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Can anyone help me win a debate with my wife? We're planning on visiting Ile de Re, by motorhome in July, it's busiest period. All the sites seem to only take week bookings during this period. I hate booking in advance and prefer to turn up on spec and be flexible with my dates. Has anyone tried to do this and can recommend any of the municipal type sites where you can just turn up, or shall I eat humble pie and not waste the bridge toll. We're taking our student type offspring (sorry) so want one of the busier areas.

Thanks 

Talbot

We went to the Il de Re last year in September. We were using Camping Cheques so we did not book in advance. If you don't mind not staying on a campsite there is an Aire at Les Portes en Re (right at the end of the Island) where lots of Motorcaravans were parked. There were various facilities there.

David

Unlike many places in France parking of motorhomes in carparks to overnight  is actively discouraged on the Isl de rey in fact a total ban.Do not try and attempt it,you will be moved on.The ile de rey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for the French and altho there are lots of campsites they are all extremelly busy in July and August .

Last year stayed at the municipal at St Martin just a short walk from the town centre(about 2 minutes) It was still busy in October