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Still looking at various sites in and around Vendee. I know both these sites get good reviews but was just wondering if there's much difference between them? Looking for spacious pitches, good pool complex, quiet at night,nice family orientated site.

Is there a town or village within walking distance?

we spent a few nights at Pin Parasol and the pitches in the area we were pitched werent as spacious as other french sites. We did look at La Guy, huge pitches, much more rustic and natural looking but OH didnt like the access road. Very bumpy and really in need of resurfacing. He said he wouldnt tow our van down that road!! It looked a bit sparce and basic to us, very different to Le Pin. If pitch size is important to you I would say go with La Guy.

The pool at Le Pin is lovely, facilities immaculate but we just found it too manicured and lacking atmosphere. We were surrounded by fellow Brits. We wouldnt go back, poor shop too.

Quote: Originally posted by Argente4 on 25/4/2012

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OH really likes the "neat " look of Le Pin and the quiet at night rule too. I'm not too bothered personally but would be a bit worried about bumpy road to La Guy, so it looks like Le Pin might just be ahead.

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Just make sure you hubby takes proper trunks like these http://www.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-gbr-swim-boxer-mens-352131 Swim shorts are not allowed.

Thanks. He bought a pair a couple of years ago when we first heard about the "no shorts" French rule. He actually quite likes them cos you don't have all the cold wet material flapping around your legs like you do with the shorts.

Any idea if we should book? Or risk just phoning the day before? Planning on arriving on 19th August.