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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

This is being written while under curfew from the campsite. When we left on 15 October 2020, we could at least have a drink in a bar (La Pilouterie), followed by a meal at a restaurant (Pizza Flora). 5 Months on France has managed to close all bars and restaurants, apart from takeaways. When they can reopen, no idea. Further updates await.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

If you can get here, and still have your entrance card from 2020, then bring it with you. Apparently it still works as they have no new ones. Quote... Come back on Thursday, or Friday, or Monday. Do you have your card from last year? Answer.... Yes, but it is 3 hours drive to get it, so, No. Camping reception recommended waving the wristband at the man in the cabin by the barrier. After a trip to the shops outside......Man in cabin....You need your card from last year..... Merde!

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton


"If you can get here, and still have your entrance card from 2020, then bring it with you. Apparently it still works as they have no new ones. Quote... Come back on Thursday, or Friday, or Monday. Do you have your card from last year? Answer.... Yes, but it is 3 hours drive to get it, so, No. Camping reception recommended waving the wristband at the man in the cabin by the barrier. After a trip to the shops outside......Man in cabin....You need your card from last year..... Merde!"

Hi see you in July we hope but please keep the updates coming....

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"If you can get here, and still have your entrance card from 2020, then bring it with you. Apparently it still works as they have no new ones. Quote... Come back on Thursday, or Friday, or Monday. Do you have your card from last year? Answer.... Yes, but it is 3 hours drive to get it, so, No. Camping reception recommended waving the wristband at the man in the cabin by the barrier. After a trip to the shops outside......Man in cabin....You need your card from last year..... Merde!

Hi see you in July we hope but please keep the updates coming...."

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By *mooth and becksCouple
over a year ago

Agde

Just been into the cap this morning. Last years pass is good until end of March. Possible that 2 restaurants will open in June and again possibly a few bars. But definitely no dancing or music. Fingers crossed things improve but nearly 30000 new cases of Covid yesterday is not good news ??

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Hi Towel Couple.

Are they admitting tourers at Oltra or is it just for those with seasonal pitches..?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Hi Towel Couple.

Are they admitting tourers at Oltra or is it just for those with seasonal pitches..?"

Hiya, it’s open for all!

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By *exy BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Bergerac, France

Thanks.

It's somewhat bizarre thinking, even by French standards.

On the one hand we have campsites opening to all and on the other hand Macron is talking about more severe restrictions and curfews coming back.

Obviously we all want some return to normality asap in Cap and everywhere else.

But with cases increasing at the rate they are it's a gamble, especially when you take into account the reluctance of French nationals to accept the vaccination.

Let's hope it pays off and things move forward.

We'll be back home soon, but it's with a degree of trepidation...

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

Curfew coming back????

I didn’t know that life had gone back to normal!!!!

T

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Afternoon walk complete, and defrosting. You can get a haircut,buy some skimpy garments and admire Pilouteriés new stone flooring in Port Ambonne. You can use the laundrette in Hélio, and work out that Spar and the Bakery close at 1PM. You can admire the nearly complete new wooden boardwalk at the sea end of Port Nature, including steps to get you from Ô2Bizoux terrace down to the main bar. Errr, and that’s about it.

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By *kijetCouple
over a year ago

bristol


"Curfew coming back????

I didn’t know that life had gone back to normal!!!!

T"
Nor did we 6.00 Curfew and tonight it has been announced 7.00 Curfew Happy days

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

This forum is purely for Village Naturiste, in Le Cap d’Agde in Region 34, in the Hérault. If people wish to discuss curfew timings in the 16 regions, as outlined by the French PM just now, then please go elsewhere and create your own forum. Thank you.

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


"This forum is purely for Village Naturiste, in Le Cap d’Agde in Region 34, in the Hérault. If people wish to discuss curfew timings in the 16 regions, as outlined by the French PM just now, then please go elsewhere and create your own forum. Thank you. "

This is a thread which to be found in the French forum which is a open and public forum to which any one and their grandmother can reply to a post if the fancy takes them.

T

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

The shops at the entrance to the campsite are not yet open. But there is a large hole where Monsieur Jo, the Pizza Man was. His premises and refrigeration have been removed. A new tarmac surface has been laid. There is apparently a new Pizza Takeaway with an Italian Twist on its way.

So, can you get a takeaway Pizza within the Village? The short answer is no, not yet. Gymnos will be opening for business on Friday 2 April between 11.45 and 13.45 for takeaway pizza only! Some small progress then.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Afternoon walk complete, and defrosting. You can get a haircut,buy some skimpy garments and admire Pilouteriés new stone flooring in Port Ambonne. You can use the laundrette in Hélio, and work out that Spar and the Bakery close at 1PM. You can admire the nearly complete new wooden boardwalk at the sea end of Port Nature, including steps to get you from Ô2Bizoux terrace down to the main bar. Errr, and that’s about it. "

Apologies. Got my bars the wrong way round. Palmerie has the new stone floor, not Pilouterie.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

As it’s rather quiet at the moment, we are taking a time out over Easter. Will be returning on 11th April. See you then xxxxxx

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By *op Skip and JumpMan
over a year ago

London

Cap d Agde seems a distance memory now and the chances of visiting this year are not looking to good . Tbank you for the updates. I am guessing that it is extremely quiet there now.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Not certain how excited people will be, but Oltra is planning a family beach rubbish picking day on Saturday 3rd April. Gather by the Sun Beach Car Park. Errrrr.........

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By *ap AdgeMan
over a year ago

Wirral

Let's hope it will be good for August

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Six years after first hearing about it, they are just completing part of a new promenade.

From Calypso to Horizon bar, including Mississippi and O2Bizous they have installed a permanent decking of hard wood (possibly Teak) levelling out both of the restaurants with the frontage with steps leading down into the O2Bizous main bar.

Furthermore they have provided wheelchair access to all terraces via the rear parking area.

No expense spared, an excellent job.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

That sounds like one of the biggest projects they've undertaken in years...

Keen to see it finished.

That area has always felt like an afterthought, despite having one of the biggest footfalls in the village.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Courtesy of Mr Macron, we have returned a week earlier than planned. There are new Card Machines at the entrance, but as the office was closed, Sunday at about 4pm, we went through. Come back tomorrow, said the man from behind his mask. Update to follow!

