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Institut Géographique National TOP25

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This is a great campsite ! I stayed there campsite in 2007 and 2008 with my husband and 4 children (3-9 years old). We all had brilliant time both years and intend to return in 2009.

The campsite is very well located in the village with great butcher, bakery and Lidl. Our pitch on the site was excellent, very private with lots of space around the mobile. The mobile itself was very well maintained and clean.

The staff on the site are all very friendly especially Manuela the kids club rep. The owner and his wife are always on site and are very helpful. The Kids club is great, our kids loved being involved in the weekly shows. The evening entertainment is good, 2 or 3 shows a week enjoyable for both kids and adults.

The pool area and playground are both very clean and well maintained.

There are several great beaches within 10 - 15 min drive. I would recommend Plage de la Normandeliere and manmade beach, which is super for young kids.

The site is family orientated with a very relaxed and tranquil atmosphere, away from the hustle-bustle.

Myself and my family (husband and 2 kids aget 5 & 3) stayed here for two weeks in early July 2008. It is a perfect campsite for families with young children. It is not too big. Each pitch has great space around it and our mobile was very clean and well equipped. The pool complex is fantastic and having a indoor pool is great for those days that it does rain at least the kids can still be amused. The kids club is great. The location of the site in the heart of a village is one of the big attractions. The local bakery is only a few minutes away (freshly baked croissants first thing). A very friendly local butchers. We found the staff very helpful and friendly. Any of our dealings with them they were always very professional. We are definitely booking it for 2009!.

I stayed at the Chaponnet in July 2008, and I had enough. For example:

- Mobile home was not fully equipped

- The welcome was not very friendly

- There were problems between the staff (the pizza man attacked the female staff in front of campers, and according to some staff, this has been happening for 2 years) I myself witnessed some of these violent scenes, and bore the brunt of his aggression. The worst is the manager who supports this behaviour, and who was horrible. He even accused us of not paying our restaurant bill! He claims to know how to run his campsite: oh sure, accusing clients without proof!

Meanwhile, in view of the persistent staff problem, we have contacted the Fédération Vendéenne de l'Hôtellerie de Plein-air.

I have been to Le Chaponnet three times, July 2009, 2008 and 2007. This is an excellent campsite. It is perfectly located in the lovely village of Brem. If like us, you have a long drive from Scotland, when you arrive in Brem, its great to leave the car and just go on the bikes everywhere. Lidl is just a few minutes away by bike. The baker is great. The campsite is very clean and the owner, Pascal, is gorgeous. He goes out of his way to make sure the guests are happy and has paid for our family meal and drink many times. He makes it his business to find out if there are any things you would like to change about the site. We have found all his members of staff excellent. The sheer fact that the bar staff and reception staff have been the same for three years is an achievement. Excellent site, brilliant location, beach is only five minutes away by bike.

We went as a family. Pitch was too small for 7 people. The reception left something to be desired. Staff not very likeable. As for Brem, nothing to do, nothing special. The owners: she is not at all friendly, he is ok. The person running the shop is not at all friendly. For a 4-star campsite, I’ve seen better in a 3-star. As for the toilet blocks, very dirty in the morning, toilets and showers. Some people are filthy.