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Changes in Village Naturiste 2020

By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Let’s start at the very beginning. The main gate have stopped using the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) that enabled those using the camping site to enter without a card. So, it’s back to the old system of going into the office and buying a card, which can then be waved at the sensor post by the cabin. The office has a chap sitting by the entrance dispensing hand gel. You will need ID, preferably a passport, to get the card. However, Camping Oltra are still using their ANPR at their entrance.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

The office at the camping now has a queuing system to rival some theme parks. If it gets to the end of the line, no idea where you stand next. But so far, after two visits, we were at the head of the queue both times. There are two downloadable forms on the website to warn you about what to expect. Wear a mask, and take your own pen. By the way, for a Saturday in June, the place is empty compared to normal.

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By *exy BeckyCouple over a year ago

Bergerac, France

Thanks for the updates.

Glad to see the back of the ANPR system on the main gate. No problem with Oltra using it though.

Guess the card is still valid for 12 months..?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Thanks for the updates.

Glad to see the back of the ANPR system on the main gate. No problem with Oltra using it though.

Guess the card is still valid for 12 months..?

There is a lengthy list of prices iat the entrance to the Office. We paid €25, that being for the camping season, but it looked as if there was an annual rate, with a discount if you lived in Agde. There wasn’t much else to read while the man with the hand sanitiser decided if we might be allowed entry.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The restaurants by Tantra when we went pass were packed at lunchtime

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

"Thanks for the updates.

Glad to see the back of the ANPR system on the main gate. No problem with Oltra using it though.

Guess the card is still valid for 12 months..?

The annual price for a pass is 210 euros, this hasn't changed for the last 3 years.

If you live in Agde, only and can present proof you get a discount 10-20%.

If you can get sponsored by a Cap business (Carte de Parrainage) it will cost 50 euros

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Thanks for the updates.

Glad to see the back of the ANPR system on the main gate. No problem with Oltra using it though.

Guess the card is still valid for 12 months..?

The annual price for a pass is 210 euros, this hasn't changed for the last 3 years.

If you live in Agde, only and can present proof you get a discount 10-20%.

If you can get sponsored by a Cap business (Carte de Parrainage) it will cost 50 euros"

Good info. Many Thanks.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

We know that the title is Changes, but this is a non Change. In October last year, there was a lovely map at the sea end of Port Nature, showing various works that should have occurred on the seafront between Tantra and the Camping. It had many lovely lines, and shaded areas, but no key to say what they meant. The map has now gone, and no work seems to have been carried out.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"The restaurants by Tantra when we went pass were packed at lunchtime

Interesting. Please do not eat at the Blue Banana by the way. Been slagged off by many for low hygiene standards. Just saying.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Just finished afternoon walk round village. Please bear in mind that it’s a Sunday, although it is Mother’s Day here.Port Ambonne has Pilouterie and Palmerie and Bodega Bar all open. Area around Melrose no signs of life. Crossing over by Waikiki, that’s shut, and no sign of any restaurant being open. Sea end of PN, Chicken Restaurant open, but no customers. Pizza Restaurant closed down and now clothes shop. Baskin Robbins open. Mississippi open, but few customers. Staff are wearing masks, but as chin ornaments. Calypso and Horizon both shut. Ô2Bizou open, so stopped for a drink. Got lowdown on walkway failure. Was scheduled to start on Monday 16 March, but after Macrons speech it never started. If they can afford it, maybe next year. Swimming Pool not even filled. Onto Helio. Gymnos open, but no takeaway till 14 June. Green Bazaar, Bakery and 1664 all open. Spar has had a makeover, looks nice. All 3 beach bars built but not open. Sun Beach Restaurant now open, and that was rammed yesterday. Back to Campsite via Allé Mer. Total of 11 Caravans on it, 2 of which were Gardiennage drop offs, and unoccupied so far. I’ve seen better occupancy on 15th March.

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By *adlyDeeplyCouple over a year ago

Bristol

Thanks for the update. Sadly, this looks like the first year since 2009 we will not make a trip to Cap D’Agde. We will miss it..

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Thanks for the update. Sadly, this looks like the first year since 2009 we will not make a trip to Cap D’Agde. We will miss it.. "

We will miss you. Quite frankly, the whole place, including Plage de côchons, needs a few more people to make it work! Early days though.

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Still hoping to get down 18 July if we don't have to quarantine when we get home

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By *eordiesCouple over a year ago

newcastle

Last week I was working at extending our garage, full sunshine so had to wear suntan lotion. All day by smelling the suntan lotion all I could think of was being at Cap !!!

Should have been there in two weeks. 2021 now for us.

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By *moothie4664plus1Couple over a year ago

Bristol

We are still hoping to take our campervan down for are first visit in July. Thanks for all the updates you are putting on here.

Let's hope government get rid of the 14 day quarantine before we go

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"We are still hoping to take our campervan down for are first visit in July. Thanks for all the updates you are putting on here.

Let's hope government get rid of the 14 day quarantine before we go"

You are most kind. Hopefully we can all meet up.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

Thank you, your updates are really interesting and nice to hear how busy (or not!) it is, and what's happening. We're going 12th September with a few friends so we'll "bring the party" and hope Tantra is open as well

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

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By *avidandherCouple over a year ago

Manchester

Thank you so much for your updates. We have already missed two short visits we had planned this year. We do have two more booked for last few days of August into September and at the very end of that month.

Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

Please keep posting. Thank you.

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By *inky_cpl_777Couple over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Thank you so much for your updates. We have already missed two short visits we had planned this year. We do have two more booked for last few days of August into September and at the very end of that month.

Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

Please keep posting. Thank you. "

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we are planning to be there mid August fingers crossed so will let you know.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

Please keep posting. Thank you. "
the Saunas are definitely shut at the moment. Next decision date is Monday 22 June by PM. Will have a look at Jardin d’Eden tomorrow.

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By *our LamourCouple over a year ago

'near that London'

Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

Please keep posting. Thank you. the Saunas are definitely shut at the moment. Next decision date is Monday 22 June by PM. Will have a look at Jardin d’Eden tomorrow. "

Thanks for all your posts !! We are still hoping to be over early September so any info is very gratefully received .

