[florida2010]

After such a successful trip to DLP recently I just wanted to add to this thread. Originally we got the idea to do camping and Disney thanks to this thread and we've had two really successful trips so wanted to share some of our experience. Last year we stopped at Le Etangs Fleuris which is a nice typical French campsite and holiday home location 40 minutes drive from the Disney gates. It's a nice but busy site over the summer months but this year we decided to try out a different site: caravaning-4vents/ which is only 25 minutes drive away and must admit one of the best campsites I've ever stayed at anywhere.



Now thankfully we have our trusty Tom Tom with French map. I'm used to rural roads both in the UK and France but it did take a leap of faith to go down the farm type road off the main road in to the French woods being not 100% sure if we were going the right way. Anyway after crossing a railway line and going down a single track road which is typical of the French countryside we came upon our home for the week.



This site is absolutely 100% French and one of the most beautifully layed out sites I've ever seen. Basically it was originally a vineyard that's been tastefully converted in to a holiday site.

The interesting thing was that when we drove up to check in we had another 3 GB plated cars in front doing the same thing (obviously very popular with the Brits then).



The reception area is really nice - they don't have an onsite shop but do have a local bakers van which sells local produce from sun up. I became totally hooked on French sticks and croissants ever day of our stay.

The pitches are enormous - we have a six berth Khyam which is not small and I could have easily put two on the pitch and still had room for the car and a big play area for the kids. We had a pitch directly near to the reception and after sorting out our tent for the week we heard what sounded like a local French musical band starting up. Every Saturday during the summer they have a site BBQ and drinks next to reception together with a group of local musicians and singers doing traditional French folk type music. You really couldn't get any more French if you tried. A great way to start our stay.



We've stopped on loads of campsites over the years but this place had a great mix of Brits, French and europeans and was what I'd describes as the most relaxed and chilled site I've ever come across - everything camping should be about. I think this was mainly due to everyone having loads of space, the general attractiveness of the site and the infectious friendliness of both the site owners and the visitors.

Getting down to the basics - the amenities blocks are modern clean, well kept and the showers were hot and very powerful:



Sorry not the best pick but taking pictures of toilets isn't what I'd normally do

They have a really nice pool and the kids play areas are modern and well kept:





For those not wanting to camp they also have some nice holiday homes that sleep up to six people.



Unlike other sites we've been to, again these holiday homes had lots of space so you would never feel cramped in. This place would easily equal the davy crockett ranch holiday homes at a fraction of the price.



All in all this is a great place for a DLP holiday - a fantastic place to relax and get a bit of real French culture but within less than 25 minutes drive of DLP.

We have friends who have a real issue with camping but I'm sure if they were to visit this site they'd soon change their minds. Great for families and for people who don't have kids as the site is so spread out everyone had enough room to not get annoyed or rattled by anyone else.

My only regret: we only went for the week - next time I'm going to do two weeks instead of one and space out our Disney park days with relaxing either next to the pool or around the site making use of the sports facilities - forgot to mention they also have badmington, table tennis and French boules that you can have a go at.

They also do pony treks on a regular basis but we were in the parks for the majority of our stay.

They have onsite security and the site is gated which are locked at 1am each morning. Even though we did stop out very late at DLP a number of nights when we didn't we never felt disturbed by anyone else coming back late. The size and layout of this park make it ideal to make it easy for people not to disturb others.

Excellent value for money and would highly recommend this to anyone considering combining DLP and camping. It gives you a unique holiday which is both full on Disney fun and very relaxing at the same time. Any questions happy to help where I can.

I don't think their website (caravaning-4vents/) does this place justice but if you do want to give it a go I'd suggest booking as far ahead as possible as the place is very very popular but unlike other sites even when its full everyone still has space to unwind properly and relax.

Just remembered all pitches have their own water supply and the electric hook up is the standard UK connection so you don't even need a European converter.

Will definitely be going back here as soon as the opportunity presents itself. Really miss the place.