Swiss Family Lary: La Palmyre, France

We enjoyed our first official 'European Vacation' (or "holiday" as they say here in Europe!). Part of Daddy's grand plan included a fine 900km drive (540 miles) across France. The "it'll only be a 5-6 hour drive" turned into a full 9-10 hours. Funny enough Kellen often asked "when will we be there Daddy?" And the response was always "in about an hour." Kellen caught on to the fact that Daddy didn't really know how much longer. On our travels West, we stumbled upon a quaint village, Egletons, France, who happened to be hosting a mid-evil festival AND we enjoyed a fun stay at a nice bed and breakfast nearby.

La Palmyre Atlantique Club Med is located on the West coast of France - a scenic 24 hectare site in Charente-Maritime, on the Arvert peninsula, right beside the Atlantic ocean and looking out at the Cordouan lighthouse. In the heart of pine woods, this Club Med Village of bungalows was inspired by oystermens' cabins but originally a military base.

The weeks activities includes extensive pool time, playground fun, plenty of beach time, lots of onsite kid entertainment and a fantastic zoo visit at the La Palmyre Zoo. The mostly sunny week included the odd Atlantic storm a few afternoons/nights. Kellen and Devan made many new friends, including Scarlet from England (they're easily attracted to English-speaking kids!) and Emmika from the Netherlands. We made the journey home to Geneva in one 9-hour stint, arriving just in time to catch the Swiss National Day fireworks show at home in Versoix. Lots of sleep to catch up on now!

In Egletons ....