Would anyone have stayed at this site nr. Vitrac and would you recommend it?
We stayed at La Garangeoire this year and it lived up to its billing. Thanks to all those who recommended it. We have four children to entertain but still dont want a site that is too commercial. Going to a large neon lit clubhouse in the evening being serenaded by Karioki singers is not me.
Any opinions on Soleil Plage would be most helpfull,
Many Thanks - Marcus
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Hi Marcus, We have not stayed a that particular site but we were in Vitrac this summer, it's a great area for a holiday with plenty of top class sites from Soulliac to Sarlat, take a look at campingfrance.com ther are many sites there listed most with web-sites. Best of Luck
We haven't been to this site but we have booked it for next year. I looked at quite alot of sites in the area and reached the conclusion that this site has enough going on to occupy out 7 and 9 year old boys without being too lively and is well placed for sightseeing. Several of the other sites I looked at either had discos, nightclubs etc. on them or looked too quiet with small pools and limited facilities.I hope we have made the right decision, I think it is always a bit of a gamble!
I did find the campsites own websites very helpful, it might be worth you looking at them.
Thanks for your replies. It certainly is a gamble trying to pick a good site thats not too big to be too commercial and not too small as to have nothing to keep the children occupied.
La Garangeoire will be the first site I will be returning to next year as it had all the facilities to keep the children happy but still retaining a smaller site relaxed atmosphere.I have booked Soleil Plage for the second and third weeks for the same reasons as yourself borojo. Fingers crossed !!!!!!!!!!
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We stayed at Soleil Plage for 2 weeks last May - we love it but then it was very quiet and we were the only tent the second week. We camped right next to the Dordogne (it was a bit more expensive) but worth it. The owners Goulas and Anne made us very welcome. Should imagine it gets a bit more hectic in the season. There are quite a few Eurocamp tents and mobile homes.
If you're going to this area - don't miss the the Wednesday and Saturday market in Sarlat!
Great location next to a superb river with safe bathing for kids, fishing, snorkelling, canoeing. Pebble and sand beaches available if you want to BBQ on the bank or on the island.
Good sports facilities - canoe, tennis, table tennis and new multisports [tennis/baketball/footie/etc.] Good pool complex with some amazing banana plants. Golf just down the road [1km] but not cheap.
Easy access to Sarlat and other Dordogne towns.
Friendly management, pleasant restaurant. Bar is small but terrace under the walnut tree is a good place to enjoy a wine or two. [maybe more]
We wondered if going back for a 3rd year was a mistake but when we arrived the kids inflated the water toys and set off for the river whilst adults put their feet up and relaxed knowing 13 and 11 year old kids could play safely. 20 minutes later we had 2 amused kids and 2 relaxed adults - and so it remained for the rest of the week.
If you like to go and explore then you will find loads of history/culture in the area - Those with an interest in history will need several weeks to scratch the surface of all that is offered and those who have an interest in food will not be disappointed either.
We have been to places where more entertainment is prearranged and more happens of an evening but we have never found a site with a better location or where a more relaxing atmosphere is to be found. Suggest Le Moulinal at Biron has more arranged entertainment and an equally good atmosphere but its lake is no match for the Dordogne when it comes to a location.
How old are the kids? Mine are 11 and 13 - they love the river - its clean and warm. Fishing rods and snorkel/mask are essentials. The bar is simple with no Neon lights. There at the end of august - we may get to say hell.o
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: Soleil Plage - Dordogne
