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Layne

13/6/2016 at 12:19pm
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We are looking for a family friendly (children aged 11 & 9) campsite on the west coast of France with a sand beach walkable (closer the better).

Obviously good toilet, shower and washing facilities would be essential but we aren't too fussed about having lots of other facilities. A good playground for children of the age mentioned would be good. Some trees and shade would be nice to have.

Been looking at Camping St Jean de Monts Coté Plage as an option but don't seem to be any reviews on here.

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warbis66

13/6/2016 at 3:59pm
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HI there, you might be better off posting this in the Camping Abroad section. Hopefully admin will see this and move it for you.
There are lots of really lovely campsites on the westcoast of France. I really love Brittany but if you want better weather you could head to the Vendee or further to Royan.
Ocean D'or is a really lovely campsite, on the beach, small town with cafes to walk too, good pools and play areas.
You could also try Loree du bois which is cycle ride to beaches. You could also consider the Ile Doleron, which is lovely, great beaches, great cycling and pretty good weather.
See my reviews for more information

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Big Brian 56

13/6/2016 at 4:17pm
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Camping Les menhirs in Carnac, pool ,walk to beach in 5 mins ... Town a little longer, clean, shop and bakery on site, would I go again ... Yep👍🏻

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13/6/2016 at 4:41pm
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Pors Peron

5 minutes walk to the beach. Lots of nice kids (in my experience). They've got bikes for hire if you fancy that too.

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Layne

13/6/2016 at 10:02pm
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Yeah, Vendee seems favourite at the moment.

Layne

14/6/2016 at 12:29pm
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Missus is keen to find a place where the tide doesn't go out too far. Seems to vary with the lie of the land. She wants somewhere that you can still go in the sea even when the tide is out.

warbis66

14/6/2016 at 2:41pm
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No problem with that in the Vendee!

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veema

14/6/2016 at 9:00pm
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Have a look at Les Ecureils at St Hilaire de Riez, it's a smallish site with a nice pool complex (small slide, lazy river etc), good sized pitches with the beach right across the road. It's close to St Giles Croix de Vie and St Jean de Monts and we've have a good few holidays there.

If you're not bothered about a fantastic pool complex, then Camping Bel at La Tranche Sur Mer is also lovely...you can walk to the beach and the town.

suechick43

17/6/2016 at 11:29pm
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St George de Didonne near Royan is nice.
Ideal camping, l'ocean and Bois Soleil have everything you want and some lovely heat, sunshine, beaches and things to do for families.

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Layne

17/6/2016 at 11:40pm
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Thanks for all the suggestions.

We are now booked in to

Camping Les Cyprès
Rue du Pont Jaunay
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie

Will report back in September.

Baguette95

18/6/2016 at 11:12am
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It looks like a lovely site.
St Gilles is a really nice seaside town. On the Croix de Vie side, there is a great market on a Friday morning; it's big & a real bustle of local produce. On the St Gilles side, there is a cute little evening market along the front & round the back to the square in front of the church.
The Grand Plage is a fabulous beach, there's the busy bit in front of the promenade, or a quieter part to the left by the sand dunes.
Apremont is a pretty local visit, with its old Chateau, river and swimming lake with beach.
Have a good holiday!

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SalomeDaly

18/6/2016 at 11:21am
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We stayed at Les Ecureils a couple of year ago, lovely site, small enough the our boys (9&11 at the time) could go off by themselves and make friends. The beach is a short stroll across the road and over the dunes. Really friendly staff on site. Nice & clean.

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