Or call us on: 0845 130 7701or 024 7642 2024quoting your membership number41france/Unit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1309 Jul - 26 Aug £26.05£5.85£3.6504 Jun - 08 Jul27 Aug - 23 Sep£20.65£4.95£2.7502 Apr - 03 Jun24 Sep - 30 Sep£19.30£4.05£1.85. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: £3.20 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE03Pitch PricesLRE03Concourson-sur-LayonVallée des VignesCarefree's opinion Vallée des Vignes is a superbly maintained andspacious site with a fine array of facilities thathave been developed to complement its ruralsurroundings. An ideal base for Saumur,Angers and the local wine villages, as well asDoué's rose gardens and World Wildlife Fundrecognised zoo. The Nicols organise friendlybarbecue evenings, trips to local vineyards,wine appreciation lessons and provide cyclemaps of the local lanes and tracks. Le Puy duFou is not far away either.Location and nearby attractionsCountryside setting on edge of small villagewith local services and 21 wine growers .Doué-la-Fontaine three and a half miles,Saumur 18 miles, Angers 28 miles, Puy de Fou46 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities set in beautifully developedand kept grounds . 86 pitches; large (80-150m2); open and part-shaded; all withelectricity, water and drainage . Outdoor pool .Paddling pool . Bar/restaurant . Snacks andtake-away . Play area . Children's activities .Spacious modern wash blocks . Washingmachines . Facilities for disabled . Shop nearby. Fishing adjacent . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - peaceful surroundings, superbfor young families; children's activities (smallcharge) . Low season - a blissfully peaceful site,superb base for touring the local vineyards andchâteaux . Owned and run by British ownersJohn and Lesley Nicol and family, Englishspoken . Maximum unit length 8m . BBQspermitted. 350yds02 Apr - 30 SepSRA11Concourson-sur-LayonVallée des VignesGreat for...exploring the culture andbeauty of this region from a very friendly,picturesque site. A great base for visitingSaumur, Angers and the local wine villages.There's so much to see and do from visitsto mushroom caves, châteaux, the RiverLoire and with an abundance of cycle ridesand walks on quiet country lanes to enjoyas well .Rally Stewards at Vallée des Vignes will bePatti and Dave (Muttley) Carter . Pitcheslocated together . Typical activities (subjectto demand) may include a medieval themedmeal, curry night, wine appreciation andtasting evening, world food event, boulesand excursions to a Loire château under achâteau . A coach excursion to theCinéscénie at Puy du Fou (see page 48) willtake place on Friday 15 June. Tickets areavailable from Carefree (bookable up to 15May) for £35.00 per person including returncoach. (Space is limited so early booking isrecommended.) English translation headsetsare bookable at £6.50 each . Maximum unitlength 8m.350yds06 Jun - 27 JunSRA11Rally PricesRALLYUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1306 Jun - 27 Jun £15.25£4.95£2.75. Electricity: 10A £3.65 . Dogs: £2.75 . Tourist Tax: IncludedA boules game on siteEnjoying a visit in the local regionUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1107 Jul - 24 Aug £31.45£6.40£3.5002 Jun - 06 Jul25 Aug - 31 Aug£22.45£5.40£2.7514 May - 01 Jun01 Sep - 15 Sep£20.65£4.40£2.5028 Apr - 13 May £18.85£4.05£2.30. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: £3.65 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE02Pitch PricesLRE02SaumurChantepieCarefree's opinion A delightful family site perched in a primeposition on the Loire. This high quality siteprovides a range of activities including wine-tasting, walks, canoeing and a children's club.The rustic charm of the site fits well with thelocal region where you can discovermushroom caves, châteaux and Saumur'svineyards. It's easy to see why this is afavourite site for many members.Location and nearby attractionsCountryside setting with views over the Loirevalley below, from edge of site . Saumur fourmiles, Angers 31 miles, Puy du Fou 70 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities set in the grounds andbuildings of a picturesque old farm . 150pitches; generously sized, some large ones(200m2); open and part-shaded; all withelectricity . Covered pool . Small outdoor pool. Paddling pool . Bar . Snacks and take-away .Shop . Play area . Cycle hire . Activities andentertainment . Pet farm . Herb/vegetablegarden free for campers . Modern wash blocks. Washing machines . Facilities for disabled .Fishing nearby . Wi-Fi . Mini-golf.General InformationHigh season - ideal for young families, withplenty to do on site and lots to see in thesurrounding area . Low season - peaceful,relaxing site, very handy for Saumur inparticular and Western Loire in general . Run byDavid Teboul for a charitable association; sistersite to L'Etang (LRE01) . Member of Sites etPaysages chain . Units over 8m long must booka 200m2pitch . BBQs permitted.3.7mls28 Apr - 15 Sep

