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Good news - No French health checks reqd
Posted by Val A on 01/08/2022 |
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Last reply Rich73
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 The Minister of the Interior in France has just made the following press release, effectively lifting all the Covid19 checks prior to travelling to France.
See here: a href=https://www.i....  ....more
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Sailing out of Portsmouth
Posted by thechief on 26/07/2022 |
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Last reply kaffee
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Hi everyone. I've seen lots on the news about the Kent Carpark - has anyone sailed out of Portsmouth in the last week or so? What has the situation been like there?
We're sailing.... ....more
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Route advice
Posted by Loobydoo23 on 09/08/2022 |
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Last reply Loobydoo23
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After a hairy drive down some very narrow winding mountainous roads in the Dordogne due to relying on satnav(rookie error) can anyone advise best ( read safest not hairy!) route from Montignac back t.... ....more
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Brittany ferries 2023 prices
Posted by barry915 on 17/07/2022 |
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Last reply atkinbrown
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Just been looking at the prices for May 2023 and the prices seem to have considerably increased.
Outside club cabin with Tv £140 out , £170 return
Premium lounge gone up about 20% (tried it.... ....more
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UK Car sticker...
Posted by Mucker1884 on 05/08/2022 |
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Last reply Kelper
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I have the new UK/Union Flag sticker covering the old GB/Euro Stars badge on my reg plates.
Used without issue back in June (this year) in Normandy & Brittany, and the route via Eurotunnel.
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Brittany Ferries Club Voyager
Posted by EddieC on 04/08/2022 |
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Last reply EddieC
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Sorry to start a new thread, but I need the publicity!
I am about to book Brittany Ferries for next year, June and July.
Does anyone have a valid code which they would like to sh.... ....more
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Travel routes
Posted by JoannaLesley on 08/08/2022 |
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Last reply Kelper
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We now have a caravan stored in Deux Sevres and I am trying to get my head around the travel options.
We are approximately 3 hours from Dover and it's about 5.5 hours drive from Calais.... ....more
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Eurotunnel with a dog
Posted by lattytatty on 02/08/2022 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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Hello all.
We are going to be heading to the Eurotunnel shortly with our dog. Whilst we have done the crossing plenty of times previously, this will be the first with our dog.
I .... ....more
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Rouen - Pont Mathilde
Posted by Di+Glyn_W on 19/06/2022 |
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Last reply Mucker1884
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We're off to the South of France shortly; when we last went we travelled through Rouen on the A28, over Pont Mathilde and then immediately right off onto the D18, before joining the A13 south of .... ....more
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P&O 25% midweek discount for longer stays
Posted by Val A on 01/08/2022 |
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Last reply noddy1304
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For anyone still 'wondering' about the cost of going to France this year, this special offer may help: a href=https://www.poferries.com/en/routes/dover-to-calais/deals/25-midweek-offer?&m.... ....more
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French Markets - a good guide
Posted by Val A on 27/03/2015 |
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Last reply JiLLIan
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I know lots of us love looking around French markets.
It can be hard to find out the days when markets are held in the locality you're staying, and if there is a list in the campsite .... ....more
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Portsmouth city CAZ charge
Posted by minicamper2001 on 31/07/2022 |
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Last reply minicamper2001
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Just found out that Portsmouth has introduced a Clean air zone, which will affect motor homes charged as PHGV, in some areas of the city. I can’t see what the charge would be for them on the website. .... ....more
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Brittany ferries Club Voyage
Posted by Bridie on 14/02/2022 |
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Last reply allanguest
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Have any of you got you club voyage number which you’d be happy to share with me please?
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Croatia
Posted by bazlam on 28/07/2022 |
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Last reply The hog
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Hi All, what with all the disruption everywhere, we're thinking of taking the van for a trip to Croatia next year. Any tips for sites or routes would be welcomed with open arms. .... ....more
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Red cross on traffic lights in France
Posted by JuneR101 on 29/07/2022 |
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Last reply dk168
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On our recent trip to France, we were rather bemused by the new (to us) red cross traffic lights at road junctions. These act just like the green filter arrows we have here in the UK meaning that you.... ....more
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Done it! Bought a caravan in France
Posted by JoannaLesley on 25/07/2022 |
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Last reply JoannaLesley
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Well, we have finally got what we wanted, a touring caravan stored in France. It's elderly, it's continental, but it will suit us fine.
Now to sort out dog care - we'd take h.... ....more
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Food. France. Again….
Posted by Median on 24/07/2022 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
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Crossing Dover Calais in the next few days, is anyone actually getting checked and their food confiscated? We went over in March, admittedly without the caravan, and had a fair few days of food. The c.... ....more
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Travel and breakdown insurance
Posted by gailbonney on 22/07/2022 |
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Last reply firthster
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We always use the Eurotunnel travel and breakdown insurance. I don't buy at time of booking tickets though. Just tried to purchase now and told they no longer sell it after booking, you must purc.... ....more
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France - Temperatures and Number Plates
Posted by lidds0 on 26/07/2022 |
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Last reply mgbgtv8
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It was so hot during our recent trip to France that the strong adhesive tape holding our trailer number plate simply melted and it fell off! Luckily, we realised and were able to re-attach it with som.... ....more
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Getting to the Eurotunnel-wisdom needed
Posted by Silver Plated Spork on 23/07/2022 |
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 25/7/2022 |
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We are taking the Eurotunnel for the first time on Tuesday- what a time to pick our inaugural trip!
Having seen the news about the travel disruption, which may be slightly better in a few d.... ....more
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