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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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# Research Results - Actual Prices
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> **Created:** 16 March 2026
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> **Purpose:** Document actual prices for potential holiday options
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> **Requirements:** 2 adults, 1 child (age 6), 10 nights, 2+ bedrooms, self-catering
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> **Budget:** £2,500
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## 1. Pierre et Vacances Belle Dune ⭐ EXCELLENT VALUE
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**Location:** Fort-Mahon-Plage, Normandy, 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 (All prices for 10 nights)
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| Accommodation Type | Price | Bedrooms | Capacity | Location | Ref |
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| **Two-Bedroom House with Terrace** | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e124 |
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| Two-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony | **£1,685** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Standard | e150 |
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| **Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage** | **£1,890** ✅ | 2 | 6 people | Beach area | e170 |
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| Two-Bedroom House - Lake View | £2,057 | 2 | 6 people | Lake view | e198 |
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| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove | £2,246 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Standard | e224 |
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| Two-Bedroom House with Sleeping Alcove - Lake View | £2,414 | 2 + alcove | 8 people | Lake view | e244 |
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### Best Value Options
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**Budget Pick:** Two-Bedroom House with Terrace - **£1,685**
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**Beach Location:** Two-Bedroom House - Maisons de la Plage - **£1,890**
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### Source
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- **Website:** Booking.com
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- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/belledune.html
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- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
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- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
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### Facilities
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- ✅ Outdoor water park with pools
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- ✅ Kids club (free)
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- ✅ Beach nearby
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- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
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- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
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- ✅ Indoor pool
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### Travel
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- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
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- **Drive from Calais:** 2.5-3 hours (150 miles)
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- **Total with ferry:** £2,035-2,135 (Budget) or £2,240-2,340 (Beach location)
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### Budget Fit
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✅ **EXCELLENT** - Fits comfortably within £2,500 budget
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✅ Shorter drive than Brittany (saves 2-3 hours each way)
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✅ Good water park facilities
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## 2. Center Parcs Le Bois Aux Daims ⭐ SUPERIOR WATER FACILITIES
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**Location:** Morton (near Poitiers), Loire Valley, France
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**Dates Checked:** 17-27 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
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**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child
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### Pricing (All prices for 10 nights)
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| Accommodation Type | Price (17-27 Jul) | Price (24 Jul-3 Aug) | Bedrooms | Capacity | Notes |
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| **Comfort Cottage** | **£2,326** ✅ | **£2,445** | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Standard option |
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| Premium Cottage | ~£2,500+ | ~£2,600+ | 2 | 4 or 6 people | Upgraded |
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| VIP Cottage | ~£2,800+ | ~£2,900+ | 2+ | 4-8 people | Premium |
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| Standard Bungalow | ~£2,100 | ~£2,200 | 1-2 | 4-6 people | Budget option |
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### Best Value Option
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**Comfort Cottage (4 adults)** - **£2,326** for 10 nights (17-27 July 2026)
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### Source
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- **Website:** Booking.com
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- **URL:** https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/domaine-du-bois-aux-daims.html
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- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
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- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
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### Water Facilities ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT
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- ✅ **7 flumes and water slides** (vs 2-3 at Eurocamp)
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- ✅ **Wild water rapids**
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- ✅ **Lazy river**
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- ✅ **Wave pool**
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- ✅ **Indoor/outdoor pools**
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- ✅ **Dive pool with fish tank viewing**
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- ✅ **Hot tubs**
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- ✅ **All pools INCLUDED in price**
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### Other Facilities
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- ✅ Kids clubs
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- ✅ 70+ activities (some paid)
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- ✅ Multiple restaurants
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- ✅ Self-catering with full kitchen
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- ✅ Free WiFi and parking
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- ✅ Deer roaming freely in park
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### Travel
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- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
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- **Drive from Calais:** 5.5 hours (350 miles)
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- **Total with ferry:** £2,676-2,776
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### Budget Fit
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⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget but worth it for superior water facilities
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✅ **Far better water park** than any Eurocamp (7 slides, lazy river, wave pool, rapids)
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✅ Year-round indoor facilities
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✅ 88% rating for Aqua Mundo (water park)
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## Next Options to Research
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## 3. Pierre et Vacances Normandy Garden (Branville) ⭐ BEST VALUE P&V
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**Location:** Branville, Normandy, France
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**Dates Checked:** 16-26 July 2026 (10 nights) - closest to requested 18-28 July
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**Guests:** 2 adults, 1 child
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### Pricing (All prices in GBP)
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| Duration | Price | Notes |
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| 7 nights (16-23 Jul) | £1,644.81 | |
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| 8 nights (16-24 Jul) | £1,879.78 | |
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| 9 nights (16-25 Jul) | £2,114.76 | |
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| **10 nights (16-26 Jul)** | **£2,349.73** ✅ | CLOSEST TO TARGET |
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| 11 nights (16-27 Jul) | £2,584.70 | |
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**Accommodation types available:**
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- Two-Bedroom House (6 people)
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- Three-Bedroom House (8 people)
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- One-Bedroom House (4 people)
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- One-Bedroom Apartment with Terrace/Balcony (4 people)
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### Best Value Option
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**Two-Bedroom House** - **£2,349.73** for 10 nights (16-26 July 2026)
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### Source
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- **Website:** Booking.com
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- **URL:** https://www.booking.com (search: Normandy Garden Branville)
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- **Date Checked:** 16 March 2026
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- **Verified:** ✅ Live prices
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### Facilities
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- ✅ "Le Lagon" outdoor water park with heated pools
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- ✅ Outdoor heated pool
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- ✅ Relaxation area
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- ✅ Kids club (free)
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- ✅ Self-catering with kitchenette
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- ✅ Reviews: 7.7/10 Good (based on Google reviews)
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### Travel
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- **Ferry to Calais:** ~£350-450 return (Dover-Calais)
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- **Drive from Calais:** 3-4 hours (180 miles)
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- **Total with ferry:** £2,700-2,800
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### Budget Fit
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⚠️ **STRETCH** - Slightly over £2,500 budget at £2,700-2,800 total
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❌ **More expensive than Belle Dune** (£1,685) for similar facilities
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✅ Closer to Calais than Belle Dune
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✅ Listed as "best value" Pierre et Vacances but still over budget
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**Recommendation:** Belle Dune offers better value at £1,685 vs £2,350 for similar facilities
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## Next Options to Research
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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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- [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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- [ ] Siblu Le Montourey - Côte d'Azur
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- [ ] Vendée region parks
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### Priority 3
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- [ ] Villages Nature Paris
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- [ ] Lake Garda Italy
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*Last Updated: 16 March 2026*
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