Three and four-star campsites in France let vacationers combine loves of France and of nature without roughing it
December 17, 2008
The Sunelia group adds four new nature campsites in France to its network
France is full of fascinating history and culture, its cities packed full of museums, statues, soaring cathedrals, cultural sites and historic monuments. But France offers a wealth of natural riches, too. When you are done admiring the Cathedral at Rouen, for example, why not get out of the city for a change, as the French do, and enjoy the French countryside at a campsite in Normandy ? There are beautiful nature campsites dotting all of France, with a huge range of on-site activities and amenities. But how do you know what you’ll find? Good news: Campsites in France have ratings, just as hotels do. So even if you encounter surprises out in nature, your nature campsite will have all the amenities you expect.
The only truly foolproof way of planning a camping vacation in France, whether you are looking for a campsite in Brittany, Normandy, the Basque country or elsewhere, is to go via a trusted campsite network, such as Sunêlia. In business since 2000, the company brings together a select group of campsites in France with a commitment to quality standards, whether you are travelling in an RV or looking for a cabin in the woods, a charming chalet in the mountains, a mobile home by the beach, or just a clean, safe and picturesque spot to pitch your tent. All the campsites in Sunêlia’s network are 3 or 4-star rated and guarantee facilities of the highest standards.
A campsite in Normandy, Sunêlia Port-Land is situated between Omaha and Gold Beaches in an unspoiled, peaceful setting, ideal for both history buffs and nature lovers. Visitors can stay in comfortable cottages or in their own tents or RVs, and take advantage of amenities such as the restaurant, laundry and on-site grocer. For those who want a campsite in the Basque country, Sunêlia Berrua boasts an ideal location at the foot of the Pyrenees and near the beaches in a pleasant green setting, with all the atmosphere of traditional Basque villages in its comfortable accommodations.
Location is important in any holiday, of course, but for travellers staying at a campsite in France, location IS your holiday. To help travellers get exactly the camping experience they are looking for, Sunêlia campsites in France are divided into two categories. Sunêlia Zen nature campsites are for families looking to spend quality time together in a calm and peaceful environment. On the other hand, those after a more action-packed and festive experience can opt for one of the Sunêlia Club campsites in France.
Four new quality campsites in France have just been added to Sunêlia’s network. A campsite in Brittany just half a mile from the beach L’Atlantique offers a covered heated swimming complex, with water slides for the kids and Jacuzzis and steam baths to help parents relax. At the crossroads of Quercy and the Auvergne, the sweetly-named Lac du Miel (Honey Lake) offers acres of beautiful greenery and shimmering water. At the doorway to Spain, Sunêlia’s San Miquel gives campers a shady spot from which to enjoy the fine sand beaches of the Costa Brava. Finally, near the shores of the Mediterranean, Le Clos Du Rhone lets families relax and enjoy outdoor sports and activities in a unique, protected nature reserve.
For a unique vacation that combines nature and culture, fun family activities and good old rest and relaxation, a camping holiday in France really can’t be beat. The quality campsites in the Sunêlia network offer something for everyone, while letting all vacationers book with confidence.
Sunêlia offers select three and four-star rated campsites and vacation centers in the most beautiful tourist destinations in France.
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Repairs continue on Channel tunnel between France and England as cause of fire remains a mystery
December 16, 2008
Tunnel repairs costing $88 million in round the clock effort to reopen in February 2009
In France near Calais, workers toil 24/7 to repair the Channel Tunnel. The Tunnel was scorched by a raging inferno three months ago when a freight train travelling through the tunnel caught fire. All the passengers and crew escaped the disaster because of ingenious safety measures already in place, such as the system that blasts fresh air through the tunnel to clear smoke, and a parallel escape tunnel where people can run to safety. However, 21 of the train’s cars were completely destroyed, along with the damage to the tunnel. Traffic is not expected to return to normal before February, when the tunnel reopens after $88 million in repairs and safety improvements.
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but investigators are forming theories. Some think the fire originated in the cargo travelling in one of the train’s cars. Foul play has not been ruled out but is not being pushed as a factor in this case, despite the date of the disaster: September 11.
While several investigations continue to look into the cause of the blaze, the lessons learned from it are not being lost. New practices are being put in place to help streamline the evacuation process should such an event happen in the future. Special attention is being paid to communication, which is expected to help with controlling passnegers’ panic. In the case of the September fire, panicking aopssngers broke the windows of the train with hammers, which let smoke into the car instead of waiting for the oxygen system to clear the tunnel’s air supply. An improved fire-extinguishing system is also under consideration.
Florida company helps manufacturers in France hold things together
December 5, 2008
COM-TEN Industries helps French companies create safer, sounder structure and products in medicine, building, airplanes and more.
When you’re sitting in an airplane, a car or a building, do you ever stop and think about what holds it together–or what force it might take to tear it apart? Probably not, or you might never leave home. Thankfully, an entire industry is involved with the testing of structural integrity of this kind, manufacturing equipment like force gauges and pull testers to measure everything from the strength of a bottle cap seal to crucial welding joints on vehicles.
For this hidden but vital need, French companies have been relying on a US Florida-based manufacturer COM-TEN Industries for equipment like torque gauges, force testers and more. In business in the US since 1960, COM-TEN now supplies its test stands, torque gauges and other products all over the world, and is the leading supplier of force testers of all kinds in France. Their handheld and test stand solutions measure components found in automotive, aerospace, building supplies and electronics among others. Their force gauges, pull testers and application software are used for a wide range of testing methods.
Nowhere is this more important than in the building industry. Subject continuously to the forces of wind, gravity, and even their own weight, not to mention events like earthquakes, buildings under construction need force testers and torque gauges to measure every detail for the structure to be sound. Fasteners that hold roof tiles together must be checked with pull testers to make sure they hold under both normal and any possible abnormal conditions. COM-TEN provides both analog and digital pull testers, and has been doing more and more work with the building industry in France and around the world. The company will exhibit its torque gauge, force gauge and pull tester technology at the International Roofing Expo 2009 in Las Vegas, the leading trade show of its kind which attracts 9,000 industry professionals from every segment of the roofing market.
In the medical device industry, sound equipment can be a matter of life or death. Packaging, whether in cardboard, plastic or glass, also needs to be tested for crush resistance, adhesive strength, child-resistance and much more. COM-TEN makes test stands and force gauges to measure the integrity of all kinds of packaging and devices for the medical and pharmaceutical industry and other industries in France and elsewhere. COM-TEN also makes software to aid in the automation of all kinds of tests.
With the physical integrity of cars, buildings, medical equipment and more guaranteed by the force testers provided by Florida’s COM-TEN, millions of people in France never have to think about what holds things together.
COM-TEN Industries, based in Florida, is a leading manufacturer of force testing equipment since 1960 and serves companies in aeronautics, building, medical devices and other industries worldwide.
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COM-TEN Industries
6405 49th Street North
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Tel: 727-520-1200
Fax:727-520-0299
email: sales@com-ten.com
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