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

2021 Card obtained from the office. Bit of a queue, and only one person processing. Waved card over new card reader, and straight through. Happy Days.

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

Come on France sort your shit out!

We all want a holiday and soon!!!

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

If your directions to get here feature a large indoor tennis centre to the left of a roundabout, please disregard them. They have demolished it. Will update if anything gets built back.

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

Seems like no trip to cap for the foreseeable future ! Stay safe everyone

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"If your directions to get here feature a large indoor tennis centre to the left of a roundabout, please disregard them. They have demolished it. Will update if anything gets built back. "

Would never have expected that.

We occasionally used the Tennis hotel directly behind it.

It was quite handy for an extra night or two if we arrived early.

Hope the hotel is still there.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

It’s been raining all day, so a brief update on shopping around the campsite. Le Croc has been open since last Saturday, with limited hours. No alcohol, no tables, until at least 26th April. So basic staples only. The main effort has been around the main entrance. The old exercise area for step classes etc has been removed. In its place is what looks like a food court, with a disabled ramp, and four huge umbrellas. Starting at the reception side, the old seafood stall, and the fruit and veg stall still survive. Mr Jo Pizza stall, which has gone, has now been tarmaced to blend in. There are now two new huts above the fruit and veg, and at a 90 degree angle from them, last years charcuterie stall has been dragged back. There is room on the other side for another stall, and the electrics are installed. Will keep you updated.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Latest update on the ´Food Court’. Another two umbrellas have gone in. The Shellfish stall is due to open on May 1st, along with the Fruit and Veg. As both of those are essential, can’t see Macron and Castex stopping that. There is then the brand new food truck opening sometime in May, serving dishes, drinks and breakfasts. ( I’m using the newsletter, and it’s a bit light on menu items). Also, Pizzeria La Spezia will open sometime in May, serving real Italian Pizza. ( No, I don’t know how you make it in France and call it Italian either). Finally, Soo Sushi, will serve Poke Bowls, Fresh Sushi and drinks. Opening day not announced, and there are search engines available for any food concepts that we also failed to understand

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton


"Latest update on the ´Food Court’. Another two umbrellas have gone in. The Shellfish stall is due to open on May 1st, along with the Fruit and Veg. As both of those are essential, can’t see Macron and Castex stopping that. There is then the brand new food truck opening sometime in May, serving dishes, drinks and breakfasts. ( I’m using the newsletter, and it’s a bit light on menu items). Also, Pizzeria La Spezia will open sometime in May, serving real Italian Pizza. ( No, I don’t know how you make it in France and call it Italian either). Finally, Soo Sushi, will serve Poke Bowls, Fresh Sushi and drinks. Opening day not announced, and there are search engines available for any food concepts that we also failed to understand "

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Time for another stroll. All three beach bars are being built. Mississippi and Calypso are preparing to re open, when allowed. The new steps down to Ô2Bizoux are blinking dangerous as the dark wood blends in from one step to the other. Gymnos takeaway service for Pizza and Salad has added on a second session from 4.30 to 7.00. Spar is now open all day, along with the nice bakery in Hélio. The Swallow nest on top of the security light by Hot and Tasty is still there, but no inhabitants seen. All skimpy clothing shops are now shut as non essential. The 2 newsagents shops are open, but things like flip flops and hats are sealed off as non essential. Life is slowly being restored.

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By *ensual but naughtyCouple
over a year ago

somewhere


"...the nice bakery in Hélio. . "

One of our favourite places on earth! Lol

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By *ereus3Couple
over a year ago

Dundalk


"...the nice bakery in Hélio. .

One of our favourite places on earth! Lol"
Ours too - hope we get there in July

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By *ensualcouple99Couple
over a year ago

Colchester


"One of our favourite places on earth! Lol"

We still haven't been!

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By *ensual but naughtyCouple
over a year ago

somewhere


"One of our favourite places on earth! Lol

We still haven't been! "

Oh dear, that' not good. Maybe someone will take you sometime and show you the ropes, the beach, the clubs....

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By *ensualcouple99Couple
over a year ago

Colchester


"One of our favourite places on earth! Lol

We still haven't been!

Oh dear, that' not good. Maybe someone will take you sometime and show you the ropes, the beach, the clubs...."

Not so sure about the ropes but the rest sounds good

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

Weekend party gossip.

Apparently the cops broke up a party (and the front door) in Port Nature last weekend only to find the organisers were Cops from Sete.

Love it.

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


"Weekend party gossip.

Apparently the cops broke up a party (and the front door) in Port Nature last weekend only to find the organisers were Cops from Sete.

Love it. "

Now that is hot gossip indeed.

T

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By *ereus3Couple
over a year ago

Dundalk


"Weekend party gossip.

Apparently the cops broke up a party (and the front door) in Port Nature last weekend only to find the organisers were Cops from Sete.

Love it. "

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By *ensual but naughtyCouple
over a year ago

somewhere


"Time for another stroll. All three beach bars are being built. Mississippi and Calypso are preparing to re open, when allowed. The new steps down to Ô2Bizoux are blinking dangerous as the dark wood blends in from one step to the other. Gymnos takeaway service for Pizza and Salad has added on a second session from 4.30 to 7.00. Spar is now open all day, along with the nice bakery in Hélio. The Swallow nest on top of the security light by Hot and Tasty is still there, but no inhabitants seen. All skimpy clothing shops are now shut as non essential. The 2 newsagents shops are open, but things like flip flops and hats are sealed off as non essential. Life is slowly being restored. "

Any chance of some photos of the new developments?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

A combination of the rules on photography within the Village, and the rules on this site, make it rather difficult. Sorry.

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

So is the Cap open? Any clubs?

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By *exy BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Bergerac, France

Cap always opens up piecemeal. It doesn't have a 'Grand Opening' date.

National restrictions prevent clubs opening along with restaurants and bars.

The campsite is open and other establishments will follow when permitted.

Were you thinking of visiting soon...?

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


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Were you thinking of visiting soon...?

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Thinking either June or August

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Macron says he wants things to open up by mid May, but the general feeling here is that it's very unlikely to change much by then, given the virus stats.

Bars and restaurants will be opening for sure, but clubs are a different thing entirely.

August would be a better bet if you want to see Cap in anything like its usual self.

The France forum is a good guide to numbers attending Cap and as you can see, there's very little being said.