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

" Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

Please keep posting. Thank you. "

Love those two places. Yes the updates are amazing.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Could you please let us know if Eden is open and if the 2+2 / Histoires d' O sauna looks as though it might start again this year?

The afternoon walk included Jardin de Eden. The main door was open, so managed to have a look round. The pink pool has been filled with water, but nothing else appeared to be open. One apartement had its shutters up. No visible sun loungers, but the blackboard by the door suggested that a bar should have been open. Also explored Jardin de Babylon, no signs of life, no cars outside, no doors open to go in and have a look. Natureva Spa did appear to be open though. Down at the sea end of PN, La Canne a Sucre, a Tapas bar/ restaurant has now opened. Calypso will be reopening shortly judging by the wood staining team. Waiki Beach look to be opening shortly, as all the tables now have glasses and cutlery. Wine and spirits were being delivered as we went past. Couldn’t see if they had filled the pool. Mississippi look to have scrapped the evening service, as all table condiments, ashtrays and umbrellas were being cleared by 5pm. The beach, as viewed from Ô2bizoux terrasse had about 8 people on it, but the two very cold beers consumed were much appreciated. Had to turn down the peanuts though.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

Thanks for your updates as always good to get a picture of what's happening

and as previously mentioned, hopefully as the weeks/months go on hopefully more places will open

I can't find the thread now, but somewhere there was a mention that folk entering the Village would have temperatures taken ...be interesting to see if that happens??

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Hotel Oz appears to be open. Hotel Eve had no visible signs of life. Just for Pat, went past Joys Restaurant which was open, and his apartment seems to be still standing.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Thanks for your updates as always good to get a picture of what's happening

and as previously mentioned, hopefully as the weeks/months go on hopefully more places will open

I can't find the thread now, but somewhere there was a mention that folk entering the Village would have temperatures taken ...be interesting to see if that happens??

Can scotch that rumour. No temperatures are being taken.

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By *ive deep mountain highMan over a year ago

Cambridge and Cap d Agde ( various weeks 2021 )

"Hotel Oz appears to be open. Hotel Eve had no visible signs of life. Just for Pat, went past Joys Restaurant which was open, and his apartment seems to be still standing. "
Hi. Tbanks . I had to post the keys recorded delivery to the new agent as I cannot travel ( cancelled flights). Glad to see Joys is open - one of my all time favourites. I see their menu every day as I follow them on Faceboox. The Terrasse cafe beside Joys is also now open ( again I follow them on a social media site).

Your updates are very useful. I guess it must be a strange experience being there now. ( compared to previous Junes)

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

The next big announcement will be on Monday 22June by the French PM. Until then, no club will be able to open, so Tantra, Le Juls, etc, including the Saunas will have to stay closed. If you follow a website called France 24 English, they cover the pressers, with an English translator.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

Great thanks guys you're amazing

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"The next big announcement will be on Monday 22June by the French PM. Until then, no club will be able to open, so Tantra, Le Juls, etc, including the Saunas will have to stay closed. If you follow a website called France 24 English, they cover the pressers, with an English translator. "

Apart from Maccas speech this coming Sunday the 15th.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Apart from Maccas speech this coming Sunday the 15th.

After half an hour of drivel, all of France has now been declared Green by the shill President. Wooopee Woo.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Drivel.

Really??

One persons drivel must be another persons information but each to their own.

Not happy about the schools but alas that’s now out of our hands.

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

I think Macron has done a very good job under difficult circumstances which has tested most world leaders.

He's been humble enough to admit that they made lots of mistakes at the beginning and during the confinement, but magnanimous to reward all workers during the crisis.

Quite a contrast to the Uk (and the USA) where its leaders have been patting themselves on the back despite the disastrous outcomes, in both the infection/death rates and economic consequences.

And what reward will all those front line workers get who risked their lives helping others.

More pay freezes and cuts to go with the 10 years of pay deflation suffered in the UK by the public services.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Agree 100%.

Glad to live in France.

I guess your son will be over soon!!

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By *limmatureguyMan over a year ago

Tonbridge

I'm impressed with the speed that things have opened up here and how the french have got right back to enjoying themselves.

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By *lint-EverhardMan over a year ago

Perpignan and cap

I live about an hour and a half down the coast from le cap d'agde and must say that the weather hasn't been great this year. I've been to a nudist beach once and that got a little chilly.

A very very wet spring.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

The good news from Macron last night was ‘“I will be very clear tonight, compatriots: the Republic won’t erase any name from its history. It will forget none of its artworks, it won’t take down statues”

Apart from the Oltra water features at the entrance to the campsite, and near reception, is anyone aware of any other monuments that need to be looked after within the Village? The one on the roundabout looks secured already by the size of it. Also artworks?

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By *ilent_runningMan over a year ago

Bournemouth, Notts & Spain

"I live about an hour and a half down the coast from le cap d'agde and must say that the weather hasn't been great this year. I've been to a nudist beach once and that got a little chilly.

A very very wet spring. "

Not been any better this side of Canigou! Summer is forecast to arrive this weekend, maybe..

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By *exy BeckyCouple over a year ago

Bergerac, France

And even further down the coast, near Malaga, we've had the wettest and coldest spring since Hannibal passed by with his elephants...

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

According to Facebook, Bezier Airport will be open from 1st July, with flights from Charleroi, Stanstead, Bristol, Manchester, Edinburgh, Düsseldorf, Luton. Good news.

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By *isnerdsCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

Yep, we fly in from Manc on 7th. Any advice on the easiest way to the village from the airport??

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Taxi or bus the bus drops you off at the train station. Not sure how much but there is a bar opposite as you wait for the bus to the village. It drops you right outside

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By *isnerdsCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"Taxi or bus the bus drops you off at the train station. Not sure how much but there is a bar opposite as you wait for the bus to the village. It drops you right outside "

Taxi it is then

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just want to say thanks for all the updates. We are thinking of coming for a week over early September....at the moment it doesn't sound like it would be worth being there now....from play point of view particularly.

What are the beaches like?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Taxi or bus the bus drops you off at the train station. Not sure how much but there is a bar opposite as you wait for the bus to the village. It drops you right outside

Taxi it is then

You have to prebook the taxi.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Update on beer prices at Le Croq, middle of campsite. Unchanged at €4.50 for metric pint or half a litre.

