Bel - La Tranche Sur Mer via Eurocamp - Sally Ann Morrey. Date of travel: Aug 2006
We tried a budget 1 week holiday as an extra to our usual foreign jaunts this year. What a mistake. We were sucked in to a very nice glossy brochure of the area and the lure of spacious outdoor living - all of which we have experienced before in the south of France, Cyprus and the Canaries on previous years. The accomodation was ' rough' and not a one off plot that we had the misfortune to be allocated. I checked with other people in similar accommodation and recieved very much the same question. Some left early to either return to the UK or other sites. We chose not to report our disatisfaction to the reps at the site who were in fact extremely helpful & it was the last week that the site was open before it closed for the season. There is little that a rep can do when the company you work for gives you and your clients sub standard or ill designed equipment to work with. If you're ever thinking of booking with Eurocamp please consider the following - The bed design (double) is a metal frame with two parallel bars from left to right across the thigh and middle back area as you lay upon it. This is covered with a 'chain mail' style covering. The mattress is made of low quality polyfoam approx. 8cm thick. Obviously after a short while this becomes worn in term of its ability to retain its original purpose (ie to keep you comfortable). A good chiropracter or osteopath should be able to put you right after a weeks unbroken sleep on this style of bed. The rest of the equipment is of a similar sub standard (cooking utensils/ cooker etc). The site 'Bel' is a traditional style camping area that other camping companies use and has a 3* rating. the facilities provided by the site are very good, have good standard fittings and are maintained to a decent standard. The site boasts a shop/ small supermarket - it's basically non exsistent - theres a bar that sells the odd loaf of bread, matches and sells pizzas. don't rely on it - there's a 'Super U' supermarket a mere 900 yards from the entrance to the site. La Tranche Sur Mer itself is a very nice place, as most of the reorts in the area. However, if you have a penchant for sea piers you'll be disappointed. The one on La Tranche is closed. The place seems a haven for the surf crowd of all ages and has very nice beaches - albeit , there are different beaches for different needs (ie - fishing/ surfing/ swimming/ sailboarding etc). If you hate sand (like I do - our pitch was on a very sandy area), there are no sun loungers to hire - for some reason the French have not caught on to this hoilday piece of equipment on their beaches. So its the old picnic mat or similar to lounge in the sun and get covered in sand with the mere whisp of breeze off the sea. Would I go again ? 'Yes' but not via Eurocamp, it's definately a hotel or similar in future Tour Operator: Eurocamp

Eurocamp is the best! - Alex Cutler, Barry Cutler. Date of travel: Aug 2006
We had a fabulous time at Bel, in July & August in 2006 as did every one of the people we met. We had some rainy days, but made the most of our situation. We made the most of the weather and had fun. Yes the bar was limited, but it sold beer, wine, coke & ice-creams & the staff were friendly. The town was walking distance, as was a huge supermarket! The beach clean, vast and beautiful. The kids club was fabulous. We don't do moaning, we save up all year for our holidays and thoroughly enjoy ourselves and any adventures we may have. A lovely site with lots for the kids to do. The showers and loos were so clean and we're going back this year! With Eurocamp again! Recommend to all young families.