Message Forums

right Ferry sorted Dover to Calais

Now where can you lot recommend to stay

Hpefully not too far to drive, but next to the sea, quitetish site needed.

There nice and simple request, lol. throw ya replies this way anytime ya like,

Ta  Jane

Decide how far you want to travel and have a look through these.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results.asp?region=Overseas&county=France

hi, and thanks for you replies.

Billy we are off last week in July 1st week in August next year, opted for the cheap ferry crossing, although we quite fancy Brittany area, but there seems to be 100's of campsites to choose from, and to be honest with this being my first time abroad EVER !!! sad eh, i really hav'nt got a clue where to start, everywhere seems nice, all i know is that we would like a beach nearby, hopefully some decent weather, and a site that aint too big. Oh and plenty of interesting places to see .

Cheers

Have a look at

www.campinglebohat.com

We go there every year.

See my profile pics

Cheers Billy ya a goodun, just need to get hold of a 1/2 decent map now, Waterstones here i come.

wont go far wrong with a Michelin atlas , & get a copy of Alan Rogers campsite guide for France (aka "the bible") while you are at waterstones.

oh yeh , you will just LUV  France.

get a copy of Alan Rogers campsite guide for France (aka "the bible") while you are at waterstones.

Personally I would suggest the Caravan Club European Guide which is available to non members. All reports by members so no commercial pressure to make a site sound better than it is. I have used the Alan Rogers Guide and consider it quite good but we have been disappointed on occasions.

David

Thank you all very much for your replies, its nice to know there are people out there willing to help

I am so excited about going to France, like a kid with a new toy being my first trip over the sea.

Thanks again/.

Wish these websites had been around for our first visit to France 20+ years ago.

I also recommend the Caravan Club website for impartial and comprehensive list of sites.  I can recommend the area around La Baule for your first trip.  Still in Brittany so easy drive from ferry, but on the Atlantic Coast - not far from St Nazaire if you're looking at your map.  Said to be the most beautiful beach in Europe - it's 5 miles long so you won't have to fight the Germans for a spot to lie down - it's also dead flat and you can walk hundreds of yards into the sea without it coming much past your waist so it's pretty safe for wee ones.  Or you can look for sites with pools and all the trappings.  There are heaps of sites in the area (on a budget you can't beat municipals and wee private sites - unless the kids need entertaining and you need meals made for you in the site restaurant)  Don't worry about it - just go - you'll love it.   Unless you're very unlucky, the weather should be great too.  Enjoy!