Anyone been camping in or near Royan?

[bigTillyMint]

Any recommendations on things to do in the area, good beaches, restaurants, etc?

Yes we did.
hmm
now let me think... is that the one near that big seaside resrot?

ah yes, dont go to Les sables dolonne
horrible
the beach near our campssite was very nice, were at le garangeoire.
am lookign in archives trying to remmber it

weather was iffy

There is a lovely zoo in La Palmyre (well, i think it's still there...).

The main seafront in Royan has a candy shop which makes "niniches", yummmm!

That's all I can think of, I haven't been there for years (hope info is still valid!).

oh yes the zoo was nice.

adn i dont like zoos. apart from the sad polar bear

Great, thanks!

I hope the weather's not iffy - we have had 7 great summers camping in France so far....

how old are yor DC?

there is/was a brill park on the main road near Brem-sur-Mer. it was a non-mechanical fairground, so your kids would need to be 5+

Ooh Gill, that sounds fab. There is one which sounds like that near Chester - the Crokky Trail, and they LOVE it!

i have found the website ...

www.parcdesdunes.com/photos_du_parc_parc_des_dunes_attractions_famille_vancances_loisirs_brem_sur_me rvendee85.php

how old is crokky trail suitable for?

Well, we've been doing it since DS was 5 or so. DH still loves it and he's 40 now!

There's also a similar thing at Manley Mere (also in that area) - there are rides made from old farm equipment and rope bridges and swings over rivers and other bits to test your physical abilities on, etc - a perfect day out!

As long as you wear your oldest clothes and have a clean set to change into after

thanks tilly

crocky trail website usn't working.
will look for manley mere

Hi,

sorry to hijack, but thought better to add to this thread than start another!

We're looking for a not-too-commercialised campsite where we can pitch our own tent on the coast (or with a nice swimming pool) near Royan/Bordeaux.

Preferably with a nice restaurant / bar nearby!

Would love to hear any suggestions!