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By *-4pleasureCouple over a year ago

Belfast

"Update on beer prices at Le Croq, middle of campsite. Unchanged at €4.50 for metric pint or half a litre."

Any updates on the pubs in the centre?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Update on beer prices at Le Croq, middle of campsite. Unchanged at €4.50 for metric pint or half a litre.

Any updates on the pubs in the centre?

€5.50 for Kronenburg in Ô2Bizoux. Not checked prices in Pilouterie, Palmerie or Bodega. Can only take so much booze!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Another, shorter, afternoon stroll. Beach now much busier. All 3 beach bars/restaurants/loungers now open. No sight of any lifeguard stations being open. Glamour looks shut. Foam Party area had an open door, so looked through. The pool bit was empty. The cafe next door is still closed. Couple of drinks in Ô2Bizoux ,very nice. The menu has been expanded a bit. The lads have taken on a new barman/cook. Menu in English due next week. Calypso now open. Horizon still closed. Tantra looks closed with the sign board by the swimming pool still covered. Talking to an English Couple, they reckoned that Missisipi and Calypso have been crowded in the evening. Round to Hélio, hairdressers all open, just in case you get here after 4 July without your locks having been coiffured back in the U.K. The Buffet Volante le s now open, was called the Blue Lagoon, or something like that. Hot and Tasty is also open, but bas had to remove some tables.The Spar supermarket, that we said previously had been given a makeover has got an extra bit added on, integrating the old clothes shop between it and 1664. The Thai Restaurant near 1664 is now open. So, back to the campsite, where an extra shop has been added at the entrance. No signs, no idea what it is for as yet. The fish shop at the entrance is now opening on 26 June. And the front of our mobile home has now been fixed after speeding groundstaff put three holes in it by kicking up stones. Free and Gratis, which was nice. May do another walk tomorrow, after the gas inspection, and also the ing. Have a nice night.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Another, shorter, afternoon stroll. Beach now much busier. All 3 beach bars/restaurants/loungers now open. No sight of any lifeguard stations being open. Glamour looks shut. Foam Party area had an open door, so looked through. The pool bit was empty. The cafe next door is still closed. Couple of drinks in Ô2Bizoux ,very nice. The menu has been expanded a bit. The lads have taken on a new barman/cook. Menu in English due next week. Calypso now open. Horizon still closed. Tantra looks closed with the sign board by the swimming pool still covered. Talking to an English Couple, they reckoned that Missisipi and Calypso have been crowded in the evening. Round to Hélio, hairdressers all open, just in case you get here after 4 July without your locks having been coiffured back in the U.K. The Buffet Volante is now open, was called the Blue Lagoon, or something like that. Hot and Tasty is also open, but has had to remove some tables.The Spar supermarket, that we said previously had been given a makeover has got an extra bit added on, integrating the old clothes shop between it and 1664. The Thai Restaurant near 1664 is now open. So, back to the campsite, where an extra shop has been added at the entrance. No signs, no idea what it is for as yet. The fish shop at the entrance is now opening on 26 June. And the front of our mobile home has now been fixed after speeding groundstaff put three holes in it by kicking up stones. Free and Gratis, which was nice. May do another walk tomorrow, after the gas inspection, and also the ing. Have a nice night. "

Spelling mistakes now fixed, what auto spell can do

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Weeding, not ing.

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Cannot wait now

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By *-4pleasureCouple over a year ago

Belfast

Spelling mistakes now fixed, what auto spell can do"

Ty for update - hoping everything is open to some extent by the time we arrive on 25 July

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Forgot something from yesterday’s stroll. Just by Horizon, work has started on a large wheelchair access ramp system on three levels. Presumably this is the start of the boardwalk plan mentioned earlier at the sea end of Port Nature.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

This is outside the village, but the bus journey starts at the Village. For those who used to come down at the end of May, they may have gone to a wine tasting event, over 3 days, at the main harbour in Le Cap d’Agde. €3 for a wine glass, and tickets for 3 tastings. As nobody ever wanted the tokens, rather more than 3 tastings could be managed from the 150 or so stalls. The d*unk chap at the Besson Wine Co-op was dispensing large measures by lunch! Well, it’s back on from Sunday 12 July to Tuesday 14 July. Bit smaller, with only 70 stalls though. If you don’t want to walk, the Number 4 bus is quite easy to use for €1 each way. Would recommend the a Monday though, as limited service on Sunday, and no service on Tuesday as it’s Bastille Day.

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By *isnerdsCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

This sounds interesting

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Back from a rather hot afternoon stroll. Not complaining. Top end of Port Nature. Melrose is being made ready. Asked the owner when though? After a Gallic shrug or two, she reckoned some time in July, when they let her. There are now two icecream shops open near Waikiki. You can surely only eat so much? Waikiki is open for drinks and evening meals. Must remember to go up a floor or two to see if the swimming pool is filled. Back to Port Ambonne. Pilouterie have changed their baby pink chairs to white. Bodega Bar swimming pool is filled and in use. Saunas are now open. Porn cinema closed. The Fetish Club, Clair Obscur, was advertising events for this Friday and Saturday. But, you have to wear a mask due to La Covid 19. Whether a gimp mask would suffice was not specified! Finally Hotel Eve still looks closed, along with Jardin de Babylon. Back, and time for a beer at Le Croq in half an hour.

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By *moothie4664plus1Couple over a year ago

Bristol

Once again,big thank you for the updates. Unfortunately at the moment we have cancelled our holiday, due to the tit for tat 2 week quarantine by the governments

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Once again,big thank you for the updates. Unfortunately at the moment we have cancelled our holiday, due to the tit for tat 2 week quarantine by the governments"

Thank you. Hopefully the ban will lift soon for you all. One further update for camp site dwellers. By Le Croq, there used to be two telephone boxes, although we are going back 15 years or so. They were then repurposed, after becoming obsolete due to mobile phones, to storage cupboards. The left box is now a ladies loo, the right a gents loo. The doors have been changed so you’re not on display!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

One other thing. Some bars, as you approach, the staff are trying to put masks on. A simple wave, and the masks are put away. It is .... failing?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Today’s stroll included the Swimming Pools. Waikiki pool is filled and open. Kama Sutra pool, at the sea end of PN is filled but not yet open. My guess would be that it will open this weekend as the beds are laid out, and they are putting the parasols in. On the camping, Allé Mer, that at the start had just eleven caravans on it now has 11 occupancies in the statics for rent, 53 caravans/camper vans/tents, and 2 occupancies in the super expensive Pearl Cottages. Things are on the up.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We arrived this afternoon after the usual stress free drive down the A75. Our usual hotel had a thorough covid regime in place although the days of the fab breakfast has been sidelined.

