Gail and Steve, the new Al Fresco representatives at our Les Alicourts resort, situated in the Loire valley sent us this report: “This is our first season as reps. We weren’t sure exactly what to expect, but we are enjoying the job more than we ever imagined. We’ve met so many lovely interesting Al Fresco [...]
Posted in Camping with children, France, Good for tots, Les Alicourts, Loire
Here’s a last blog from our campsite rep, Cynthea, at Les Mediterranées, who kindly sent this in after she unfortunately had to return home. But she has passed on the names of new reps to me, who she assures me will write very good blogs. So, watch this space. “All the evening markets are now [...]
Posted in Camping with children, France, Languedoc, Les Mediterranées, Luxury camping
Hi, Clive, Just keeping you up-to-date with what is going out out here in South East France. Bastille Day is celebrated every year on 14th July (not just here – but all over France). It is France’s national day and commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14th July 1789 and marked [...]
Posted in Charente Maritime, France, Le Sequoia Parc, What’s On
14th July, 2011 by
jmatthewman
In a report by easyJet, Spain tops the poll as the number one holiday destination for Brits! It really has turned 360 as the likes of Benidorm are booming again; back to their former 80s glory and the long-haul destinations like Egypt, and the Caribbean move down the list! But what has brought this [...]
Posted in Spain, Spain
10th July, 2011 by
Al Fresco Reps
Well – not only has the weather significantly improved here at Vias Plage (Club Farret) over the past few weeks but the facilities on offer have increased likewise! All our parasols have been in full use these last two weeks with the weather soaring into 30 degrees plus, accompanied by a beautiful sea breeze which [...]
Posted in Amusement Park, France, Languedoc, Yelloh! Village Le Club Beach Farret
The weather last weekend, here at Sequoia Parc, reached over 40°C -a little too hot for some people who spent their time looking for shade or water to splash in. Luckily, most of the Al Fresco plots have some shade. All our plots are large and surrounded by bushes and trees, giving not only the [...]
Posted in Camping with children, Charente Maritime, France, Le Sequoia Parc
Our Al Fresco Reps on the campsite sent in some general information about life at Sequoia Parc. They are very enthusiatic as the season really gets underway. “The weather’s been improving all season, and the campsite is now quite full. The entertainment is growing with the number of people. Aqua-aerobics at 11am is very popular, [...]
Posted in Charente Maritime, France, Le Sequoia Parc
Jean, our Al Fresco rep at La Garangoire has been “getting on her bike” researching information for us! Many people embarking on a camping holiday in France either drive all the way from the UK(apart from The Channel, of course) or Fly/Drive. At home, generally they spend much of their day-to-day lives driving around – [...]
Posted in Camping with children, France, La Garangeoire, Vendee
Our Al Fresco Reps on Sequoia Parc sent in this blog. They are obviously enjoying finding out lots of information to pass onto you, so you can get the best out of your holiday. The weather is warming up nicely now, with temperatures hitting 85° this week. Most people on the campsite are either spending [...]
Posted in Camping with children, Charente Maritime, France, Le Sequoia Parc
30th June, 2011 by
Simon Woods
Our local wine expert, Simon Woods, has found the best wines to savour, maybe while enjoying the Tour de France, actually watching the race, or exchanging your experiences with your neighbours after the event. Or maybe purely relaxing, while the children play. Or better still, why not visit one of his suggested “tasting rooms”, and [...]
Posted in Clarys Plage, Experts, France, La Garangeoire, Sol a Gogo, Vendee, Wine & Food