It's been rather quiet on the blog this past week and that's because I took time out to devote all my attention to my family. Yes our annual trip to France to see the in laws called and we took the trip from Portsmouth with Brittany Ferries across the Channel.
On departure from the boat the girls soon fell asleep in the back of the car. We decided to take full advantage of this and drive straight to the campsite without stopping on the way there.
Our campsite Château des Marais in the Loire Valley was a great place in which to spend a few days and nights before reuniting with family further north. I'd heard about the campsite having read the Travelynn's post on the area and decided to have a look at the website. We noticed that the prices had been halved for the last week so decided to check it out for ourselves.
We are so pleased that we did for it was a lovely place to stay for a few days. The boulangerie with it's delicious bread was a little walk away and the supermarket in Mer was a great place in which to stock up with necessities. There was even a food shop on site that my husband visited.
The girls quickly made friends with the neighbours and even jumped out of the bedroom window one morning to be with them!
The campsite was also well equipped with playgrounds, swimming pools and slides as well as a kid's club run through July and August. With so many things to do on site it's not surprising that some families chose to stay put and not venture out of the complex.
However, it was not long before we decided to explore the area and experience a few of the attractions Loire Valley has to offer.
Fun on Board Brittany Ferries
In previous years we've missed out on the theatrical show the Princess and the Pirate but not this year. Despite my eldest asking me "what are they doing mummy?" She was happy to have her photo taken with them and get her sticker and tiara.
On departure from the boat the girls soon fell asleep in the back of the car. We decided to take full advantage of this and drive straight to the campsite without stopping on the way there.
Camping at Château des Marais
Our campsite Château des Marais in the Loire Valley was a great place in which to spend a few days and nights before reuniting with family further north. I'd heard about the campsite having read the Travelynn's post on the area and decided to have a look at the website. We noticed that the prices had been halved for the last week so decided to check it out for ourselves.
We are so pleased that we did for it was a lovely place to stay for a few days. The boulangerie with it's delicious bread was a little walk away and the supermarket in Mer was a great place in which to stock up with necessities. There was even a food shop on site that my husband visited.
The girls quickly made friends with the neighbours and even jumped out of the bedroom window one morning to be with them!
The campsite was also well equipped with playgrounds, swimming pools and slides as well as a kid's club run through July and August. With so many things to do on site it's not surprising that some families chose to stay put and not venture out of the complex.
However, it was not long before we decided to explore the area and experience a few of the attractions Loire Valley has to offer.
Sounds like a nice campsite, I love the daily walk to the boulangerie when in France. Look forward to hearing about the rest of your hols! #AdventureCalling
ReplyDeleteIt was. You can't beat a great French boulangerie. tres delicieux
DeleteI've not been to the Loire Valley for years but it is beautiful. Sounds like you found a fun family friendly place to stay too. #CoolMumsClub
ReplyDeleteLove the jumping through the window bit! #CountryKids
DeleteWe weren't sure how it would go but now we wish we'd put in to stay longer. Kids will be kids won't they!
DeleteSounds like a good site! I’m hoping to take my boys to France next year, can’t wait for all that yummy food! #adventurecalling
ReplyDeleteFrance certainly does great food - just be careful with the milk
DeleteWow half price is a a bargain! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteIt sure is
DeleteMmmmm - this is reminding me of the lovely morning croissant run at the campsites we stayed in during the Summer in France. Such a great experience! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteThat sounds a lovely way in which to start the day
DeleteIt sure was.
ReplyDeleteThe Loire Valley is somewhere I want to take our boys too. I have been countless times as a child but never since having the kids. It is such a wonderful area to explore #AdventureCalling
ReplyDeleteSounds like the holiday got off to a good start #CountryKids
ReplyDelete#thsatsesh seems you had an amazing time, love the photos - little breaks are so good for recharging and assessing future plans too. little one looks scrummy.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you got a good deal with the campsite and it does look like it was a good place to stay. How lovely that your girls made friends too. What a lovely start to your trip to France. #countrykids
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice play to visit with kids! A campsite with swimming pool is perfect in my book! #countrykids
ReplyDeleteThe Liore Valley is on our hit list to visit, having driven through it early Summer. Its so nice when you go away and the children make friends #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteArgggghhh - we were there this summer! Would have loved to have bumped into you. We loved the site. The kids loved the lazy river :-) Xx
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely break away and a well earned rest from the blog. We’re hoping to have a few weeks in France next summer so will definitely check this area out. Thanks for joining #adventurecalling we’ll be back open in the morning for more new posts.
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