# Detailed Itinerary: La Grande Métairie, Carnac ## ⚠️ PRICE WARNING **All prices in this document are UNVERIFIED ESTIMATES.** The actual price for La Grande Métairie in peak season (July/August) is likely **£1,500-2,500 for 14 nights**, NOT the £800 estimated below. A real review found £600 for 10 nights OFF-PEAK - peak prices are typically 2.5-4x higher. **Please verify prices at:** https://www.eurocamp.co.uk See `VERIFIED-PRICES.md` for what I could actually verify. --- ## Why Choose La Grande Métairie? | Feature | Rating | Notes | |---------|--------|-------| | Pool Complex | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Lazy river, slides, indoor pool | | Water Play | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Good splash zone | | Kids Club | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Excellent, well-reviewed | | Evening Entertainment | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Shows, discos, themed nights | | **Beach Access** | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **5 min to Carnac beaches!** | | Value for Money | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Best value option** | --- ## Park Facilities ### Pool Complex | Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | Main outdoor pool | Large family pool | | Lazy river | Float around in the sun! | | Waterslides | Multiple slides for different ages | | Splash zone | Perfect for 6-year-olds | | Indoor pool | Heated, all-weather option | | Sun terraces | Loungers for parents | ### Kids Club "Leo Club" | Age | Activities | |-----|------------| | 4-6 years | Creative workshops, mini Olympics, treasure hunts | | 7-10 years | Adventure challenges, sports, team games | **Sessions:** Morning 10-12, Afternoon 2-5, Evening 6-8 (some nights) ### Evening Entertainment - Mini disco (nightly) - Live music - Magic shows - Circus performances | Themed evenings (Caribbean night, 80s night, etc.) - Karaoke - Family quiz nights ### On-Site Amenities - ✅ Restaurant - ✅ Takeaway / snack bar - ✅ Bar with terrace - ✅ Small supermarket - ✅ Bike hire - ✅ Tennis - ✅ Multi-sports court - ✅ Large playground - ✅ Boules court --- ## Day-by-Day Itinerary ### TRAVEL DAY: Friday 17 July | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 16:00 | Leave Wigan | | 20:30 | Arrive Plymouth | | 21:00 | Check into budget hotel | | **Cost** | Hotel: £60-80 | --- ### DAY 1: Saturday 18 July - Arrival | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 08:00 | Ferry check-in | | 09:00 | Depart Plymouth | | 15:00 | Arrive Roscoff | | 15:30 | Drive to Carnac (1 hr 45 min) | | 17:30 | Arrive La Grande Métairie | | 18:00 | Check in, explore park | | 19:30 | Dinner (self-catered) | | 20:30 | Welcome party at entertainment venue | | **Food** | Pack picnic for ferry + self-cater dinner | --- ### DAY 2: Sunday 19 July - Beach Day! | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 08:00 | Breakfast (fresh bread from on-site shop) | | 09:30 | Walk to Carnac beach (5 min!) | | 10:00 | Beach morning - build sandcastles, paddle | | 12:30 | Picnic on beach | | 14:00 | More beach time | | 16:00 | Back to park, pool dip | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Mini disco + magic show | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 3: Monday 20 July - Pool Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Pool complex morning - lazy river! | | 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | | 14:00 | Kids club for daughter | | 14:00 | Parents: tennis or relax | | 17:00 | Adventure playground | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment - circus skills | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 4: Tuesday 21 July - Carnac Stones | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 09:30 | Walk to Carnac stones (megalithic standing stones) | | 10:30 | Explore the alignments - amazing for kids! | | 12:00 | Picnic lunch | | 13:30 | Visit Carnac village | | 15:00 | Ice cream | | 16:00 | Back to park, pool time | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment - live music | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 5: Wednesday 22 July - Beach & Pool | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Beach morning - Plage du Grand Drévet | | 12:30 | Picnic on beach | | 14:00 | Back to park | | 14:30 | Kids club | | 17:00 | Pool - waterslides! | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Family quiz night | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 6: Thursday 23 July - Vannes Day Trip | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 08:00 | Early breakfast | | 09:00 | Drive to Vannes (30 min) | | 