Quote: Originally posted by happybonzo on 27/9/2006
suggest you get an ACSI card if you are going out of peak season.
Excuse my ignorence but what is an ACSI card? Is it like a Camping Carnet or is it better?
When you buy the ACSI Campsite book it contains a card which entitles you to a discounted rate. Two weeks ago we stayed at La Bien Assise near Calais and it cost £10 a night, a lot less than just turning up. Have a look here http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/
David
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Be careful with the ACSI Card as they have two books - one with the reduced sites and one with hundreds plus sites but they are for info. only. However I agree that the ACSI card seems the best value as you pay for the card (around £7) and then you just turn up at their sites and pay as you leave. Another alternative is Castel and Camping Privilege Card which gives access out of season to all their sites for €16 a night. These sites are quite expensive and are in beautiful Chateaux grounds and while large sites are very quiet out of season (July and August)
But some of us don't have or want campervans so free does'nt apply!! I have seen campers along the harbour at St Pol near Roscoff and while it is fine for overnighting I woul'nt want to spend my holidays moving from one freebie to another. If all of us did that there would be no campsites in France and then where would all us Brits go!!!
------------- Marz
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Quote: Originally posted by allengenealogy on 28/9/2006
. If all of us did that there would be no campsites in France and then where would all us Brits go!!!
I suppose that if one has a Caravan or a Tent then one is tied to a Campsite really
Shame though because I do wonder where some of these Site owners get their prices from. I am looking at one particular site UK and in High Season it is £21 per night for a patch of grass and extra £1 for the poor old dog
Seems a bit steep to me. Please don't give me the one about having to pay Staff - there are only 4 of them including the Manager.
The site is always full in High Season so somebody is having a right result. Surely Councils cannot charge that much in rates?
All the above is briliant, thanks a bunch guys, keep the suggestions coming, we hope to go end of may 2007, so I think Id better do some saving up for the wine/cheese thing!
normandy - there is a beautiful campsite at courseulles which is just to the left of caen as you look at the map! it's a gorgeous small town, with a harbour and lovely beach. close to bayeaux and the d day beaches.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: next year in Northern france
