Or call us on: 0845 130 7701or 024 7642 2024quoting your membership number43france/Unit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 514 Jul - 16 Aug £30.20£6.25£6.2501 Jul - 13 Jul17 Aug - 31 Aug£22.65£4.70£4.7001 Apr - 30 Jun01 Sep - 30 Sep£22.65£4.70FREE. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: £3.65 . 200m²pitch (16A included): £8.90 - £11.80 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLRE06Pitch PricesLRE06GienLes Bois du BardeletCarefree's opinion A picturesque setting in the Loire Valley withplenty to occupy young families on and offsite. The site's wide appeal also means it'spopular with retired couples. In low seasonthere's the benefit of heated indoor andoutdoor pools, as well as the fitness room. Anideal base for exploring the countryside southof Paris and the eastern Loire region, butperfect for just relaxing on site too.Location and nearby attractionsCountryside setting with two small lakes, onefor canoeing and with sandy beach, one forfishing . Gien four miles, Orléans 40 miles,Fontainebleau 55 miles, Paris 94 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities in a former farm's grounds .260 pitches separated by flowering shrubs;open, shaded and part-shaded; all withelectricity, some with water and drainage;camping area away from lakes: some superpitches 200m² with 16 amp electricity .Outdoor pool . Indoor pool with water playarea for young children . Paddling pool .Jacuzzi . Bar . Restaurant . Take-away . Smallshop . Play area . Tennis court . Multisportscourt . Cycle hire . Canoes . Fitness room .Freshwater fishing . Activities andentertainment . Modern heated wash blocks .Washing machines . Facilities for disabled .Mobile homes and chalets for hire, on main siteand in site's fishing village.General InformationHigh season - a range of family activities;excursions to châteaux, Paris and more; idealfor active and younger families . Low season -a tranquil site with lots to do in the local area,most facilities open . Owned and run by thePigeon family, English spoken . Great value siteleisure card, ask Carefree for details . 14.7-16.8minimum stay two nights . BBQs permitted .Couples discount - ask Carefree for details.3.1mls01 Apr - 30 SepUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 812 Jul - 17 Aug £27.05£5.45£4.5516 Jun - 11 Jul18 Aug - 24 Aug£22.55£4.55£3.2001 Jun - 15 Jun25 Aug - 01 Sep£17.15£2.75£1.85. Electricity: 6A included . Dogs (permitted in low season only):£2.75 . Other pitch options: £2.70 - £7.20 . Tourist Tax: IncludedLIM01Pitch PricesLIM01Boussac-BourgChâteau de PoinsouzeCarefree's opinion It's all about space, quality and welcome atChâteau de Poinsouze -vast, spaciousgrounds, high-quality facilities in thebeautifully restored château outbuildings,open green spaces, attentive owners and verylarge pitches. The area is an unspoilt ruralidyll, with many châteaux, forests and rivers toenjoy, ideal for anglers, walkers and cyclists,plus many quiet country lanes and footpaths.Location and nearby attractionsWooded countryside setting next to tree-linedmain drive, with a fishing/boating lake on site .Boussac one-and-a-half miles, Montluçon 21miles, Châteauroux 45 miles, Bourges 59 miles. FacilitiesExcellent modern facilities, located in andaround château, lake and farm buildings . 145pitches; very large, some on a slight slope;open and part-shaded; all service with 6A or10A electricity; or all service with 10A or 16Aelectricity and sewer connection . Outdoorpool . Paddling pool/water play area .Waterslide . Bar . Restaurant (four evenings perweek) . Take-away . Shop . Play areas . Cyclehire . Canoeing, windsurfing, boating . Fishing. Large football pitch . Children's activities andentertainment . Well maintained modern washblock . Washing machines . Facilities fordisabled . Horse riding nearby . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - relaxing countrysidesurroundings, lots of space, activities forchildren . Low season - a tranquil site in aclassic château setting, ideal for fishingenthusiasts and nature lovers; most facilitiesopen . Owned and run by the De Houdetotfamily, English spoken . Member of Castelschain . 