Arriving in the village we had expected a huge queue at the office where we had to collect our residents passes. However despite only one member of staff on duty the whole process only took a couple of minutes longer than usual.

Inside the village it would appear to be business as usual not a mask to be seen.

Early days but it’s great to be back in the land of dreams.

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By *alc955Man over a year ago

bournemouth

These messages are great. Thanks for sharing.

Can't wait to be back in Port Nature on the 4th July.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

Towel Couple & Essex funfortwo thanks both for the updates so glad it is opening as usual....just have to hope it remains like that until we come in September, great that Waiki Beach is open

and that the other looking promising...have fun! XxC

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"We arrived this afternoon after the usual stress free drive down the A75. Our usual hotel had a thorough covid regime in place although the days of the fab breakfast has been sidelined.

Inside the village it would appear to be business as usual not a mask to be seen.

Early days but it’s great to be back in the land of dreams."

Welcome back, is the hand sanitiser man still there?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Towel Couple & Essex funfortwo thanks both for the updates so glad it is opening as usual....just have to hope it remains like that until we come in September, great that Waiki Beach is open

and that the other looking promising...have fun! XxC

Merci Buckets xxxxxxx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

No hand sanitiser man just a dispenser and a box for your old passes

Time for apartment maintenance now especially as the sun has gone in !!!

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By *ebedee123Couple over a year ago

Chelmsford

Thanks for the updates, we arrive on the 9th Sep and have fingers crossed it’s fun as usual x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Thanks for your updates Towel Couple. Much appreciated. Any further news?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

There is new type of Clear plastic mask on sale at Le Croq, centre of campsite. €4 each, Solid loop goes from ear to ear under the chin, with the plastic then covering mouth and nose, and not fogging your glasses up according to my informant. May be available in other outlets!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We r book eurotunel for the 27 July not sure where to drive any suggestions

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Repost about barbers and waxing (épilation), from another thread, just to help anyone who arrives here without having their regular beauty treatment in the UK. There is one in Hélio, two shops, one for hair, one for waxing. Just about next to Gymnos. Called La Garçonnière. Appointments phone 04 34 53 12 86. Extensive range of treatments available, the waxing starting at €8 going up to €105!

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By *ickymoomahCouple over a year ago

leeds

TC thank you for the updates very helpful we are just considering coming down next week ekk ????

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"TC thank you for the updates very helpful we are just considering coming down next week ekk ????"

Is tomorrow due to be the announcement about air bridges? Have to admit to being a bit confused about the latest travel guidance from England to France ( not including Leicester, Scotchland, Whales, and Ireland, North and Republic) .

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Two things at the sea end of PN. The disabled ramp has now been concreted, and it looks ready for some landscaping. To our knowledge there is at least one wheelchair user on here that goes to the Village, so that may make life a little easier. And Horizon is getting ready to open. Sun beds are being cleaned, coverings checked, that sort of thing. No idea on a date yet.

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By *isnerdsCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"TC thank you for the updates very helpful we are just considering coming down next week ekk ????

Yeah, supposedly going to be an update saying France is among a group of countries we can now visit without having to quarantine on return. Rumours are it will start from 6th July, which will be perfect for us!!

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By *exy BeckyCouple over a year ago

Bergerac, France

"There is new type of Clear plastic mask on sale at Le Croq, centre of campsite. €4 each, Solid loop goes from ear to ear under the chin, with the plastic then covering mouth and nose, and not fogging your glasses up according to my informant. May be available in other outlets!"

“Do you have to wear a mask and spectacles...? Then you may be entitled to condensation....!”

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

“Do you have to wear a mask and spectacles...? Then you may be entitled to condensation....!”

Coat! Lol

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By *hropsDuoCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"Today’s stroll included the Swimming Pools. Waikiki pool is filled and open. Kama Sutra pool, at the sea end of PN is filled but not yet open. My guess would be that it will open this weekend as the beds are laid out, and they are putting the parasols in. On the camping, Allé Mer, that at the start had just eleven caravans on it now has 11 occupancies in the statics for rent, 53 caravans/camper vans/tents, and 2 occupancies in the super expensive Pearl Cottages. Things are on the up. "

Any idea what the situation is regarding the use of shower blocks on the campsite? Are they still in use, if so what are the restrictions?

Also are the pitches on Allee Mer distanced or occupied next to each other?

Thanks.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Any idea what the situation is regarding the use of shower blocks on the campsite? Are they still in use, if so what are the restrictions?

Also are the pitches on Allee Mer distanced or occupied next to each other?

Thanks.

The shower blocks are nearly all open. If there are partitions, then there appear to be no restrictions. Some blocks are closed, but this is a normal thing. For instance the block behind us is closed for showers, but it is never open till mid July, so no change. The sinks, for either personal washing, or crockery cleaning, are partly blocked off, so one open, one closed etc. There are no restrictions on the camping sites. They are all available. Hope that helps?

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By *hropsDuoCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

Any idea what the situation is regarding the use of shower blocks on the campsite? Are they still in use, if so what are the restrictions?

Also are the pitches on Allee Mer distanced or occupied next to each other?

Thanks.

Thanks for your reply, yes that does help.

We are thinking of going in August, was a bit worried about standing next to people at sinks etc. but if they are distanced will be ok. At first were worried about being on a pitch next to someone, but then thought they are big enough to distance ourselves anyway, so will be ok

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"was a bit worried about standing next to people at sinks etc. but if they are distanced will be ok."

If you are worried about distancing, your journey to the cap alone will have little to no distancing between individuals. Probably best to skip this year if you are that worried.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Any idea what the situation is regarding the use of shower blocks on the campsite? Are they still in use, if so what are the restrictions?

Also are the pitches on Allee Mer distanced or occupied next to each other?

Thanks.

Thanks for your reply, yes that does help.

