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Don't know brittany but I am confident its very nice as is Vendee, burgundy and Champagne. All without travelling too far. Not so keen on Nord pas de calais or Normandy.

We would normally travel further south as the weather improves but you don't have too. Driving is very easy though.

If going to Brittany you could get a ferry direct but this would be a longer trip and cost more. For pure convenience we always use the tunnel and we see more driving down. Some of the dover/calais ferries are cheaper though.

Unlike Pauline49 we have sometimes been disappointed with sites. They do need research just as in uk. Also unlike pauline49 we have always been expected to pay up front.

If you can go out of high season consider using camping cheques which can cut the pitch fee considerably.

What sort of holiday do you want - beach/country inland/mountains/hot sun - its all there.

First time abroad.

Quote: Originally posted by jimbouk on 17/7/2010

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Would appreciate any tips and advice on best routes , methods of crossings , places to stay and visit etc

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One thing to remember, Jim, is that usually you pay when you leave the site rather than when you arrive.  This means that if you don't like the site or area you can go somewhere else.

Secondly, if you are going before mid July you will not need to book.

Brittany is great but as has been said above the weather can be stormy/wet on occassions.

DaveS

If you are going outwith high season (July/August) it's worth having a look at ACSI (www.campingcard.co.uk) which can save you a considerable amount. The other bonus with ACSI is that all sites in the book are regularly inspected and are invariably of a high standard.

Rod 

We went in June, around the longest day and had a wonderful trip..only as far as the loire, wonderful countryside, lots to see.. long sunny evenings..quiet roads.. get over there asap...you will be shocked when you return to England about the amount of traffic we get used to!

We stopped in municipal campsites often very cheap and good value for money!

Planning is lots of fun..

Lovely little campsite in Pont de Larche, on the bend of the seine and the river eure..riverside municipal campsite, next to a lovely little medieval town. Very reasonable..campning (tent 34 euros for 4 days!) there are electric hooksups free showers small campsite very quiet at night..stroll along the river, big supermarket within 5 minutes drive, does petrol...near Rouen..have reviewed it just waiting for the review to be published.  There is also a lake nearby (10 mins drive) where you can swim cycle, sunbathe, or teleski (water ski on a wire!)

Enjoy