We are off to France in our twin axle Unicorn in early September for two weeks. We splashed out with our pension lump sum, now the belt must tighten!! We like CL sites in UK cheap and quiet. Just the two of us, EHU not essential, we enjoy history, wildlife and reading! We are thinking of Normandy but are open minded. Have looked at the threads but most deal with sites suitable for young people/children - we are neither! Ferry crossing (free offer) Dover to Calais arriving about 3.30pm on a Sunday, we need to find a suitable overnight site within easy reach, before heading off to our chosen area. Any suggestions gratefully acepted!.
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They are not quite CL's as we might know them but there are farm sites in France which might suit. As you are going in September a lot of normal site will be quiet and using schemes like th ACSI can reduce the cost to €15 a night and sometimes lower.
Out of peak season you will find French campsites are quite different to British sites - quiet, no children, and sometimes just an oasis of peace. We've just come back from a site where out of 125 pitches we were using just one of 6 occupied pitches and this was at the end of May/early June! It was lovely, with only the nightingales and frogs at night to disturb your peace!
Camping in France is very different, and I'd suggest you be open-minded about sites, and don't limit yourselves to what you would look for here, but try a whole range of different sites.
The only problem is likely to be that in France the open season for some sites is vey short, and quite a lot close in early to mid-September, and even more at the end of September, so you may find that limits your choices.
I think many of the contributors to these forums are older couples. doing just what you're doing -going out of season, and looking for some peace and quiet - and that's just what you'll find on many sites in France. Even the largest sites become almost empty come the beginning of September so you can have the pool, bar and restaurant all to yourselves!
A site such as Floydfan's 'Le Chant d'Oiseau' might be just what you're looking for - but a little further south in the Loire rather than in Normandy but open all year.
Thank you for your replies, we are pretty open minded normally, the Farm sites sound good, but having the reassurance that most sites won't be mobbed we might be more adventurous! What is ACSI please?
------------- Gramps-R-us
Happiness is not having what you want
BUT
wanting what you have.
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
These are both discount schemes for off peak touring. the cheques you buy in advance but if you have the ACSI card you pay as you go.
French sites are very different to British sites. For one thing the pitches are often seperated by hedges so you have more privacy than on sites at home. You don't need to book either if you're going in September and usually you pay as you leave so you can stay as long or as short a time as you like. If you're retired why not go for longer, a lot of us here go for a month or more at a time then you can really relax.
Thanks for the info - I'm retired, but hubby is still having to work - albeit only a few days per week - we have long weekends! We have already booked several weeks away this year - can't afford many more!! Two weeks is about as much as we can manage in September, but maybe next year - if the numbers come up!
------------- Gramps-R-us
Happiness is not having what you want
BUT
wanting what you have.
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Using the ACSI card in Europe in low season will save you loads of money on site fees, and the sites will be quiet anyway, so you might be able to stay a bit longer! The UK ACSI sites seem particularly good value too, but are mostly in the south of England and Wales.
French villages often (if not always) have a municipal campsite. Im sure someone can provide you with a link to find these sites. There are also farm sites and very basic sites.
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HI,
Looking for a quiet site, do you have all you require on board, water on site, this is a Basic site, but peaceful,
check it out,http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=8687
Quote: Originally posted by sue.too on 19/6/2011
French villages often (if not always) have a municipal campsite. Im sure someone can provide you with a link to find these sites. There are also farm sites and very basic sites.
We stayed here in their static 2 years ago. Wonderful peaceful site with 3 huge touring pitches and a nice bathroom and laundry in a stable block. Views were amazing.
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.
Topic: French CL`s?
