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SusanC10 · 01-03-2019 11:10am

ifElseThen wrote: »

Have been to 4 different sites in France. I've always worn this type of shorts and never had anyone say anything...

https://i1.adis.ws/i/jpl/jd_036110_a?qlt=80&w=600&h=765&v=1&fmt=webp

This is what my Husband normally wears.

We have stayed at Sites that say Speedo type swimwear but it has only been enforced on 1 site we stayed at.

_Brian · 01-03-2019 11:58am

ifElseThen wrote: »

Have been to 4 different sites in France. I've always worn this type of shorts and never had anyone say anything...

https://i1.adis.ws/i/jpl/jd_036110_a?qlt=80&w=600&h=765&v=1&fmt=webp

Initially I'd have worn these type pof shorts but numerous times asked to leave pools.. Just dont bother any more..

Use something like this for last 10 years.
https://www.clothestopose.co.uk/ekmps/shops/clarke/images/swimming-trunks-navy-gold-386-p[ekm]320x320[ekm].jpg

swimming-trunks-navy-gold-386-p[ekm]320x320[ekm].jpg

dzer2 · 01-03-2019 12:06pm

That's not the image I had of you Brian ðŸ˜‚

Duffryman · 01-03-2019 12:10pm

Have to admit I don't look that slim myself in those sort of shorts either.

But in my experience, it's absolutely a rule in France that you need to wear something like that. You might get away with the longer-style shorts for a while all right, but if they do happen to pull you up on it somewhere and insist you wear something more 'French' instead, all they're likely to have for sale themselves is the real budgie-smuggler type.

Something like this is what I bought ahead of my last time in France and what I'll be bringing again this year:

https://ie.sportsdirect.com/slazenger-swimming-boxers-mens-351096?colcode=35109603

_Brian · 01-03-2019 12:21pm

dzer2 wrote: »

That's not the image I had of you Brian ��

Yea.
The internet isn’t quite ready for an actual photo of me in swim gear

loyatemu · 01-03-2019 12:21pm

josip wrote: »

They know the British don't like to wear them

some British pools have banned Speedos because they deem them obscene (or possibly just to annoy the continental types)

First Up · 01-03-2019 12:31pm

SusanC10 wrote:

Don't BF have another Boat - the Connemara which is more basic ?

They do but the Pont Aven is lovely.

josip · 01-03-2019 12:37pm

loyatemu wrote: »

some British pools have banned Speedos because they deem them obscene (or possibly just to annoy the continental types)

Or Aussies, from the country that gave the world Speedos.

I also reluctantly go for the shorts style tighties when in France.
But the boys miss their freedom

Freedom!

Peckham · 01-03-2019 2:37pm

Cartman78 wrote:

Someone said to me the other day that bermuda/board style shorts are outlawed from the campsite pools in France - is there any truth in this at all??

This is true in many places. All six sites I've been to have this rule.

MorganIRL · 01-03-2019 2:46pm

Just got confirmation from IF, no soft play area. See attached.

Baybay · 01-03-2019 3:04pm

Cartman78 wrote: »

Someone said to me the other day that bermuda/board style shorts are outlawed from the campsite pools in France - is there any truth in this at all??

I was told a ban is for two reasons. The first being the amount of water absorbed by the fabric which means more is needed to keep the pools filled which means more expense. The second is the amount of detergents released from the fabric which may alter the water’s chemical balance which means more time & money to reregulate.

kippy · 01-03-2019 3:54pm

Baybay wrote: »

I was told a ban is for two reasons. The first being the amount of water absorbed by the fabric which means more is needed to keep the pools filled which means more expense. The second is the amount of detergents released from the fabric which may alter the water’s chemical balance which means more time & money to reregulate.

I've been told its more to do wirh the fact that folks are less likely to change out of board shorts and go round restaurants and bars in them after being in the pool wetting everything etc and or spending the day in board shorts picking up sweat and other dirt then hitting the pool in them.....

ShamoBuc · 01-03-2019 5:51pm

Been to 6 or 7 different campsites over the years, always saw those notices regarding Speedos only. Never took a tack of notice, wore normal shorts, never once been spoken to.

MorganIRL · 01-03-2019 6:04pm

Only place I have found it to be enforced has being the south of France, Vendee region and Loire areas haven't enforced it. But I use the short types ones used in a pic above wherever we go, just doing what the locals do. Cud never feel comfortable in the budgie smugglers ;-)

average_runner · 01-03-2019 6:10pm

Siblu sites allows shorts in the pool

darragh o meara · 01-03-2019 6:43pm

MorganIRL wrote: »

Only place I have found it to be enforced has being the south of France, Vendee region and Loire areas haven't enforced it. But I use the short types ones used in a pic above wherever we go, just doing what the locals do. Cud never feel comfortable in the budgie smugglers ;-)

Le Littoral enforces it last year when I was there, seen the lifeguard approach a few people in shorts.