At this time of year there's normally dozens of posts about meeting up with other folk.

We hope we're wrong and things pick up quicker than we think.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Ahead of Le Macron announcement tomorrow, this is the rumoured opening dates from Europe 1.

May 19: Curfew moves from 19:00 to 21:00. Shops, museums, cinemas, terraces, outdoor sports venues can reopen. Gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited.

June 9: Curfew extended to 23:00. Cafes and restaurants can reopen inside with tables of up to six people.

June 30: Curfew comes to an end.

Tomorrow he will have closed all bars and restaurants for 6 months. Just saying.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Sounds reasonable given the rise in cases early this month.

Things have eased a bit so he's trying to be a bit more popular.

Funny how these things happen when an election is on the horizon..

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

In other good news, the 2 Swallows have returned to the nest on the security light by Hot and Tasty. There are another pair that have built a nest on a light fitting in the corridor outside Melrose. Not certain this is the best position to bring up fledglings, but maybe last year has brought a false sense of security to the avian world.

Melrose are building a small outside terrace area.

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By *isnerdsCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

British tourists with a vaccine certificate will be able to visit France from 9 June, according to a leaked document.

France's roadmap for exiting lockdown has been leaked to the French press, ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's official announcement, which is due this evening.

According to the plan, from 9 June British and foreign tourists with a "health pass" - either a vaccine certificate or a negative PRC test - will be able to visit the country. - Sky News today

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

That's good news - I also read that but, what is the UK government's stance going to be for French (or UK tourists from France) visiting (or getting back to) the UK?

... and will the UK accept the EU vaccine passport?

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

I think France will support the idea of vaccine passports, but not sure that French citizens will be behind it.

They have an inbuilt mistrust of all things governmental and are not afraid to demonstrate strongly against proposals they don't like.

Vaccine passports are one way to gain access to places and services. When the tourist world begins to realise that's how governments will regulate travel, vaccines will suddenly become more popular.

Will they come about...?

Who knows, but it's looking more and more likely.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

PS... Good news about the swallows...

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

We were going to do a post about who might be able to open as a terrace on 19th May. ( Why a Wednesday, no idea). But, as we have wandered round Le Village, and only a few bars and restaurants are looking to open, we have a theory. When Macron shut the bars, restaurants, and non essential shops down at the end of October 2020, he stated that if he forced you to close, you would be given either €10K, or 20% of your declared 2019 turnover, whichever was the greater. Our bar up the mountain has told us that this has been his best ever year, as takeaways, and his school dinner service don’t count.

So, apparently all the bars and restaurants in Le Village have been eligible to this as well. Disregard the fact that they don’t open over the winter, they could still claim the money, providing they submitted a tax return in 2019.

We can see some bars actively looking to open, but some are still on holiday. So, we will only update on those that are looking to open, if possible. Confused?

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Think you've got it in one.

Our view of French tourist facilities in this area is that they have a target income for the year. Once they reach or exceed that by a little, it's job done. They close and head off home.

The weather can still be fantastic, tourists are still around, but they've got what they wanted and close their doors.

Your theory would also explain why some don't appear to be in any rush to open for this season.

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

I really think that Cap is going to be a shadow of its former self this year.

I think a large number won't open as the length of the season will be short and financial support extends to July

Also for the clubs/sauna its going to be another tough year.

We are going to use Terre de Soleil more this year, the restaurant is outdoors , the hot tub and pool too and even the play area is ! Also its transit and lunch offer is great value at €30 for 2 - sunloungers ,lunch and some wine !

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"We are going to use Terre de Soleil more this year, the restaurant is outdoors , the hot tub and pool too and even the play area is ! Also its transit and lunch offer is great value at €30 for 2 - sunloungers ,lunch and some wine ! "

Even at €35 it’s still very good value.

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


"We are going to use Terre de Soleil more this year, the restaurant is outdoors , the hot tub and pool too and even the play area is ! Also its transit and lunch offer is great value at €30 for 2 - sunloungers ,lunch and some wine !

Even at €35 it’s still very good value."
oops you are right €35 ??

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By *-4pleasureCouple
over a year ago

Belfast


"I really think that Cap is going to be a shadow of its former self this year.

I think a large number won't open as the length of the season will be short and financial support extends to July

Also for the clubs/sauna its going to be another tough year.

We are going to use Terre de Soleil more this year, the restaurant is outdoors , the hot tub and pool too and even the play area is ! Also its transit and lunch offer is great value at €30 for 2 - sunloungers ,lunch and some wine ! "

What’s the “transit”? Transport from the village ?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"What’s the “transit”? Transport from the village ? "

The poster is referring to a naturist camp site about 10 km away. They mean Transat, which refers to the daily hire of two sun beds, along with a parasol, lunch and wine, for €35. It’s called Terre de Soleil.

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


"What’s the “transit”? Transport from the village ?

The poster is referring to a naturist camp site about 10 km away. They mean Transat, which refers to the daily hire of two sun beds, along with a parasol, lunch and wine, for €35. It’s called Terre de Soleil. "
thats "auto correct " for you put in transat and it changed it ??

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

We'll be at Terre de Soleil all summer, until they kick us out in September...!

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Actually Terre de Soleil is 20km from the village and by car 30 minutes.

We will certainly be taking advantage this summer of the campsite.

Apart from the value for money aspect, it's couple only with none of those pesky Cap D'Agde meerkats plus only 10mins from our present residence.

It would be nice though to see a few more anglophones there.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Actually Terre de Soleil is 20km from the village and by car 30 minutes.

We will certainly be taking advantage this summer of the campsite.

Apart from the value for money aspect, it's couple only with none of those pesky Cap D'Agde meerkats plus only 10mins from our present residence.

It would be nice though to see a few more anglophones there.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"What’s the “transit”? Transport from the village ?

The poster is referring to a naturist camp site about 10 km away. They mean Transat, which refers to the daily hire of two sun beds, along with a parasol, lunch and wine, for €35. It’s called Terre de Soleil. thats "auto correct " for you put in transat and it changed it ??"

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

The campsite promised a newly tarmacked Allée this year. It’s Allé Flamingo. Those heels will be saved while going out.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

The Green Bazzar is now open. Unfortunately, under the restrictions preventing non essential items being sold, large sections are closed off.