Forgot to mention that some of the facilities have a one way system in place as well as the spacing. Getting a beer at Le Croq is a little on the complicated side. Queue to pay in the first one way system, then back into the road, and round the corner to pick the beer up. Drink beer, leave via separate exit!

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By *loundaCouple over a year ago

norwich

not if you drive via euro tunnel it won't

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's the situation on the beach at the moment...? Is there much, or any, swinging on the beach?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"What's the situation on the beach at the moment...? Is there much, or any, swinging on the beach?"

As Fab Swingers is La Covid-19 compliant, I can state, here and now, that Pig Beach is empty, and nothing is happening. In other news, a porcine figure has just flown over my head.

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By *hropsDuoCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"was a bit worried about standing next to people at sinks etc. but if they are distanced will be ok.

If you are worried about distancing, your journey to the cap alone will have little to no distancing between individuals. Probably best to skip this year if you are that worried. "

It's ok we're driving down and staying in our car on the Eurotunnel

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By *isnerdsCouple over a year ago

Shropshire

"What's the situation on the beach at the moment...? Is there much, or any, swinging on the beach?

As Fab Swingers is La Covid-19 compliant, I can state, here and now, that Pig Beach is empty, and nothing is happening. In other news, a porcine figure has just flown over my head. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We took a stroll up to Pig Beach today and can report sighting a fine collection of wanking Meerkats stalking their prey.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple over a year ago

Near Bergerac

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"report sighting a fine collection of wanking Meerkats stalking their prey.

Oh wow that’s so creepy lol

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By *akrox23Couple over a year ago

notts

Yes we can confirm there were even more “meerkats” than usual! Maybe because it was a Sunday?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes we can confirm there were even more “meerkats” than usual! Maybe because it was a Sunday?"

Was the beach busy when you got back ?

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By *akrox23Couple over a year ago

notts

Yes v busy but somewhat tame compared to what we have become used to!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yes v busy but somewhat tame compared to what we have become used to!"

See you next Sunday xx

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We are driving down and arriving on 18th july ...hoping some places open! Guess lots of the clubs won't be so happy to meet others for drinks etc!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

The Bristol to Beziers Ryanair flight flew over the campsite this afternoon. Almost felt like applauding it.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Rumour control that Melrose will open tonight.

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By *mooth and becksCouple over a year ago

Agde

We were there last night. Melrose definitely open. Everywhere was busy. Just the clubs not open.

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By *akrox23Couple over a year ago

notts

Yes Melrose opened last night, it was banging!!!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

News from the campsite. The new shop by the entrance, that we mentioned two weeks ago, has now opened. It does cold meats, ( charcuterie)cut to order, some artisan cheeses, and a hot dish. Tonight it is a Paella Royale. Also the cooked moules stand, cooked to order, is now back in business, starting today.

Ô2 staff are now wearing the clear plastic masks.It seems that they have been ordered to wear them. You don’t have to, but, on the other hand, the sight of naked people wandering around wearing blue masks is slightly surreal.

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By *aliforniagal123TV/TS over a year ago

West London

Doesn’t seem like it will be worth the money this year. Is The QAKC club open? Certainly not social distancing there. Wish I could find partners to go with this year

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Doesn’t seem like it will be worth the money this year. Is The QAKC club open? Certainly not social distancing there. Wish I could find partners to go with this year"

No idea. Never even noticed it. They seem to have a Facebook page, so you could try asking them?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Sounds like things are getting slowly back to normal.

We have deided to head there on 27th July for 5 days.

Can't wait!!

Are the bars back to being lively?

Maxime's, Bodega and Arch II?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Sounds like things are getting slowly back to normal.

We have deided to head there on 27th July for 5 days.

Can't wait!!

Are the bars back to being lively?

Maxime's, Bodega and Arch II?

They are all getting there. Popped outside today to check the bus timetables, and there must have been 40 people in the queue for passes. I know it is a weekend, but it is getting busier.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

"News from the campsite. The new shop by the entrance, that we mentioned two weeks ago, has now opened. It does cold meats, ( charcuterie)cut to order, some artisan cheeses, and a hot dish. Tonight it is a Paella Royale. Also the cooked moules stand, cooked to order, is now back in business, starting today.

Omg....that is a surreal image! Having just returned from Portugal where masks (mostly Blue) are compulsory..can't imagine getting turned on with someone wearing them

lol

Thanks as always for your updates great to read, and roll on September!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Well, what is given with one hand, is sometimes removed with force the next day. This time it’s Spar in Hélio, who following Macrons speech two days ago, are now insisting on compulsory masks from July 20th.

In the good news section, the small birds nest on top of the Hot and Spicy security light, has chicks for the second year running.

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

ha,ha!! Well, I guess every country will soo be "masked up".

I read on another forum that no clubs were opening...is this correct? Also, is Melrose open? Thanks xC

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"ha,ha!! Well, I guess every country will soo be "masked up".

I read on another forum that no clubs were opening...is this correct? Also, is Melrose open? Thanks xC

Melrose was open last time we checked. Foam party restarted, but with limited numbers.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

From a fellow conspirator on another site?

You can tell everyone that all the bars received notice from the police last night. Too many are disobeying the rules and if it continues they'll be shut down. Melrose only 50 people allowed. No dancing !

There is no mousse at the glamour beach and you have to call them to make a reservation. Prices are expensive. Max 100 couples but they have been very quiet . Clubs are shut until 15th September.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The biggest club in Le Cap (textile) Amnesia has just issued a press release and they won’t be opening until June 2021

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

"From a fellow conspirator on another site?

There is no mousse at the glamour beach and you have to call them to make a reservation. Prices are expensive. Max 100 couples but they have been very quiet . Clubs are shut until 15th September."

Let's hope folk are sensible, thanks for update on Melrose (shame about the dancing but at least it's open!)

long may that continue....thanks everyone for updates xx

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Another wild night in the Cap last night, the place was heaving.

Ended up in the Bodega where people were dancing as if the world was to end tomorrow, full of horny ladies and even a proper poll dancer.

Our French friends told us though of changes coming in on Monday.

Dancing will no longer be allowed in the Bars, masks will be compulsory in all covered businesses including bars. They can only be removed when sitting down.

Music throughout the village has to be kept low, any premises flaunting this will rule will have their music licence withdrawn.

