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Hello all

We are comparing various sites in the area and seem to have narrowed to Sequoia Parc and Logis du Breuil. A few posts say that Sequoia Parc is 'out on a limb' or '30 minutes to nearest beach', but looking at the map it looks in a great spot between La Rochelle and Royan...perhaps it's different on the ground.

If you have been to Sequoia did you have to travel quite far to get anywhere off site? Which were the nearest/nicest beaches? We tend to like to go out for days so don't want to spend hours in the car getting there.

We normally go for smallers sites like L'Etang de la Breche (Saumur) and La Ravoire (Annecy) - Logis du Breuil looks similar, but we're are tempted by Sequoia's fab pool and all-round facilities.

Any thoughts on either site welcome - or any other recommendation to consider. Thank you!

I know lots on here love Sequoia parc but we were then on the 26th August and the pool area was jam packed, no loungers, struggled even to put my towel down. In fairness though the pool is fabulous, pitches huge and the place is really nice but we just couldnt cope with the noise/ business of the pool. I thought maybe it was because alot of other sites have rivers/ lakes/beaches near or on site whereas with Sequoia the highlight of the site is the pool. Having been to Etang de la Breche the areas away from the pool are similar as in loads of space, very well maintained etc. The playarea was very good, shop well stocked too.

Cant help on travelling times as we only stayed one night but I can see the appeal location wise like you say.

We stayed at Logis this year, couldn't have asked for better weather. We paid a visit to Sequoia, and yes, it is longer to reach the coast simply because of the traffic, it was really really busy. The slides did look great fun, someone told me about people leaving there beach towels on loungers and then not returning for ages (whilst they went for a wander, had lunch etc) and that would annoy me. The pitches looked a good size. There's lots of entertainment for all ages.

It's a lovely area with lots to do, the beaches are amazing and never crowded, there are some great restaurants around particularly if you enjoy seafood. Last year we spent a couple of days (when it was cloudy) visitng Cognac, Talmont, Mornac. This year we planned to go to Rochefort, maybe even La Rochelle, but we didn't have any cloudy days so simply spent the whole time at the beach or the pool. We're big 'beach' people, even in the winter!

There are lots of campsites in the area. Bonne Anse Plage is another popular one, along with Les Charmettes, La Pignade, L'Oree du Bois. Maybe have a look at those too.

We also had a fantastic time at Sequoia parc last month - we were on a lovely huuuge pitch close to the spotless showerblock.  What about Marennes beach absolutely gorgeous sandy beach about a 15-20 minute drive, has a big warm lagoon complete with life guards - ideal for young children.  There is a kids play area, a snack bar, & a couple of restaurants- you can even park on the road right in front of the beach so no lumping all your gear to a distant car park.  I have to say we didn't spot another Brit on the numerous occasions we spent there so it must be well kept local secret.  I'lle d'oleron is just a stones throw away with Fort Boyard & lovely harbour town of La Cotiniere.  The pool area at Sequoia was excellent but very busy but to be honest we expected it in school hols - we either arrived early and spent the day there or just went later in the afternoon & just took towels for a swim.

We didn't even get attacked by the legendary mossies - would definitely revisit at some point.

Heres a link to some photos of marennes beach

http://www.marennes.fr/fr/photo/plage/index.php?start=9

Thank you, everyone. Really helpful advice and looks like either site would work pretty well so we'll be able to decide soon...

Those who have been to Sequoia Parc and had nice pitches, can you remember which area you were in, as I know it's a big site? If we book we'd like at least to request a better part of the site and, without having been, it's nice to get some insider knowledge!

Thanks again

Hi we were also on area F defininitely recommended for being a bit quieter and very close to showerblock I think our pitch was F151 - if my pitch photo doesn't work I'll add it to my gallery - I think you will agree theres plenty of space!

Really helpful, guys. Thanks.

Sounds like we will have a great time at either site so I think we'll go for...