French Lake Holidays

[chrisb13]

We're thinking about heading to Lac D'Hourtin this summer. Did you ever go?

[_monkey]

Originally Posted by chrisb13

We're thinking about heading to Lac D'Hourtin this summer. Did you ever go?

We've been going to Lacanu for summer hols for the last six years - trailering the boat down and camping lakeside. It's a long way, but worth it if activity holidays are your thing.

We cycle up to Hourtin and visit the beach/town on the south side - it's perfect for small children.

[chrisb13]

We have a 4 and 9 (will be nearer 5 and 10) year old boys and usually spend holidays in France, Eurocamp or similar style. Have done South Brittany last year and loved it, thinking about taking a small RIB with us and going to Hourtin this year.

I see that I would need to pay 'lake tax' and prove competence with ICC, which isn't a problem. Do they stipulate a minimum level of safety equipment or similar?

Cheers
Chris

[_monkey]

Trailoring in France on the Autoroute is super easy. We use a toll tag which reduces the delay at tolls. We plan one over-nighter on the way down to avoid the kids getting too bored and frustrated.

I read up on what the lake police ask for (ICC, insurance, saftety kit etc), purchased all the equipment and passed the ICC test. However, when I go to visit the lake police to pay for the permit, they only ask for the cash.

The permit for Lacanau is based on engine cc, not sure about Hourtin. Take a look at this link

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

loads of stuff here

You can soon get caught out in a Sib round that area.