Posts Tagged ‘camping holidays in France’
Camping at the foot of a hill
St Jean Montclar is the French resort which works both in summer and in winter. In summertime it offers tourists various pools, canoeing, river rafting, the big tennis, horse riding, also the pedestrian and bicycle mountain walks.
In winter St Jean Montclar is a mounting-skiing resort with a total area of driving zone – 45 km. Also there are 15 km of a running ski track and a skating rink with artificial ice.
St Jean Montclar is a silent settlement approaching for family rest, where only 327 inhabitants live. The settlement is in 10 km from Serre-Poncon and in 40 km from Gap. Read the rest of this entry »
The romance of French camping
One of the most uncommon ways of spending holidays together with the sweetheart is arrival to France and stopping in forest, in yurta-stylized comfortable tents.
These tents are located on the camping territory; they are big and spacious, standing on wooden platforms. Everything inside is rather ordinary, but at the same time harmonious. The excellent natural furniture will give you a feeling of wildness, but will not have a negative effect on comfort conditions. The tents, stylized like yurtas, are made manually. There is a big double bed inside. Magnificent bed-clothes, fluffy towels, convenient pillows and blankets are presented too. Each tent has an own terrace where you can have a calm rest. In spite of the fact that you are on the camping territory, it is rather silently and private there to feel comfortable alone with the nature. Read the rest of this entry »
Camping in the Valley of Loire
When people hear about coast of France they always assume French coast of Atlantic or the Mediterranean. But median France also has the “coast”, because there are Loire river with its own banks.
These coasts, as a rule, are flat with rough vegetation, rarely – one of coasts stands out upwards with a hill or breakage. Often some little village with only one street along the river in it stretches along such coast or there settles down a whole small town. Some constructions of these settlements have been hollowed for a long time directly in stone coast.
Camping nearby to Paris castles
If you are going to have a rest in a camping and thus wish to go sightseeing, you can expect to visit an innumerable quantity of aristocratic houses and castles in France.
Though Paris is a fussing city, it also has places where it is possible to have a rest in a camping: a camping of Etan Flyori (Etangs Fleuris) in Tuken (Touquin) and a camping of Krua du Vyo Pon (Croix du Vieux Pont) in Berni River (Berny Rivière).
Vendee For Children
The scenic area of the Vendee has plenty to attract children, from its white sandy beaches and Atlantic Coast location, to the pine tree forests with their winding cycle paths which are perfect for family bike rides. There are also some great visitor attractions which are ideal for entertaining the whole family whilst camping in the Vendee.
Tepacap
More active children will love Tepacap, an outdoor activity centre with coloured zones dependent on your child’s age. Children will love playing at being Tarzan and swinging through the trees and as many of the activities are suitable for people up to 99 years of age, Dad and even Granddad can join in too! For teenagers and adults, the park even has its own paintball centre, which is a great way to spend an active day out whilst on a camping holiday in the Vendee.
Puy du Fou
Whilst camping in the Vendee be sure to visit Puy du Fou, a French theme park which is split into five distinctive areas. Enjoy the Battle of the Keep set in 1429 which offers jousting tournaments, horseback duels and a moving flame throwing castle. 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 »