Pirate Camp, La Rochelle and Ile de Re Photo 1

Pirate Camp, La Rochelle and Ile de Re

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June 22nd 2008
Well Martin and Cecilie we found it!.. Great directions and spot on. We drove past the entrance twice before we realized it really was that easy. We spent two nights in Chatelaillon-Plage at the pirate camp getting used to Van life.. subject of another blog. It was quite eery as the place was completely deserted but it was a lovely little town with golden sand beach on the sea front and one can q ... read more

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