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

Or call us on: 0845 130 7701or 024 7642 2024quoting your membership number45france/Unit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 728 Jul - 18 Aug £17.50£5.00£4.1030 Jun - 27 Jul19 Aug - 29 Aug£15.15£4.10£3.2001 Apr - 29 Jun30 Aug - 14 Oct£12.80£3.65£2.75. Electricity: 6A £2.10 . Dogs: £4.10 (one permitted per pitch) . Tourist Tax: IncludedVEN01Pitch PricesVEN01Bois-de-CénéLe Bois JoliCarefree's opinion A real campers' and caravanners' site, withgood quality facilities and a warm welcomefrom Martine, the site owner. A great inlandlocation, adjacent to a little village, with manyvery good-sized pitches and recently rebuiltwash blocks that are excellent too. Le Bois Jolioffers great value for money and avoids thehustle and bustle of the coast, yet a choice ofbeaches are all an easy drive away. Populardays out from here include Noirmoutierisland, historic Challans and the beaches of St.Jean-de-Monts.Location and nearby attractionsRural setting on edge of village of Bois-de-Céné, 12 miles from beach . Challans 7 miles,St. Jean-de-Monts 12 miles, Noirmoutier island20 miles, La Roche-sur-Yon 35 miles, Puy duFou 68 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities set in spacious countrysidesurroundings . 176 pitches; 120m2to 150m2,largest pitches particularly in newer part of site;open, shaded and part-shaded; most withelectricity . Outdoor pool . Paddling pool . Bar. Snacks and take-away . Play area . Tenniscourt . Cycle hire . Fishing . Activities andentertainment . Older-style and modern washblocks, well-maintained . Washing machines. Facilities for disabled . Wi-Fi.General InformationHigh season - good mix of nationalities, plentyof family activities and evening entertainmentin bar and recreation room . Low season - veryrelaxing site in rural surroundings, all servicesoperating . Owned and run by Martine and EricMalard, English spoken . Double-axle caravanswelcome but must advise at time of booking. BBQs permitted.01 Apr - 14 Oct330ydsUnit + 2Extra persons per nightPer NightAdultChild under 728 Jul - 18 Aug £38.85£7.75£5.4507 Jul - 27 Jul19 Aug - 25 Aug£32.55£5.95£4.5523 Jun - 06 Jul26 Aug - 01 Sep£23.55£5.95FREE06 Apr - 22 Sep02 Sep - 16 Sep£19.05£5.95FREE. Electricity: 10A included . Dogs (one dog per pitch; Two smalldogs possible on request): £3.65 . Tourist Tax: Included LAT01 Pitch PricesLAT01PornicLa ChênaieCarefree's opinion This friendly, well-kept and welcoming familysite, set among trees and shrubs with plenty ofopen space on site, is a great addition to ourprogramme. Its countryside setting belies itsproximity to the beaches of the much lovedresort of Pornic, while most services are openmost of the season. The north Vendée and theisland of Noirmoutier, south Brittany, Nantes,the Loire-Atlantique's beaches and saltmarshes, and even a safari park and an icecream factory, are all within an easy day trip.Location and nearby attractionsQuiet countryside setting, two miles from thebeach. Infrequent daytime local trains run nextto the site, when a little noise can briefly beexpected . Pornic centre two miles, La Baule 24miles, Nantes 31 miles, Noirmoutier 38 miles,Puy du Fou 84 miles. FacilitiesModern facilities in well-established, attractivegrounds, on a quiet lane . 305 pitches; openand part-shaded; all with electricity . Outdoorpool and waterslide . Covered pool . Paddlingpool . New covered water park and Jacuzziplanned for 2012 . Restaurant, bar, snacks andtake-away . Play areas . Tennis halfcourt .Multisports court . Cycle hire . Activities andentertainment, also featuring the site's kitchengarden and pet farm . Very good qualitymodern wash blocks, new block planned for2012 . Washing machines . Facilities fordisabled . Supermarket one mile.General InformationHigh season - popular mainly with youngerfamilies . Low season - a welcoming base forday trips to the whole Loire estuary region .Owned and run by Monsieur and MadameMorantin, English spoken . 13.7-15.8 minimumstay five nights . BBQs permitted.1ml06 Apr - 16 SepNEWWith great pools already, a new coveredwaterpark is planned for 2012Don't getstuck withcheapinsuranceGetting cheap insurance is easyenough until it all comes unstuck. But quality insurance through theClub is not only great value, it givesyou total peace of mind.Go online or call us on: 0845 130 7701We have booked oursummer holidays throughCarefree for over ten yearsand find the service to beexcellent. To know allaspects are booked andpaid for pre leaving homegives great peace of mind.Mary Lewis and Andrew KingKey to Campsite SymbolsPoolIndoor/Covered PoolLocal servicesSuitable for babiesSuitable for young childrenSuitable for older children