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    #6512
    medic112
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭medic112


    5th-17th July in des Ormes €1100 with lifestyle holidays for 3 bed cabin. Last year got an Airbnb about 20 mins away from puy du fou for 2 nights (€110) with a 3 day pass & cinscenie night show some of the best days we ever had on holiday, packed a 35ltr backpack those days with supplies from carrefour sandwiches/snacks etc, took our time & used their app to schedule shows it will give you reminders & mapping.

    Anybody think the new ruling on vouchers will work with Irish ferries if family donate their tesco tokens for you to use?


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    #6513
    SusanC10
    Registered Users Posts: 2,432 ✭✭✭SusanC10


    medic112 wrote: »
    Anybody think the new ruling on vouchers will work with Irish ferries if family donate their tesco tokens for you to use?

    Good question!


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    #6514
    Munsterbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭Munsterbhoy


    Took the plunge and booked club le farrett in Languedoc for next June. I used Eurocamp discount code 20risc01 and it knocked 40% off. 10 nights in comfort 2 bed with the usual a/c + deck + bed linen for €628. Happy with that.


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    #6515
    amor3
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭amor3


    Boat and sites booked! We treated ourselves and booked the deluxe suite but not sure if its gonna be worth it! We usually just get the 4 bed window, to fit a cot and I liked the way they where down the back on the boat and straight in the direction of the sailing! I have a feeling we will be lying sideways up front, therefore feeling the waves alot more!!

    We are doing 4 nights in normandy this year along with the usual 2 weeks in les charmettes. Looking forward to it, it's a shame to go to France so often and not check out the historical sites around Normandy.


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    #6516
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,991 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Took the plunge and booked boat and 12 nights in des menhirs in June.
    Hoping it'll all go smoothly and weather won't be too disappointing. As long as it's mostly dry we'll be grand.


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    #6517
    kindalen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭kindalen


    Deluxe Suites are a big step up, mad price but nice. Work paid for mine, was better than I expected nice amount of room and well laid out. Enjoy it.


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    #6518
    amor3
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭amor3


    Kindalen, it wasn't that much extra when you factor in that you get breakfast included and snacks and soft drinks in club class lounge and free mini bar :-)

    Just wondering has any one had a dispute with IF. To book the cabin this year we were made "reserve a seat" now we will not be using the seat but the cabin is a 4 berth, but fits a travel cot, which we also had to reserve. Last year and other years we booked a 4 berth window cabin also for 5 of us, we never had to reserve a seat for the over occupancy because it fitted the cot! I've been back and forth this morning with IF and they just keep saying it because the cabin is a 4 berth!!! Any one ever get anywhere with them or an I wasting my time. I have forwarded on last years booking, which shows the 5 of us booked into 1 4berth cabin..


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    #6519
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,991 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    amor3 wrote: »
    Kindalen, it wasn't that much extra when you factor in that you get breakfast included and snacks and soft drinks in club class lounge and free mini bar :-)

    Just wondering has any one had a dispute with IF. To book the cabin this year we were made "reserve a seat" now we will not be using the seat but the cabin is a 4 berth, but fits a travel cot, which we also had to reserve. Last year and other years we booked a 4 berth window cabin also for 5 of us, we never had to reserve a seat for the over occupancy because it fitted the cot! I've been back and forth this morning with IF and they just keep saying it because the cabin is a 4 berth!!! Any one ever get anywhere with them or an I wasting my time. I have forwarded on last years booking, which shows the 5 of us booked into 1 4berth cabin..

    Would the age of the baby in chóir make a difference?
    They have definitely changed the booking options this year, this could be one of the scenarios they wanted to catch ppl for by changing. That or it's a scenario that they didn't factor in to the changes.


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    #6520
    amor3
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭amor3


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    Would the age of the baby in chóir make a difference?
    They have definitely changed the booking options this year, this could be one of the scenarios they wanted to catch ppl for by changing. That or it's a scenario that they didn't factor in to the changes.

    No, the cot ages are for infants (0-3) my daughter was 1 last year so 2 next sailing.. this is the reply I've just got about it...


