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Ferry time Newhaven Dieppe Posted by JoannaLesley on 24/05/2024 |
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Last reply Val A on 03/6/2024  |
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We are booked on the overnight Newhaven - Dieppe ferry on Saturday 8th June. My booking details show departure as 23.00, with last check in 45 minutes beforehand. I have seen a number of mentions of 2.... ....more
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How to sell my touring caravan which is s Posted by Roland Durham on 22/04/2024 |
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Last reply lidds0 on 02/6/2024  |
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I have a Lunar Clubman caravan, stored in SW France, which I must reluctantly sell. I would be grateful for any ideas regarding best means of advertising the 'van.
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Nationwide Worldwide Travel Insurance Posted by roy gallafant on 04/05/2024 |
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Last reply david8858 on 01/6/2024  |
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Has anybody here had to make a claim regarding their caravan holiday on Nationwide Flexplus Worldwide family travel insurance? Not breakdown cover.
But, delay or cancellation.
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Quick ASCI question Posted by bernard1973 on 29/05/2024 |
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Last reply bernard1973 on 30/5/2024  |
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I know I've paid this years subscription but I'm not sure I'm using the correct card, mine has got 2023 on it - is that correct? When I've tried using the code on it for the a.... ....more
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P & O Liberte and Pioneer Posted by Dave11 on 29/05/2024 |
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Last reply Dave11 on 30/5/2024  |
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I have been told the two new boats that P and O have on the Dover -Calais route , (Liberte and Pioneer)have a ramp to take the Motorhomes Caravans and cars up on a higher deck than the Freight vehicl.... ....more
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Caravan Help Abroad Posted by bofs on 28/05/2024 |
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Last reply Val A on 29/5/2024  |
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We've just met up with Kris and Alydia from Caravan Help Abroad to get our van (that we store in France) serviced, a new motor mover fitted and some damp repair work done (that we didn't kno.... ....more
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At last, the Golden Oriole! Posted by morepints on 28/05/2024 |
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Last reply Val A on 29/5/2024  |
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A few years ago there was much discussion of the whereabouts of the Golden Oriole. This piqued my interest, and I’d been, sort of, hoping to find one.
Today, taking a stroll over the river from .... ....more
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Aire de Baie de Somme Posted by franbee on 26/05/2024 |
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Last reply longcol on 26/5/2024  |
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Just a heads up for anyone heading here in the evening. When we came here 3 weeks ago to spend the night, we found the building was locked up at 10 pm, so no access to the toilets there. Didn’t find a.... ....more
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Cider producers ! Posted by Ironned on 24/05/2024 |
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Last reply dk168 on 26/5/2024  |
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Anyone know of any cider producers in Brittany who allow motorhome stopovers? I know that it’s a popular category for France Passion, but it’s not really worth us getting the app for one stopover. Hap.... ....more
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Harwich overnight parking Posted by atkinbrown on 09/04/2024 |
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Last reply mgbgtv8 on 24/5/2024  |
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Does anyone know if you can park a car and caravan on the dock overnight to catch the 9am ferry to Hook off Holland? Or perhaps sites nearby. .... ....more
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Camping South of France Posted by willsnwills on 04/04/2024 |
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Last reply SGThomas on 23/5/2024  |
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We (my wife and I...plus one cocker spaniel) are planning/considering an adventure to the South of France (never done this before...) so please allow for my 'zero' knowledge on this 'su.... ....more
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Miffed about booking in advance! Posted by dk168 on 20/05/2024 |
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Last reply spiritburner on 22/5/2024  |
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I like to plan my itinerary ahead and always book campsites and tunnel crossings well in advance.
The site where I am now insisted a 7-night stay when I tried to book online in late Septemb.... ....more
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Sommieres or Vauvert? Posted by FranceConvert on 20/05/2024 |
10 Replies 669 Views
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Last reply bofs on 21/5/2024  |
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We are currently in Burgundy but going to head south as there seems to be rain forecast for most other areas for the next week. I have found 2 possible ACSI sites - one in Vauvert and the other in Som.... ....more
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Erquy and Pleneuf Val Andre Posted by Ironned on 20/05/2024 |
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Last reply MrWez on 21/5/2024  |
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Appreciate that most people on here use campsites, but wonder if anyone has any experience of the Aire Parks at Erquy or Pleneuf Val André in Northern Brittany ?
Both used to be municipals and do.... ....more
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crit air certs Posted by suechick43 on 20/05/2024 |
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Last reply Mucker1884 on 21/5/2024  |
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Hi,
Just asking but what period do the crit air certs cover you for?
Thanks
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Cheap crossing Newhaven to Dieppe Posted by lizzie on 21/04/2024 |
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Last reply Portia Hussey on 20/5/2024  |
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We are considering taking the Newhaven Dieppe ferry as had read frequently about how cheap it is. The only cheap crossings seem to be the ones that arrive in Dieppe at around 10.45 pm. Is this correct.... ....more
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Motorhome Parking in Chamonix Posted by Dave11 on 20/05/2024 |
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Last reply Val A on 20/5/2024  |
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Hi all
Does anyone know of any good parking for a motorhome , for a day visit to Chamonix?
Thanks
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Chartres Posted by franbee on 12/05/2024 |
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Last reply lizzie on 17/5/2024  |
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Just spent a few delightful nights here on the refurbished city campsite, review will follow.
However, I just wanted to say a bit about the city. They have been following a policy of prioritisin.... ....more
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Places to eat before Ferry at Portsmouth Posted by Aldo1877 on 13/05/2024 |
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Last reply longcol on 16/5/2024  |
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We are travelling to France in the next few weeks. Overnight crossing so we are looking for somewhere we can stop for a meal that has parking for caravans and preferably allows dogs? We have been th.... ....more
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I have Spanish 11kg Propane bottles Posted by Brendan1976 on 16/05/2024 |
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Last reply Netherton on 16/5/2024  |
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I’m currently in Berlin. Will be here for a couple of weeks. I have 2x 11kg Spanish propane bottles (current and exchangeable) and a regulator. If anyone is in Berlin and is heading to Spain, I’d be h.... ....more
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