14.7-18.8 minimum stay four nights;other periods minimum stay three nights .Units over 6.5m must book the larger pitches .BBQs permitted.1.5m01 Jun - 01 SepUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 813 Jul - 14 Aug £24.25£5.40£3.6506 Jul - 12 Jul15 Aug - 25 Aug£21.55£4.50£2.7530 Jun - 05 Jul £18.85£3.60£1.8501 Apr - 29 Jun26 Aug - 30 Sep£15.25£3.15£1.85. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs: £1.85 . Tourist Tax: IncludedVIE01Pitch PricesVIE01St. CyrLac de St. CyrCarefree's opinion A good modern site, convenient not only as astopover between the ports and south-westFrance, but also for longer stays. It's great forboth families and couples, with on-site leisurefacilities as well as the nearby golf, fishing orwatersports. It's also a good choice if all youwant to do is relax or visit the local Viennearea, with Poitiers and the theme park of themoving image, Futuroscope, close by.Location and nearby attractionsCountryside setting, near a 25-hectare birdsanctuary with hides, on a lake with a large,sandy, dog-free beach . A10 motorway eightmiles, Futuroscope nine miles, Poitiers 12 miles,Tours 52 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities in well-maintained, attractivegrounds . 198 pitches; generally larger thanaverage; open, part-shaded and shaded; all withelectricity, water and drainage . Outdoor poolwith various jets and showers . Paddling pool .Lake swimming, lakeside beach and waterslide. Bar/restaurant . Snacks and take-away . Smallshop . Small play area; large play areas 300m .Tennis courts and half court . Cycle hire .Watersports . Canoeing . Fishing . Fitnessroom . Archery . Activities and entertainment .Two modern wash blocks . Washing machines. Facilities for disabled . Wi-Fi . Multisports area200m . Horse riding 500m . 18-hole (20% offfor campers) and nine-hole golf courses, part ofthe campsite estate, one mile.General InformationHigh season - a spacious site, with lots ofsports and some entertainment organised, amixture of nationalities on site . Low season -quiet, spacious, very handy stopover site, plentyto see and do in the area . Municipally owned;run by Monsieur Bibaud, English spoken . BBQspermitted.3mls01 Apr - 30 Sep

44For availability, information and bookings visit: www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.ukwww.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/Loire-Atlantique& VendéeFollow the Loire down through central France and it eventually emerges in the west. The Vendée is oneof France's most popular holiday destinations, with endless wide beaches, chic seaside resorts,picturesque fishing villages, tranquil gardens and charming market towns. But those visiting the areawill also enjoy the marshlands, museums, châteaux and of course its fabled micro-climate.Places of InterestThe Ile de Noirmoutier:take the bridge, or atlow tide, the causeway, for an enjoyable dayamidst white cottages, salt marshes and sandybeaches - the shellfish and excellentrestaurants overlooking the harbour keepvisitors coming back for more. Nantes:Thisspirited little city on the banks of the Loireused to be the capital of Brittany. Château desDucs de Bretagne:the light-filled interior ofthe restored palace is packed with newmultimedia-rich exhibits detailing the city'shistory. Brétignolles-sur-Mer:a sunny littletown consistently awarded the "pavillon bleu"(or Blue Flag) for the quality of its waters, withplenty of shops selling beach equipment, toys,waffles and ice-cream. St. Nazaire:Escal'Atlanticis a spectacular journey into the world ofocean liners, and you can visit the shipyards tosee where the Queen Mary II was built.LoireAtlantic OceanNaturalreserveIle de Yeu de RéRéRéRéIle dIlIlIlele Marais BretonetMariA83E60E3E62E60E3A87A87 Puy du FouLa BauleSt NazairePornicNantesLa Roche-sur-YonLuçonFontenay-le-ComteLa RochelleLes Sables d'OlonneJard-sur-MerLes Sables d'OlonneBrétignolles-Sur-MerSaint-Gilles-Croix-de-vieChallansSt Jean-de-MontsNoirmoutier-en-I'lleLE BOIS JOLI45LA FERME DU LATOIS47LA CHÊNAIE45LES AMIAUX46LA PARÉE PRÉNEAULE BAHAMAS BEACH46464951505050BEL51LE JARD51LE PIN PARASOL47LA GARANGEOIRE49DOMAINEDES FORGESLE PETIT ROCHERLE CHAPONNETLA LOUBINELA TRÉVILLIÈREPopular ferry routes (see page 117)Condor FerriesPortsmouth????CherbourgWeymouth????St. MaloPoole????St. MaloBrittany FerriesPortsmouth????St. MaloPlymouth????RoscoffPoole????CherbourgFranceSee also the fold-out mapinside the front cover