Or call us on: 0845 130 7701or 024 7642 2024quoting your membership number39Loire Valley& Central FranceVerdant countryside, tranquil lakes, fairytale châteaux:for reminders of the lavish lifestyles of the aristocracy incenturies past, look no further than the lovely Loireregion. With some of the most magnificent countrymanors and castles anywhere in France, it's hardlysurprising that Unesco has listed it as a World Heritagesite. The area's mild winters and warm summers arealso ideal for wine productionperfectfor lovers of cycling and walking. Abbaye deFontevraud:See where Henry II, QueenEleanor of Aquitaine and their son, Richard theLionheart, lie buried. Château Royal de Blois:successive French kings have left their markover the centuries on this former royal seat -the old town is worth a visit too.Popular ferry routes (see page 117)Condor FerriesPortsmouth????CherbourgWeymouth????St. MaloPoole????St. MaloBrittany FerriesPortsmouth????St. MaloPlymouth????RoscoffPoole????CherbourgC harenteVienneC r e u s eI n d r eLilleSartheLo i r eLo i r eLo i r eE60E5D943E5E9E62Deux-SèvresVienneLimousinSarthFuturoscopeMontcoutantPuy du FouChau de ChaumontChau de BloisChau de ChambordChau de ChevernyChau d'AmboiseChau de ChenonceauChau d'Azay-le-RideauChau deChinonChau de LochesLes Pierres JaumâtresChau de VillandryChau de LangeaisChau d'UsséAbbaye deFontevraudChau deSaumurLA MIGNARDIÈRE42CHÂTEAU DE CHANTELOUP40CHANTEPIE41LAC DE ST. CYR43CHÂTEAU DEPOINSOUZE43LES BOIS DUBARDELET43LE MOULIN40L'ETANG40VALLÉE DES VIGNES41LES SAULES42Chef-BoutonneSt. CyrChâtelleraultLochesChambordPARISPARISBloisSillé-le-PhilippeDoué-la-FontaineSaumurBrissac-QuincéParthenayAngersCholetConcourson-Sur-LayonChartresToursPoitiersLimogesGienNohant-VicBoussacOrléansToulx-Ste.-CroixLa ChâtreMontluçonBourgesLe MansSt. ChartierChâteaurouxBressuireNantesPlaces of InterestLoire Valley:Drive from Blois to Saumur viaAmboise and Tours, down rustic lanes pastfarmhouses, vineyards and châteaux. Puy du Fou:this live theatre park stagesbreathtaking shows with warring Vikings,clashing Gladiators and even chariot races.Saumur:Central for many châteaux, it's theworld's leading producer of cave mushroomsand home to some great museums. TheLimousin:well off the beaten path, amidstlovely wooded hills and small lakes, and isfrance/See also the fold-out mapinside the front cover

40For availability, information and bookings visit: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.ukwww.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Unit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 713 Jun - 18 Jun04 Jul - 09 Jul£36.80£10.75£3.6510 Jul - 23 Aug £28.05£7.75£3.6501 Jun - 12 Jun19 Jun - 03 Jul£21.65£5.95£3.6524 Aug - 01 Sep. Electricity: 8A £3.55 . Dogs: Free of charge . Tourist Tax: IncludedSAR01Pitch PricesSAR01Sillé-le-PhilippeChâteau de ChanteloupCarefree's opinion The spacious grounds around the owningfamily's château provide pitches in a peacefuland beautiful setting, while there's both arelaxed, sociable atmosphere and lots of space,with woodland walks, fishing, cycle routes andfun outdoor family activities. An idyllic site,with friendly, attentive and caring owners,especially for younger families and those whogenuinely want to take it easy. Great too forvisiting Le Mans for the free nighttime soundand light shows (July and August, Tue-Satonly).Location and nearby attractionsWooded countryside setting with a small fishinglake . Le Mans 12 miles, Alençon 30 miles,Chartres 77 miles, Ouistreham (Caen ferry port)119 miles. FacilitiesModern and traditional facilities in and aroundan old family château and its grounds . 90pitches; unmarked (except those in the woods);open and part-shaded; all with electricity .Outdoor pool (planned to be heated in 2012) .Paddling pool . Bar . Garden Lounge (highseason) . Restaurant . Take-away . Shop .Fishing lake . Activities and entertainment .Older-style renovated wash blocks, includingfamily facilities . Washing machine . Facilitiesfor disabled . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - theme evenings, daily outdoorgames and activities, all very family orientedand relaxed; overnight stops on pitches near siteentrance, with new washblock . Low season - avery tranquil site in a classic château setting .Owned and run by the Souffront family, Englishspoken . Member of Castels chain . 