holiday-plans/ITINERARY-La-Grande-Metairie.md

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