Okay I know its a long way off but... thinking of going to the French 5 days next summer. I know quite a few people went over at Easter this year. Anyone got any suggestions on (child-friendly) places to stay or other (helpful) comments.
Thanks
French 5 days Bordeaux 2007
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When we were there at Easter, friends started looking for gites/villas to rent for the week, but there's very little in the area like that.
We stayed in a rented static caravan, which was OK at Easter, but I think it would be quite unpleasant in mid summer with the site more crowded and the temperature much higher. Probably better than a tent, though!
I'd be tempted just to trawl through google searches and see what you come up with that's not necessarily through tourist offices...good luck!
We stayed in a rented static caravan, which was OK at Easter, but I think it would be quite unpleasant in mid summer with the site more crowded and the temperature much higher. Probably better than a tent, though!
I'd be tempted just to trawl through google searches and see what you come up with that's not necessarily through tourist offices...good luck!
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Ange,
This site might (or might not) be useful. We've used it in the past and the properties are very good. The prices look high to start with but if you look at how many people you can get in you may be able to reduce the cost by sharing. Any way worth a look I hope.
http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/gironde.htm
Chris
This site might (or might not) be useful. We've used it in the past and the properties are very good. The prices look high to start with but if you look at how many people you can get in you may be able to reduce the cost by sharing. Any way worth a look I hope.
http://www.ownersdirect.co.uk/gironde.htm
Chris
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Ange. Watch the costs of getting to France. We've found that it's often cheaper to go with a travel company than try to book a crossing ourselves. We're looking to sort it early this time but that doesn't necessarily mean it'll be cheaper, cos the travel cos have block bookings. Having said that I had a quick look at the larger camp/caravan ones and they don't use a site that close to the area in use.
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Another question related to the French-5-days. For those of you familiar with this event what sort of standard are the Junior courses? In particular does M14 provide a good technical challenge or tend towards TD3/4? Any advice welcome.
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If it's of any use Neil, young Neville competed as an M12 at the F5D at Fontainbleu and at the 3jour de Sud Ouest on the Bordeaux sand dunes also that year.
I only have his maps from the F5D which look very TD3 as they should be and I would guess M14 should be TD4 and probably will be given the extreme subtlety of the terrain (although plenty of paths).
Young Neville did very well at both events - getting on the podium on a couple of days at the F5D and winning the 3JOU. the fuss they made of him on both occasions is something which has stayed with him (and us) throughout his O life and was a totally positive and re-inforcing experience which may have helped see him through some of the leaner and less positive experiences at home - if that's of any consideration at all. sometimes it's nice just to do well.
As I recall Tessa was there at both events as a W14 and i'm sure she would be delighted to give you the benefit of her recollections when she gets back from GG's Lakes camp.
I only have his maps from the F5D which look very TD3 as they should be and I would guess M14 should be TD4 and probably will be given the extreme subtlety of the terrain (although plenty of paths).
Young Neville did very well at both events - getting on the podium on a couple of days at the F5D and winning the 3JOU. the fuss they made of him on both occasions is something which has stayed with him (and us) throughout his O life and was a totally positive and re-inforcing experience which may have helped see him through some of the leaner and less positive experiences at home - if that's of any consideration at all. sometimes it's nice just to do well.
As I recall Tessa was there at both events as a W14 and i'm sure she would be delighted to give you the benefit of her recollections when she gets back from GG's Lakes camp.
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The French 5 days site has been updated and now has some info on course lengths and location of events.
http://perso.orange.fr/laco/5J2007/Accueil.htm
http://perso.orange.fr/laco/5J2007/Accueil.htm
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Does anyone know about the difference between the adult A and B courses?
I went over last easter and did D21C (short) but it doesn't seem to be an option in summer. It says the A is 7km each day which won't make it much of a holiday for me but I'm worried B will be too easy.
Which one shall I do?!
I went over last easter and did D21C (short) but it doesn't seem to be an option in summer. It says the A is 7km each day which won't make it much of a holiday for me but I'm worried B will be too easy.
Which one shall I do?!
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Not sure there is a link to enter on-line. There is the link to download an entry form.
I looked at the various ways to enter (money transfer, Euro cheques, etc) but found an idea on the Moneysavingexpert.com website.
They suggest sending cash via Airsure, which is insured up to a certain level
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Anyway I used this method and they accepted our entry
I looked at the various ways to enter (money transfer, Euro cheques, etc) but found an idea on the Moneysavingexpert.com website.
They suggest sending cash via Airsure, which is insured up to a certain level
http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/cont ... tId=400034
Anyway I used this method and they accepted our entry
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