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Have done Frejus in mid July, "Camping les pins parasols" great when our Son was under 10, crazy busy, but a good base for visiting the Cote d Azur.

No doubt it will be much quieter in early June, before the main season kicks in.

Now our Son is grown up (26), just the two of us go camping in the South of France during July for our fortnights campings, and for the last 2 years, we have been to the Southern Ardeche, just about the same climate as Frejus, but without the hustle and bustle, and also a lot cheaper for day to day living.

Been to both areas at that time of year and been lucky enough to have excellent weather. Don't think you need worry about the temperature. Bella Italia is a very good site but does get very busy and you might want to think about booking especially if the German school holidays are at the same time.

David

We've been in Lake Garda in early June - and the weather was lovely for most of the time.  There were spectacular thunderstorms which made for some amazing lighning shows across the lake, but these were short-lived, and I think they are just 'Garda Weather'.

We always holiday during late May/early June, and we've had good weather at that time of year in many parts of France and  Spain.

It's interesting that Bella Italia is a Camping Cheques site (www.campingcheque.co.uk), (£13.95 per night, pitch, two adults, equipment and electricity) and this year took them up to the 9th June, and then again from the 26th June to 30th June. This is a really good saving, against their 'normal' rate for two adults of €36.40/€41.00 per night on those dates!  However it does appear that they have a busy period during the middle two weeks of June, so perhaps best to book, even if you're going to use Camping Cheques for part of that period.

It looks as though you are considering 2 totally different holidays. Frejus, a beach type holiday with a more busy area and Lake Garda the lakes and mountains of Italy. We have been to Frejus twice in early June and although not Garda we have been to Lake Maggiore same time of year.

Weather wise could be similar but you may have more problems in Lake Garda because of the mountains. When we went to Maggiore the weather had been fairly awful but when we arrived we had glorious weather. Both times in Frejus we had excellent weather in early June. I suspect Lake Garda will be the quieter of the 2 even if the site is busy. Frejus is busy at that time of the year but not unduly so.

Should you choose Frejus the beach parking along that part of the coast can be expensive but we were given an excellent tip while we were there by the people in the next pitch. You will see plenty of signs for "Base Nature" in Frejus which is where the French go. Huge free parking and right next to the beach. Also a short walk into the Marina at Frejus so plenty to look at.

Also recommended is the ferry from St Raphael to St Tropez (see how the very rich live). Only place we have seen bouncers in clothes shops - Dior, Balenciaga, Vuiton etc. And if you really want to see how the "very" rich live try the harbour at Antibes which is the deepest water on that part of the med and the only one capable of taking the super yachts. Included a couple of photos. First is coming into St Tropez from the ferry from St Raphael and then Antibes.

Hi MrsG26,

Hadn't realised you had a young daughter but there is plenty to keep young children occupied whichever destination you choose. I start planning ahead fairly early but you beat me by a mile. It is part of the fun though.

For your info (and anybody else whos interested) the yacht "Octopus" in the second pic is owned by Paul Allen who is a co-founder with Bill Gates of Microsoft. It has 2 helicoptors and 2 submarines and a swimming pool and believe it or not a basketball court and 7 other boats inside it.

Have a great time wherever you go!

John

we went to Lake Garda last yr for may half term ,arrived to rain bouncing off the ground ! then an hour later came out gorgeously sunny and remained that way for the rest of our holiday really

bit foggy / misty / rainy  in the Malcesine area ( went there for a wedding) , but lovely in the Cisano area where we were staying for the remainder of the time

My niece was 4 when we went and she found the lakeside walks tough going in that heat,so would recommend a buggy for your daughtr ( even if she wouldnt go near one at home lol !)

Quote: Originally posted by jandjstott on 01/10/2011

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Hi MrsG26,

Hadn't realised you had a young daughter but there is plenty to keep young children occupied whichever destination you choose. I start planning ahead fairly early but you beat me by a mile. It is part of the fun though.

For your info (and anybody else whos interested) the yacht "Octopus" in the second pic is owned by Paul Allen who is a co-founder with Bill Gates of Microsoft. It has 2 helicoptors and 2 submarines and a swimming pool and believe it or not a basketball court and 7 other boats inside it.

Have a great time wherever you go!

John

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