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By *ustustwo.1965Couple
over a year ago

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How do we think things are looking for end of July?

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By *ensual but naughtyCouple
over a year ago

somewhere


"How do we think things are looking for end of July? "

What's your best guess?

Maybe it will be similar to last year, some parts open, restrictions, stop start etc.

The French death rate has taken three months to half and many hospitals are still under severe strain, but there are signs that the death rate is on the way down again after being stalled for a couple of months.

It's taken a month to roughly half the daily infection rates so maybe by the end of June it will be down to acceptable levels especially if the French get enough vaccinated but whether that will be enough to allow a proper opening is anyones guess.

It will probably go to the wire for end of July as they are a few weeks behind the UK in opening things up and we won't be properly open until late June (if all goes to plan).

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire

Hi guys thanks for information

Hopefully we drive down mid July or August/September no date planed hopefully be room in a campsites.if anyone driving down love do a convoy road trip 3 or more be fun. Anyone booked ferry or train we have a sprinter self build van.

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet


"Hi guys thanks for information

Hopefully we drive down mid July or August/September no date planed hopefully be room in a campsites.if anyone driving down love do a convoy road trip 3 or more be fun. Anyone booked ferry or train we have a sprinter self build van. "
Myself and partner she is slim fit bi, will be driving to cap early Sept stay in campsite..cant message you as single profile

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By *atonMan
over a year ago

barnet


"Hi guys thanks for information

Hopefully we drive down mid July or August/September no date planed hopefully be room in a campsites.if anyone driving down love do a convoy road trip 3 or more be fun. Anyone booked ferry or train we have a sprinter self build van. "
I have a peugeot autocruise campervan

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By *ennyPaulPooleCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Question for _owel couple ,

How strict is the curfew regarding movement around Rene Oltra,can you walk to other pitches around the site to see people, or are you really meant to stay banged up in your own unit?

Concerned that if it doesnt end on the 30th June as proposed,just how bad it would be late at night on site? Dont normally get back til 4am any other year! Thanks in advance

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


" Question for _owel couple ,

How strict is the curfew regarding movement around Rene Oltra,can you walk to other pitches around the site to see people, or are you really meant to stay banged up in your own unit?

Concerned that if it doesnt end on the 30th June as proposed,just how bad it would be late at night on site? Dont normally get back til 4am any other year! Thanks in advance "

There is some movement. There has to be to go to the toilet. However, if you break the rules, and are discovered, then the site rules may well eject you. We will continue to monitor what happens after the next release point on 19th May, then 9th June.

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By *ennyPaulPooleCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Pretty strict then.worse than we'd hoped for.it's gonna be a tough call for us deciding whether to pull out and roll over yet another year with the ferry.or risk a very watered down Cap in early July, if France makes the green list of course. It just so much fun,nothing comes close worth switching to instead so just got to hope things open up as planned and it's offers a bit of nightlife after a day in the sun.

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By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth

We are going early July but its not looking to good.

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By *ennyPaulPooleCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Its worrying,Canaries seem confident of making the next selection for the green light around the 7th June but cant see France sorting itself by then.

The next batch for green is due around the 28th June (which is also the supposed curfew end day out there) thats a couple of days before our ferry so its all a bit stressy for those going early season, perhaps those going later in the summer will have it a bit easier,and will have more info on the state of the village music bars,clubs,saunas,etc hopefully from the very helpful contributors on this page!

Sitting down in Melrose at little tables is just the oddest thing imaginable but we'd still rather be in Cap than anywhere else if we're allowed

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By *ennyPaulPooleCouple
over a year ago

Poole

apologies, curfew ends 30th June not the 28th as mentioned,

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By *elly39devonCouple
over a year ago

tavistock

sitting down at tables in melrose was what made it civilised for us

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Today’s stroll was to see which bars and restaurants might be open from tomorrow, 19/5, even if it is only on a terrasse, at 50% capacity, with a 9pm curfew. These are the places that might be open, though the definition of a terrasse seems rather flexible in one or two cases. Starting in the centre of the campsite, Le Croq’Med, then down to the beach, Sun Beach, Paralia Beach Club from 21/5, Plage a Galion, and La Méridienne Plage. Port Nature Beach end featured Ô2Bizoux, Calypso, Baskin and Missisipi ( from 1/6). PN North featured Le Piment Vert andL’Arche II, with Melrose having built a small outdoor terrace but no sign of opening. Waiki is also a possibility. Port Ambonne has signs of life at Chez Maxime by the swimming pool, La Cave se Rebiffe, Le Comptoir du Port, L’Aile ou la Cuisse, Le Fournil de K&H, and Palmerie and Pilouterie. Port Venus has Joy’s and Maharani Sutra setting up. Finally, Hélio has Gymnos, L’Atelier, Hot n Spicy, L’Air Marin ( new fish restaurant), 1664, Bangkok and Les Jardins du 16.

If you have any further questions the OP will not be answering them tomorrow. After 6 months and 20 days of not being legally allowed in a French Bar or Restaurant, Zaphod and Trillian may well be too d*unk to care. Stay Safe!

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By *ennyPaulPooleCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Thanks for the update guys! Keep em coming as the season progresses please,

Enjoy tomorrow!

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By *mooth and becksCouple
over a year ago

Agde

We are led here as we speak in port nature 1. It’s so quite. Been out to get a pizza at Thomas pizza near Joys Tomorrow is opening day for the bars and restaurants. Lots of buzz around the place. Going to see how the weather pans out at the mo it’s not great. Sunny and hot one minute but then cloudy and rain. Hopefully things will improve Just going to say everyone in the U.K. your not missing much at the mo. Hang on in there We are sure it will improve. Happy swinging

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

Thanks for the updates guys !!

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

Arriving on 3rd August for a week, staying in a small apartment in town, never been before so feeling nervous but excited too. Keen to chat with people and arrange to meet up - have fun and keep safe x

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By *heniguayCouple
over a year ago

gran canaria,Spain

good afternoon

we are looking for accommodation from July 22 to July 25

know where to rent or someone to share?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Update from the campsite as Euro2020 starts. The normal TV Screen at the Agora has had to be scrapped as it has a roof. Instead, Le Croq, in the centre of the campsite has had a TV Screen installed, along with speakers, and all matches are on. As it is outside, at present it can operate at 100% capacity. All we need are some visitors!

