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Christophe Mae at Les Charmettes

Dan Johnson — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:57:46 +0000

Siblu meets Sarkozy

Leslie Hurst- siblu CEO — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:50:55 +0000

Dropped in at our Les Charmettes holiday parc recently to catch up with Steve Smith, the parc director, and check that all is well. Steve apologised that he had received a letter just the day before and had opened it by mistake before realising it was for me. I was just a little surprised when I pulled out an official invitation to a meeting with President Sarkozy, near La Rochelle, the following day.

Quick change of arrangements for the week, formal shirt borrowed from Philippe Burgaud, our holiday parc director at La Pignade and with extra attention to my morning toilette there I was just a few yards from the human dynamo.

Amazing what can happen when you least expect it.

Classic beach music – Violins Sur Le Sable

admin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:57:50 +0000

Recently we posted about the best Driving Songs, which leads us nicely to Violin Sur Le Sables – a classical music event that take places on the beach in Royan, near to our holiday parc Les Charmettes.

Even if you’re not into classical music, the sheer extravagance of this spectacle is well worth seeing – plus it’s free!

I went with friends a couple of years ago and here’s the advice.

Head over to Royan beach early in the afternoon because the setting will get packed with people – the event has been taking place for 30 years. Take a rug, picnic basket, plenty to drink (it will be hot in the day), suncream and swimming costumes. Bag yourself a good space mid-way back from the stage (you can’t miss the stage, it will be right in the middle of the beach) and set out your rug and picnic. And then enjoy an afternoon in the sun by the sea!

The concert starts around 8pm, so remember to pack evening clothes with a jumper, as it will turn a bit fresh by then. The concert itself consists of a professional orchestra with singers and dancers, culminating in a spectacular firework display that actually fires in time with the music. It will finish around 10.30 – 11pm; allow yourself time for a drink or maybe an ice-cream from one of the many beachside restaurants after the concert, or you could be caught in traffic heading out of town.

A fantastic event, highly recommended.

Have you been – why not tell us your tips for a enjoying the concert.