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    #6521
    amor3
    Registered Users Posts: 833 ✭✭✭amor3


    Never ever have I heard or seen them mention kids to top and tail in beds!!!!

    And I'm not being stingy, but I just think the decent thing to do would be to charge either for the seat or the cot, not both!


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    #6522
    Aidan Harney
    Registered Users Posts: 145 ✭✭Aidan Harney


    I'm keen to press go on a France trip for late June 2020.Will reserve irish ferries using Tesco vouchers and book a Campsite directly if I can.
    The question I'm asking for advice with, in people's experience, is there merit in waiting for 'January sales' or a deal with irish ferries, is that a thing, or is there a best time to book with them? I'd be annoyed to book today and realise that I should've held out till early Jan for example...
    Grma.
    A


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    #6523
    webpal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,268 ✭✭✭webpal


    Irish Ferries just announced 10% off for bookings until 14 Jan


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    #6524
    peterjmaxwell
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭peterjmaxwell


    Hey guys,

    Looking for some advice on doing a 7-10 trip to france in a eurocamp style location in April (Easter holidays). Has anyone done it before nad have any reccomendations on location etc? how was the weather? would you go again?


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    #6525
    annoyedgal
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭annoyedgal


    Total newbie to French camping here so looking for some tips on where to start! Will be July or august travel with a two and 4 year old sailing from dublin.
    Would appreciate any tips with websites for booking, recommendations for a campsite convenient from cherbourg please. Also what to book in terms of ferry accomodation. Genuinely don't know where to start!


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    #6526
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Juggle around midweek sailings to try and get the lowest prices.
    Book the cheapest cabins that are left.
    You don't need a cabin with a window.
    Do not bring buggies/etc. up to your cabin.
    Do bring a few games, comics, and snacks.
    Make sure your passports are in order.
    Book asap, €100 secures with Irish Ferries.


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    #6527
    beggars_bush
    Registered Users Posts: 4,343 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    Fly and hire a car
    You'll lose three days otherwise and then you still have the driving
    Some lovely campsites at base of Pyrenees on med coast that should be open
    Or you could go somewhere that still had snow on local mountains and hire a chalet. They would be very cheap that time of year


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    #6528
    CelticRambler
    Registered Users Posts: 6,695 ✭✭✭CelticRambler


    You'll have to be more specific - "France" is a big place! :cool: Today's mid-afternoon temperatures range from 0°C to 15°C across the country, freezing fog to bright sunshine. April will be the same - you could have falling snow in one area and temperatures in the mid-20s elsewhere - so do you want to go skiing or sunbathing on a beach? I've camped (campervanned) all over the country at that time of year, and "going" again this year (going north, not entirely my choice but money talks ... :( ) If you're into hiking across dramatic landscapes and standing beside raging waterfalls, April is one of the best times to visit as the rivers are full of meltwater and the winter rains.


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    #6529
    maynooth_rules
    Registered Users Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭maynooth_rules


    Hi,

    Any help would be appreciated.
    We are going to France for just shy of 3 weeks from the beginning of June. Bringing a toddler who will just have turned 3,and a baby if 11 months. Wondering can anyone recommend a couple of suitable campsites? The furthest we will go south is probably about Lá Rochelle. Thanks for any help
    Also, are we crazy to be going in first week of June?


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    #6530
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,441 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    maynooth_rules wrote: »
    Hi,

    Any help would be appreciated.
    We are going to France for just shy of 3 weeks from the beginning of June. Bringing a toddler who will just have turned 3,and a baby if 11 months. Wondering can anyone recommend a couple of suitable campsites? The furthest we will go south is probably about Lá Rochelle. Thanks for any help
    Also, are we crazy to be going in first week of June?

    Don't think you're crazy at all. A lot of the campsites will be quiet then but you may very well want that, given the age of your kids.
    Bel Camping in La Tranche sur Mer is a small quiet campsite which may very well suit you if you're prepared for a 6hr drive from Cherbourg. It's about an hour north of La Rochelle.