42For availability, information and bookings visit: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.ukwww.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Unit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1107 Jul - 17 Aug £25.05£4.45£1.8501 Jul - 06 Jul18 Aug - 31 Aug£18.75£4.45£1.8512 May - 30 Jun01 Sep - 14 Sep£16.95£4.45£1.8501 Apr - 11 May15 Sep - 23 Sep£15.60£4.45£1.85. Electricity: 10A £3.20 . Dogs: £1.85 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE07Pitch PricesLRE07ChevernyLes SaulesCarefree's opinion A very friendly, family-run site, excellent forvisiting the many châteaux and villages of thearea. After the welcoming owners, Les Saules'two biggest advantages are its access to ahuge network of cycle paths linking up someof the region's greatest châteaux, and its statusas a classified bird sanctuary, with 58 birdspecies on site.Location and nearby attractionsBetween the villages of Cour-Cheverny andContres, on a network of over 180 miles ofcycle paths linking many forests and châteauxof the Sologne/Loire area . Château deCheverny one mile, Beauregard château sevenmiles, Blois 12 miles, Chambord 15 miles,Chenonceaux 22 miles. FacilitiesFacilities set around and beneath the willowsthat give the site its name and between twosmall fishing ponds . 164 pitches; open, shadedand part-shaded; all with electricity . Outdoorpool . Paddling pool . Terrace with bar,restaurant, pizzeria, snacks and take-away .Small shop . Play area . Cycle and child trailerhire . Fishing . Mini-golf . Mini-club (for under-12s) . Wine visits . Discounts for golf andchâteaux visits . Excursions to Blois andChambord . Modern wash blocks . Washingmachines . Facilities for disabled . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - never too busy, still quiet andrelaxing with large areas of open natural spaceby the pools . Low season - a quiet base forexploring the central Loire Valley and Sologneregion . Run by Laurent and Isabelle Cherrier,English spoken . Member of Sites et Paysageschain . Maximum unit length 8m . BBQspermitted.2.5mls01 Apr - 23 SepSRA23ChevernyLes SaulesGreat for...exploring this superb area ofFrance from a very friendly site. Laurentand Isabelle are very keen to welcomemembers and show them the best theregion has to offer. The area is great forcyclists with a vast network of cycle pathsthat link some of the region's finestchâteaux; Cheverny, Beauregard, Blois,Chambord and Chenonceaux are all withineasy striking distance .Rally Stewards are Dave (Muttley) and PattiCarter . Pitches not necessarily all locatedtogether . Typical activities (subject todemand) may include barbecues, boulescompetitions, quizzes, American suppers,cream teas, boat trips on the Loire, winetasting at a local vineyard, bike rides, atypical four course French meal, QueenElizabeth's 60thAnniversary celebration ,strawberry teas and visits to local attractionsin the Loire . Maximum unit length 8m.2.5mls16 May - 06 JunSRA23Rally PricesRALLYUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 416 May - 06 Jun £15.15£4.45FREE. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: One dog included; Additionaldogs £1.85 . Tourist Tax: IncludedRalliers enjoying activities on siteBring your bike - it's great cycling countryUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 1407 Jul - 24 Aug £31.75£5.80£3.3501 Apr - 06 Jul25 Aug - 20 Sep£20.05£4.35£2.55. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: Free of charge . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE04Pitch PricesLRE04Ballan-MiréLa MignardièreCarefree's opinion The facilities on site and across the quiet roadmake La Mignardière ideal for youngerfamilies. It's a great base for discovering theLoire châteaux and all of the central Loirevalley. Buses to Tours centre stop 50 yardsfrom the site entrance. The very welcomingand friendly owners provide touristinformation and advice on the riverside cycleroutes of the Loire and Cher valleys.Location and nearby attractionsEight miles from the A10 motorway, in a quietsuburb of Tours, 500m from a fishing lake .Tours seven and a half miles, Chinon 24 miles,Blois 50 miles, Futuroscope 57 miles. FacilitiesFacilities set in well-maintained, attractivelydeveloped grounds with own small wood . 177pitches; open and part-shaded; all withelectricity, water and drainage . Covered pool .Outdoor pool . Paddling pool with smallwaterslide . Take-away . Small shop . Play area. Tennis court . Cycle hire . Activities andentertainment . Modern wash blocks . Washingmachines . Facilities for disabled . Small bar,restaurant, snacks opposite . Children's leisurepark opposite (entrance charge).General InformationHigh season - a good, handy base for exploringthe châteaux and vineyards of the area; family-oriented, with activities organised for childrenand the benefit of a covered heated pool . Lowseason - a peaceful, spacious and relaxed site,great for discovering the local region . Ownedand run by the Cauwel family, English spoken .BBQs permitted.1.2mls01 Apr - 20 SepFrance