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Caravan seasonal stays France
Posted by R3SJK on 22/08/2023 |
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Last reply Netherton
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 Hello, we have a touring caravan currently on a seasonal pitch in the uk this year. However we are thinking if it is possible to take the van onto a pitch in France perhaps Brittany for a season to l....  ....more
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Switch to ferry instead of tunnel?
Posted by lizzie on 14/08/2023 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
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I am looking at booking up a one way ticket at the end of August. The Dover/Calais P&O ferry with pet lounge is almost half the price (over £100 cheaper). Is it really much more of a faff to get the f.... ....more
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caravan storage in france
Posted by runone on 16/08/2023 |
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Last reply bofs
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have decided to store caravan in france near to the loire where bofs and oxter are situated,. so going over in september and leaving it there., till either april 2024 or even have a winter in spain. s.... ....more
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Latest on Dover please
Posted by noddy1304 on 19/08/2023 |
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Last reply Triaxle
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Am starting a new thread to ask whether drivers are currently (mid-August) experiencing delays on M20 to Dover. On Google maps etc. the road is are marked orange -red after Maidstone. which I presume .... ....more
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Villeneuve/Montreux
Posted by noddy1304 on 18/08/2023 |
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Last reply Netherton
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Hello,
Has anyone stayed at any of the campsites in Villeneuve, near Montreux, Switzerland? If so, any comments are welcome please. We hope to be there in September.
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Blue parking bays across France
Posted by suechick43 on 16/08/2023 |
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Last reply billy
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To use the free parking in the blue bays, go to a tabac and buy a vignette du stationment for 3euros70. It's looks like a disabled parking ticket, but you avoid an instant fine of 17euros if you .... ....more
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South of France campsite idea`s
Posted by dickdasdedly on 31/07/2023 |
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Last reply steve mx
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Hi.
Where do you go in the south of France. We have been to camping les sablons about 7 yrs ago looking to go back to the south of France next Yr and want ideas for campsites. Was going to do Spa.... ....more
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Cost of Amending Dates LeShuttle
Posted by lidds0 on 03/08/2023 |
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Last reply lidds0
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We've used the tunnel for the past 20 odd years but I'll never again book a return ticket. This year, we paid £522 return for car and trailer, travelling out on a Sunday in low season, back .... ....more
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Hi viz jackets
Posted by Mrs mouse on 06/08/2023 |
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Last reply saxo1
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Me again....we know we need hi viz jackets in the car, one each and easily accessible, when driving in France. My question is...do we just need just the two or, as we were told yesterday, one for each.... ....more
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M25/Dartford Crossing
Posted by Val A on 17/08/2009 |
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Last reply morepints
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As we had a pinned posting about the Dover roadworks and operation stack which was taking place last year, can we resurrect the topic but this time about the M25 roadworks and the Dartford Crossing.... ....more
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Heavy traffic at the Port of Dover
Posted by Paul and Nikki on 29/07/2023 |
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Last reply Paul and Nikki
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Anyone else ever wonder why so many people book a cross channel ferry on the busiest weekend of the year and then moan when they are inevitably stuck in traffic for 4 or 5 hours?
It the sam.... ....more
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Motoring Fine abroad.
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 04/08/2023 |
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Last reply Ancient Uncle
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I posted about 18 months ago that my daughter received a Fine demand from Pisa for a “Traffic Infringement”. This was 2 months after her visit to Pisa in a Hire Car.
We had no idea what the Infri.... ....more
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French Naturist Sites
Posted by Nigelk on 05/08/2023 |
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Last reply Nigelk
on 05/8/2023 |
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Does anyone know of any small(ish) naturist campsites near the coast in or close to the Vendee region? .... ....more
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Where to in 2023 - pastures new
Posted by BobCat10 on 14/09/2022 |
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Last reply BobCat10
on 04/8/2023 |
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Since 2010 I have based our road trip plans on the fabulous contributions on this forum.
We've just returned from Limone Sul Garda and it was great BUT we need another GEM.
Criteria:br.... ....more
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Spanishcampsites that have statics\cabins
Posted by Big Brian 56 on 23/07/2023 |
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Last reply Kelper
on 04/8/2023 |
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Hi all,
Thinking about taking my brother and his wife with us to Spain, we,d sleep in our caravan, they’d have alternative accommodation , not a tent.
Any ideas for a campsite, we,d get the.... ....more
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winter travel
Posted by chanel on 01/08/2023 |
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Last reply chanel
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Has anyone travelled with their caravan through France to southern Spain say end January if so what sites have you stayed at & recommend our total drive time is encluding stays is 28 days any suggesti.... ....more
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Switzerland roads Brig, Glelsch, Innertk
Posted by noddy1304 on 03/08/2023 |
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Last reply Netherton
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Has anyone used the road 9, 19 and 6 between Brig and Innertkirschen, towing a caravan? We're experienced caravanners with good outfit but would like to hear any experience of this particular rou.... ....more
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Swiss Vignette
Posted by Rich73 on 02/08/2023 |
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Last reply lidds0
on 03/8/2023 |
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Hi
We're driving down to Italy, and we will be driving through Switzerland.
I know about the 'Vignette' but I've just seen that they can be purchased online.
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Kent France
Posted by mgbgtv8 on 04/07/2023 |
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Last reply lidds0
on 03/8/2023 |
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What is your preffered crossing, Tunnel or Ferry, and reasons why?.... ....more
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Good Campsite in Eastern Brittany
Posted by AltEgo on 05/07/2023 |
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Last reply Bramston
on 01/8/2023 |
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Hello,
Can anyone recommend a good campsite in Eastern Brittany? We are a couple and our dog and hope to go mid-August this year. We've travelled most of France but not Brittany! Our son and.... ....more
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