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By *exy BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Bergerac, France


" All we need are some visitors!"

Think that's a feeling echoed around France at the moment...!

Wandering around Marseillan today between games and it was very quiet.

A few Dutch (of course..!) and strangely enough, 5-6 cars and motorhomes from Luxembourg.

We even have some on the next pitch to us at Terre de Soleil.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Some good news!

France is lifting mandatory mask-wearing outdoors and will halt an eight-month nightly coronavirus curfew on June 20.

Prime Minister Jean Castex welcomed the “very good news” and said the requirement for people to wear masks outdoors in much of the country would be lifted from Thursday, with some exceptions, while the curfew will be lifted on Sunday, ten days earlier than expected.

Masks will still be required outdoors on public transport, in stadiums and other crowded places, the premier said.

I’m looking forward to security removing every one of the stupid mask pictures on the stanchions by tomorrow. May even help!

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Seems France is ahead if the UK in many respects.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

** of **

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By *ooandhuffyCouple
over a year ago

Scotland

Any news on when nightclubs might be allowed to open?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Any news on when nightclubs might be allowed to open?"

Hahahahaha

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

I believe that the Cap Saunas are open (comes under the 'Health club' rule) and apparently the Cap Cinema will open on July 1st, ideal if you want a cum bath, allegedly.

Not heard about any other clubs or dance bars.

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over a year ago


"I believe that the Cap Saunas are open (comes under the 'Health club' rule) and apparently the Cap Cinema will open on July 1st, ideal if you want a cum bath, allegedly.

Not heard about any other clubs or dance bars."

Yes was there yesterday and the sauna club by Bodega was open , as usual out of season entry was restricted to Mens side

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

Official wording of gouvernement.fr translated

This positive change in the health situation has led to the adaptation of certain restrictive measures:

• end of wearing a mask outdoors, with some exceptions (groups, queues, markets, stadiums, etc.). The prefectural decrees on the wearing of the mask will be modified from Thursday, June 17. Wearing a mask in closed environments remains compulsory (businesses, stores, transport, etc.)

• lifting of the curfew at 11:00 pm from Sunday, June 20;

• the gauges for public reception are maintained until June 30. Details of the new rules as of July 1 will be announced next week.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Small walk outside the campsite. Nobody is wearing a mask, but, Oltra have left all the masks compulsory signs up. We reckon that they don’t believe that Macron won’t bring the restrictions back. However, the local resistance army are making further inroads into ripping the signs down, and it’s not just us!

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

Anyone know where we can get a PTS test in Cap?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Anyone know where we can get a PTS test in Cap?"

Presuming you meant PCR test for COVID, we have sent you the answer privately. Web Links are a thorny problem!

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By *anasonicCouple
over a year ago

Sherborne

Hi guys could you send us the answer too, we are hoping to be there late July x

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Hi guys could you send us the answer too, we are hoping to be there late July x"

Of course.

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


"Anyone know where we can get a PTS test in Cap?"

Towel couple - can you please send me a link too. Thanks!

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Word of warning for anyone coming here with a camper van, top box, or any vehicle that is over 2.2 metres tall. At the entrance to the village, the left hand lane now has a height restriction on it. The right hand lane does not!

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Posters have just gone up for VinoCap 2021. It will be on 13/14/15 July. €3 gets you a wine glass and tickets for 3 local wines from a choice of 70 stalls.In reality, hardly anyone ever asks for the vouchers, so fill your boots. Bus 4 goes from the entrance of Village Naturiste at a cost of €1 each way. The 14th is a national Holiday, so the bus won’t be running on that day. It’s not a massive walk anyway to the main harbour.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Apologies. On checking, it seems that the bus does run on National Holidays, but on the Sunday Timetable.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Had many a pleasant afternoon stroll round VinoCap in the past.

And then a rather wobbly walk back to the village...

Even got a line of work from one of the exhibitors a few years ago.

Good day out.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Had many a pleasant afternoon stroll round VinoCap in the past.

And then a rather wobbly walk back to the village...

Even got a line of work from one of the exhibitors a few years ago.

Good day out."

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Not good news……

Foreign tourists visiting France will have to pay for Covid-19 tests starting July 7, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said in an interview published Wednesday.

Attal said the new measure was about "reciprocity" since French tourists are required to pay for their tests abroad.

“We have decided foreign tourists should pay for those tests, €49 for PCR tests and €29 for antigen tests," Attal told Les Echos newspaper, adding: "This is about reciprocity, as French people travelling abroad have to pay for those tests in most countries.”

Foreign tourists arriving from “red list” countries need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours before their departure for France and they are tested again upon arrival in France. Red list countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Uruguay. On June 25, Namibia, Russia and the Seychelles were added to the list.

Vaccinated visitors from these countries must pledge to self-isolate for seven days, and unvaccinated visitors are also subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine.

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Out of the Euros and now this...!

Seriously, this is just another reason for Brits to find an alternative holiday destination.

Brighton B&B's should do well this summer...

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By *ap d Agde HarbourMan
over a year ago

Cap d Agde in May 23 and September 23 Meals in the apartment , horse riding and boat trips


"Not good news……

Foreign tourists visiting France will have to pay for Covid-19 tests starting July 7, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said in an interview published Wednesday.

Attal said the new measure was about "reciprocity" since French tourists are required to pay for their tests abroad.

“We have decided foreign tourists should pay for those tests, €49 for PCR tests and €29 for antigen tests," Attal told Les Echos newspaper, adding: "This is about reciprocity, as French people travelling abroad have to pay for those tests in most countries.”

Foreign tourists arriving from “red list” countries need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours before their departure for France and they are tested again upon arrival in France. Red list countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Uruguay. On June 25, Namibia, Russia and the Seychelles were added to the list.

Vaccinated visitors from these countries must pledge to self-isolate for seven days, and unvaccinated visitors are also subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine."
Hello. I was thinking of going in September as I have a few tasks to complete in my apartment. Flights are still cheap so I will take a risk and book them ( they may rocket in price once restrictions are lifted). I am not too bothered about the cost of the PCR test but are they quite easy to have done in the village ? I do not fancy joining a very long queue to have one which I think is a requirement for travel ( even if double vaccinated) . I am guessing that demand for tests will be quite high.