54and56 · 02-03-2019 9:45pm

average_runner wrote: »

Siblu sites allows shorts in the pool

Siblu La Reserve don't. No problems in 2016 but in 2017 and 2018 they enforced the rule much to the dismay of a few Irish/Brits as they had to drive to town or Decathlon to buy compliant shorts.

Loads of people wore them under the "normal" shorts we typically like to wear and would simply slip off the "normal" shorts just before jumping in the pool and pop them back on straight afterwards.

Personally I don't care, I'd wear a Borat mankini if I had to!!

webpal · 02-03-2019 10:37pm

SusanC10 · 04-03-2019 12:12pm

When does the WB Yates start on the Dublin-Cherbourg Route ?

Would love some feedback before we go in June.

munchkin_utd · 05-03-2019 9:46am

SusanC10 wrote: »

When does the WB Yates start on the Dublin-Cherbourg Route ?

Would love some feedback before we go in June.

it was to start in the run up to paddys weekend, so next week

cathalj · 05-03-2019 1:04pm

fdevine wrote: »

manshay wrote: »

If you decide on Eurocamp check their UK, Dutch and German....

Or try the Daily Mail holidays promo. Can't guarantee it's still working but got us 50% off our accommodation. Single password worked for us (BEACH). Search camps and dates/durations up to 14 nights. We got a week in Duinrell for c.€350. Booking is via an agency it seems but we got a Eurocamp confirmation within minutes.

Prices seem very good using this Daily Mail link.
Has anyone used it before?
Any feedback would be great if anyone has had any experience.
Thanks in advance !

sceach16 · 05-03-2019 1:15pm

SusanC10 wrote: »

When does the WB Yates start on the Dublin-Cherbourg Route ?

Would love some feedback before we go in June.

See post 5010 on page334 for my impressions.

jay0109 · 05-03-2019 2:30pm

Finally got the ferry booked but it turns out the campsite don't have an additional night available (at the start of the holiday) in the mobile we've booked - that's why I usually book the ferry first!

So any recommendations on where to stay/go in mid-wk late June for 1 night between Cherbourg and StJdM? Family of 6 with young kids.
Would any of the D-day beaches be suitable for a family group like that?

Nekarsulm · 05-03-2019 2:42pm

jay0109 wrote: »

Finally got the ferry booked but it turns out the campsite don't have an additional night available (at the start of the holiday) in the mobile we've booked - that's why I usually book the ferry first!

So any recommendations on where to stay/go in mid-wk late June for 1 night between Cherbourg and StJdM? Family of 6 with young kids.
Would any of the D-day beaches be suitable for a family group like that?

Be hard to find somewhere to rent you a mobile for 1 night, I imagine.
If you have a tent, https://www.camping-lecormoran.fr/en/
Should be able to fit you in for a night.
About an hour from the ferry.
Beside Utah beach, and handy for all the D Day stuff.
Stayed there twice and it was just what we needed. Kids club on the beach each morning, including paddle boarding.

jay0109 · 05-03-2019 2:44pm

I'd be happy with booking into a hotel rather than a mobile for 1 night

Peckham · 05-03-2019 4:34pm

We're in a similar situation, but 2 nights rather than 1 night.

Eurocamp took a 2 night booking. Got a good deal too.

Ninesell · 05-03-2019 5:17pm

We stayed in Domain Des Ormes for one night on return to the Ferry in Cherbourg. We used Al Fresco but Eurocamp was available as well. We prefer the campsite as we usually have bikes and a full boot. Check out from accommodation is at 10 AM but you can still use the pool and facilities.

MorganIRL · 06-03-2019 3:11am

jay0109 wrote: »

Finally got the ferry booked but it turns out the campsite don't have an additional night available (at the start of the holiday) in the mobile we've booked - that's why I usually book the ferry first!

So any recommendations on where to stay/go in mid-wk late June for 1 night between Cherbourg and StJdM? Family of 6 with young kids.
Would any of the D-day beaches be suitable for a family group like that?

Have stayed in an air bnb on route to the south of France, family of 5, some nice places to be found if you look.

SusanC10 · 06-03-2019 9:50am

MorganIRL wrote: »

Have stayed in an air bnb on route to the south of France, family of 5, some nice places to be found if you look.

Plus 1 to the above. We usually use Airbnb if we need a stopover night.

First Up · 06-03-2019 9:52am

I think I'd be inclined to head towards the Vendee and break somewhere en route. D Day beaches are a bit of a detour and the kids would need to be old enough to appreciate them.

jay0109 · 06-03-2019 11:15am

First Up wrote: »

I think I'd be inclined to head towards the Vendee and break somewhere en route. D Day beaches are a bit of a detour and the kids would need to be old enough to appreciate them.

