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11/8/2017 at 12:23pm
 Location: East Sussex
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Having recently taken up tent camping again after a long gap, I asked recently on this excellent site for advice on sites along the Loire and received very helpful responses. However, having researched a little more, it strikes me that there may be less touristy, less busy but still interesting parts of France to explore. We are a retire couple in our sixties and looking to go late August/early September time. We like strolling around towns, pootling about in boats, fishing and French markets.
Any suggestions about where to head would be gratefully received.
Many thanks

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11/8/2017 at 12:32pm
 Location: Vouécourt France
 Outfit: Hymer camper 1998
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have a look at Vouécourt in the Haute Marne, quiet, clean with good facilities fishing onsite, Lac du Der in easy distance, several weekly markets in the area.


11/8/2017 at 2:14pm
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If you aren't averse to the risk of a bit of 'British'-type weather Normandy is lovely - beautiful countryside, lots of history, nice coastal towns and wonderful food!
It's fun to go Calvados and cheese tasting, and the coastline between Caen and Cherbourg is really pretty. Can't really recommend any campsites other than our reliable stopover in Caen as we've done most of our touring either from there or in hotels, but I'm sure others can.

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11/8/2017 at 3:09pm
 Location: Shropshire
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We like the Auvergne,Haut Loire and Jura areas,lovely scenery and not too touristy especially late august on.
We are coming back over on 20 August.The weather forecast will determine the destination!

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11/8/2017 at 3:36pm
 Location: N. Ireland
 Outfit: Elddis Xplore 304
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Quote: We like strolling around towns, pootling about in boats, fishing and French markets.
You are describing Brittany. Look around the towns of Quimper, Concarneau and Pont-Aven, there are loads of good sites near the coast between there and Lorient.



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11/8/2017 at 5:16pm
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Quote: Originally posted by arthurdent on 11/8/2017
Quote: We like strolling around towns, pootling about in boats, fishing and French markets.
You are describing Brittany. Look around the towns of Quimper, Concarneau and Pont-Aven, there are loads of good sites near the coast between there and Lorient.





Fully endorse that suggestion. 👍😀

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11/8/2017 at 8:00pm
 Location: Nottingham
 Outfit: Lunar Solaris 524
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check out Camping Rodaven, Chateaulin, Finisterre and you won't be disappointed. Done it four times in a row - excellent site.
Alternately, if you want sites with loads of Brits, look for the sites run by Brits.

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11/8/2017 at 8:23pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Sterckeman Alize Concept CP480
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Check out the Marais Poitevin.


12/8/2017 at 11:16am
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: Elddis Majestic 120
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Many thanks for the suggestions, folks. So useful.

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12/8/2017 at 8:32pm
 Location: West country
 Outfit: VW camper
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Quote: Originally posted by acbruce on 11/8/2017
Having recently taken up tent camping again after a long gap, I asked recently on this excellent site for advice on sites along the Loire and received very helpful responses. However, having researched a little more, it strikes me that there may be less touristy, less busy but still interesting parts of France to explore. We are a retire couple in our sixties and looking to go late August/early September time. We like strolling around towns, pootling about in boats, fishing and French markets.
Any suggestions about where to head would be gratefully received.
Many thanks


At the time you are going, everywhere will be less touristy! I would suggest several municipal sites, which are always conveniently situated for towns or villages, and often well appointed with local tourist info.
Perhaps look at Les Plus Belle Villages de France?




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