http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27537 There's a variety of accommodation from campsites with mobile homes available for hire (air conditioning and all mod cons available), touring, camping and apartments. The estuary by Ronce Les Bains beach gives access to oyster and muscle farms when the tide goes out. Then there is 3ft of warm sea water to swim in when the tide comes in.
Around the corner and down the Atlantic coast you will find more exciting bathing and surfing. St Palais Sur Mare provides a larger seaside town and a challenging golf course. If you like a quiet, relaxing holiday with wine, seafood and cheese and bread you really couldn't ask for more. I have holidayed with children from three to 18 and they all love the experience.

It's definitely worth the extra three hours south of the Vendee.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/27537 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20007
The swimming pool was large enough for everyone to enjoy, with lots of loungers for sunbathing.

The beautiful gardens featured a little stream, fish pond (safely fenced off), two boules strips, trampoline, football pitch, climbing frame, treehouse and space for the children to run around.

There is table tennis in one barn and a games rooom with darts, pool, table football and a range of bats, rackets, croquet, etc. that could be taken outside.

The bike shed held lots of bicycles ranging in size that could be used.

I would highly recommend this venue for a family holiday. The location is beautiful and there is so much here to keep the children entertained. We will definitely be going back.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20007 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17330
Set in the beautiful, quiet Charente countryside but close to nature and wildlife parks, Futuroscope theme park, Puy du Fou, etc. Surrounded by fascinating picturesque villages. Lovely days out to Poitiers, La Rochelle, Angouleme, Cognac, the Marais Poitevin, Confolens.

Good value accommodation combining ancient character and modern comforts at an affordable price.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17330 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11396
You can also hire bikes which makes it easier.

There is a swimming pool with slides and a water fountain! There is a lake there and you can hire a canoe (especailly fun for water fights).

There is also lots of fun stuff to do outside of the site so you can go to some of the lovely beaches around.

It is a family place so everyone enjoys it.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11396 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8107 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8107 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8106
For a decent priced quality feed, try Le Madrigal. Wonderful pizza, small, friendly and cheapish. Decent kid's menu, too.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8106 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8143
Les Minimes Port itself is the largest pleasure boat harbour in France with room for 3500 yachts.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8143 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8108 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8108 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8104 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8104