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Hi has anybody been to Vitrac soleil plage in the Dordogne, we have booked  august for 2 weeks . We have three teenagers one eighteen and two sixteen all boys . They wanted to try this site for the fishing and the canoe hire . We have been to France on several other camping holidays loire being my favourite .

tatersall - I'm off to Soleil Plage in  July. The following review is from 'tethersend'

Great location next to a superb river with safe bathing for kids, fishing, snorkelling, Canoeing. Pebble and sand beaches available if you want to BBQ on the bank or on the island.

Good sports facilities - canoe, tennis, table tennis and new multisports [tennis/baketball/footie/etc.] Good pool complex with some amazing banana plants. Golf just down the road [1km] but not cheap.

Easy access to Sarlat and other Dordogne towns.

Friendly management, pleasant restaurant. Bar is small but terrace under the walnut tree is a good place to enjoy a wine or two. [maybe more]

We wondered if going back for a 3rd year was a mistake but when we arrived the kids inflated the water toys and set off for the river whilst adults put their feet up and relaxed knowing 13 and 11 year old kids could play safely. 20 minutes later we had 2 amused kids and 2 relaxed adults - and so it remained for the rest of the week.

If you like to go and explore then you will find loads of history/culture in the area - Those with an interest in history will need several weeks to scratch the surface of all that is offered and those who have an interest in food will not be disappointed either.

We have been to places where more entertainment is prearranged and more happens of an evening but we have never found a site with a better location or where a more relaxing atmosphere is to be found. Suggest Le Moulinal at Biron has more arranged entertainment and an equally good atmosphere but its lake is no match for the Dordogne when it comes to a location.

How old are the kids? Mine are 11 and 13 - they love the river - its clean and warm. Fishing rods and snorkel/mask are essentials. The bar is simple with no Neon lights. There at the end of august - we may get to say hell.o

   Thanks...............

   sounds great, we arrive on the 14th august for 2 weeks , hopefully there will be plenty for the lads to do, they like water sports . stopping of at Chambord on the way down and at Pierrefitte on the way back . never been so far before , been to the Loire for 4 years , always wanted to try the Dordogne wife not keen on the drive but with a stop over on the way should n't be to bad .

     ste tat .

  Sounds fantastic can't wait . Were using the Calais crossing .

           ste tat

Quote: Originally posted by tattersall on 28/3/2006

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Sounds fantastic can't wait . Were using the Calais crossing .

           ste tat

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