St Avit Loisirs, Le Bugue

Hi There

Just looking at St Avit Loisirs for September. Looking at staying in a Tent with Eurocamp. Done Eurocamp and Keycamp a few times and tents. Just want to ask if anyone has been to this site recently, and also if they have seen or stayed in one the eurocamp pre erected tents and can describe what their pitches are like. We are travelling with our Daughter who will be 2 and 1/2 so thought a tent would be fun. They also have premium pitches, does anyone know the difference? Also any opinions on the site itself would be truly grateful! thank you in advance!

Godbold Family

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anyone?

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hi there ,my family and i are travelling to st avit at the begining of july. we are going on the very high recomendation of my sister and her family who stayed there last year and who were that impressed that they are going again this year.however we are not and have not stayed in a tent ,that said if it is of any advantage to you i will let you know my own views of campsite when i return .we have stayed in a number of areas of the dordodgne and find it an excellent area to holiday. Ger Birch

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thanks for your reply - it does sound very promising, we have booked it now, and we are very excited!!

Have a lovley holiday and let us know how it went!

Thanks

Andrea

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Hi

We have been to this site twice in september 2005 with keycamp and last september with eurocamp. Both times in a mobile home. We certainly like it . The tent pitches are of a good size and the premier pitches look out onto the fields which is very nice.They are near to the sanitary blocks which although we did%26#39;nt use I did visit out of curiosity and they were alaways spotlessly clean.

there is something for all ages. we are a middle aged couple whose children no longer come with us. The site has a wonderful restaurant, good pools and and a small playpark for the little one. The site is quieter in September and the weather is gnerally still lovely and warm. We are returning in september again with eurocamp

Jan

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wow sounds great! we really cant wait now, thanks for your input. and have a great holiday.

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Hi there.

We have just booked a holiday at this site too and we are looking forward to our first visit to France. We are arriving at Bergerac airport. Does anyone have any info on the best way of transferring from the airport to this site. The only thing i have found so far is to use a taxi which is estimated to be around 100 euros each way. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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hi there, not sure really on transfers. Does the site do airport transfers? might be cheaper maybe? Also are you not considereing maybe car hire?

Aqualand or Marineland

Which is best we have two 16 year olds so the bigger the slide the better, we are staying in Gassin so Frejus is closer but dont mind driving, we have been to the one near St Max so many times we fancied a change.

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Unfortunately one of my teenagers bad been to the frejus water park with the school and the other teenager has been to the waterpark by marineland with a different school class - both enjoyed the experience but i can%26#39;t compare the two

There is the option of getting a combed 2day ticket for the marine land park that was quite good if you wanted a 2 day experience and to see both places [access to the aqua park and marineland on both days]-if that helps at all

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Thankyou think we will go to the one in Frejus

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It all depends in their taste. My guess is that your 16 year-olds will enjoy Aqualand more as they get to have fun in the water rather than watch shows.

The Aqualand in Fréjus sports a number of good twisters and fast rides (like free fall or white hole). In fact many of the rides are only open to kids 9 and above.

The %26quot;surf beach%26quot; has a line-up of lounge chairs with parasols for a little relaxation. They fill up fast.

Come back and tell us how you like it.

Enjoy!

AzurAlive.com

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Went to Frejus and had a very good day plenty to keep the kids occupied

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Which would be better with a very young child. We have a 1 year old that obviously she is too young to really enjoy but which would you recommend for parents to spend the day with a baby at?

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Hi saintba - are you wanting a comparison of the two waterparks [aqualand and aquasplash ] or marineland itself and the waterpark at frejus [aqualand] ?

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Hi selkieNice,

I%26#39;d love any information/advice you can provide on any of the waterparks. It%26#39;s been years and years and years since I%26#39;ve been to one. Personally I%26#39;m not that into them but my wife wanted to hit one of them. I%26#39;m more of a beach person but we will definitely spend one day at one so if you can give your advice which you think is the best one to go to I%26#39;d really appreciate it. Thanks!

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Saintba

Can you tell us when you are coming and where you are staying? With the possible traffic problems it helps us give the best advice.

