La Garangeoire - anyone else going there this summer?

[Mummyisamonster]

We're off to La Garangeoire in the Vendee for the first time this summer. last year we went to Brittany and got pissed on rained on for two weeks so we decided to try somewhere (hopefully) a bit sunnier.
I see from previous posts on here that it's popular site. Anyone else going there this year?

[ednabuckett]

I am looking at this place for this year - are the statics any good there? I'd really like a spacious site with space to sit outside at the end of the day.

[WillBillHal]

How funny to see this thread appearing - I was fatzak back in the days!! We're thinking about camping in France again next summer so may well give La Garangeoire another visit.

[UptownFunkYouUp]

Yes, Courlis and Marillons are nice big pitches next to the shower block. We stayed on Courlis this year, and I'd be happy to have that pitch again.

[CrouchEndMum]

hi, i know this thread is old and there's probably no one reading this, but if you are, and if you have been to La Garangeoire, could you give me any suggestions for which pitch to ask for? We will be taking our tent and have three small children. we would like to be close to the new modern shower block, but far from the evening entertainment! thanks

[fatzak]

Hello Mummyisamonster!!! Just back today after a fantastic time - have put in a request for a pitch next year. We were in a very odd spot - a pitch called Camomiles which was amongst all the Eurocamp and Keycamp mobile homes. It was down as if you were going to the go karts but two up on the right!! We had such a good time - I popped onto Mnet to leave you a message but like you gave up on those computers!!!Where abouts were you? I did spend all the time trying to spot who might be you and kept thinking "I'll ask MisaM if she had ...."

Will chat later - glad you had a good time but shame about your neighbours.

[Mummyisamonster]

Fatzak where were you?? Last day at La Garangeoire;I have been hunting for a grey volvo to no avail (sad emoticon). I did leave a note on what I hoped was your car but realised it wasn't.

Still, hope you enjoyed it a much as we did. Loved it though initially had the grumpiest neighbours but thankfully they left. We will be coming back for sure. What did you think of La Garangeoire?

This bl&&y PC is doing my head in so will get kids from kids club qnd head back to tent.

Hope all's good with you, so sorry we didn't manage to meet up!
xx

[fatzak]

That's the one, thanks

[GrapefruitMoon]

Are you thinking of Parc des Dunes?

[fatzak]

Manual? Manuel? Mental block - isn't one of them a Spanish waiter

[fatzak]

Thanks for that Barney - think we will have to hire bikes as a)the kids' wont fit in and b) I don't actually have one!!

What's the name of that kind of theme park for kids where the rides are all manuel - does that make any sense

[barney123]

Hello,

We had a fab time at La Garangeoire from 9th to 25th July, bits of rain and storms but fantastic.

The entertainment on site is good, we went to the family night my kids loved making their own crepes - well worth 7 euro. They keep mentioning it now.

Can really recommend Puy Du Fou mine are 3 & 5 they both loved it, very tiring day, must be there for 10am to fit it all in. Be very organised with drinks, snacks and food, very expensive and not great quality to buy there.

We also had a fantastic day at the lake, Lac du Guarney(?) only 10mins away from site, if you've got bikes, its great for a picnic, cycle, you can hire a boat for a trip on the lake and then enjoy a beer at the cafe, before you head back.

We thought the best beach was Brem sur mer great waves!

Wish we had gone a bit later for more sun. But that is my only gripe!

[Mummyisamonster]

The cool bag is very good (well padded)though we're taking our hard cool box too (quite how we'll pack it is a different things of course). They do have a freezer at the campsite where you can swap freezer blocks so you always have frozen ones for your ice bag/box.

I'm Jane BTW.

See you there!

[fatzak]

Hurrah about the weather I saw that cool bag in Halfords too and can't decide between that one and a hard one in the camping shop!

Have a good journey

PS I'll out myself as being Sarah so you may know if we meet

[Mummyisamonster]

Fatzak - PS: just called the campsite (to check directions) and (luckily for me) spoke to an English woman who said the pitches are already allocated as the campsite is completely full. She also said that it is hot & sunny! About 24 degrees today, 27 tomorrow

I asked whether they would get any more fridges - she said they only ever had 7 fridges anyway(!) & thought there was no chance of this changing...

DH has found an 29 litre electric cool bag in Halfords so will fold up and take less room .

Just the ironing.....

[Mummyisamonster]

Argh Fatzak, merde indeedy...... but many thanks for finding out & letting me know. Would have been even more miffed to have arrived and then found out.

DH has gone off to Halfords to get headlight stickers and was talking about getting a bigger fridge-like thing to plug into the car(we do have a perfectly serviceable cool box)...we shall see what he comes back with!

I think we may have to leave the kids behind to fit all this bl**dy stuff in.

Today is our last day before we set off so am eye-deep in ironing, sun tan cream (ever hopeful) and more camping equipment than you can shake a stick at. You're not wrong about a week in a villa being cheaper....

IF the campsite has a new delivery of frigos in before you arrive I'll try and keep one for you!

[fatzak]

Oh merde Mummyisamonster - pas de frigo

DH finally lifted a finger for this hol and called them, but none available.
Very nice guy on reception said he is trying to persuade his boss to get some more!!

So I guess I am now going to have to get an electric cool box, hook up thingy plus european adapter. Could have paid for a fortnight in a villa by the time we've forked out for this lot

Not to mention the tow bar and trailer we are about to get ....

[fatzak]

Not heard back from them yet Mummysiamonster - am building up to make a phone call!

[Mummyisamonster]

Yes please, ta.

BTW, I checked out Puy De Fou, looks very good. It's about 29 euro for adults, (less for kids obviously) and looks fabulous.

Last day at work today and am literally counting off the minutes....

[fatzak]

Have e mailed them so will let you know. I can forward you a copy of my e mail if you like so you can it to them too??

[Mummyisamonster]

Greta, ta Fatzak

[fatzak]

The bikes depend on which trailer we get round to buying The boys' scooters will def go in and they are hankering after some roller skates (that'll be an trip to hospital for DS1 no doubt!) so that might do

I have no excuse for not booking the fridge as I am a French teacher but I hate speaking French on the phone and turn into a gibbering wreck. I'll e mail them now and let you know what they say

[Mummyisamonster]

Whoops, crossed posts...
No, we booked via the Camping & Caravanning club and I was told I could book a fridge when we got there but now I'm fretting that they'll all be gone. My french is pretty ropey otherwise I'd call them & book one.
Whaddya reckon? Maybe I should bite the bullet and call 'em.....

You taking bikes too? Thinking of taking the kids' ones if we can fit them to what will already be a jam-packed car.

[Mummyisamonster]

Bl**dy computer, deleted my first message...

Yes, I too will be cruising round the pitches eagerly looking for a grey volvo (silver or slate?) and then getting all shy before finally mustering up the courage to see if it's you!

BTW, we have a DS aged 4 and a DD aged 6, not two DDs.

Am really excited now.

[fatzak]

And now I have read your post properly I realise you have a DS and a DD so no point in me hounding down families with two girls

[fatzak]

Ah funny you ask - I asked about it in my booking but never heard back from them - can you do it then? If we can will save buying an electric cool box!