Saunas are allowed to stay open as does the foam party but masks must be worn, (staff in the foam though won't insist on how a mask is worn as long as the ears are attached!

Swing clubs are closed although Clair Obscur remains open, again masks must be worn unless two or four people go into a curtained off area to play where only there they can be removed.

I would imagine following the resurgence of Covid in neighbouring Catalonia that further restriction will come in especially as the season is starting to hot up!

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By *onny and clydeCouple over a year ago

Sheffield yorkshire

Amazing with all this activity over weeks there is no resurgence in the virus?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Amazing with all this activity over weeks there is no resurgence in the virus? "

You have to remember that the decisions are made in Paris. The fact that there is limited infection here in the South is nothing to the ruling class. Put your muzzle on. Bow down to to Paris.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Le Croq, at the centre of the campsite are now insisting on the customers wearing a mask while paying at the till. The police have also banned the sale of the €4 plastic masks as they did not cover the nostrils.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

In Hélio, if you walk through the covered walkway between 1664 and Gymnos, it’s now a mask up zone, even before you go into a shop or restaurant.

The good news is that the baby swallows are now able to leave their nest, and are undertaking fluttering lessons between the nest and the nearest sign, supervised by Mum and Dad.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

New sign, on leaving the campsite, which says roughly ‘ it is recommended to wear a mask, even on leaving the campsite’. Looks like most people haven’t read this recommendation.

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By *lavemale66Man over a year ago

Carlow

@Towel Couple

Would you mind if I pm'd you with a question not specifically related to Cap d'Agde?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"@Towel Couple

Would you mind if I pm'd you with a question not specifically related to Cap d'Agde?"
This post is purely about Village Naturiste, so don’t even try to get round it.

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By *ingleseasidecapersWoman over a year ago

Billingshurst

Can I ask if there are many restaurants and bars still open? I’m supposed to be heading out Friday

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Can I ask if there are many restaurants and bars still open? I’m supposed to be heading out Friday "

Will have a stroll round Monday Afternoon, to see what, if any is closing down. At the moment, most places still open, as previously said.

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By *ingleseasidecapersWoman over a year ago

Billingshurst

Thanks for that. Really appreciate it. Special

Visit as we are scattering ashes out at sea too so just want to make sure it’s all going to be possible still

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

We are heading to the camp site in about 10/12 days, via Norway and Germany, and just hoping that things have settled down a bit more by then. We love going to Le Croq in the morning and the veg shop at the gate too. Are they both open for business? And how about Bogada bar? Thanks guys

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"We are heading to the camp site in about 10/12 days, via Norway and Germany, and just hoping that things have settled down a bit more by then. We love going to Le Croq in the morning and the veg shop at the gate too. Are they both open for business? And how about Bogada bar? Thanks guys "

Yes to all, at the moment.,

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Yes to all, at the moment.,"

Many thanks

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Here is the latest from one of the bar owners:

Dear customers, dear friends just like my colleagues I was summoned to the police station to receive notification from the prefect with a very big warning ?? indeed my DJ I quote arranged customers with very strong music for them to dance and perform Sexual acts!!!! until I'm file on the Sex Offenders file there's no long..... so we can be 5000 in aqualand but not 150 in the loundge we can be 10000 at the floating scene or fireworks in short until the end of the season my establishment will no longer schedule DJ animation in order to end the season!!!! I want to thank my friend and brother Sebastien Santovito (Dj Fou) the best of DJ without whom we wouldn't be here I think!! We created the new place of the Natu and don't mind some we're still here and this is just the beginning!!!!! Thank you to everyone who believed in me Thanks to my partners Gino Patrac and Anthony Simon my friends Laurent Brossier and Alexia and the team of La Cave Se Rebiffe Karim Maloum ?????? meet us tonight in restaurant loundge mode but no one standing Friends I love you and don't forget #noapdagdeonboitonboitonboitonboiton ishotchaudcommedabraitonabraitonabraitonabraitonabraitonabraitonabrait

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Think we’ve managed to sort out the rumour of bars being closed in the Village, or not. The answer in short is not. Many thanks to essexfun4two for the Facebook entry from La Cave Se Rebiffe, which is a new restaurant and bar in Port Ambonne, housed where the clothing shop stood at the entrance. It seems that about 10 other owners were summoned to the police station, and given a final warning, that if they continued to let people get out of the chairs and boogy around to either live, or recorded music, they would be closed down. So after the stroll around today, Bodega Bar is still open, Le Pilouterie still has its drum kit set up, Melrose has no sign to say it has been ordered to shut, 1664 still has a chanteuse scheduled for this evening, and Waiki Beach is holding a 1 person protest by seeing how loud they can get the music. The only bars and restaurants found closed, which probably never opened at all this season were Le Secret Follies ( top end of PN), the little tapas bar in Hélio, and Les Jardins de 1664 ( not the bar). Everything else is still open by the looks of a stroll at 3pm! Now off to Le Croq for a refreshing beverage or two.

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By *ife2shortCouple over a year ago

Cheltenham

All a bit of a joke! We were at Richeleu beach yesterday and every Sunday is ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ at Jungle beach- full on party mode starting at 4pm. No social distancing no nothing so I don’t understand the double standards!

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By *uccubus19Couple over a year ago

North London & Manilva Spain

"Think we’ve managed to sort out the rumour of bars being closed in the Village, or not. The answer in short is not. Many thanks to essexfun4two for the Facebook entry from La Cave Se Rebiffe, which is a new restaurant and bar in Port Ambonne, housed where the clothing shop stood at the entrance. It seems that about 10 other owners were summoned to the police station, and given a final warning, that if they continued to let people get out of the chairs and boogy around to either live, or recorded music, they would be closed down. So after the stroll around today, Bodega Bar is still open, Le Pilouterie still has its drum kit set up, Melrose has no sign to say it has been ordered to shut, 1664 still has a chanteuse scheduled for this evening, and Waiki Beach is holding a 1 person protest by seeing how loud they can get the music. The only bars and restaurants found closed, which probably never opened at all this season were Le Secret Follies ( top end of PN), the little tapas bar in Hélio, and Les Jardins de 1664 ( not the bar). Everything else is still open by the looks of a stroll at 3pm! Now off to Le Croq for a refreshing beverage or two.

