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Camping as 907
Posted by wells21 on 13/06/2026 |
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Last reply jaiash
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 Does anyone know if you can exchange an older Campingaz 907 bottle bought in UK with a GB stamp, in France?....  ....more
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Pet passports to be reintroduced
Posted by Big Roy on 19/05/2025 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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Looks like the AHC is going and not before time, not got the full details yet, so watch this space.... ....more
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Taking commercial van to France
Posted by blue1875 on 26/05/2026 |
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Last reply blue1875
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Hi all,debating whether to take,my van(slightly smaller than transit ) or car,usually take car,but this time taking electric bikes,thinking the van would be better for security and weather proof,and m.... ....more
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Travelling Europe
Posted by heath63 on 07/11/2025 |
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Last reply heath63
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Next year, I have 16 days holiday. I am looking at travelling Europe, in my Vauxhall Combo Life. I will be turning it into a micro camper, which I have been doing. It is Euro 6 die.... ....more
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France and Germany 2026
Posted by dk168 on 18/05/2026 |
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Last reply heath63
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My EU trip this year has been planned, with pit stops where there is a Flunch in mind as I Flunch, and also a supermarket for provisions.
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normandy beaches
Posted by Buzzard1971 on 28/04/2026 |
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Last reply 664DaveS
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Hi all going to France in July traveling to Caen on the ferry then going to visit the 6 Normandy beaches looking to stop in my vw transporter campervan on campsites any 1 got any recommendations on we.... ....more
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Dutch Road Tolls MoHo exemptions
Posted by MrWez on 18/05/2026 |
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Last reply MrWez
on 18/5/2026 |
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The Dutch government are introducing road tolls for vehicles greater than 3.5t registered weight, the tolls apply to motorways, trunk roads and some municipal roads.
The tolls come into eff.... ....more
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Storage recommendation, France
Posted by bofs on 28/04/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
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We have taken the decision to stop storing our caravan in France, as it is no longer the most convenient option for us now we are getting older and have dogs to consider.
However, if anyone is l.... ....more
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Map of European Vets for Pet Passports
Posted by badger54 on 10/07/2014 |
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Last reply bofs
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On the way back through Burgundy yesterday, heading to Calais for a Sunday crossing,we were looking out for a vet for our dog's treatment and passed one in Autun and just on the off-chance stoppe.... ....more
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Campsite & gîtes for sale. Loire Valley.
Posted by Floydfan on 31/03/2026 |
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Last reply exessexmum
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Hi all. Some of you older members may know me from the very early days. Some of you may know that I and my family moved from the UK to France to buy a small campsite and three gîtes ion the Loire, clo.... ....more
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Driving to Montenegro.
Posted by corneliusp on 26/04/2026 |
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Last reply birder99
on 26/4/2026 |
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Hi , haven't been on here for a long time. Planning the above trip. Can anyone who has made this journey recommend a route. We are in a car , want to avoid tolls and take around 5/6 days to get t.... ....more
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Brittany ferries
Posted by les + june on 16/04/2026 |
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Last reply les + june
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Brittany have now published their prices for 2027 a lot earlier than in past years. We have just booked our ferry to Spain in January. The price is about £200 mor expensive than last year.
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ATMB and Clarity card
Posted by morepints on 07/03/2026 |
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Last reply Francais
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As Halifax has moved their Clarity card from Mastercard to Visa, with a change of number, they have been sending messages reminding me to check any regular payments. Yadda yadda, I thought. Then woke .... ....more
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Euro Ferry Ports and the EES
Posted by Lukeledge on 03/04/2026 |
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Last reply keithcabi
on 16/4/2026 |
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We are travelling on the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry next week and were wondering if the EES (ie photo and fingerprint system) is in operation there yet?
If so how does it actually operate do yo.... ....more
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Municipal Camping De Vivonne
Posted by bofs on 08/04/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
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We thought we might use this site but the approach to it appears to be through a rather low and narrow arched railway bridge.
The three reviews on here do not mention any issue with the bridge, b.... ....more
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Camping La Ferme, Lion Sur Mer
Posted by bofs on 04/04/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
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From the reviews, this looks like a good option for a night or two before catching the afternoon ferry home from Ouistreham.
It seems not to have a website or email address, so can anyone give me.... ....more
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No more RED PENNANT...
Posted by jaiash on 05/04/2026 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 06/4/2026 |
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I have used Red Pennant for many years and also Mayday Green Flag. My current policy ends early June, so I'm looking at alternatives.
What has anybody used to replace Red Pennant? &nbs.... ....more
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Europoort Rotterdam.
Posted by bofs on 28/02/2026 |
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Last reply bofs
on 05/4/2026 |
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Does anyone have knowledge of the P+O ferry terminal here or surrounding areas?
We are doing the overnight crossing from Hull in the summer with our dogs (car only, no caravan this time), and wou.... ....more
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French registration?
Posted by JoannaLesley on 12/03/2026 |
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Last reply Kelper
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This is academic really, but has been puzzling me. On FB, as soon as anyone asks about storing in France or Spain, up pops someone who says that caravans have to be French registered if they are in t.... ....more
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places that allow late check in calais?
Posted by Baileyjake on 18/03/2026 |
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Last reply lattytatty
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I am hoping to go to switzerland next august and use the tunnel. i used the tunnel last week and unfortunately only 3 check in booths were open and the ANPR wasnt working so even on a quiet morning in.... ....more
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