History of La Forge De Sainte Marie

1990	Mr Gérard and Mr De Moustier, Castels campsite owners, met with Mme Simone Martin, deputy for the european parliament.  Together they decided to create a campsite.  The architect, Pascal Gerard, also son of Mr Gerard, drew up the plans to create a holiday center.  He conserved all the original buildings and created modern facilities, as well as an indoor heated swimming pool, reception, bar restaurant, shop and houses.
1995	La Forge de Sainte Marie opens its doors to the first clients.
1997	Sees the arrival of Angela Finch (English) and Jacco Lispet (Dutch).  Experienced in tourist industry since 1986, Angela Finch and Jacco Lispet dreamt for many years of such an opportunity.  With only one reservation for the season of 1997 the couple had their work cut out.
2005	Jacco Lispet and Angela Finch buy the business La Forge de Sainte Marie.