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    #6531
    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,845 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    maynooth_rules wrote: »
    Hi,

    Any help would be appreciated.
    We are going to France for just shy of 3 weeks from the beginning of June. Bringing a toddler who will just have turned 3,and a baby if 11 months. Wondering can anyone recommend a couple of suitable campsites? The furthest we will go south is probably about Lá Rochelle. Thanks for any help
    Also, are we crazy to be going in first week of June?

    Would recommend less charmettes or its sister site. Both by siblu


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    #6532
    josip
    Registered Users Posts: 13,633 ✭✭✭✭josip


    Heroditas wrote: »
    Don't think you're crazy at all. A lot of the campsites will be quiet then but you may very well want that, given the age of your kids.
    Bel Camping in La Tranche sur Mer is a small quiet campsite which may very well suit you if you're prepared for a 6hr drive from Cherbourg. It's about an hour north of La Rochelle.


    +1 for Camping Bel.


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    #6533
    kindalen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭kindalen


    average_runner wrote: »
    Would recommend less charmettes or its sister site. Both by siblu

    These would be ideal in June. Well run, safe and clean.


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    #6534
    VintageJelly
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭VintageJelly


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    Juggle around midweek sailings to try and get the lowest prices.
    Book the cheapest cabins that are left.
    You don't need a cabin with a window.
    Do not bring buggies/etc. up to your cabin.
    Do bring a few games, comics, and snacks.
    Make sure your passports are in order.
    Book asap, €100 secures with Irish Ferries.

    This will be our 3rd time to France with the kids. This time youngest will be 9 months upon travelling. Would you still recommend no buggy on ferry? Is it not very difficult with the baby? Maybe I’ll invest in a sturdier baby carrier. At the moment I only have the newborn wrap carrier.
    Edited to ask:
    Any tips from anyone for travelling on ferry/being on campsite with baby in general? Our other two are 5 and 7 so this will be our first time travelling with a baby in tow.


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    #6535
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    The buggy advise was aimed at the nightmare of manoeuvring it around when getting on and off the ferry, both for yourself and everyone else.
    You see people struggling with buggies containing children well able to walk and carry their own bag ( in my opinion!)
    If you have a car seat that clips out, and has carrying handle, it's easier.


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    #6536
    beggars_bush
    Registered Users Posts: 4,343 ✭✭✭beggars_bush


    Nekarsulm wrote: »
    The buggy advise was aimed at the nightmare of manoeuvring it around when getting on and off the ferry, both for yourself and everyone else.
    You see people struggling with buggies containing children well able to walk and carry their own bag ( in my opinion!)
    If you have a car seat that clips out, and has carrying handle, it's easier.

    baby sling is even easier.
    if the child is in a cot bring a travel cot with you


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    #6537
    VintageJelly
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭VintageJelly


    beggars_bush wrote: »
    baby sling is even easier.
    if the child is in a cot bring a travel cot with you

    I’ve requested a cot in the cabin but I wouldn’t have thought of the buggy hassle (well hopefully I would have closer to the time!) I’ll buy a decent baby carrier/sling for the trip I think. Would be worth it.


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    #6538
    Nekarsulm
    Registered Users Posts: 11,191 ✭✭✭✭Nekarsulm


    Bring the minimum of stuff on board, its awkward climbing up and down four flights of steepish stairways with bags, baggage and kids in tow.
    Especially when 1800 other people are trying to do it at the same time....


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    #6539
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    maynooth_rules wrote: »
    Hi,

    Any help would be appreciated.
    We are going to France for just shy of 3 weeks from the beginning of June. Bringing a toddler who will just have turned 3,and a baby if 11 months. Wondering can anyone recommend a couple of suitable campsites? The furthest we will go south is probably about Lá Rochelle. Thanks for any help
    Also, are we crazy to be going in first week of June?

    What ship are you using?


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    #6540
    maynooth_rules
    Registered Users Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭maynooth_rules


    First Up wrote: »
    What ship are you using?

    We are close to rosslare so probably from there


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    #6541
    First Up
    Registered Users Posts: 14,822 ✭✭✭✭First Up


    maynooth_rules wrote:
    We are close to rosslare so probably from there


    That'll be the Stena Horizon so. It isn't a luxury cruise ship by any means but there is a bit of space and I think a play area for kids. There might be a few staircases to negotiate.


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