France Loire Valley in May

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France Loire Valley in May

· Posted: 24.02.2013 · #1

HI we are heading to The Loire Valley and the Vandee for the first two weeks in May, any recommendations for sites to see and sites to stay on would be very welcome, thanks for your help

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· Posted: 24.02.2013 · #2

Chambord chateau is nice to see but don't be tempted to stay there as overnighting is expensive and no services. There are a lot of sites around that area but I found that the municipal ones were the cheapest and as good as the private ones.

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· Posted: 24.02.2013 · #3

Are you thinking of Sites or Aires?
Will you have kids and need to keep them entertained?

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· Posted: 25.02.2013 · #4

Hi Bunny> Stayed in Saumur after arriving in the valley and the site is on an island on the river in the middle of the town.Has pool and you can walk into town.Lovely area ,you will love it.We followed the river up to Angiers and then to Le Manns.Nice small towns all along the river.Hope this helps. Cool

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· Posted: 25.02.2013 · #5

Agree with Cool, only don't go into Saumur town on a Monday as its closed!! speaking from experience.

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· Posted: 25.02.2013 · #6

keep an eye on the weather in may we were there last may/june and had to stay south of nantes to get a bit of good weather

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· Posted: 25.02.2013 · #7

HI Gang,
Thanks for your suggestions, We are traveling without the teenagers and looking forward to the freedom. Saumur is on the hit list so Cool, I will make sure to miss it on a Monday. All suggestions are gratefully received.

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· Posted: 26.02.2013 · #8

get yourself an ACSI card for discount campsites and Orador sur Glane is an interesting place to visit its near Limoges south of Saumur, google the town its an errie place to visit it also has a lovely aire

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· Posted: 26.02.2013 · #9

Saumer is very nice. As said, town is a cul-de-sac if you drive the camper in, you will find it hard to reverse out. There is a very good WW11 museum just outside the town. Also it is a wine area, the Saumer wine (red) is my favourite. White also available.

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· Posted: 27.02.2013 · #10

Thanks Franco, Eirebus, I will let you know how I get on following my return, the remains of a WW2 destroyed town is right up street not sure what her good self will think.O the joys of being the organiser.
All suggesstions welcome.
Any recommended sites or aires in the Vandee ??

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