VVF Lac de Serre-Ponçon, Chorges

We were travelling with a group of Australians and this was our first experience of the French VVF villages - what an excellent concept - we were very impressed with the facilities, the gites, the bar and the community areas including the dining. Three meals a day was included. The gites were quite spacious and comfortable- particularly the mattresses which were good. Ours was set up for a family and included a well equipped kitchen to prepare,cook and serve meals. The fridge was a good size and all cutlery and crockery + glasses were supplied. The shower, basin and hanging space were OK-plenty of hot water. Toilet was separate. Swimming pool, sauna etc - good. Meals were good country cooking-very tasty and very large serves. There was plenty of wine ,water and juice etc to accompany meals and of course the wonderful French baguettes. Buffet,serve yourself breakfast with plenty of choice including fresh fruit and pastries. Three course lunch and 4 course dinner - really generous and too large for the amount we normally eat- thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff very helpful. Our rooms were serviced daily . Enjoyed the petanque and meeting the people who were holidaying there -ordinary people of all ages, including young families, couples and tour groups from other countries and France. A wonderful stay - hope we can return. We were out daily exploring the surrounding areas. Lac Serre Poncon is just down the hill with Baie Saint-Michel within walking distance. A magical part of France.The view over Lac Serre Poncon from the balcony of our gite and the dining area was stunning.