Thanks for this, I know we're not coming until the 12th but still like to hear what's open or not! Thanks guys xx

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Thanks for this, I know we're not coming until the 12th but still like to hear what's open or not! Thanks guys xx

Another update tomorrow, hopefully courtesy of a fellow conspirator. It seems that Le Secret Follies was one of the guilty parties, and has voluntarily closed down for the season. I’m just waiting for permission to publish.

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By *illnDaveCouple over a year ago

southend

According to local press, masks compulsory in the village from tomorrow.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

From a fellow conspirator. The last 2 weeks have been a piss take. Melrose, le look,secret follies were all shut for their total disregard of hygiene. More could follow.

Last night (Sunday) l'arche was still not complying with regulations after also being told. They were all shut down last night(Sunday). Also as of now everyone has to wear a mask in the village except at the beach. Announced by the prefecture. They have also been filming activities at the beach.

Note by OP. At the moment, there is no requirement to wear a muzzle while in the open air on the campsite.

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By *renchylouCouple over a year ago

Colchester

Larches was open lastnight and wearing of facemasks is now compulsory within the campsite and being enforced by security.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Larches was open lastnight and wearing of facemasks is now compulsory within the campsite and being enforced by security. "

Sorry, just looked out of our window, and no one is wearing a mask.

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By *renchylouCouple over a year ago

Colchester

Have a look at the obligatory signs everywhere around the campsite. Anyone over the age off 11 must wear one unless on the beach or on their pitch

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Have a look at the obligatory signs everywhere around the campsite. Anyone over the age off 11 must wear one unless on the beach or on their pitch"

Are you actually on CHM Oltra? The signs require you to wear one while indoors at reception, and at Le Croq while paying for and picking up food and drink.Also when under cover at the greengrocers. That is it. Try downloading the advice from the website if you are having problems. They do them in English as well. And no, security have not been round changing the rules. Please stop trying to scare people.

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By *renchylouCouple over a year ago

Colchester

Really!, certainly not trying to scare anyone. All the signs were put up this morning in the Oltra campsite. We were even stopped on the way to the shower this morning by security and asked to place on a facemask.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Really!, certainly not trying to scare anyone. All the signs were put up this morning in the Oltra campsite. We were even stopped on the way to the shower this morning by security and asked to place on a facemask. "

Apologies. Just found these rather new signs stuck to the directional signposts. They are going to have problems enforcing this. No pre announcement, apologies to you again.

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By *avidandherCouple over a year ago

Manchester

Ghymnos Facebook page gave a link to the actual official order. The map of the official village mask zone does not include the campsite, but guess that they can make their own rules.

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By *renchylouCouple over a year ago

Colchester

No problem, yes enforcing it may be difficult as lots are ignoring it but some are unaware at the moment.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

So, after 79 days of being unable to access the campsite, a further 76 days of a set of rules that seemed sensible, we are now in Day 1 of a regime that it seems has been decided between the Prefecture and Oltra. I know it now applies to the whole Village Naturiste as have just returned from the weekly shop and there are now large signs mounted outside the entry gates. It looks either stupid, of hilarious, looking at totally naked people, other than the now enforced mask. There are now 59 days left in the season. Seriously contemplating heading back up the mountain. If the rest of Le Cap is not under this order, why should we be. Rant over, for the moment.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

If you want to go for a last drink in La Pilouterie, be quick. My source says that it’s closing it’s doors now due to health conditions.

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By *our LamourCouple over a year ago

'near that London'

"If you want to go for a last drink in La Pilouterie, be quick. My source says that it’s closing it’s doors now due to health conditions. "

Oh no !!! Is it true they’ve closed . And what about Bodega ?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Masks now obligatory in the whole of the area not just the Village until 1st September.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

We were treated this evening to a walk through by 3 members of the CRS by 1664. These are the riot police who threatened to go on strike over the removal of wine from their packed lunches, but have kicked the proverbial in Paris, and other areas over the yellow vest protests. Injuries include blowing peoples fingers off, and eyes as well. Well 4 or 5 years ago, we had frigates in the bay, and the CRS fully armoured, with maximum weaponry after the various terrorist threats, and attacks. Tonight, no body armour, no machine guns, just the normal pistol and baton. They were checking for people who were not wearing masks. Words failed us over the new priorities.

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By *i winkersCouple over a year ago

manchester

We are due to go there 12th sept do you think we should just cancel being honest?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"We are due to go there 12th sept do you think we should just cancel being honest?"

At the moment, enough is open. By 12/9, we have no idea. Your other problem is the 14 day quarantine back in UK. We have no idea if it will still exist, or any other retaliation.

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Saw three vans full of CRS on Monday outside Le Pilouterie.

Not sure why they employ them in the village, not really necessary since they really are the heavy brigade, not the sorts you want to mix it with.

Told yesterday that they've closed the swinger beach, things starting to look a bit out of season already mid August

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By *igpaul100Couple over a year ago

cornwall

Just been to look the swingers beach definitely not shut not many on there due to the high winds

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

The CRS are often in the Village parked by the Port smoking away.

It’s not so long ago when shagging on Pig Beach was banned they kept an eye on things dressed in their white T shirts and CRS badged budgie smugglers. Which became prized souvenirs for some of the more brazen ladies. They soon retreated when the Mayor concluded the Pigs on the Beach were self regulating

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By *i winkersCouple over a year ago

manchester

Just another question is karma sutra open. We aren’t assed about downstairs but love sitting round the pool.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Just another question is karma sutra open. We aren’t assed about downstairs but love sitting round the pool. "

It was as of yesterday, but who knows. The latest from the Hérault préfecture, translated by Google.

HÉRAULT. Wearing a mask compulsory and gatherings of more than 10 people prohibited!

A decision taken because of the acceleration of the spread of the virus in the Hérault department, which is facing a large influx of tourists. The alert threshold being exceeded in Hérault. The figures are alarming in the department, the number of hospitalized patients goes from 6 to 12 in just 24 hours.

The average is therefore 50 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants according to data from Public Health France. A prefectural decree obliges the wearing of masks in all coastal towns and prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people in public spaces anywhere in Hérault from Saturday August 22.

The exemptions to open certain bars or restaurants until two in the morning have been lifted throughout the department. Finally, special attention is paid to the naturist village of Cap d'Agde, a veritable cluster of Covid-19, where the number of positive cases is very worrying.

