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Personice-pop
20/6/2015 at 3:51pm
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we are planning to camp in the Jura at camping Les Merilles.mid August
Any tips suggestions this is new to us .Thought we would try to visit Geneva do we need a vignette,and how do we get one.
going camping in the next hour so will have to wait to read replies.
thanks in advance.


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PersonBerriow
20/6/2015 at 4:05pm
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You can buy a vignette on line in advance, you can buy at petrol stations before you get to the border, or you can buy at the main border crossings. But just to go to boring Geneva? I wouldn't bother.


PersonAlan Chilestone
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If you are near Cascades de Herrison, they are a fantastic site to see.

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Personice-pop
21/6/2015 at 2:14pm
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Thanks for replies , , we are very close to the Cascades de Herrison, so want to visit. We have relatives in Geneva so want to see them, do you mean ,not bother getting a Vignette, is it only needed for motorways?


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PersonHarryB
21/6/2015 at 5:30pm
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Yes, only needed for motorways.


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PersonFrancais
21/6/2015 at 5:40pm
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If you are wanting to see the Fountain at the lake in Geneva, don't go on a windy day like we did, as they turn if of when the wind is high.


Personice-pop
21/6/2015 at 9:44pm
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Good point will make a note of that.


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Persontrevlunar
21/6/2015 at 10:39pm
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bear in mind the vignette is also required for semi motorways as well, from where you are camping there should be no need to use motorways but it is easy to get confused at major city junctions. remember motor way signs are green, A roads are blue !!

trevor


Personlongcol
22/6/2015 at 11:53am
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We camped by Lac de Chalain about 10 years ago. I'd agree that Herrison Falls are worth the visit and we went to Geneva as well - the view from the top of the Jura range across to the Alps is spectacular (on a clear day).

If you're going to Lons Le Saunier to shop (was the nearest supermarket) it is worth going out on the D471 Champagnole / Doubs road for a couple of miles to see the view down to Baumes les Messieurs.

The local Comte cheese is excellent and the wines quite unusual - I understand Jura wines are considered quite hip at the moment.


Personice-pop
22/6/2015 at 4:13pm
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Thanks for all replies. we are very near to Lac de Chalain (2 km).
will try the Jura wines too along with the Cheese too.


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PersonMountain Runner
22/6/2015 at 5:54pm
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From the BBC iPlayer.....

Monica Galetti in the Jura


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Personkitchensinkcampers
22/6/2015 at 8:33pm
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Hi.
There are a few coaches that go to Geneva if you don't fancy driving.
If you look at my review for La Pergola on lac de Chalain, there are a few day trips described including a great day to lake Geneva.


Personice-pop
23/6/2015 at 8:03am
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Kitchensinkcampers Thank you I have read the review. Useful information there. Did you return to the area/site?


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24/6/2015 at 7:02pm
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Hi ice pop.
We went 2 years on the trot. The second year we did different things and went different places. Eg kayaked across lake vouglans and found a fabulous jumping in rock with a handmade ladder purely by accident.
We also did a river kayaking trip which was was very enjoyable. If you are interested in these then I would have to study the maps!


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24/6/2015 at 7:11pm
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We got a lot of inspiration for days out from '
wild swimming in France'


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25/6/2015 at 11:44pm
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thanks for the reply we plan to take our canoe so would be interested in your information, will check for cats on the microlite flight too.



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