off to france sunday....yippee!!!

[sashmum]

Can't wait off to france this sunday, i think i'm more excited than the kids.

Suppose i should be sorting out stuff instead of loitering on here but never mind....only four more sleeps

[Leslaki]

Which sirte are you going to? Just being nosey

[sashmum]

Going to La palombiere in Sarlat, staying in a 'villanova', hope its as nice as its seems.

Keeping checking the weather forecat and looks very good, (sad aren't i),

Only 3 sleeps to go

[fairydust]

which company is that with
we're lookin at france for next yr

[sashmum]

We have booked with keycamp, but all the big companies seem to go there as well, plus you can book direct with the site.No good with links but just google 'la palombiere' and it comes up.

We were going to book direct but they were fully booked.

We took our own tent to Saumur last year in the Loire and had a fab time, but this year fancied the luxury of a shower and loo without having to walk to a block, also because if (hopefully) its hot we have a fridgefreezer, so can keep plenty of lollies/ice cream etc for kids.

I'm so excited,

[Lucycat]

Me too me too me too me too - I'm getting a bit giddy - might be the sun today though!

[Lucycat]

sashmum where in the Loire did you go?

[FluffyMummy123]

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[sashmum]

Lucycat, we stayed at a lovely site called Chantepie in Saumur, i thought it was wonderful, great sized pitches, good clean shower blocks etc and the most fabulous views over the river, would most definately go back,

also worked out a lot cheaper because we took our own tent etc and booked through Select sites,

only one more proper sleep to go....(sat night doesn't count as will be leaving about 3.30am)

Can't wait

[Lucycat]

ooh ooh that's where we are going! we are taking our own tent too. It's always good to hear from people who have been where you are heading to! Did your kids do any of the pony rides on site?

We have booked a pitch XXL so even our tent should fit on it!

I fancy the Dordodgne next year too - possibly Soleil Plage on the river at Vitrac near Sarlat.

[Lucycat]

sashmum - you didn't put a review on ukcamping did you? - under a different name?

[sashmum]

lucycat, yes i did put a review on ukcampsite, the girls went on the pony rides and loved it.
Also at chantepanie there is a veg garden and a herb garden, which are fantastic.
The views are beautiful, esp if like me can't sleep the first few nights so got up early and went for a walk and just took it all in.
I thought the site had a wonderful relaxed feeling.
Make sure you visit the zoo, can't remember exactly where it is but sure i put it in my review.
We were amazed at the size of our pitch, in fact all the pitches seemed very large, we have a huge tent and also had loads of room for the gazebo and car and could still play bat and ball on our pitch, not bad!!You will not be disappointed.
Have a great time and i'll let you know all about the dordorgne when we get back.
Happy camping!!

[Lucycat]

Thanks for that, really helpful - I wondered whether you were the same person I'd 'talked' to on ukcamping!

Please do let us know all about the Dordogne, have a great time, hope the wine is cold and the weather hot!

safe travelling.

[sashmum]

whats your ukcamp name, i think im sas1

[sashmum]

Also just to let you know we had fab weather last year, also the restaurant on site is really nice, esp the lamb!!

[Lucycat]

erm Lucycat!

not very imaginative is it?

[sashmum]

i'm so sad i just loiter between the two, never realised i had such a fetish for tents LOL
i will say hi if i 'see' you on ukcamp

[noonar]

bumping this to ask if you had a good time. i d hope so...we are thinking of booking for aug 09.

[milkybarsrus]

has anyone got any idea on where and when to book cheap ferry crossings to france for next year please? have a car and a trailer, plus roof box . possibly april school hols 4th-16th april? is it warm anywhere in france then? TIA

[milkybarsrus]

p.s sorry forgot to say I am in the south east so can go from dover etc.

[brightwell]

I've booked with LD lines for next summer £300 cheaper than Brittany