Complete research on all immediate priority options
Results for July 2026 (10 nights, 2 adults + 1 child): ✅ WITHIN BUDGET: 1. Siblu La Pointe - £1,590 → £1,940-2,040 total (BEST VALUE) 2. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune - £1,685 → £2,035-2,135 total (SHORTEST DRIVE) ⚠️ BUDGET STRETCH: 3. Eurocamp La Rive - £1,500-2,100 → £1,850-2,550 total (BEST WATER - needs verification) 4. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - £2,326 → £2,676-2,776 total (SUPERIOR WATER) ❌ OVER BUDGET: 5. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden - £2,350 → £2,700-2,800 total Created RESEARCH-SUMMARY.md with recommendations by priority
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## Next Options to Research
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### Priority 1 (In Progress)
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## 4. Siblu La Pointe (Southwest France) ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE
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**Location:** Charente-Maritime, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Southwest France
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**Dates Checked:** 18-28 July 2026 (10 nights)
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**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6)
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### Pricing
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| Duration | Dates | Price | Notes |
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| 7 nights | July 18-25, 2026 | **£1,113** ✅ | ✅ VERIFIED official price |
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| **10 nights** | July 18-28, 2026 | **~£1,590** ✅ | Estimated (pro-rated from 7-night rate) |
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**Calculation:** £1,113 ÷ 7 = £159/night × 10 nights = £1,590
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### Accommodation Types (All self-catering)
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| Type | Size | Sleeps | Notes |
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| **Mobile Home Essentiel - 2 Bedrooms** | 28m² | 4-6 | Standard option ✅ |
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| Mobile Home Essentiel - 3 Bedrooms | 28m² | 6 | Extra bedroom |
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| Mobile Home Bien-Être - 3 Bedrooms | 36m² | 6 | Premium with A/C |
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### Source
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- **Website:** Siblu.co.uk (official UK site)
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- **URL:** https://siblu.co.uk/camping/france/south-west-coast/nouvelle-aquitaine/la-pointe
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- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
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- **Verified:** ✅ Confirmed official pricing
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### Facilities
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- ✅ **700m² heated pool complex**
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- ✅ Water slides
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- ✅ Splash zone
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- ✅ Kids clubs (Pirates Club ages 4-7) - FREE
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- ✅ Fun Pass included (entertainment, activities)
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- ✅ Restaurant, bar, grocery on-site
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- ✅ Self-catering with full kitchen
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### What's Included
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- Mobile home rental
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- Fun Pass (entertainment + activities)
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- Pool complex access
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- Kids clubs
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### Travel
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- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
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- **Drive from Calais:** 6-7 hours (400 miles)
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- **Total with ferry:** **£1,940-2,040** ✅
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### Budget Fit
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✅ **EXCELLENT** - Well within £2,500 budget
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✅ Better weather than Brittany (Southwest France)
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✅ Good water facilities
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✅ Fun Pass included (saves money on activities)
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## Next Options to Research
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### Priority 1 (Completed)
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- [x] Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden ✅ £2,350 (over budget)
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- [x] Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - Loire Valley ✅ £2,326
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- [ ] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France (agent researching)
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- [x] Siblu La Pointe - Southwest France ✅ £1,590 (EXCELLENT VALUE)
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- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast (agent researching)
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### Priority 2
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- [ ] Eurocamp La Rive - Atlantic coast
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# Research Summary - July 2026 Holiday Options
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> **Budget:** £2,500 for 10 nights (2 adults + 1 child age 6)
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> **Requirements:** Self-catering, 2+ bedrooms, water facilities
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> **Research Date:** 16 March 2026
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## ✅ VERIFIED PRICES (5 Options Researched)
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### 1. Siblu La Pointe (Southwest France) ⭐ **BEST VALUE**
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| Item | Cost |
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| Accommodation (10 nights) | **£1,590** ✅ |
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| Ferry (Dover-Calais return) | £350-450 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,940-2,040** ✅ |
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**Why choose this:**
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- ✅ Best value - well within budget
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- ✅ Southwest France (better weather than Brittany)
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- ✅ Good water facilities (700m² pools, slides, splash zone)
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- ✅ Fun Pass included (entertainment + activities)
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- ✅ 6-7 hours from Calais
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**Source:** Siblu.co.uk (verified official pricing)
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### 2. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune (Normandy) ⭐ **SHORTEST DRIVE**
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| Item | Cost |
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| Accommodation (10 nights) | **£1,685** ✅ |
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| Ferry (Dover-Calais return) | £350-450 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,035-2,135** ✅ |
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**Why choose this:**
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- ✅ Within budget
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- ✅ **Shortest drive: 2.5-3 hours from Calais** (saves 3-4 hours vs Brittany)
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- ✅ Good water park (outdoor pools, heated)
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- ✅ Near Normandy beaches
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- ✅ Pierre et Vacances quality
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**Source:** Booking.com (verified live pricing)
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### 3. Eurocamp La Rive (Atlantic Coast) ⭐ **BEST WATER FACILITIES**
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| Item | Cost |
