Family holiday suggestions?

[altyfc]

Last year myself and my family (my wife and our two boys) stayed in a static home on a small campsite in Brittany, close to Concarneau. Although it was a reasonably good quality site and we had a great time, the ground maintenance was a little lacking and, since holidays are precious, we actually quite like to treat ourselves and go up-market where possible (not always with a campsite, I know!!)

Now we're already thinking ahead to next year but we're struggling to find somewhere that ticks all the boxes for us. Hopefully if I share with you here what we are looking for, then maybe someone with their finger on the pulse can help advise. It doesn't have to be Brittany... Normandy, Loire or anywhere else for that matter would be of interest. The south is probably less appealing simple because we live in the far north of England (Cumbria), but that doesn't mean to say we would rule it out categorically.

Here's what we'd like to somehow find:

1. something that caters well for our two boys (they will be 4 and 2.5 when we go away next year) and allows them to mix with other children with activities, etc.

2. something more on the luxurious side (we also stayed at the Evian Royal Resort earlier last year which was fabulous on that front), but something that still caters for the kids.

Unfortunately going more upmarket sometimes means going less child friendly - that's one of our key problems. Gites Marins, for instance, sounded interesting, but I suspect our children wouldn't get to mix with others much like they might on a campsite, and that was something they really enjoyed on the holiday we had in the summer.

3. cost isn't so much of an issue (we'd be prepared to pay that bit more for something good, but at the same time always appreciate value for money!)

We're open to camping, self-catering, hotels or anything else... just can't seem to find something that fits the bill just yet.

Any suggestions?

Many thanks...

[Maurice]

Hello There!
Have you thought of the Charente-Maritime area?
We have been to South of France on a few occasions but much prefer this region.
We went to a site in La Palmyre this year and went with Matthews Holidays although they are much simpler than Eurocamp and Keycamp etc, we found the caravans nice and roomy and the only real complaint we had was that there were no hooks on the backs of the doors and you have to check out at 09.00 I think. We were anxious to get on the road so that wasn't really a problem.
I think Hello France are supposed to be very good also.
The site we stayed on was La Palmyre near Royan, which is about a mile outside the resort centre but you can hire bikes to get in or even walk its not too much of a hassle.
The big companies are all on site so there are plenty of kids and the site itself has a circus tent for kids.
Swimming pool and slides on site and a nice restaurant and bar with entertainment.
La Palmyre zoo is really popular and there are miles of sandy beaches within 5 minute drive.
Lots to see and do generally.
Otherwise, we have been on Pierre and Vacances holidays and while we were in Port Bourgenay Resort someone recommended the one in The Loire which is called Les Louches and I think we are going to try that soon.
Just google the Companies and check the sites out