Sandaya Belle Plage is a bit rough around the edges but still has plenty to offer. It is also well situated for activities off-site which adds to the experience with Lorient being within reach by road, bike or public transport.
Our reasons for visiting this aire were multiple. We had previously stayed in the campsite in Pontorson and cycled past the aire on our way to Mont-Saint-Michel so we knew it was well situated. It is located close to Alligator Bay which the kids were keen to revisit and it was only a short drive from Cherbourg so would help keep us out of traffic.
Despite the historic and cultural significance of Mont Saint-Michel it is interesting and exciting enough to keep children amused. The fortifications provide plenty of scope for exciting exploration with lots of nooks and crannies to discover.
Moules (or mussels as we refer to them in English) are small shellfish that are found clinging to rocks along the coast. They can handpicked but my understanding is that the majority of mussels are new farmed. As indiscriminate feeders mussels will eat anything so are a potential food poisoning hazard and farmed mussels do …
For us, at the moment, Brittany Ferries Cork-Roscoff route is the best way to start our holiday. It is comfortable, has a schedule that suits the way we like to travel and utilises two ports that are quieter than some of the others on offer.
For most of us lucky enough to live with driving or ferry distance from France it represents a fantastic opportunity to not only holiday but to travel. By using a car, camper or motorhome, as opposed to a plane as a means to get abroad, we are not confined to being based in a single location and can split our holiday among different activities to suit the family.