, etc. and it's very easy to pop back and forwards with the kids. Can be a bit noisier here during the day (noise from the pool) and night (noise from the bar/terrace).

As far as I can remember all of the fixed mobile homes are at the back of the site. it's probably a good 5-10 min walk to the pool depending on where you are. On the plus side it's a quieter.

Are you opposed to tents? I think Eurocamp had some really nice large safari tents along row L, which is nearer the middle.

Edited by Rosscow on Monday 21st January 15:56

Rosscow

8,723 posts

162 months

Monday 21st January 2019
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This Google streetview is of where we normally pitch up:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@47.2471577,-0.00125...