Marineland, just outside Antibes, consists of Marineland, Aquasplash, La Ferme du Far West and Adventure Golf. I%26#39;ve never been to the fram bit but it might be of interest to your baby.

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I think the one near St Max is best for young children it has large area dedicated for infants,

we found it to be better as it is more compact and everything is close together where as the one at Frejus is really spaced out hope this helps.

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The Fréjus Aqualand is the largest of the three on the French Riviera (Fréjus, Sainte-Maxime and ST Cyr). It%26#39;s almost twice the size of Ste Maxime%26#39;s.

I did notice more kids in the teenage years in Frejus than in Ste Maxime. They are more fast rides for them there.

Even though entrance is free to kids 3 y.o. and under, Fréjus is a blast for kids over 5. Still fun for younger ones (they love the shallow pool with water-spouting elephants and even the wave pool), but designed more for the 5+.

Enjoy.

AzurAlive.com

Avignon or Marsielle by train to Paris

Taking a river cruise ending in Avignon. Can I take a train from there or Marsielle to Paris to spend a few days before flying back to New York. Can I book the tickets here in the US?

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Take the TGV from Avignon to Paris. You can book the tickets in advance from the US. All TGV seats are reserved anyway so booking early is advisable:

www.voyages-sncf.com (in French only)

www.tgv-europe.com (select Canada or GB as your country, selecting the US will transfer you to Raileurope where you will pay more)

PREM or iDTGV tickets may be printed from your home computer. Otherwise opt to pickup your tickets in France at any SNCF service window or boutique. Present both the reservation number and the same credit card used to purchase the tickets.

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The Avignon TGV station, which as a piece of mdern architecture is worth seeing in its own right, is a little way outside the city. There is a shuttle bus (navtte) from just inside the Walls near the Centre station and the post office. If your timing is such that you have to go to the train straight from the cruise, it would probably be easier to catch a taxi.

Free ride to CDG or Paris Nord?

Our hotel - d%26#39;Aubusson - is offering free transfers to hotel one-way. We are arriving at Paris Nord (Eurostar) about 1500 on a weekday. We are departing CDG on a 1000 flight on a weekday. Is it a better value/less hassle to take the ride from train to hotel or from hotel to airport? Family of four with luggage.

Thanks

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I would get a taxi from the Gare du Nord to the hotel( around 10-12 euros) and take the free transfer to the airport saving 40-50 euros, especially as you have an early morning flight and will have to be at the airport around 7.30ish. So traffic shouldn%26#39;t be a problem at that time in the morning.

To find the taxi rank at Gare du Nord. It is signed to taxis. When you descend onto the main platform of the station fro the Eurostar %26quot;Grande Lignes%26quot; turn left and go to the end of the platform quie 13 and out of the door. You will find taxis queueing up there.

Denise

love from England

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The ride to CDG will be more expensive for you if you were to pay for the transportation yourself.

However, you%26#39;ll want to be at the airport by 07h00 and depart your hotel by 06h00 unless you are being offered shared ride van service. Shared ride vans can, depending where you are in the pickup sequence, take a good amount of time as they pickup other passengers. This of course means a one hour en route time window may not be sufficient and some van companies do not operate much earlier than 06h00.

You%26#39;ll want to take all of these factors into consideration when making your decision.

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Hotel to airport sounds like a better deal, but it is probably just a multiple passenger shuttle service that could become a nightmare.

I would prefer to retain control over my departure arrangements and take the arrival service instead, when I know I am not in a hurry.

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%26lt;%26lt;Our hotel - d%26#39;Aubusson - is offering free transfers to hotel one-way. %26gt;%26gt;

Hotel to CDG would definitely be a better deal - but would that be complimentary.

Or, do they only provide transfer TO the hotel, but not FROM for free?

Edible Paris - Food Tour

Hi,

We are heading to Paris in late August.

We hope to do a food tour - has anyone ordered an itinerary from %26#39;Edible Paris%26#39;? Can anyone recommend an alternative?

Thanks

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Yes we have done Rosa Jacksons food tour of south bank of Paris - great places we visited - infact tonight we are drinking tea from Mariage Frere - recommended by Rosa.

