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We were at Les Hauts about five years ago.  It was extremely 'efficiently' run by a Dutch couple.  The facilities were immaculately clean - if anything it was a bit over-regimented at that time.  However, they sold it on - I think it may have been to the manager at the time, or possibly their son.  It's a big site, nicely situated, and when we were there the restaurant served good food, reasonably cheaply, with huge portions.  There was a cake and coffee shop too, which did a lovely Dutch Apple Cake.  Pitches were in different areas - there was an area near the central facilities, which we were on.  That had hedged private pitches, quite large, well grassed, and accessible in the most part.  There was nother 'wilder' area some way away, with enormous pitches in a more wooded setting.  There were quite a few mobiles on site, a covered swimming pool with a removable cover for hot weather, a small waterslide, etc.

It's centrally situated in the Dordogne, with loads to do and see in the area.  You have a small town nearby with shopping facilities, Montpazier and Domme (Bastide towns with mediaeval walls) within striking distances, the river Dordogne itself a short drive - with canoeing, castles, and all that the Dordogne holds.

We liked it there and would go back - but as an area we've found places that suit us better, so we've not actually been back to the Dordogne.  We just found there were too many other English couples around, and in some places you wouldn't know whether you were in the Dordogne or Cheddar Gorge.

Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 27/1/2006

We just found there were too many other English couples around, and in some places you wouldn't know whether you were in the Dordogne or Cheddar Gorge.

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Quote: Originally posted by Andy Pandy 666 on 27/1/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 27/1/2006

We just found there were too many other English couples around, and in some places you wouldn't know whether you were in the Dordogne or Cheddar Gorge.

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   ...Only the English can go to France and then complain that there are too many English people about... Priceless!...

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Quote: Originally posted by lilyjoy on 27/1/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Andy Pandy 666 on 27/1/2006

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Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 27/1/2006

We just found there were too many other English couples around, and in some places you wouldn't know whether you were in the Dordogne or Cheddar Gorge.

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   ...Only the English can go to France and then complain that there are too many English people about... Priceless!...

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I know how they feel.When we go to France we go to get away.Out worst fear is being pitched next to another English van that does sound stupid I know,but we just like to be away fom the larger drinking (I can drimk you under the table type) football crazy (come on England we'll kick the a**e of the french type).I'm sorry but that is how most English people act,no matter where they are!

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Yes - we've experienced that too - and not just on campsites.  When I took the boys camping on my own in 1989 (they were 3 and 9 at the time) in my old green Lada estate (first time I'd driven in France), we stopped at a motorway service station - and I asked (in French) for two hot chocolates, and a cup of tea and made a polite comment about the weather being very hot - too hot for hot drinks.  The cashier was helpful, made the chocolates, put whipped cream on and didn't charge extra, and then gave me a Kitkat with a damaged wrapper for the boys. He then spoke to me in good English about where I was going, what my plans were, and said I was very brave doing such a trip on my own.

Three retired English people came in, and said in loud voices - Two Teas and a coffee (no please) or thank you - and when he 'appeared' not to understand they just repeated themselves in increasingly loud voices.  After reaching shouting pitch they just said - 'Oh, ignorant french!!!!' and walked out - without their teas or coffees.

After they had gone he smiled at me, and said 'I don't speak English for people like that'.

In response to the person who thinks it's odd to go to France to mix with the French, rather than the English, I'd just say 'Each to his own' - we like less English people on the sites we choose, which leaves him free to choose the sort of sites he likes as well.

Glad i'm not the only one who thinks like that.Mind you if Iwere to be pitched next to you,it would be ok.lol.....

Quote: Originally posted by Val A on 27/1/2006

In response to the person who thinks it's odd to go to France to mix with the French, rather than the English, I'd just say 'Each to his own' - we like less English people on the sites we choose, which leaves him free to choose the sort of sites he likes as well.

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