Thanks guys!
I have taken the plunge and booked a campsite near Carcasonne it has some nice reviews on here and I have always fancied that area of France.
Itinerary:
Ramsbottom to Portsmouth
Overnight stop
8am Ferry Portsmouth to Caen
Caen to Limoges - overnight stop
Limoges to 11250 Montclar
9 days in Montclar, Langudeoc
then
Montclar to Saint Gilles Croix de Vie (7 hours)
7 nights in Saint Gilles at Le Pas Opton
Saint Gilles to Saint Malo for 10.30am Ferry. Sleep all day in Cabin whilst kids in cinema, etc
Arrive Portsmouth 6pm
Portsmouth to Ramsbottom
PHEW!
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Thank you Boycieb. I have previously seen Les Rivages listed and it's in the 2011 Camping Card ACSI book so we'll definitely give it a try at 15 Euros for a night (or two). I was surprised to read that you can see excellent views of the Millau bridge tho I think that it's another matter to spot any campsite from that height. What a bridge. The Rivages looks ideal on the way down but it closes 30/9 (we normally come back 1st week in October).In the past we've tended to use handfulls of camping cheques but this year hopefully we'll find out how their Silver card works. Seems a bit complicated. Whereas the Acsi card is very straight forward.
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.