Hi me and my family are planning to go to france next year for two weeks with our tent, we've been camping a few times in this country but never abrord. I'm just wondering how easy it is over there with finding your way round, any advice would be much appriciated thanks michelle
Campsites are generally signposted so you won't have any problems finding one. Road signage is generally good, you navigate by town names rather than road numbers that arn't that clear.
Most folk use a satnav nowadays although you need to have a map as well. A large single sheet map of France & a Michelin road atlas of France is what you need.
Never been but i know you have to have breathalizers for the amount of occupants and yellow vests for everyone in case you break down oh and a triangle. Learnt this all recently.
Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 24/8/2012
Never been but i know you have to have breathalizers for the amount of occupants and yellow vests for everyone in case you break down oh and a triangle. Learnt this all recently.
Not quite!
You are supposed to have 1 breathalizer for the driver, but 2 is better, and hi-vis jackets for all occupants, plus a triangle and bulb kit.
If you are serious about camping abroad, take a look at the 'camping abroad' forum on here, there's loads of useful info, and lots of experienced people to ask.
Bite the bullet and go..it is cheaper, easier, the roads are less crowded, there is more sunshine and cheap booze.
Post any question on the "Camping Abroad" forum on this site. It is a mine of good tips and information. Even old hands do not know everything ( except my wife of course)
I love driving in France. The roads are so empty compared to ours and the service areas are wonderful.
The main routes are well signposted, but not so great in rural areas.
Watch your speed on the autoroutes though. The peages time the tickets as you enter and leave and calculate your average speed, and you get a fine if you've exceeded it.
I have yet to go camping in France for various reasons, however, I have had plenty of holidays in France and other European countries, and have driven a fair distance in mainland Europe in my car.
The dog already has a passport and ready to go, and we are planning to go to France on a camping holiday in 2014, probably 2 weeks in order to make it worth the cost of the channel crossing, two sites in different regions, and in early July before the holidays.
DK
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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 24/8/2012
Quote: Originally posted by JackieandSteve on 24/8/2012
Never been but i know you have to have breathalizers for the amount of occupants and yellow vests for everyone in case you break down oh and a triangle. Learnt this all recently.
Not quite! You are supposed to have 1 breathalizer for the driver, but 2 is better, and hi-vis jackets for all occupants, plus a triangle and bulb kit.
Not Quite!! Only need one hi-viz jacket/tabard for the driver, but it must be in the car accessible before exiting the vehicle.
Last time we family camped in UK was back in 1978, ever since then due to a fortnight of rain in Cornwall during July, we vowed never to family camp in UK ever again, and we havn't.
We always head for the South East of France, and in all these passing years, we have only ever had fantastic weather.
So my advice is just go for it, you will have a fantastic time.
Just do lots of planning before hand, the main cost is getting there and back, so it pays to go for a fortnight or longer, we tend to go for 3 weeks and spend a fortnight on the main campsite.
Quote: Originally posted by dk168 on 25/8/2012
I have yet to go camping in France for various reasons, however, I have had plenty of holidays in France and other European countries, and have driven a fair distance in mainland Europe in my car.
The dog already has a passport and ready to go, and we are planning to go to France on a camping holiday in 2014, probably 2 weeks in order to make it worth the cost of the channel crossing, two sites in different regions, and in early July before the holidays.
DK
For the best bargain camping, have a look at the www.campingcard.com website, and get an ACSI card. Sites in the scheme offer a pitch for 2 people in a caravan, motorhome or tent +EHU + a dog for a fixed (reduced) price.
I should have said that most sites in the scheme offer the discount in the low season, usually up to the end of June or first week in July, then again from end of August-ish!!
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