Our 4th visit to Les Chauses and we were not disappointed. Pool is much better without the fence. It is a shame about the loss of several trees, but there is still plenty of shady spots where you can sit and read, or sleep. We were glad of the satellite TV system, it enabled my husband to follow Le Tour in english for a change and to keep up with events from home (News of the World saga excepted!) We had many plans for places to see, but as ever Les Chauses kept us at home more often than not. The weather for our three week stay was wonderful. We had about 2 hours of rain during the entire holiday and only one day that could be classed as cloudy, but the sun broke through before dinner time in the evening. The daytime temps were between 38C (on the first Sunday of our holiday) to 24C at its coolest. Would recommend Les Griffons in Bourdeilles for a meal. It is quite expensive at 34 Euros for 3 courses and 40 Euros for 4 courses, with drinks and coffee extra, but the food was really good and the presentation and sevice was second to none. The current owner bears a strong resemblance to Arsene Wenger, and says that it is only the English that mention it. Maybe the French clientel do not acknowledge Arsenal FC- who knows! We went into Bourdeilles to experience the Bastille Day celebrations, which were enjoyable, culminating in a display of fireworks from the river just beyond the arched bridge. There was music, dancing and plenty to eat and drink. We left town just before midnight, and on Bastille day itself (a public holiday) we went to get some bread around 11am and found that all evidence of the festivities had been cleared away, all rubbish removed and even the ducks had returned to the river, having taken flight as the fireworks started. The local people are certainly proud of their environment and also look after it well. All in all we have had a great time, but if you are looking for noisy nightlife and plenty of entertainment then Les Chauses is not for you. It really is a place to chill out and leave behind the stresses of life for a few weeks.