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Personjandjstott
13/5/2013 at 8:37pm
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Hi Emma,

Don't panic, it may take you a while but treat it as part of the holiday. Use Viamichelin website and put Vallon as your start point and St Leon sur Vezere as the finish and it comes up with 3 options.

The one via Ale, Mendez we have done but as we were not towing it wasn't a problem but memory says its a bit steep. The other routes may be longer but may be more suited to towing.

Check them out. Its a long way but it will be worth it.

John


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PersonEmmacampbell16
13/5/2013 at 9:04pm
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Thanks John

Looking at this Amanda has a point that we should maybe do the two areas on two holidays. I have emailed Le Paradis to see if we can change to have full holiday there with two stops offs down. I am pleased we have been made aware as I would have panicked even more en route. It might be too late to alter the holiday due to availability but I've asked them. All part of the newbie experience that's why these forums are so helpful!


PersonOliverDay
13/5/2013 at 9:05pm
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We have done it before and intend to do it again this year although from the Dordogne to the Ardeche.

We went via Ales, Ganges, Le Vigan, Millau Bridge, Rodez and Figeac. It was not the shortest as we wanted to go over the Bridge. I can't remember there being any steep hill problems. Like any route between the two points you've got to climb and decend. I also can't remember it taking too long as we arrived at the Dordogne site in plenty of time to set up.

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PersonEmmacampbell16
13/5/2013 at 9:25pm
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Hi Ollie, were you towing?


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PersonCrach
13/5/2013 at 9:26pm
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Quote: Originally posted by OliverDay on 13/5/2013
We have done it before and intend to do it again this year although from the Dordogne to the Ardeche.

We went via Ales, Ganges, Le Vigan, Millau Bridge, Rodez and Figeac. It was not the shortest as we wanted to go over the Bridge. I can't remember there being any steep hill problems. Like any route between the two points you've got to climb and decend. I also can't remember it taking too long as we arrived at the Dordogne site in plenty of time to set up.


We did this route last year going in the opposite direction, the only real issues were the a)numerous speed bumbs when passing through villages, I stopped counting in the 60s b) the road surface through the Massif Centrale was a little uneven c) the two above reduced average speed to about 40mph.
After Millau go to Rodez, Figeac, Gramat, Souillac. That will be a little quicker.
You could always break the journey for a couple of nights to explore the Gorges du Tarn near Millau.


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PersonOliverDay
13/5/2013 at 9:45pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Emmacampbell16 on 13/5/2013Hi Ollie, were you towing?

Yes, but only a trailer tent. I think Val A has also done this route and she might be along to confirm.

I don't remember the speed bumps but they may not have been there in 2005, the year we last went that way.

The main thing is to get an early start from the campsite and then you have all day to do the trip.

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Camping Les Gorges du Loup


PersonEmmacampbell16
02/6/2013 at 8:45pm
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Well guys I have chickened out on the holiday and made huge changes.
4th August - ferry from North Shields to Amsterdam
5th August - 1 night stay CAMPING L'ARC EN CIEL **
705 RUE DE LA HALLE F-88170 LA NEUVEVILLE SOUS CHATENOIS
6th August - 18 nights Castel Camping Nature Parc L’Ardéchois, Vallon Pont De Arc
23rd August - 1 night stay CAMPING L'ARC EN CIEL **
705 RUE DE LA HALLE F-88170 LA NEUVEVILLE SOUS CHATENOI
24th August - 1 night near Amsterdam
25th August - Amsterdam ferry home

The Dordogne campsite could not take us for the full duration but the Ardeche one could so as it is our first time I chickened out and am just going to the one place. Ease an awful lot of stress. It has worked out very pricey mind but I am sure it will be worth every penny for our first adventure to France.

Can't decide how to take funds, have been looking at the pre-pay top up cards but they don't have good reviews and I don't fancy taking cash. Any tips would be welcomed.


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Personkate w
02/6/2013 at 9:08pm
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Don't worry too much about your cash. Check with your bank what they charge for using your debit/credit cards in France. You'll probably find that whatever they charge it'll be less than the fees you'd get charged to take the euros in cash. They usually give you a very good rate of exchange so one weighs out the other.

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PersonDavyhey
03/6/2013 at 8:44pm
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If you do need to change your plans at the last minute, consider using municipal campsites in France. Most small towns have one, often within walking distance of the town centre, so very handy for restaurants, shops and market. Usually there is no need to book ahead unless it is by the sea, which we tend to avoid because of the crowds. They are clearly sign-posted 'camping municipal.' We have had many unplanned holidays using them, and we have rarely been disappointed.



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