We were taken to small charming little places with the most delicious food.

A great time was had by us.

Gilly

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Hi there, I have had a look at Edible Paris before. The tours look really nice, but a bit pricey for what you get I think.

Definitely would recommend a food tour in Paris, though, as it is an excellent introduction to the city!

Good luck!

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Edible Paris is delicious. Rosa does a wonderful job providing detailed advice that combines both the ambiance and taste of Paris. Her recommendations are spot on. Because her advice is so perfectly textured it is well worth the price. You will enjoy your trip much more (and much more efficiently) with an itinerary from Rosa. BB

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There%26#39;s a sample itinerary on the website that is just fine.

You could also just buy a copy of %26quot;Edible Paris%26quot; by Clothilde Dusoulier, which includes all the best places, and create your own itinerary.

You can map places with www.pagesjaunes.fr

Another alternative is to just have a list of places you want to visit, and stop by as you%26#39;re out and about doing other things.

Advice on area please....

Hello - I am having difficulty deciding where to stay - have narrowed it down to a couple of hotels (The Mansart and the Place du Louvre) but our main concern is affordability of restaurants nearby....

Basically the Mansart looks to be near the more expensive hotels and in a smarter area - are we right in thinking the Place du Louvre (next to the Louvre) will make us better placed for cheaper eateries at night? Or is there no difference?

Thank you very much!!

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If you%26#39;re willing to walk a few minutes from your hotel, you can find reasonably priced meals just about anywhere (and I think you will find that quite often, you will stop to eat somewhere before you head back to your hotel, rather than going back to the hotel and then out again for dinner). Don%26#39;t stress about that in choosing your hotel - just keep an eye out for possible choices as you walk around the area going to and from.

Transportation from Chalon to Lyon Airport

We need to travel from Chalon to the Lyon airport. We are not rushed for time. We can not find a rental that will allow a drop off in Lyon for one day. We have requested help from our hotel but have not gotten a response yet. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Harold

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Hello,

Getting to Lyon airport is really easy.

You have to take the train from Chalon to Lyon Part Dieu. It will take 1h20 or so. When you are in La Part Dieu, follow the signs for the shuttle called Satobus. The bus stop is in font of the station. A bus is leaving every 20 minutes for the airport (it%26#39;s a 40 minutes drive). http://www.satobus.com/welcome.html

Cheers

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The shuttle SATOBUS is also a budget way to go to the airport : the cost is 8.60 € per person (when a taxi would charge 50 to 60 €).

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Thanks for the reply. Do you have any idea about the cost per person. We found a livery that would make the trip for 4 person for 100 euro. I very much appreciate your help. Harold

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I checked the train fares for you (http://www.voyages-sncf.com).

You will pay 17.80 € per person for the train (it is a 1hour and 13 minutes ride), and 8.60 for the shuttle from Lyon Part-Dieu station to the airport. As you are a group of 4 people, you should take the 100€ offer you got for a taxi, that is more interesting !

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We will be making the trip from Chalon sur Saone to Lyon

airport in June of next year. Interested in taking a taxi.

How did you find a taxi company and do you still have the

contact information??

Jack Molloy

molloyjk@verizon.net

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Here are a few taxi companies located in Chalon (just googled taxi chalon actually):

http://www.afmr-taxi-chalon.com/

http://www.taxi-autonome-71.fr/

http://www.laviaromana.fr/

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I also must find transportation from Chalon to Lyon the beginning of April and having some difficulty sorting out which might be the best way to go; train, bus or taxi. There are 2 of us traveling. I%26#39;m having difficuly researching this. Any advice you have would be most helpful and appreciated.

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We also are looking for a good way to travel from Chalon

to the Lyon airport. The cruise company is asking for $240

to transport my wife and I in June.

Could you give me the name, phone number or email address of the company that was going to charge you 100 Euro for the

trip from Chalon to the Lyon airport.

Thanks

Jack Molloy

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Iam also looking for transportation from Lyon to Chalon in July,did you find a company that would do it for less than $200.

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The best way (and the cheapest) is to take the train from Lyon Part-Dieu to Chalon (have a look at my previous post, it will cost 17.80€ per person).