Has anyone produced a guidebook listing cheap stop-over sites in France, and/or Spain? Am hoping to do a bit of extensive touring in spring 2010, but it will have to be on a shoestring with the pension I'll be getting. Also having a 'motorhome' that takes up less space than a Ford Fiesta I do rather object to paying the same as someone with an outfit the size of a small circus!
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Try All the Aires by VIcarious Books .co.uk and also Camperstop Europe which lists sites in 16 countries. These really are excellent books, we wouldnt be without them.
an interesting thing this year - usually you have to be on an Aires by Noon if it's one that has an over night stopover: Not this year. There were far fewer M/homes about
Quote "an interesting thing this year - usually you have to be on an Aires by Noon if it's one that has an over night stopover: Not this year. There were far fewer M/homes about."
Not really surprising considering the fact that the £ has drop about 15% compared to the Euro and that French Fuel and food prices have risen alarmingly. Diesel in France is about the same as in the UK. Compared to UK prices the cost to us of french fuel has risen about 35-40% over the last couple of years.
Also the really lousy weather has also put off a lot of compers.
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Quote: Originally posted by Mature Camper on 18/8/2008
Has anyone produced a guidebook listing cheap stop-over sites in France, and/or Spain? Am hoping to do a bit of extensive touring in spring 2010, but it will have to be on a shoestring with the pension I'll be getting. Also having a 'motorhome' that takes up less space than a Ford Fiesta I do rather object to paying the same as someone with an outfit the size of a small circus!
If you are looking at campsites rather than Aires it might be worth considering Camping Cheques or the ACSI Book as both give discounted fees in the low season. Also a lot of Municipal campsites are very reasonably priced. In France don't be put off sites with 2 stars as they can be better than some 4 star sites as the star system is based on quantity of facilities rather than quality.
Quote: Originally posted by David Klyne on 05/9/2008
Quote: Originally posted by Mature Camper on 18/8/2008
Has anyone produced a guidebook listing cheap stop-over sites in France, and/or Spain?
If you are looking at campsites rather than Aires it might be worth considering Camping Cheques or the ACSI Book as both give discounted fees in the low season. Also a lot of Municipal campsites are very reasonably priced. In France don't be put off sites with 2 stars as they can be better than some 4 star sites as the star system is based on quantity of facilities rather than quality.David
my bold - I should have mentioned the Municiples - Generally, they are stonking good value for money
Vicarious Books do a great range and if you speak to them personally they have lots of up to the minute advice on where to go.I like to support small businesses where I can.
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Thanks everyone for the advice, I shall be chasing up some of your suggestions. Just sorting out the van for a trip to Shepton Mallet where I'm joining the 'Bambi' rally. Just hoping the rain eases off for a while or we might need a 'Bambi-sized' lifejacket. Don't think it's quite the right shape for a Chitty chitty bang bang conversion!
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
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