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By *unnythingCouple
over a year ago

Richmond

It's only fair... given the extortionate costs anyone coming from amber countries must pay to get tested on day 2 and 8, in addition to a 10-day quarantine, to come to the UK. And prices are not even comparable.

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire

Hi guys we thinking driving down end August 12 days aprox stay in. Village campsite what you think we need do befor juring and on way home? Information please.

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By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Not good news……

Foreign tourists visiting France will have to pay for Covid-19 tests starting July 7, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said in an interview published Wednesday.

Attal said the new measure was about "reciprocity" since French tourists are required to pay for their tests abroad.

“We have decided foreign tourists should pay for those tests, €49 for PCR tests and €29 for antigen tests," Attal told Les Echos newspaper, adding: "This is about reciprocity, as French people travelling abroad have to pay for those tests in most countries.”

Foreign tourists arriving from “red list” countries need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours before their departure for France and they are tested again upon arrival in France. Red list countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Uruguay. On June 25, Namibia, Russia and the Seychelles were added to the list.

Vaccinated visitors from these countries must pledge to self-isolate for seven days, and unvaccinated visitors are also subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine."
That's Caps buggered for another year. Cannot see how the business there can survive on so little footfall.

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France


"Not good news……

Foreign tourists visiting France will have to pay for Covid-19 tests starting July 7, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said in an interview published Wednesday.

Attal said the new measure was about "reciprocity" since French tourists are required to pay for their tests abroad.

“We have decided foreign tourists should pay for those tests, €49 for PCR tests and €29 for antigen tests," Attal told Les Echos newspaper, adding: "This is about reciprocity, as French people travelling abroad have to pay for those tests in most countries.”

Foreign tourists arriving from “red list” countries need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours before their departure for France and they are tested again upon arrival in France. Red list countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Uruguay. On June 25, Namibia, Russia and the Seychelles were added to the list.

Vaccinated visitors from these countries must pledge to self-isolate for seven days, and unvaccinated visitors are also subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine. That's Caps buggered for another year. Cannot see how the business there can survive on so little footfall. "

Unlike Gran Canaria 90% of Cap visitors are French and they do like to spend money on holiday.

Many French companies give their employees an extra months salary in July or August just for that purpose.

We’ve been offered dinners in the Cap where the bill for 4 has been over 400 euros so I don’t think that the shops and restaurants will suffer too much.

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

It’s pretty busy tbh

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

We have been twice in June during the mid week. The first time it was fairly quiet , the second time 10 days ago it had got significantly busier. We are there on Monday for 3 days and are hoping it will be lively especially in the evening

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By *osweet69Couple
over a year ago

portsmouth


"Not good news……

Foreign tourists visiting France will have to pay for Covid-19 tests starting July 7, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said in an interview published Wednesday.

Attal said the new measure was about "reciprocity" since French tourists are required to pay for their tests abroad.

“We have decided foreign tourists should pay for those tests, €49 for PCR tests and €29 for antigen tests," Attal told Les Echos newspaper, adding: "This is about reciprocity, as French people travelling abroad have to pay for those tests in most countries.”

Foreign tourists arriving from “red list” countries need to present a negative PCR or antigen test taken less than 48 hours before their departure for France and they are tested again upon arrival in France. Red list countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Paraguay, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Uruguay. On June 25, Namibia, Russia and the Seychelles were added to the list.

Vaccinated visitors from these countries must pledge to self-isolate for seven days, and unvaccinated visitors are also subject to a mandatory 10-day quarantine. That's Caps buggered for another year. Cannot see how the business there can survive on so little footfall.

Unlike Gran Canaria 90% of Cap visitors are French and they do like to spend money on holiday.

Many French companies give their employees an extra months salary in July or August just for that purpose.

We’ve been offered dinners in the Cap where the bill for 4 has been over 400 euros so I don’t think that the shops and restaurants will suffer too much."
Its good to hear that France unlike the rest of the world has not been touch by the pandemic and it is the land of milk and honey

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire

Watched film called summertime 2015 French film set in 1971

You my injoy guys.

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By *icole and KipCouple
over a year ago

Auch Gers SW France

Encroyable...it's available on Amazon Prime so we're watching it now.

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

Is Le Glamour open? The club?

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By *unnythingCouple
over a year ago

Richmond

We were wondering the same if any club is (or will) be open. It's funny how swingers club are open all over France but not in Cap

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By *ensual but naughtyCouple
over a year ago

somewhere

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

There are posters up saying the glamour mousse parties start tomorrow 7/7.

No clubs open and no dancing permitted anywhere but apparently this will change on the 9/7?!?!

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

We are here now ,the clubs are open although we havnt been yet ...tonight tho ....but there's music n a great atmosphere but yep ,no dancing x

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

thank you for the updates. i spent a glorious 10 days at the cap in june 2019

i drove from staffs in a jag xe s and it was a wonderful drive[including the bridge how high?] then i had 10 nights in the cap it really is a unique place.

i have written off this year but i will be making plans to retrace my steps in the summer of 2022.

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By *ughesy11969Man
over a year ago

bridgend

Im going on the 16th in my motorhome so it wil be a trek hopefully everything will be open and in ful swing

It will be the first time I have been down there on my own so lets see how i get on

Guessing it will be tricky for a single straight male

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By *ustustwo.1965Couple
over a year ago

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"Im going on the 16th in my motorhome so it wil be a trek hopefully everything will be open and in ful swing

It will be the first time I have been down there on my own so lets see how i get on

Guessing it will be tricky for a single straight male"

Some bars simply do not allow single guys in.

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

Really on the fence... I have booked rooms at Riad in August, but my partner hasn't had her jabs (good reasons, don't judge)... we didn't go last year, was really hoping to go this year.

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

really i never got refused in any bar. do you mean the swingers clubs? they have a limit on how many singles they let in. which is fair enough.i found the clubs very expensive for a single man and then when you go in you are not allowed in the playrooms

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By *anasonicCouple
over a year ago

Sherborne

At the moment if you have had two jabs, do you still have to isolate and is this going to change anytime soon.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"At the moment if you have had two jabs, do you still have to isolate and is this going to change anytime soon. "

At the moment….

If you are vaccinated:

upon boarding, each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before the flight or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before the flight.

The measures regarding pressing grounds for travel and quarantine which are applicable to vaccinated adults also apply to any minors accompanying them, whether they are vaccinated or not.

