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Last year, 2010, we went a week early, on the 15th August, and were able to stay on ACSI/Camping Cheques sites, from the second day with absolutely no problem finding pitches.  The municipal site we stayed at on the way down was about two thirds full only, on the night of the 16th.  I'd say after the second weekend in August - so French real peak season is only from the weekend nearest to the 14th July, and for four or five weeks thereafter. 

After the third weekend in August the Dutch and German families tend to be packing up and going home too, and by the last weekend in August you may find yourselves on a half-empty site!

Come the end of the first week in September and it changes again, with the 'more mature' (shall we say, although we are amongst them!) couples arriving, so sites begin to fill up again - and on some sites this can be quite noticeable.

Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 02/1/2011

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Come the end of the first week in September and it changes again, with the 'more mature' (shall we say, although we are amongst them!) couples arriving, so sites begin to fill up again - and on some sites this can be quite noticeable.

Post last edited on 02/01/2011 11:33:54

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Well now I didnt know that. Its clear then that many people wish to avoid the busy times, whether to save money or just to avoid the crowds. I must admit I dont mind a full site but hate it when local towns and places of interest are loaded with tourists.

Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 02/1/2011

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I must admit I dont mind a full site but hate it when local towns and places of interest are loaded with tourists.

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Quote: Originally posted by Ina on 02/1/2011

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Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 02/1/2011

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I must admit I dont mind a full site but hate it when local towns and places of interest are loaded with tourists.

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.....one of which is you!!

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 I have been stewarding a camp site in the Dordogne for the last five years, the busiest periods were between the second week in July until the third week in August. After that it got progressivly quieter. Sadly this year my stewarding days are at an end. The site has changed hands.

 Your O K if you wake up on top of the grass.

Agree with those before me, I think it gets queiter after the third week, after the last bank holiday it starts to empty. The families leave and the older couples, or those with toddlers and babies arrive. We usually go out the 2nd to 3rd week of August and come back the day before the kids start school again. After that last August weekend the prices go right down, but if you're after a site with entertainment + bars then watch what remains open. My parents are in the south west and their sea side town is still pretty busy right into October.