# Detailed Itinerary: La Grande Métairie, Carnac

## Pricing Status
**Last Verified: 16 March 2026**
- ✅ = Price verified from official source
- ⚠️ = Price estimated

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## Holiday Overview

| Detail | Information |
|--------|-------------|
| **Park** | La Grande Métairie |
| **Location** | Carnac, Southern Brittany |
| **Dates** | 18 July - 2 August 2026 |
| **Duration** | 15 nights (14 nights on site) |
| **Accommodation** | Classic Mobile Home |
| **Transport** | Ferry Plymouth-Roscoff + own car |

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## Why Choose La Grande Métairie?

| Feature | Rating |
|---------|--------|
| Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lazy river, slides, indoor pool |
| Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| **Beach Access** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **5 min walk!** |
| Value | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Best value** |

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## Park Facilities

### Pool Complex
- Main outdoor pool
- Lazy river
- Waterslides
- Splash zone
- Indoor heated pool

### Kids Club "Leo Club"
- Ages 4-6: Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts
- Sessions: Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8

### Evening Entertainment
- Mini disco (nightly), magic shows, themed nights, karaoke

### On-Site Amenities
- Restaurant, takeaway, bar, small shop
- Bike hire, tennis, playground, boules

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## Day-by-Day Itinerary

### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July
- 16:00 Leave Wigan
- 20:30 Arrive Plymouth
- **Hotel:** ⚠️ £60-80

### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival
- 08:00 Ferry Plymouth → Roscoff
- 15:00 Arrive France
- 15:30 Drive to Carnac (1hr 45min)
- 17:30 Check in
- 20:30 Welcome party

### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Beach Day!
- 09:30 **Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!)**
- Sandcastles, paddling
- Afternoon pool
- Evening mini disco

### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool Day
- Lazy river all morning
- Kids club afternoon
- Evening circus skills

### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Carnac Stones
- Walk to stones (megalithic standing stones)
- ✅ **Viewing: FREE** from perimeter path
- Guided tour (optional): €11/adult
- Carnac village, ice cream

### DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Beach & Pool
- Plage du Grand Drévet
- Kids club
- Waterslides

### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Vannes Day Trip
- 09:00 Drive to Vannes (30 min)
- ✅ **Ramparts: FREE**
- ✅ **Butterfly Garden: €10/adult, €7.50 child** = €27.50 family (~£23)
- Lunch: ⚠️ ~£25
- **Fuel:** ~30 miles

### DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool Day
- Pool complex
- Kids club
- Mini golf
- Caribbean themed night

### DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Quiberon Peninsula
- 09:30 Drive to Quiberon (20 min)
- ✅ **Côte Sauvage: FREE** coastal walks
- Beach picnic
- **Fuel:** ~30 miles

### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Beach Day
- Beach all day
- Body boarding

### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Pool & Relax
- Pool complex
- Bike ride around park
- Evening magic show

### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Auray & Saint-Goustan
- 09:30 Drive to Auray (15 min)
- Saint-Goustan port: ✅ **FREE**
- ✅ **Parking: FREE** (park4night.com)
- Lunch in harbour: ⚠️ ~£25
- **Fuel:** ~20 miles

### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Day
- Sandcastle competition
- Swimming
- Evening talent show

### DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day
- Lazy river all morning
- Last kids club
- **Dinner out:** ⚠️ ~£35
- Farewell party

### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Final Beach Day
- Last beach morning
- Final pool dip
- Pack up

### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August
- 08:00 Check out
- 08:30 Drive to Roscoff (1hr 45min)
- 11:00 Ferry to Plymouth
- 22:00 Home!

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## Budget Breakdown

| Category | Cost | Status |
|----------|------|--------|
| Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 | ✅ Verified |
| Accommodation (14 nights) | £800 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) | £440 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Fuel (~300 miles) | £170 | ✅ Verified |
| Activities (Butterfly Garden) | £23 | ✅ Verified |
| Parking | £15 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| Plymouth Hotel | £70 | ⚠️ Estimated |
| **TOTAL** | **£1,898** | |

### ✅ Under £2,000!

**Saving vs Domaine des Ormes:** ~£267

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## Price Sources (Verified 16 March 2026)

| Attraction | Price | Source |
|------------|-------|--------|
| Carnac Stones | FREE from perimeter | menhirs-carnac.fr |
| Vannes Ramparts | FREE | TripAdvisor |
| Butterfly Garden | €10/adult, €7.50 child | jardinsdespapillons.fr |
| Saint-Goustan Parking | FREE | park4night.com |
| Côte Sauvage | FREE | TripAdvisor |
| France Diesel | €1.67/litre | fuel-prices.eu |

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*Created: 15 March 2026*  
*Pricing Verified: 16 March 2026*
