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Where is Le Pas Opton?


LPO, as its affectionately known, is in the Vendee region of France, situated in the West. Forming part of the area called Loire Atlantique.



Have a look on Google - check out the satellite view, zoom in and read the notes other guests have left. You might also look at Google's directions planner - (please remember we aren't responsible for their accuracy).

About 5km from the holiday park is the beautiful fishing and leisure town of St Gilles Croix du Vie. Its easy to get to by car, bike, Shutltebus or even walk - here you'll  also find those stunning beaches you've been longing for, too.

You'll see underlined (but quite small at this mapscale)Nantes, above and La Rochelle, below - giving you an idea of where local airports are located.
 

Tips for driving in France

For more information about driving in France take a look at www.aboutdrivingabroad.co.uk/home.htm.  Its full of helpful tips and advice and also legal requirements in France.

The secret to driving in France (unlike the UK), is not to rely upon road numbers as they seem to vary quite considerably!
 

  • Plan your route by town names, not road numbers. If you know the route you would like to follow, and can see on the map which towns might fall along your path, you should know where you are at any given time.
  • Junctions/exits off the major routes aren't always numbered, but will have town names
  • If you use a SatNav, the grid reference of Le Pas Opton is: Latitude = 46.73032, longitude = -1.87701.

The Travel Pack

A few weeks before your holiday starts, we will write to you and include your Travel Pack. This pack includes helpful information on how to reach the holiday park and maps.
 

Driving directions to Le Pas Opton from the main ports

From Caen

Tip: The ferry actually arrives/departs from Ouistreham, some 28 kilometres further north of Caen. 
Thus, when you exit the ferry, you need to follow the signs for Toutes Directions and Caen (A13).
 

  • Before you get to Caen, follow signs for Rennes on the peripherique Ouest (ring road). Take this exit
  • Follow signs to Rennes
  • On the approach to Rennes, you will see first sign for Nantes (on the Rocade de Rennes Est) take this exit
  • Follow all signs that direct you to Nantes
  • On approach to Nantes, you will see signs for peripherique but more importantly, follow signs to Bordeaux.
  • You will cross a very spectacular bridge over the Loire river.
  • Not long after the bridge you, will pass the airport.
  • Take 3rd exit after airport marked Porte de Sorinieres with signs for La Roche sur Yon/Bordeaux/St Philbert.
  • You leave this road quite soon, taking the exit to La Roche sur Yon par RD also marked St Philbert de Grand Lieu and Machecoul.
  • Follow this road to a roundabout and take the 2nd exit to Machecoul/St Philbert/Challans.
  • Continue to another roundabout and take 3rd exit marked Challans.
  • Follow the road and continue over roundabout to Challans.
  • At next roundabout continue to follow signs to Challans.
  • Go straight over next roundabout. You will come to a roundabout with Hyper U supermarket on your left.
  • Take the 3rd exit (Les Sables) leaving the supermarket on your left and straight across a small roundabout.
  • Follow this road for about 5 miles and it will bring you to a roundabout, go straight across and cross over the river.
  • You will approach another roundabout at which you turn right.
  • Arrive at Le Pas Opton  (500 metres on your right).

From St. Malo

As you exit the port:

  • Follow Toutes Directions
  • As you proceed, take the exit signed to Rennes
  • From Rennes, follow the directions outlined as above.

From Calais or other Ports

  • The basic directions you need are Rennes, Nantes, (Bordeaux), La Roche sur Yon and Challans.
  • The details are described above, but REMEMBER... plot your route by town, not by road number and you should arrive unstressed and ready for a well deserved holiday.

Tip

If you ever get lost in a town, always follow ”Toutes Directions”, (all directions) this will get you out of the town and hopefully you will find a sign with a town name in the direction you want. Another sign to look out for is “Autres Directions” (other directions); follow this if you don’t see your target town on any signs.