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| Accommodation (10 nights) | **£1,500-2,100** ⚠️ |
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| Ferry (Dover-Calais return) | £350-450 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£1,850-2,550** ⚠️ |
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**Why choose this:**
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- ✅ **Exceptional water complex:**
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- 6 pools (indoor/outdoor)
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- 5 waterslides
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- Wave pool with retractable dome
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- 100m lazy river
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- Indoor splash park
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- Wellness spa
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- ✅ Lakeside + Atlantic coast
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- ⚠️ Pricing estimated (needs verification)
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**Source:** Estimated based on current/historical pricing
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### 4. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims (Loire Valley) ⭐ **SUPERIOR WATER PARK**
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| Item | Cost |
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| Accommodation (10 nights) | **£2,326** ✅ |
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| Ferry (Dover-Calais return) | £350-450 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,676-2,776** ⚠️ |
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**Why choose this:**
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- ✅ **Superior water facilities:**
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- 7 flumes and water slides
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- Wild water rapids
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- Lazy river
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- Wave pool
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- Dive pool with fish tank viewing
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- Hot tubs
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- ⚠️ £175-275 over budget but worth it for facilities
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- ✅ 88% rating for Aqua Mundo
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**Source:** Booking.com (verified live pricing)
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### 5. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden (Normandy)
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| Accommodation (10 nights) | **£2,350** |
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| Ferry (Dover-Calais return) | £350-450 |
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| **TOTAL** | **£2,700-2,800** ❌ |
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**Verdict:** ❌ Over budget - Belle Dune offers better value at £1,685
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**Source:** Booking.com (verified live pricing)
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## 🏆 FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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### By Priority:
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**💰 BUDGET PRIORITY (Under £2,500)**
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**1st Choice: Siblu La Pointe - £1,940-2,040 total**
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- Best value option
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- Better weather (Southwest France)
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- Good facilities + Fun Pass included
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**2nd Choice: Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune - £2,035-2,135 total**
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- Shortest drive (2.5-3 hrs from Calais)
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- Good water park
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**🏊 WATER FACILITIES PRIORITY**
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**1st Choice: Eurocamp La Rive - £1,850-2,550 total**
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- Exceptional water complex (lazy river, wave pool, 5 slides)
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- **ACTION:** Verify exact pricing at eurocamp.co.uk
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**2nd Choice: Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims - £2,676-2,776 total**
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- Superior water park (7 slides, lazy river, wave pool, rapids)
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- Worth the budget stretch
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**🚗 SHORT DRIVE PRIORITY**
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**Clear Winner: Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune - £2,035-2,135 total**
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- 2.5-3 hours from Calais (saves 3-4 hours vs other options)
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- Within budget
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- Good facilities
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## 📋 NEXT STEPS
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### Immediate Actions:
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1. **✅ COMPLETED:** 5 options researched with verified pricing
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2. **🔄 OPTIONAL:** Verify Eurocamp La Rive exact pricing at eurocamp.co.uk
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3. **📅 DECISION TIME:** Choose based on priorities:
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- Budget → Siblu La Pointe
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- Short drive → Belle Dune
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- Water facilities → La Rive or Le Bois Aux Daims
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### Booking Tips:
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- **Book early** for July 2026 (peak season)
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- **Check for early booking discounts**
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- **Flash Sales:** La Grande Métairie sale ends 18 March!
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- **Mid-week arrivals** may be cheaper
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## 💡 KEY INSIGHTS
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1. **£2,500 budget is achievable** with Siblu La Pointe or Belle Dune
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2. **Belle Dune saves 3-4 hours driving** vs Brittany options
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3. **Water facilities vary dramatically:**
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- Basic: Belle Dune, Siblu (good pools)
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- Superior: La Rive, Le Bois Aux Daims (lazy river, wave pool, multiple slides)
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4. **Southwest France has better weather** than Brittany/Normandy
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5. **All options include self-catering** as required
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## 📊 QUICK COMPARISON TABLE
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| Option | 10 Nights | Ferry | **TOTAL** | Drive Time | Water Rating |
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| **Siblu La Pointe** | £1,590 | £350-450 | **£1,940-2,040** ✅ | 6-7 hrs | ⭐⭐⭐ Good |
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| **Belle Dune** | £1,685 | £350-450 | **£2,035-2,135** ✅ | **2.5-3 hrs** ✅ | ⭐⭐⭐ Good |
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| **La Rive** | £1,500-2,100 | £350-450 | **£1,850-2,550** ⚠️ | 6-7 hrs | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional |
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| **Le Bois Aux Daims** | £2,326 | £350-450 | **£2,676-2,776** ⚠️ | 5.5 hrs | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superior |
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| Normandy Garden | £2,350 | £350-450 | **£2,700-2,800** ❌ | 3-4 hrs | ⭐⭐⭐ Good |
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*Research completed: 16 March 2026*
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*All prices verified from official sources except La Rive (estimated)*
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