Lac de 3 vallees, Yelloh Village, France

[Carolyn_374450152]

Has anyone been to this site in the Gers region of France. We were thinking of driving down there in one go from Calais, should be about 10 hrs with the caravan, we wondered what the route is like, how long it took, and how noisy the site is. We have 2 quiet teenagers. Thanks.

 

[vectisrambler]

We used it as an out of season night stop a couple of years ago and not surprsingly found it very quiet. We were directed to a pitch on the lower level of the site and this was at the bottom of a very steep hill. The ground was a little boggy and the facilities were 'tired'. However, we has a good meal in the restaurant and the reception staff were friendly and helpful.

The lake complex looked like great fun but was not in use at the time of our visit. In season, I imagine it would be a lively area and one to avoid if seeking peace and quiet.

We called in on our way north from the Pyrenees and were meandering back towards Caen, so did not experience the fastest route from Calais. To complete it in 10 hours, you will need to use the autoroutes, either via Bordeaux and then the A62 or the Rouen, Chartres Orlean, A71 and the A20 but the final appraoch will be over slow N roads. With children to amuse, it is a site worth considering.

 

[Carolyn_374450152]

We used it as an out of season night stop a couple of years ago and not surprsingly found it very quiet. We were directed to a pitch on the lower level of the site and this was at the bottom of a very steep hill. The ground was a little boggy and the facilities were 'tired'. However, we has a good meal in the restaurant and the reception staff were friendly and helpful.

The lake complex looked like great fun but was not in use at the time of our visit. In season, I imagine it would be a lively area and one to avoid if seeking peace and quiet.

We called in on our way north from the Pyrenees and were meandering back towards Caen, so did not experience the fastest route from Calais. To complete it in 10 hours, you will need to use the autoroutes, either via Bordeaux and then the A62 or the Rouen, Chartres Orlean, A71 and the A20 but the final appraoch will be over slow N roads. With children to amuse, it is a site worth considering.

Thanks for your advice.

 

[NRT1]

Hi,

We went there about five years ago. We broke the journey by stopping just north of Paris at Orvilliers Sorrel, which left 3-4 hours to Calais. Our kids were younger then though. There is a main pool complex with live entertainment (fills up very quickly) and also a low key family disco every night at le lac du terrace. There was a proper disco which opens late and runs until about 3am but it is out of the way in a soundproof room. Did not hear it at all. Just the throwing out time had some noise but then all of our windows were open as it was so hot. Lake slides and swimming area very good. Staff were excellent. We really enjoyed it.

Have fun.

Neil

 

[Carolyn_374450152]

Hi,

We went there about five years ago. We broke the journey by stopping just north of Paris at Orvilliers Sorrel, which left 3-4 hours to Calais. Our kids were younger then though. There is a main pool complex with live entertainment (fills up very quickly) and also a low key family disco every night at le lac du terrace. There was a proper disco which opens late and runs until about 3am but it is out of the way in a soundproof room. Did not hear it at all. Just the throwing out time had some noise but then all of our windows were open as it was so hot. Lake slides and swimming area very good. Staff were excellent. We really enjoyed it.

Have fun.

Neil

Thanks, we'll give it a go.