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Perfect Camping in the Vendée
The choice of camping destinations is really big in France. As you make it you will regard the interests of your family, first of all, but those who prefer beach rest, will like a camping holiday in the Vendée. It has a micro climate with the most favorable weather for rest in the country.
Its coastline with picturesque beaches attracts holidaymakers much. But this is not the only advantage of camping in the Vendée – there are some others that make this place worth visiting.
The Golden Coastline of the Vendee is one of the best in France. It can be rivalled by the Cote d’Azur only. But that destination is too crowdy. Therefore Vendée is better for families. As it has much sunshine, the Vendée is full of excellent beaches and a great number of campsites too.
Beautiful landscapes can be enjoyed in the inland countryside of the Vendee.
As you get pleasure from natural landscapes of the Vendee after you are tired of the beach rest do not forget to visit Le Grand Parc Puy du Foy. This is a big national park where impressive medieval re-enactments are staged. In case it is too hot on the coast the Vendee marshlands and hills will cool you off. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping with family in France
Landes is a department in the south of France that has many famous campsites for family rest.
Mimizan is one of them. It is known as the Silver coast of France (Pearl of the Côte d’Argent). It is situated on the Atlantic coast and is surrounded by giant forest of the Landes. No wonder that during the choice of destination for family camping Landes becomes the most admirable place. places for bathing were arranged in Landes in the 19th century. It was popular even at that time and famous people came to have rest there. Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, Coco Chanel, Salvador Dali and others were among them. Duke of Westminster constructed the Château de Woolsack that still exists.
The charm of this seaside resort can’t be compared with anything else. Peaceful nature surrounding is ideal for recharging to feel refreshed after vacation. Many camping standings in Landes have thick boundary hedge, electricity and a great number of facilities.
Among other recommended destination points is Ardeche – the department of France, located 150 km from Mediterranean coast. It is famous for its scenic landscape and natural park Monts d’Ardeche and canyon Ardeche Gorges. Read the rest of this entry »
Best camping surrounded by Dordogne beauty
If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday, discover camping in Le Port de Limeuil that you will like a lot. Such green and striking small is hard to find. There are countless shrubs and trees there in addition to a swimming pool for adults and for kids, jacuzzi, playground for children. It is situated where Dordogne and Vézère rivers cross, therefore wonderful beach is available for you. You can bathe, lie in the sun and hire a canoe. There are lovely views of the countryside from the place as it is located in the middle of the valley in Dordogne. This place is a treasure for tourists, where you can discover camping that you need, including Limeuil.
Once you have camping in Dordogne, the village Château de Hautefort of La Roque Gageac regularly wins the title of the most beautiful village of France with coloured houses under the cliffs hanging above.
Camping in Dordogne you can get to the Lascaux Cave. This is the replica only. The original cave is 200 metres away. It was found by teenagers in 1940 and is considered to be one of the famous archaeological discoveries of the last century. Read the rest of this entry »
Campsites in Dordogne
Les Grottes de Roffy has an excellent pool complex and excellent facilities, though there is no need to stay there. There is much to see outside the parc. There are a lot of things which attract walkers.
Variety of activities for children and grown-ups made this place popular with tourists. The restaurant is very good at the place and reasonably priced at that. It is visited not only by travelers, but local dwellers go there with pleasure too. Pitches are located on terraces, with views over the beautiful countryside around the parc and the vicinity where one can have pleasant walks amid the forests and fields. The local events are just about the same which are held in Les Péneyrals
Le Paradis is owned by warm and friendly Dutch. People staying there return to Le Paradis again and again. The location is superb. The natural beauty of Dordogne cannot be compared with anything else. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping in Dordogne
In case you decided Dordogne camping you will discover stunning winding rivers, delightful old villages, famous châteaux, prosperous vineyards, rising and falling green hills, ‘bastide’ towns – all these features with beautiful countryside of France give Dordogne an exceptional attraction.
The Dordogne is excellent for walking, birdwatching, cycling, watersports and fishing. This beautiful area has a memorable charm.
Discover camping in Dordogne to learn that canoeing is fantastic way to explore the river. Plenty excursions are organized in this region.
Sarlat-la- Canéda is the medieval town which is just impossible to skip if you are in Dordogne. The town is so attractive that it will leave many impressions.
Commune Beynac-et-Cazenac with a castle on a cliff is just necessary. The history of the area is rich and there is much to see there.
Big selection of campsites in Dordogne will satisfy your needs.
Among the most notable of them is Les Péneyrals – a parc run by a family. The owners of the place are always ready to help. All facilities are of high quality. Complex with water slids, 3 swimming pools with pool for kids where water is warmed will give pleasure to families with children. The place is just flawless. The countryside has many shady places and picturesque lake, which is good fishing.
Traditional entertainment, such as, live bands, discos are arranged there in high season. Salignac and Sarlat are not far away from there. There is a Strawberry Festival on the 8th of May in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne. There is bric-a-brac Brocante Market monthly there. The middle of July is marked with Gastronomic Festival in Bergerac and end of July – the beginning of August theatre Festival is held at Sarlat.
Clean beaches of Argeles
The sun shine always making Argeles beach appealing in off season that is to say in spring and autumn. Soft light and few people lying in the sun make the place attractive for those who look for more privacy. Everything is more accessible at this period including leisure activities. Peaceful and quiet surrounding will provide maximum relaxation for you and you will enjoy wonderful rocky coves of Portells and Ouille.
The town has received many awards since it was created in 1987. The motto of the place is quality in everything.
The water is pure at the place where sewage treatment plant fully biological. The sand of the beach is cleaned daily. Argeles first aid posts are provided with toilets and lookouts. Disabled people are cared about as the special ways are made for them. The atmosphere is hospitable there and all care about you trying their best to make your stay at Argeles memorable.
The coastal path will help you see unbelievable beauty from National Nature Reserve to the north of Argeles. Read the rest of this entry »
Choosing Camping at Argeles
Argeles, is the municipality of Rosselló, is located in the point of meeting two areas: region of Albera with mountains and Rosselló plains on the coast. The sandy coast is stretching to the north, with exception of Albera near the sea, and connects with long strips of El Rosselló beaches. The beach of Argelers, where little fishing community was located, has changed greatly with the help of tourist industry, and 2 main centers were formed: Argelers beach, close to the town area and El Racó, which is located between the rocky coastline and the beach. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping holidays in Normandy
Normandy is a fantastic destination point and you will discover that once you decided to arrange the camping holiday there. The coastline is rather long and excellent sandy beaches are greatly admired by crowds of tourists who come there to lie in the sun and for bathing, presenting picturesque headlands and cliffs where you can have nice walks, alluring towns in which you can find old harbors good for fishing similar to Honfleur, or popular resorts, for instance, Deauville. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping in the South of France
Camping in the south of France is very popular with French and tourists from abroad who do not wish to stay in the concrete cities in summer and desire to flee. They find it exciting to explore the vineyards in the Herault region, to arrange picnic under the pines, to get pleasure from enjoyable breezes and excellent beaches on Mediterranean coast. Homes of the Provençal hillsides, condominiums in the beach areas are ready to open doors for travelers who choose camping in the south of France. It is possible to rent a mobile home in the resort campground, but you should not think that you will experience inconveniences because the campgrounds in the south of France have everything what is required for comfort of the person. There is a bakery there, where you can buy croissants, baguettes, a wine shop, a small restaurant, a bar, a laundromat, courts, playgrounds and pools like in a little village. Read the rest of this entry »