Going camping in France next month need a few answers to our questions if anyone can help please.
Hook ups in France, what do we need to know?
Travelling with speed ferries to boulogne then driving down to campsite below. want to have a stopover on the way and back somewhere interesting, but not at a campsite, can anyone recommend, somewhere to stopover?
Camping Le Bohat is on the Rhuys Peninsula, located near Sarzeau, Moribhan - staying here as it was so highly recommended on this site.
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
I can't help you with stopovers but for your electric hook up you will need an adaptor. Some sites use the same sort of hookup as we do in the UK but the older sites generally use a European style. You should be able to buy this adaptor in any good camping shop. Also, bear in mind that most French sites only offer 4 or 6 amps of electricity which means you cannot run as many things off your electric at the same time as you could in the UK where the standard is 10 amps or even 16 in some places.
There is also something called 'reverse polarity' which you need to look out for but I have never been totally sure about this. We have a tester which tests to see if the site has reverse polarity but I don't quite know what the OH would do if it did! It has never happened so far thankfully.
Not sure that I would be keen on stopping over anywhere other than a caravan site in France - the Aires are really good but it's not advised to stay over there, and there are criminals who target them.
You should be able to buy a polarity tester at any caravan accessory shop and you will also be able to get a 2 pin adaptor. Total cost for both about £15. Once you have read the other threads please do not hesitate to ask about anything you are unsure of.
> want to have a stopover on the way and back somewhere interesting, but not at a campsite <
> Not sure that I would be keen on stopping over anywhere other than a caravan site in France <
If you see the prices of some municipals, particularly in the more 'flat' areas, it may not really be worthwile to avoid campsites. Especially as you seem to have a tent, not a camper. For campers there are many free or near-free facilities in France, not that much for tents/caravans.
You do need a good camping guide (e.g. Michelin for france), with indication of prices, than check on the municipals (is nearly always in the name of the site) near the place where you want to stop.
In Beaulieu Sur Loire (Camping du Canal) I paid €5,50, without electricity, for a caravan, two persons. Free showers etc, good sanitary facilities.
Most others were around €10,--, sometimes €14.--, including electricity. For a tent without electricity that would be ca. €2.-- less. Just pay the fees directly and you are free to leave early.
For that money at the end of the day or early in the morning you can all have a nice shower and be on your way totally refreshed.
Or are we interpreting the wrong way and do you mean some B&B type of stopover. Many people on overher seem to be satisfied about the Formula 1 type of budget hotels. There are a few of those hotel chains. I suppose if you google on Formula 1 hotel, you wil find a location near your preferred stopover.
We have had many camping holidays in France. For excellent facilities, friendly staff and if you fancy trying out Naturism (for an overall tan) then you might wish to check out the France 4 campsites.
We have stayed at Riva Bella (Corsica), Domaine de Belezy (Provence) and La Jenny on the West Cost.
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: Camping in France - novices
