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24/5/2012 at 8:06pm
 Location: bristol
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Hi, We were thinking of going to France next August, from Poole to Cherbourg, as we store near Poole. I haven,t towed in France before so don,t want to travel too far, maybe the Normandy area or Brittany. I,ve not got a clue about distances involved. So can anyone give any advise on the best areas to go, sites to stay at, what the roads are like etc. Also is it better to do a trip independently or through someone like the Caravan Club.

Any advise gratefully received ( Even if its don,t go! )



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24/5/2012 at 8:09pm
 Location: sheffield
 Outfit: Abbey GTS 416 & Wolflake 5
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Hi

Have a look through the threads in the Camping and Caravanning Abroad forum. Theres loads of info on there for first timers (and old timers) abroad



24/5/2012 at 8:09pm
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sorry- duplicated post!


24/5/2012 at 8:18pm
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The area around Cherbourg is a tourist area & quite nice, there are plenty of campsites within an hours drive including some much nearer than that so you have a good choice not far from port. The roads in the area are ok & the campsites signposted so you won't get lost.


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24/5/2012 at 8:33pm
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If you are planning to use Brittany Ferries Poole -Cherbourg they don't take caravans on this xing.

Saxo1



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24/5/2012 at 9:09pm
 Location: Surrey
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We go Portsmouth to Cherbourg and we stay at Anse Du Brick. It is fab and only 10 minutes drive from Cherbourg. 5 mins walk down to the beach and there is a bar, shop & restaurant on site. Sea views too if you book early. A great place to start your French touring.


24/5/2012 at 10:02pm
 Location: wales
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hi we go 99 miles from cherbourg to ponterson about 2hrs drive good camp site with private bathrooms on some pitches


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27/5/2012 at 3:53pm
 Location: bristol
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Many thanks for all the replies, have a good summer



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