If you are not vaccinated:

you can only travel to France if you have pressing grounds for travel. The list of pressing grounds is set out in the certificate of international travel drawn up by the Ministry of the Interior.

each traveller aged 11 years or older must present a negative PCR test taken less than 72 hours before departure or a negative antigenic test taken less than 48 hours before departure.

you may be subject to a random test when you arrive in France.

you must pledge to self-isolate for 7 days.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Test costs for returning or visiting U.K.

PCR and Antigen tests are free for French residents who are covered by French social security.

From 7 July, PCR tests will cost €49.00 and antigen tests will cost €29.00 for those not covered by French social security.

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By *ughesy11969Man
over a year ago

bridgend

Please advise I am getting so confused

So getting this straight in plain terms

I have had both jabs I have got a Covid Pass I am getting a PCR test privately locally in Cardiff next week I have even filled out the legion d honour form (just in case)that should get me in and be allowed not to Isolate

On return to the UK I have to have another PCR test to come home?

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

Update - the foam party did not open today 7/7 despite posters around the village suggesting otherwise. However there is activity so can only assume it will restart on the 9/7 when dancing and clubs can restart.

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Please advise I am getting so confused

So getting this straight in plain terms

I have had both jabs I have got a Covid Pass I am getting a PCR test privately locally in Cardiff next week I have even filled out the legion d honour form (just in case)that should get me in and be allowed not to Isolate

On return to the UK I have to have another PCR test to come home?"

Look, we have enough problems over here. I can’t work out the Welch rules as well.

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By *ooandhuffyCouple
over a year ago

Scotland

Can we get Antigen or LFT tests in the pharmacy just outside the village opposite the AGN Office ?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Can we get Antigen or LFT tests in the pharmacy just outside the village opposite the AGN Office ?"

No. To repeat, courtesy of the Web Link ban, we can either give you the link, or you could search on the Santé dot Fr website

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By *ubenesque.Woman
over a year ago

over by there


"Please advise I am getting so confused

On return to the UK I have to have another PCR test to come home?"

Best to look on the Gov dot Wales site for full details but in short from there….

“Travellers arriving in Wales from an amber list country -

You will need to provide your journey and contact details by completing a passenger locator form.

You must have proof of a negative coronavirus test taken no more than 72 hours before departure (ie test in France). £500 fine for not having one.

Pre-booked a testing package for COVID-19 testing at Day 2 and Day 8 following your arrival back in Wales. Done via NHS Wales site at a cost of £170. £2k fine for not arranging it.

You will need to isolate for up to 10 days.”

These regulations assume transport direct to Wales and not transiting through England. As you will have filled in the passenger locator track and trace may well pick you up if you don’t comply. This is only my interpretation so I would urge you to check for yourself as things are constantly changing.

Hope this helps and sorry to hijack the thread. Nat

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By *hropsDuoCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire


"Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club"

Oh no, I hope this is not true.. Our favourite club

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France


"Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club

Oh no, I hope this is not true.. Our favourite club "

They were replacing the sign above the door yesterday.

I think it should be good for dancing though, gay bars usually are but in any case we always thought the playrooms were rubbish at Le Juls, far too dark!

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By *ughesy11969Man
over a year ago

bridgend

Hi thanks for that, I am transitting through England so technically I need to comply with the france to england rules and england to wales should be fine

But hopefully as there is a review on the 15th and I am not reyurning until the 2nd of August I am hoping things will have worked their way out by then

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By *eordiesCouple
over a year ago

newcastle


"Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club

Oh no, I hope this is not true.. Our favourite club

They were replacing the sign above the door yesterday.

I think it should be good for dancing though, gay bars usually are but in any case we always thought the playrooms were rubbish at Le Juls, far too dark!"

Years ago Jules was great, but in recent years it was not so much fun. Won't shed any tears for it.

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

I found it on the BBC I player very nice film

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

So, tonight is the first night after nearly 18 months that night clubs can open. The rules include capacity to be capped at 75% of normal, masks are recommended but not mandatory and clubbers will need to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative Covid test, or a positive test in the last 6 months, to gain entry.

Glamour, according to their Face Page, are opening tonight. How long before they get closed by the Prefecture may be a different matter!

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By *unnythingCouple
over a year ago

Richmond

Good morning! The reopening of the clubs is great news! But will they accept our NHS vaccination letter? If the clubs scan our UK QR code from the NHS app on our phone or even the letter, we're afraid it won't show as valid on the French system and therefore the club will not let us in... that's our main concern right now. Any thought? Thank you

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Good morning! The reopening of the clubs is great news! But will they accept our NHS vaccination letter? If the clubs scan our UK QR code from the NHS app on our phone or even the letter, we're afraid it won't show as valid on the French system and therefore the club will not let us in... that's our main concern right now. Any thought? Thank you "

Until the politicos sort it out, probably not. You will need a tester sent over!

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...


"Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club

Oh no, I hope this is not true.. Our favourite club

They were replacing the sign above the door yesterday.

I think it should be good for dancing though, gay bars usually are but in any case we always thought the playrooms were rubbish at Le Juls, far too dark!

Years ago Jules was great, but in recent years it was not so much fun. Won't shed any tears for it."

Fully agree

We gave up on Le Jules around 5/6 years ago.

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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

New Bus Route. There is a new bus route from Village Naturiste to Grau d’Agde. It is the Number 11. Seems to go via every holiday village. Will be checking it a bit more to see if it goes via Hyper U, or the Bio Med testing station for PCR Tests.

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By *hropsDuoCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire


"Noticed today a few shop changes in Port Nature but the biggest was that Le Jul's seems to have been taken over by QAKC Gay Club

Oh no, I hope this is not true.. Our favourite club

They were replacing the sign above the door yesterday.

I think it should be good for dancing though, gay bars usually are but in any case we always thought the playrooms were rubbish at Le Juls, far too dark!"

Admittedly the playrooms weren't the best (good for a little pot luck play and go though! )

We just liked the fun atmosphere in there.

We probably won't make it over there this year though, so maybe we can find a replacement go to club next year

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By *akrox23Couple
over a year ago

notts

About a 10 min walk from the bus stop, problem was getting back but thankfully a lively Irish couple gave us a lift. Taxis are a nonsense.

