It's a Holiday You'll Never Forget
LE PAS OPTON ...
Spring Harvest's Unique Camp Site
If you've ever thought of a camping holiday in France, but have been put off by the thought of soggy tents and creepy-crawlies, maybe it's time to think again.
And if you've been deterred from a Christian Holiday campsite because it sounds like a 'holy huddle in the sun', be assured, Le Pas Opton, Spring Harvest's campsite is not like that.
I've been a couple of times and already I've discarded the thought of 'let's go somewhere different next year. I've been enjoying French holidays for almost every year for 25 years, mostly on the Atlantic coast; Brittany, Gascony, but more often the Vendee region. The weather isn't too hot, the people are relaxed and friendly, the food is great, the countryside and architecture are stunning, the beaches unspoiled, but by a long way, Le Pas Opton is the best campsite I've ever been to.
Take the old French town of Apremont, for example - probably the best day I've ever had in France. It boasts a beautiful ancient castle where you can wander around impeccable gardens, or go boating or poke around the shops and restaurants in the authentic, totally un-commercialised town - absolutely beautiful!
Le Pas Opton opens it all to you - and much more. Not only do you have the choice of a wide range of mobile homes - some with three bedrooms and two en-suites, but on site there's a dazzling array of activities for the family. And the word you hear over and again is that it's safe.
Our youngsters could occupy themselves all day every day and we'd never have a moment's worry. The site is quiet at nights, and in the early-ish evening there's a time of corporate worship. But there's Karaoke too, and wine tasting or talent shows, even the occasional musical provided by some extremely talented Spring Harvest Holidays staff.
French Staff and Street Parties
The manager is Richard Kehoe. Richard comes from a background of advertising and tourism, A CV that amply equips him to drive forward the ideas that will see the continuing development of an already excellent facility.
Richard cares for people - all the people, not just the tourists and staff, for some of the major changes to the operation of the campsite have at their heart, a genuine concern for the local people.
'There's a lot of unemployment in this part of France, it's very rural. We can help lift the economy by employing as many French people as we can. And we can buy local produce, that helps too.' But it helps in more ways than generating revenue for the region. The people who live nearby see Le Pas Opton as fully integrated in their community and as a result they are more likely to be interested in what it is that Spring Harvest is about.
It seems that everyone at Le Pas Opton, particularly those in positions of seniority, have a sincere heart for France. 'Now the local Parish Priest has taken to dropping in now and then - he came to one of our services recently and brought with him some of his parishioners.'
That's exciting, and it demonstrates that there's more to Le Pas Opton than a campsite.
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