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    #7952
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,653 ✭✭✭54and56


    Soulsun wrote: »
    6 , 7 and 10

    At that age and for a first trip I'd strongly recommend Benodet Camping Yelloh! Marina Village - less than two hours from Roscoff - https://g.page/campingbenodet?share

    As the kids get older and you get more comfortable you can explore further south on the West Coast to places like St Jean de Mont etc.


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    #7953
    SusanC10
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭SusanC10


    The Carnac area of Brittany would work in terms of distance.

    We are going to Des Menhirs all going well in 2021 but haven't stayed there before so someone else might have suggestions.

    If you wanted to travel a little further, then the Loire Valley or the Vendee would be good areas too.
    Have a look at Chateau des Marais in the Loire or Pin Parasol in the Vendee.


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    #7954
    Soulsun
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Soulsun


    Thanks for the replies,

    Do we book the boat or site first?


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    #7955
    Quazzie
    Registered Users Posts: 28,876 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    Soulsun wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies,

    Do we book the boat or site first?

    Ideally both together, as one will definitely decide the times of the other.


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    #7956
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    Soulsun wrote:
    Do we book the boat or site first?

    I'd book the Campsite first. Plenty of ferry options.


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    #7957
    SusanC10
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭SusanC10


    First Up wrote: »
    I'd book the Campsite first. Plenty of ferry options.

    We always book the Campsites first. And then book the Ferry when the Schedules come out.
    The Ferry Schedules tend not to change year-to-year (pre-Covid anyway)


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    #7958
    Soulsun
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭Soulsun


    And last question I promise..

    Do the campsites want full payment upfront or deposit?


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    #7959
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,653 ✭✭✭54and56


    Soulsun wrote: »
    And last question I promise..

    Do the campsites want full payment upfront or deposit?

    Depends on the campsite operator.

    Deposit of €50 to €150 with balance payable in one or two tranches closer to the booking is common but discounts can sometimes be contingent on payment up front.

    I'd also advise booking the site you want for the dates you want and then organise a ferry to suit.


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    #7960
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    SusanC10 wrote:
    We always book the Campsites first. And then book the Ferry when the Schedules come out. The Ferry Schedules tend not to change year-to-year (pre-Covid anyway)

    They will change this year for certain. IF are now operating from Dublin and BF from Cork and Rosslare.


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    #7961
    fdevine
    Registered Users Posts: 2,948 ✭✭✭fdevine


    Soulsun wrote: »
    2 or max 3 hours.., young kids

    Les Ormes should tick all the boxes

    Although we haven't been before it's where we had chosen for this year and fully intend going in 2021

    Lots on site and not too far from beaches

    There's an aligator park, a zoo & a couple of amusement parks not too far away


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    #7962
    yiddo59
    Registered Users Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭yiddo59


    First Up wrote: »
    They will change this year for certain. IF are now operating from Dublin and BF from Cork and Rosslare.


    Not forgetting Stenas Rosslare to Cherbourg service.


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    #7963
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    yiddo59 wrote: »
    Not forgetting Stenas Rosslare to Cherbourg service.

    Yes, that is unchanged.


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    #7964
    shanec1928
    Registered Users Posts: 4,131 ✭✭✭shanec1928


    SusanC10 wrote: »
    The Carnac area of Brittany would work in terms of distance.

    We are going to Des Menhirs all going well in 2021 but haven't stayed there before so someone else might have suggestions.

    If you wanted to travel a little further, then the Loire Valley or the Vendee would be good areas too.
    Have a look at Chateau des Marais in the Loire or Pin Parasol in the Vendee.

    Two good options there in Carnac and Loire valley. The further south you go generally better weather ( sun and heat) Brittany can have mixed weather but is also lovely.


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    #7965
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,450 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    lafors wrote: »
    Hmm on the last screen for me when you put in your card details it has process payment. When you put the card details in and press that do you mean there's another screen after it? Thanks

    Sorry, I'm honestly not sure. I thought the option was there before it looks for the card details


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    #7966
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Hi guys we have usually gone further south to Vendée and loire regions but this yr looking at Brittany and specifically the site called Domaine de leveno. If possible would people have any experience in that resort and let me know there thoughts. How wud people compare weather wise the 2 regions. Prefer to get sun and warmth if possible like we have experienced before. TIA.


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    #7967
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,831 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    MorganIRL wrote: »
    Hi guys we have usually gone further south to Vendée and loire regions but this yr looking at Brittany and specifically the site called Domaine de leveno. If possible would people have any experience in that resort and let me know there thoughts. How wud people compare weather wise the 2 regions. Prefer to get sun and warmth if possible like we have experienced before. TIA.

    it's south Britanny so would be similar enough to the Vendee, obviously the further south you go, the more reliable the weather.