I was thinking that last night while looking up Utah beach.
Would love to see Mont St Michel but that's not a runner with a big baby in a buggy!
Didn't see anywhere that jumped out at me between Cherbourg and Vendee however.

westgolf · 06-03-2019 2:39pm

jay0109 wrote: »

I was thinking that last night while looking up Utah beach.
Would love to see Mont St Michel but that's not a runner with a big baby in a buggy!
Didn't see anywhere that jumped out at me between Cherbourg and Vendee however.

From comfort point of view I would try to get say 2 / 2.5 hours into journey and plan a stop at that point. Means that you are only another 2 - 2.5 hours from the furthest part of vendee and makes day two easier.

First Up · 06-03-2019 4:56pm

westgolf wrote:

From comfort point of view I would try to get say 2 / 2.5 hours into journey and plan a stop at that point. Means that you are only another 2 - 2.5 hours from the furthest part of vendee and makes day two easier.

I'd suggest somewhere in or near Rennes. Its about half way and is a big enough city to have a choice of things for all ages.

cathalj · 10-03-2019 1:01pm

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with either Le Vieux Port or La Ruisseau campsites ? (both near Biarritz)
Thanks in advance.

cathalj · 10-03-2019 1:01pm

Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with either Le Vieux Port or La Ruisseau campsites ? (both near Biarritz)
Thanks in advance.

Peckham · 14-03-2019 5:44pm

I see WB Yeats taking a right coming out of Dublin Bay (towards France) rather than a left towards Holyhead.

First France trip for it?

josip · 14-03-2019 5:48pm

Peckham wrote: »

I see WB Yeats taking a right coming out of Dublin Bay (towards France) rather than a left towards Holyhead.

First France trip for it?

Possibly, but over the lat 2 months it's been off the coast of Dalkey doing handbrake turns and doughnuts quite a bit

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:5614700/zoom:12

Van.Bosch · 18-03-2019 8:50pm

for the 4 bunk cabins on Irish Ferries that it says don't allow cots, assume there is no issue bringing a baby in to them to sleep in a buggy?

westgolf · 18-03-2019 9:24pm

Van.Bosch wrote: »

for the 4 bunk cabins on Irish Ferries that it says don't allow cots, assume there is no issue bringing a baby in to them to sleep in a buggy?

If it's the same as the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven 4 bunk cabins you wouldn't have the space to set up a cot. Buggy should be ok though.

Flippyfloppy · 18-03-2019 9:37pm

westgolf wrote: »

If it's the same as the Brittany Ferries Pont Aven 4 bunk cabins you wouldn't have the space to set up a cot. Buggy should be ok though.

Unless it’s a rough crossing

amor3 · 18-03-2019 9:38pm

Van.Bosch wrote: »

for the 4 bunk cabins on Irish Ferries that it says don't allow cots, assume there is no issue bringing a baby in to them to sleep in a buggy?

You would have to pay for a reserved seat in that case but bring the buggy into the cabin leaving the seat unoccupied.. all passengers need a bed/seat.

Sorry that is obviously if you are booking for 5 people!

ifElseThen · 20-03-2019 3:49pm

Oscar Wilde is up in the shipyard in Belfast.

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-5.890/centery:54.622/zoom:14

Also Siblu have some offers on early-mid July
http://www.siblu.ie/campsite-holidays/offers/spring-into-summer

Jamemid · 22-03-2019 1:16pm

Any problems travelling at weekends in France with the yellow vest protests .

Seth Brundle · 22-03-2019 1:27pm

Jamemid wrote: »

Any problems travelling at weekends in France with the yellow vest protests .

Aren't they really just in city centres (or even just Paris)? Shouldn't affect motorways or small towns

Peckham · 22-03-2019 1:32pm

Seth Brundle wrote:

Aren't they really just in city centres (or even just Paris)? Shouldn't affect motorways or small towns

I was in Toulouse a few weeks ago. We were advised to avoid the city centre on the Saturday afternoon. When we were there on the Sunday morning it was clear there had been some trouble.

Jamemid · 22-03-2019 1:54pm

Seth Brundle wrote: »

Aren't they really just in city centres (or even just Paris)? Shouldn't affect motorways or small towns

Hope so. I'm heading Vendée for 2 weeks and then on to Paris in early June.

westgolf · 23-03-2019 6:10pm

Hi all,

Any recommendations for car hire companies from perpignon airport ?

Stone Deaf 4evr · 25-03-2019 1:41pm

westgolf wrote: »

Hi all,

Any recommendations for car hire companies from perpignon airport ?

we used europcar, no hassle. There are one or 2 others there as well, avis and sixth I think.

treascon · 25-03-2019 10:16pm

We’re heading back to La Garangeoire, Vendee region this year. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for day trips/things to see & do with 3 kids, 7-12 years age range. Done Puy du Fou last year, loved it but looking for other ideas. TIA

ifElseThen · 26-03-2019 11:16am

This place, http://www.chateau-aventuriers.com/en/ is about 40 mins away. Our lot enjoyed it the last time, your 12 year old might scoff though

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