France Camping - Loire or Brittany
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Legend83 said:
Puggit said:
Top tip - the bar at the end of the beach sells beer and chips
I'm in.Do you access it via the campsite then? You don't have to be staying there?
Last year it was 36-37 degrees and the lake was 28. Was AMAZING.
The entry cost is something like €2.50 - 3.00 for adults for the day (we get in for free as local tax payers, so I might be wrong!). Kids under 11 are free. You can also rent the boating stuff for very reasonable rates.
Avoid weekends if you can - gets very busy and often there's an event on (although classic car show might float your boat!).
Puggit said:
The campsite has its own beach and area around the lake. There's a different area open to public (much better beach!). Lots of shade from trees, a toddler friendly roped off area. Then a roped off area to keep the boats, canoes and wind-surfers out. Most of the roped off area is stand-up-able in. Cold showers by edge of lake, picnic tables, playground, bbqs even. A toilet block too (standard French conditions - bring your own paper and loo seat!).
Last year it was 36-37 degrees and the lake was 28. Was AMAZING.
The entry cost is something like €2.50 - 3.00 for adults for the day (we get in for free as local tax payers, so I might be wrong!). Kids under 11 are free. You can also rent the boating stuff for very reasonable rates.
Avoid weekends if you can - gets very busy and often there's an event on (although classic car show might float your boat!).
Top info thanks Puggit!Last year it was 36-37 degrees and the lake was 28. Was AMAZING.
The entry cost is something like €2.50 - 3.00 for adults for the day (we get in for free as local tax payers, so I might be wrong!). Kids under 11 are free. You can also rent the boating stuff for very reasonable rates.
Avoid weekends if you can - gets very busy and often there's an event on (although classic car show might float your boat!).
Legend83 said:
Looks fabulous and exactly what we are after! Can you pinpoint how you get there on the map?
I hope he knows, but it could be anywhere - there's access points all along the river. There are levees most of the way, with routes over and down to the river. In summer it gets very low. Not sure I'd swim in it personally - there are 4 nuclear power plants on the Loire, including one right where you're thinking of!
Legend83 said:
Looks fabulous and exactly what we are after! Can you pinpoint how you get there on the map?
There you go, 6 minutes!https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/47.2472728,-0.00...
Rosscow said:
Legend83 said:
Looks fabulous and exactly what we are after! Can you pinpoint how you get there on the map?
There you go, 6 minutes!https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/47.2472728,-0.00...
Puggit said:
Rosscow said:
Legend83 said:
Looks fabulous and exactly what we are after! Can you pinpoint how you get there on the map?
There you go, 6 minutes!https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/47.2472728,-0.00...
Of course, if I lived there I'd be more worried.....
Enjoy :thumpup:
Just a quick warning about the local sausage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andouillette
Just a quick warning about the local sausage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andouillette
Just got round to researching our annual glamping holiday, and found some really tasty sites on www.coolcamping.com in the Loire region. Found some exceptional chalet/homes located next to the river, but sadly they are discounted for safety reasons (our girl is only 2 years 2 months old so we can't have her playing outside next to the river!) No problem with availability as we are going off season (heading out 31st Aug), but we are struggling to find a decent alternatives in Loire, so it looks like we are heading back to Domaine de la Breche again. Only booked for 4 nights (21-Aug to 4 Sep), but this stay will act as a nice intermediate stop before we head south to our next resort in Vendee / Pin Parasol.
So we set sail on Thursday and the weather looks good! Thanks for all the tips on local lakes / 'man-made' beaches.
Are there any other must-do / see things in a 50-75 mile radius of Saumur (bearing in mind most of it will need to be child-friendly...)? I thought I read somewhere there is a model village complete with miniature chateauxs?
Are there any other must-do / see things in a 50-75 mile radius of Saumur (bearing in mind most of it will need to be child-friendly...)? I thought I read somewhere there is a model village complete with miniature chateauxs?
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