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Very clean campsite with large pitches, toilets cleaned regularly.

We picked the site to enable us to use the site facilities but found deposits on cycle hire extortionate, also large deposits to use tennis courts, so if you are a family, you'll need plenty of extra cash for deposit.

Only one waste/recycling area so a long walk if the weather is not so good.

Everything was supposed to be up and running except the horse riding, but did not get entertainment even though it was a french bank holiday weekend.

Town and beaches not within walking distance due to busy main road.

The reviews of this campsite vary considerably but we found it an excellent site even though everything was not up and running and a lot work still was going on in the site. Yes the deposits were exorbitant and the security levels regimental but the pitches were spacious, we booked directly and had no problems if we needed anything. The mobile home was modern and immaculate and more than met our needs. The pools were excellent but cold on cloudy days. The bar was more restful than happening with no entertainment. That was fine for us as we spent our evenings at the playground making loads of friends. There is a large representation of companies like Keycamp on site and there is a lot of information available. Yes the mozzies are a problem and I would suggest DDT! It is very near some larger supermarkets and if stuck the supermarket on site is open longer hours. Location wise it was very near for day trips sightseeing but quiet enough and secluded enough for a getaway break. The grounds are a gardener's delight and a labour of love. The chateau and its owners are impressive and it all felt very upmarket for a very reasonable outlay. We were impressed and were sad leaving.

I booked through an independent chalet owner and the chalet was everything we expected and more. Bicycles and barbeque were included so there were no big deposits to pay.

We went in low season and the site was busy but not crowded, in my experience, if you go to a French site in early August and it is not packed there must be something wrong with it!

Prices in the bar are a bit high but with Stella at 8 euro for 24 bottles in the local supermarket why worry about bar prices?

The local area is delightful with great beaches, nice market towns and plenty of places to visit. I think a car is necessary although we did meet families who had arrived by plane and taxi and just spent their time on the site.

I have been going to France for 25 years and have never got home without a bug bite, Sequoia is no better and no worse than anywhere else in southern France. Several friends went to various parts of France last year and they did say that the mossy count was higher than normal in August because of the freak, wet weather.

This is the best run campsite we have ever stayed on. Beautifully maintained gardens with lovely flowerbeds & shrubs and everywhere spotlessly clean. Although it is a very large site, it is so well laid out, it doesn't feel crowded.

The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The receptionist who dealt with us on arrival had a badge indicating she spoke 4 languages.

We were in one of the campsite's 3-bed mobile homes. It was spacious, clean and had everything you could possibly need. Most of the pitches have hedges on 3 sides so it is quite private.

The shop was large for a campsite and well-stocked - good choice of fruit and veg. We didn't try the take-away, and the restaurant was expensive for a family of four.

I was really impressed with the launderette - again very clean and with 15 washing machines!

Although we went well prepared for mosquitoes, having read other reviews, we didn't encounter any at all in the week we were there.

Our only disappointment was there wasn't as much to do in the area as we'd hoped. We had several trips to Isle d'Oleron - some good beaches and a huge Sunday market in Chateau d'Oleron. La Rochelle is well worth a visit and less than an hour away.

We have just got home after staying here for 3 wks and we've had a brilliant holiday....we've 3 children aged 8, 6 and 3 and we've never done this type of holiday before but we'll definitely do it again....Sequoia Parc is lovely, it's huge and it was busy but it never felt over-crowded, the staff are very friendly too. The grounds are very well kept and everywhere is really clean...the mini farm is a very good idea, the kids are allowed in at certain times of the day to stroke the animals.

We stayed in a mobile home, booked direct, it was very nice but a little under equipped so take what you can utensil wise!! There was no oven in ours which was a bit of a surprise but we managed....also take some knives because the ones that are provided are all too sharp to give to kids! The washing facilities are excellent, very clean and at 6 euros for a washer and 4 euros for the dryer it's not that badly priced.

The play area is excellent and the pool facilities are too...the pool bar could be improved though but you can get soft drinks and ice-creams there.

We didn't really see much of the entertainment as we were quite happy to sit out on an evening & the kids played with the friends they'd made, but what we saw was ok.

We used the take-away a couple of times & the food was fine but a little bit pricey. The supermarket on site is big, reasonable priced and well stocked and there's a little shop on site selling local produce which is worth a look.

The surrounding area is nice, the beach at Royan is beautiful and even though we were there at high season the beaches that we visited were never crowded....there's a large supermarket, Leclerc, about 5 minutes drive away and a visit to La Rochelle is a must...overall we've had a fab holiday and would definitely recommend this site....we were a bit concerned, when we read reviews before we went, about the mosquitoes and yes they were a problem so take whatever repellents you can, sprays, plug-ins, candles etc, they're much cheaper to buy before you go.... but I don't think it's just this site, I think France in general have had a mosquito problem this year....we would definitely recommend this site for families.