    We went to Leveno a couple of years back and weren't mad on it but it depends what you're looking for. There's a fantastic waterpark (speedos obligatoire in the pool); the site itself is very big and lively and is very French - there's cheesy entertainment on at the bar every single night, karaoke, very loud discos etc. We prefer something a bit more relaxed.


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    #7968
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    loyatemu wrote: »
    it's south Britanny so would be similar enough to the Vendee, obviously the further south you go, the more reliable the weather.

    We went to Leveno a couple of years back and weren't mad on it but it depends what you're looking for. There's a fantastic waterpark (speedos obligatoire in the pool); the site itself is very big and lively and is very French - there's cheesy entertainment on at the bar every single night, karaoke, very loud discos etc. We prefer something a bit more relaxed.

    We were in Clary's plage last year and weren't impressed, site was lovely but the size and a few different things weren't what we wanted in a location. Wud it be similar to Clary's do you know? There will be 2 families with 6 kids, (4 pre teens) so the waterpark is what attracted us..thks for info re entertainment not bothered with it normally stay in mobiles on decking shooting the breeze..


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    #7969
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    Anyone think there will be BF deals for holiday companies this year. Got a great deal a few yrs ago with eurocamp

    Edit: found this site through another link on boards never heard of them but looks like good prices. https://www.campsited.com/en/campsites-france/camping-in-france-last-minute-offers/


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    #7970
    Poochie05
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭Poochie05


    New ferry service starting from Rosslare to Dunkirk in Nortehrn France, 6 times a week by DFDS

    Sorry can’t post a link but article on RTE website talks mainly about freight but there is a quote referring to tourism potential too, so should take passengers as well


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    #7971
    boccy23
    Registered Users Posts: 2,949 ✭✭✭boccy23


    https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/1127/1180829-rosslare-wexford-ferry/


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    #7972
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,831 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    24 hours for the crossing, even if it did take passengers I can't see much demand for that.


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    #7973
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    loyatemu wrote:
    24 hours for the crossing, even if it did take passengers I can't see much demand for that.


    Wouldn't appeal to me either but we aren't the target market. I expect they have done their research with the freight operators.


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    #7974
    ElJeffe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 725 ✭✭✭ElJeffe


    The more competition the better.


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    #7975
    Quazzie
    Registered Users Posts: 28,876 ✭✭✭✭Quazzie


    loyatemu wrote: »
    24 hours for the crossing, even if it did take passengers I can't see much demand for that.

    24 hours for €500 or 19 hours (*?) for €1000, I know which I'd prefer.

    Not saying these are the actually prices, but if they were substantially cheaper it has to be worth considering

    *I think this is the standard travel time


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    #7976
    Newonhere
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Newonhere


    Looking at the DFDS website it appears that this service is freight only.....


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    #7977
    Newonhere
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭Newonhere


    https://www.dfds.com/en/freight-shipping/routes-and-schedules/rosslare-dunkirk


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    #7978
    the_amazing_raisin
    Registered Users Posts: 11,031 ✭✭✭✭the_amazing_raisin


    Newonhere wrote: »
    Looking at the DFDS website it appears that this service is freight only.....


    Yeah I presume freight services like DFDS and Seatruck don't allow tourists in cars? :confused:


    A couple more cruising ferries would be nice, travelling with young kids means it's nice to have amenities on board to keep them occupied

    "The internet never fails to misremember" - Sebastian Ruiz, aka Frost



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    #7979
    Poochie05
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭Poochie05


    Well the article had a quote from the Rosslare port manager referring to tourism, so maybe they will take limited passengers in the future when the route is more established
    The new service, which will provide a crucial freight route, will also be very attractive for inbound and outbound tourism when Covid travel restrictions are eased", Mr Carr said.


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    #7980
    ElJeffe
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 725 ✭✭✭ElJeffe


    Newonhere wrote: »
    Looking at the DFDS website it appears that this service is freight only.....

    I sent them an email this morning and they have replied already informing me that the service will have some capacity for non freight customers. I think this will a good option for those looking to head to Germany, Switzerland etc... if the price is right. They said they will be updating their website within the next few days to non freight clients. I'll be keeping an eye on it as will be heading to the black forest region on the motorbike at some stage next spring.


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    #7981
    josip
    Registered Users Posts: 13,706 ✭✭✭✭josip


    ElJeffe wrote: »
    I sent them an email this morning and they have replied already informing me that the service will have some capacity for non freight customers. I think this will a good option for those looking to head to Germany, Switzerland etc... if the price is right. They said they will be updating their website within the next few days to non freight clients. I'll be keeping an eye on it as will be heading to the black forest region on the motorbike at some stage next spring.


    Does depend on price.
    It will be competing with Landbridge which gets you to Dunkirk from Dublin in 13 hours or less (sans Brexit) for around €700 incl fuel, peak season


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