Portland Bill Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Has anyone stayed or been down to this part of France. Just interested in places to visit, beaches etc in the area. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PHILINFRANCE Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 The town centre was virtually flattened at the end of WW11 and has been rebuilt with, IMO, little character, although it is still quite modern and functional. Fortunately, most of the older properties adjacent to the beach were untouched and, if you are interested in that sort of thing,there are some really fascinating walks to be had along the coastal paths and, of course, the port is interesting, although that of nearby La Rochelle is more picturesque. In common with most of this part of the Atlantic, there are numerous beaches and it really depends on what you are looking for: there are numerous sandy beaches and shallow water for young children, rock pools for exploring and endless walks along the water's edge. Enjoy yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northsomersetred Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Has anyone stayed or been down to this part of France. Just interested in places to visit, beaches etc in the area. Thanks Only ever passed through getting the ferry over to Soulac, can't recommend the stretch of beach south of Soulac enough, holidayed in the area every year from 85-01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Portland Bill Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks to you all, were off on our way tomorrow. Looking warm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted July 30, 2015 Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks to you all, were off on our way tomorrow. Looking warm Don't forget the stiff upper lip if the farmers spray your vehicle with manure mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Don't forget the stiff upper lip if the farmers spray your vehicle with manure mind. Haha! been down here for 3 days now and it's a fantastic place. The weather has been in the low 30's ...except for a tremendous thunder and lighting storm/show last night. The more I see of France the more I like it, wonderful people, scenery,beaches,weather and the road network is a million times better than in the UK. I can see why you live over here E's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antman Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Not far from my place in France and is very nice. Will be full of Parisians at this time of year ahh the whiff of French insouciance ! just back from France, gotta love the rudeness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Not far from my place in France and is very nice. Will be full of Parisians at this time of year Everywhere in France is full of Parisians this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Everywhere in France is full of Parisians this time of year. good point.............except Paris that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Some friends own a place in Hourtin, just to the south. Very nice it is too, lake and Atlantic Beach. We're currently in Biscarrosse funnily enough, about 60 or so miles further south. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Has anyone got experience of going to watch Bordeaux FC play. I see that they are at home this Sunday, we are approx 90 mins from Bordeaux, so are debating whether to travel to the game. If anyone has any tips re ticket prices etc, could they let me know please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Has anyone got experience of going to watch Bordeaux FC play. I see that they are at home this Sunday, we are approx 90 mins from Bordeaux, so are debating whether to travel to the game. If anyone has any tips re ticket prices etc, could they let me know please Usually turn up and pay Bill, almost certainly not a sell out, especially in August, would be amazed if you couldn't get in. Try FNAC most outlets have a ticket sales counter or a large Supermarket like Leclerc or Carrefour, if you want to buy in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Usually turn up and pay Bill, almost certainly not a sell out, especially in August, would be amazed if you couldn't get in. Try FNAC most outlets have a ticket sales counter or a large Supermarket like Leclerc or Carrefour, if you want to buy in advance. Thanks E's, going into a Leclerc later today so will have a look. Do you know if Bordaux are moving into a new ground? I read they are having one built for Euro 2016. I would check it myself but am struggling for wifi at times! Thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Has anyone got experience of going to watch Bordeaux FC play. I see that they are at home this Sunday, we are approx 90 mins from Bordeaux, so are debating whether to travel to the game. If anyone has any tips re ticket prices etc, could they let me know please You must be desperate for a football fix! Its crap when in season let alone a pre season friendly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 It's not a friendly it's their first league game. I've been to about 10 grounds in France including Bordeaux. Decent crowd and atmosphere and as Es says, you can get tickets in Leclerc but could turn up on the day and go to ticket office. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PHILINFRANCE Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 On 7/30/2015 at 23:35, Portland Bill said: Thanks to you all, were off on our way tomorrow. Looking warm You appear to have just 'liked' a post I made on this thread about a year ago. Have you just been there (Royan) or are you there at present? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Yes mate, I went there last year, and I'm going back again in a weeks time! I started this thread a year ago and was just reading it back. I obviously didn't get around to liking your post 12 months ago! We had a fantastic time last year, the beaches and the general area are fantastic ( as you no doubt already know) and were really looking forward to experiencing it all again. France is a great country, shame it's having to go through some real bad times at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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