09:30 | Explore medieval walled town | | 11:30 | Visit harbour | | 12:30 | Lunch in café (galettes!) | | 14:00 | Walk the ramparts | | 15:30 | Butterfly garden (Jardin aux Papillons) | | 17:00 | Drive back | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment | | **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner | | **Fuel** | ~30 miles | --- ### DAY 7: Friday 24 July - Pool Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Pool complex all morning | | 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | | 14:00 | Kids club | | 17:00 | Playground + mini golf | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Themed evening - Caribbean night! | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 8: Saturday 25 July - Quiberon Peninsula | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 08:30 | Breakfast | | 09:30 | Drive to Quiberon (20 min) | | 10:00 | Explore wild coast (Côte Sauvage) | | 12:00 | Beach picnic | | 14:00 | Quiberon town - ice cream | | 15:30 | Drive back | | 16:30 | Pool dip | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment - karaoke | | **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + picnic + dinner | | **Fuel** | ~30 miles | --- ### DAY 9: Sunday 26 July - Beach Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Beach all morning - body boarding! | | 12:30 | Picnic on beach | | 14:00 | Beach afternoon | | 16:30 | Back to park | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 10: Monday 27 July - Pool & Relax | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Pool complex | | 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | | 14:00 | Kids club | | 17:00 | Bike ride around park | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening show - magic | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 11: Tuesday 28 July - Auray & Saint-Goustan | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 09:30 | Drive to Auray (15 min) | | 10:00 | Explore Saint-Goustan port (beautiful!) | | 12:00 | Lunch in picturesque harbour | | 14:00 | Auray town | | 15:30 | Drive back | | 16:30 | Pool time | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment | | **Food** | Breakfast + lunch out (£25) + dinner | | **Fuel** | ~20 miles | --- ### DAY 12: Wednesday 29 July - Beach Championship Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Beach morning - sandcastle competition! | | 12:30 | Picnic | | 14:00 | More beach - swimming | | 16:30 | Back to park | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Mini disco + children's talent show | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### DAY 13: Thursday 30 July - Final Pool Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Pool all morning - lazy river | | 12:30 | Lunch at mobile home | | 14:00 | Last kids club | | 17:00 | Playground | | 19:00 | Farewell dinner at park restaurant | | 20:30 | Evening entertainment - farewell party | | **Food** | Self-catered breakfast + lunch + dinner out (£35) | --- ### DAY 14: Friday 31 July - Final Beach Day | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 09:00 | Breakfast | | 10:00 | Last beach morning - favourite spot | | 12:30 | Picnic | | 14:00 | Final pool dip | | 16:00 | Start packing | | 18:30 | Dinner at mobile home | | 20:30 | Last evening entertainment | | **Food** | Self-catered all meals | --- ### TRAVEL DAY: Saturday 1 August | Time | Activity | |------|----------| | 07:00 | Early breakfast, final pack | | 08:00 | Check out | | 08:30 | Drive to Roscoff (1 hr 45 min) | | 10:30 | Check in at ferry | | 11:00 | Depart Roscoff | | 17:00 | Arrive Plymouth | | 17:30 | Drive to Wigan (4.5 hours) | | 22:00 | Arrive home! | --- ## Budget Breakdown | Category | Cost | |----------|------| | Ferry (Plymouth-Roscoff return) | £380 | | Accommodation (14 nights, Classic mobile home) | £800 | | Food (self-catering + 2 meals out) | £440 | | Fuel (~300 miles total) | £170 | | Activities (all on-site included) | £30 | | Contingency | £- | | **TOTAL** | **£1,820** | ### Budget Achieved! Under £2,000! ✅ **Saving vs Domaine des Ormes:** ~£180 --- ## Key Differences vs Domaine des Ormes | Feature | La Grande Métairie | Domaine des Ormes | |---------|-------------------|-------------------| | Pool complex | 4/5 | 5/5 (6 pools!) | | Beach access | 5/5 (walking distance!) | 3/5 (drive needed) | | Kids club | 5/5 | 5/5 | | Evening entertainment | 4/5 | 5/5 | | Cost (14 nights) | £800 | £980 | | Drive from ferry | 1 hr 45 min | 1 hr 15 min | **Choose La Grande Métairie if:** Beach is a priority, budget matters **Choose Domaine des Ormes if:** Pool complex is #1 priority, less driving --- *Created: 15 March 2026*