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By *ughesy11969Man
over a year ago

bridgend

Travelled down today

Although can’t get access to the campsite until tomorrow

Customs going through were ok but I think it’s because I printed all my stuff and handed it to him

Other passengers passing phones across seemed to take forever

Any fabbers on the campsite come and say hi

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Travelled down today

Although can’t get access to the campsite until tomorrow

Customs going through were ok but I think it’s because I printed all my stuff and handed it to him

Other passengers passing phones across seemed to take forever

Any fabbers on the campsite come and say hi"

It may help your cause if you told people your plot number.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Weekly shop in Super U today and your Liberté takes a further bashing. Signs all over informing you that alcohol may not be sold after 8PM, by order of the prefecture.

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By *ustustwo.1965Couple
over a year ago

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"Weekly shop in Super U today and your Liberté takes a further bashing. Signs all over informing you that alcohol may not be sold after 8PM, by order of the prefecture. "

Not looking good then.

How are things in the village?

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Weekly shop in Super U today and your Liberté takes a further bashing. Signs all over informing you that alcohol may not be sold after 8PM, by order of the prefecture.

Not looking good then.

How are things in the village? "

Busy, but next big day is Sunday. Will be interesting to see what happens.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

The little birds nest above Hot and Tastys security light now has four little beaks waiting for Mum and Dad to feed them.

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By *ndiancouplexxxCouple
over a year ago

milton keynes

Hi guys, what's open in Cap at the moment and what time do bars open till?

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By *igpaul100Couple
over a year ago

cornwall

Hi here at mo All bars open till last man standing ?? but no dancing Only in clubs

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By *uxuriantCouple
over a year ago

Cornwall

Good news regarding quarantine. Right that’s us confirmed. Apartment booked. Eurotunnel confirmed . Roll on cap d’agde from 20th.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

There is a testing station now within the village, by Glamour. It only does Antigen tests though, and appears to be a pop up operation. The attempt to charge a French Resident €20 was rebuffed. The rumoured testing centres inside the village by the Post Office and Waiki could not be found though.

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By *ebedee123Couple
over a year ago

Chelmsford

We’ve been here a couple of days, no issues getting here with the correct documents. No tests required to enter the village which was a relief.

It all seems very normal, I would say 90% of bars restaurants are operating as normal which is great to see. We went to Melrose lastnight and although there wasn’t any podium dancing everyone was dancing and having a great time although it was less busy than normal and numbers may have been restricted. The beach clubs are full and the swingers beach was packed with plenty of fun happening. Karma Sutra for us tomorrow.

It really does seem much more normal than we were expecting, just getting ready for a club tonight so hopefully that’s all good. X

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"There is a testing station now within the village, by Glamour. It only does Antigen tests though, and appears to be a pop up operation. The attempt to charge a French Resident €20 was rebuffed. The rumoured testing centres inside the village by the Post Office and Waiki could not be found though. "

Noted that the other testing stations appear in the evening.

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

All looking much easier and hoping the pop ups satisfy the return to U.K. test requirements, if not will nip into town .. arrive next Tuesday

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By *uncouple3030Couple
over a year ago

Belfast:Dublin

We will be there from the 18th -22nd can not wait. Second time visitors.

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By *weet players franceCouple
over a year ago

Torquay

We arrive today! Let the fun begin!!!!

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire

Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

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By *oolman34Man
over a year ago

london

Hello i will be camping in rene oltra beween august 11-21 i just want to ask if clubs and foam party places like glamour require tests? I am double vaccinated by pfizer. Thanks in advance.

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France


"Hello i will be camping in rene oltra beween august 11-21 i just want to ask if clubs and foam party places like glamour require tests? I am double vaccinated by pfizer. Thanks in advance."

You will need your jab certificate, or a negative test within 48 hours, or an old positive test within the last 6 months, to get entry to any bar or restaurant, or club, as of Monday 9th August. Stand By for chaos!

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By *ksinCouple
over a year ago

Rutland


"Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

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We’ll be there on the campsite then.

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By *ewdcplCouple
over a year ago

market harborough


"Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

"

We’ll be there.

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire


"Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

We’ll be there on the campsite then. "
that be great we not booked acomdation yet but did fancy looking on campsite you driving down? See you soon.

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By *om barbaraCouple
over a year ago

staffordshire


"Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

We’ll be there. "

Great love say hi looking forward to beach fun!

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By *ksinCouple
over a year ago

Rutland


"Booked flyts 27th August September 6th Luton airport early flights but cheep lol.

Any one there similar times PLEASE say hi.

We’ll be there on the campsite then. that be great we not booked acomdation yet but did fancy looking on campsite you driving down? See you soon. "

No, flying down. We would have preferred to take the car but flights for us both were half the cost of driving !!

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By *owel Couple OP   Couple
over a year ago

Living in South of France

Two things on testing, now that the Health Pass has become compulsory. The first is that there is a PCR test station, just outside Le Village, next to the Post Office. It is open from 10 -1, the bad news is that you have to put clothes back on!

Second, there are a number of pop up Antigen Test Stations within the Village, but they want money, even for French Residents. Armed with our Resident Cards and Carte Vitale, we went to the pharmacy just above Intermarché, as no appointment was required.After a discussion that we don’t have Smartphones, we were registered on the Pharmacy System, nasally swabbed, and it is free. Results awaited

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By *ot Wife BeckyCouple
over a year ago

Near Bergerac

Thanks for that info.

We'll need PCR tests soon for our UK trip, at least I assume that's the type we'll need.

How much are PCR tests at the location you mention..?

We'll promise to wear clothes when we visit...

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester


"Two things on testing, now that the Health Pass has become compulsory. The first is that there is a PCR test station, just outside Le Village, next to the Post Office. It is open from 10 -1, the bad news is that you have to put clothes back on!

Second, there are a number of pop up Antigen Test Stations within the Village, but they want money, even for French Residents. Armed with our Resident Cards and Carte Vitale, we went to the pharmacy just above Intermarché, as no appointment was required.After a discussion that we don’t have Smartphones, we were registered on the Pharmacy System, nasally swabbed, and it is free. Results awaited"

Thanks also, very useful, we arrive tomorrow just a short trip and will be looking to test for return on Thursday, prepared to go for the PCR if we have to but hoping the in village antigen test satisfies the quality requirements on gov.uk which accepts antigen to a specific standard

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