13.6-18.6(Le Mans 24 hour race) and 4.7-9.7 (Le MansClassic) high season tariff applies . 13.6-18.6and 4.7-23.8 maximum unit length 9m . BBQspermitted.0.8mls01 Jun - 01 SepUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1301 Jul - 31 Aug £13.45£2.85£1.8501 Jan - 30 Jun01 Sep - 31 Dec£10.90£2.75£1.85. Electricity: 10A £3.70 . Dogs: £1.10 . Tourist Tax: IncludedDSE02Pitch PricesDSE02Chef-BoutonneLe MoulinCarefree's opinion A friendly welcome from a family of Britishowners, on an intimate site on the edge of amarket town, and in picturesque Deux-Sèvrescountryside with lovely walks. With its popularrestaurant including the site's own year-roundChinese take-away meals, and the nearbyshops in Chef-Boutonne, you will be welllooked after at any time of the year. Make sureyou find time to visit the Château de Javarzayin Chef-Boutonne, and remember that Niort,lovely La Rochelle, the brandy cellars ofCognac, plus Poitiers and Futuroscope all offerrewarding visits.Location and nearby attractionsPeaceful rural setting beside a small river andon the edge of a small town . Chef-Boutonnecentre one mile, N10 dual carriageway 14 miles,Niort 30 miles, Cognac 36 miles, Angoulême 40miles, Poitiers 46 miles, Futuroscope 55 miles,La Rochelle 65 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities set in and around apicturesque water mill . 64 pitches; open andpart-shaded; all with electricity . Outdoor pool. Bar/restaurant and terrace . Snacks and take-away . Bread delivery (high season) . Play area. Excursions . Live music evenings . Modernwash block; heated winter suite . Laundryroom . Facilities for disabled . New heatedwinter / disabled suite planned for winter 2011-12 . Fishing at château lake 700m . Wi-Fi.General InformationAll season - relaxed, tranquil and very friendly;restaurant open Tue-Sat evenings (Thu-Sat inlow season) and Sun lunch; heated washroomsuite in winter; all local services in Chef-Boutonne . Family site owned and run byBritish family Vera and Geoff Braley and Saraand Stu Cook . 1.7-31.8 unit lengths over 7m onrequest . BBQs permitted (not electric).1mlOpen all yearUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1107 Jul - 24 Aug £30.30£5.25£3.0002 Jun - 06 Jul25 Aug - 31 Aug£19.50£4.45£2.1027 Apr - 01 Jun01 Sep - 15 Sep£17.70£4.10£1.90. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs £3.00 . All-service pitch:£1.85 - £2.95 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE01Pitch PricesLRE01BrissacL'EtangCarefree's opinion A spacious and top quality site, in a peacefulsetting to which the owning charity continue toadd facilities. The luxury of its own vineyard,serving and selling its wines on site, and afishing lake makes L'Etang an ideal place tounwind. Children are equally spoilt for choiceowing to the two swimming pools on site andadjacent play park. The heritage and cuisine ofthe region are a delight to discover.Location and nearby attractionsCountryside setting, less than a mile walk to thevillage and to Brissac château . Angers 11 miles,Saumur 21 miles, Puy du Fou 55 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities in the grounds of an oldfarmhouse, its renovated outbuildings and aworking winery . 150 pitches; very large (from110m2upwards); open; all with electricity andshared water tap, a few all-service pitches .Covered pool . Outdoor pool . Paddling pool.Bar/restaurant . Snacks and take-away . Shop .Play area . Cycle hire . Fishing . Activities andentertainment . Modern wash blocks . Washingmachines . Facilities for disabled . Large play parkadjacent - special reduced price admission forcampers - with waterslide, pedaloes, pony rides,swimming, miniature train, carriage rides, mini-golf and other activities . Carriage rides to marketand castle . Horse grooming workshop . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - friendly, welcoming site withplenty of space in peaceful surroundings andmuch to keep young children happy . Lowseason - a great "get away from it all" site, idealfor day trips around the Western Loire Valley .Several restaurants and bars open in locality .Run by Mme Ogereau for a charitableassociation; sister site to Chantepie (LRE02) .Member of Sites et Paysages chain . Onlycharcoal and gas BBQs permitted.1ml27 Apr - 15 SepFrance