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By *eordiesCouple over a year ago

newcastle

Is the campsite still full or have most people gone home / not turned up ?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Is the campsite still full or have most people gone home / not turned up ?"

With a week to go till the end of the school holidays, it’s normally still full. However, it is fair to say it is emptying, and is at the sort of beginning of June level. All shops still open. The new mask policy has not helped things.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We are due to go there 12th sept do you think we should just cancel being honest?"

I'm sad to say that if I were you I would cancel. Partner and I were thinking of going around mid Sept but this Guardianarticle today nailed it for us

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/24/french-naturist-camp-hit-by-very-worrying-covid-outbreak

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Latest to bite the dust for this year, apparently, are Ozinn hotel, Pizza Flora, and Arches II.

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By *eordiesCouple over a year ago

newcastle

"Latest to bite the dust for this year, apparently, are Ozinn hotel, Pizza Flora, and Arches II. "

There can't be much left open.

Would it not be kinder to just shut the place now ?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Latest to bite the dust for this year, apparently, are Ozinn hotel, Pizza Flora, and Arches II.

There can't be much left open.

Would it not be kinder to just shut the place now ?"

Loads of bars and restaurants open. Just the dangerous ( or not ) 11 closed down. Some may be allowed to reopen.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

We haven’t included all the newspaper reports from today, until we got a handle on how the testing was done. The testing picture was clearly outside the village, on the bit of grass opposite the number 4 bus stop. Testing was done on anyone who wanted to be tested over two days. Most, if not all, were people living, or staying outside the Village Naturiste apparently. There has been no attempt to produce figures based on where you were staying. Which is why the mask enforcement now includes all coastal villages and towns in the Hérault. Statistics can be used as a d*unken man uses a lamppost, for support, rather than illumination.

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By *ive deep mountain highMan over a year ago

Cambridge and Cap d Agde ( various weeks 2021 )

"We haven’t included all the newspaper reports from today, until we got a handle on how the testing was done. The testing picture was clearly outside the village, on the bit of grass opposite the number 4 bus stop. Testing was done on anyone who wanted to be tested over two days. Most, if not all, were people living, or staying outside the Village Naturiste apparently. There has been no attempt to produce figures based on where you were staying. Which is why the mask enforcement now includes all coastal villages and towns in the Hérault. Statistics can be used as a d*unken man uses a lamppost, for support, rather than illumination. "
An interesting post . In order to make an more objective analysis, it would be interesting to know what risks those who tested positive had taken and where they caught Covid 10. Were they advering to social distancing rules or ignoring them ? As a benchmark, it would be useful to compare these results against another town or village. What prompted people to be tested. ? Curiosity or did they already have the symptoms?

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"An interesting post . In order to make an more objective analysis, it would be interesting to know what risks those who tested positive had taken and where they caught Covid 10. Were they advering to social distancing rules or ignoring them ? As a benchmark, it would be useful to compare these results against another town or village. What prompted people to be tested. ? Curiosity or did they already have the symptoms? "

Valid and relevant points. But regrettably not ones asked by the testing authorities., and if they asked about social distancing, I wouldn’t trust the responses anyway. Coughs .....Covid 19 by the way!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Next review date, for the closed 11 premises is apparently 7 September 2020. The marquee for the testing, along with the barriers are still in front of the Cycle Hire shop. Nobody doing any testing though.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Well, 3 places that are still open. Just up on Oltra website, translation by Google.

Ladies and Gentlemen and Dear Customers,

As representatives of the following establishments: the Center Naturiste René Oltra campsite, the private beach Paralia Beach Club, the Sun Beach restaurant.

Know that we are aware of the health crisis that our region is currently going through.

Also, we wanted to remind you that since the end of containment and the opening of our establishments, we have put in place important measures to do our best to limit the risks of the virus spreading.

As our customers and the authorities can testify, we scrupulously apply all health protocols.

It is with this in mind and by strictly following this line of conduct that we will continue to welcome you every day.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Well, 3 places that are still open. Just up on Oltra website, translation by Google.

Ladies and Gentlemen and Dear Customers,

As representatives of the following establishments: the Center Naturiste René Oltra campsite, the private beach Paralia Beach Club, the Sun Beach restaurant.

Know that we are aware of the health crisis that our region is currently going through.

As our customers and the authorities can testify, we scrupulously apply all health protocols.

It is with this in mind and by strictly following this line of conduct that we will continue to welcome you every day."

Thanks for the update

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

The testing figures will be augmented today. The testing station just outside the entrance was open this morning. No publicity about this on the campsite though.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

It’s a niche market, but anyone still left on the campsite might like to know that Le Croq is open from 7.30am to 1pm, and then from 5 to 8 pm, Monday to Friday, and from 7.30am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday, until 13 September. After that, who knows.

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

Repost from a week ago from the campsite regarding new Covid protocols.

Dear customers,

Following the decision of the prefect (Prefectoral Order No. 2020/01/290 applicable from 31/08/2020 to 15/09/2020), the regulations regarding access to the naturist village are amended.

Indeed, only residential customers as well as those who have already booked their stays will be able to access the René Oltra Centre through the entrance of the village.

For all management and teams, your satisfaction and well-being are the priority, so we want to maintain the same level of benefits while continuing to strictly apply all health protocols. Some shops including the Sun Beach restaurant and the private beach club Paralia Beach Club also remain open.

We remain at your disposal.

The management

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

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By *ucianpoundCouple over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Now staying in the village but drove in every day until yesterday without a problem, just used our card at the barrier, nobody questioned us.

The beach is busy but the prefecture has killed the village dead, it’s about as lively as a typical April day, such a pity!

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By *owel Couple OP Couple over a year ago

Living in South of France

"Now staying in the village but drove in every day until yesterday without a problem, just used our card at the barrier, nobody questioned us.

The beach is busy but the prefecture has killed the village dead, it’s about as lively as a typical April day, such a pity!"

Totally agree. The car parks are empty, and most people on the beach are coming in from the Marseillan Plage end. If you have an entry card, that is in date, it still works.

For those that can get in, Paralia Beach Club will close on 20 September, and Sun Beach restaurant on 27 September. Both are right next to Plage de Cochons.

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