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Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
12/4/2024 at 1:23pm
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To be fair we only ever had two weeks as we were working. We took three weekends and the two weeks in between. Did an overnight on the Friday night near Folkestone, tunnel early Saturday then stopped overnight in a budget hotel near Dijon and were onsite by Sunday early afternoon. Left on the Friday, one overnight up near Lac D’Orient and we were on the tunnel Saturday lunchtime, home for bedtime and Sunday to unpack. Was long driving days, but kids had dvds and so on and we shared the driving.
We liked areas with lots of wild river swimming, so Ardeche, Provence, or alternatively Dordogne, which we’ve done from home one one (very) long drive before.
Travelling with a dog, I understand, adds a complication around the vet visit on the way back, so needs to be factored in. Dordogne is very doable for two weeks though.
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12/4/2024 at 3:08pm
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Quote: Originally posted by exessexmum on 12/4/2024
To be fair we only ever had two weeks as we were working. We took three weekends and the two weeks in between. Did an overnight on the Friday night near Folkestone, tunnel early Saturday then stopped overnight in a budget hotel near Dijon and were onsite by Sunday early afternoon. Left on the Friday, one overnight up near Lac D’Orient and we were on the tunnel Saturday lunchtime, home for bedtime and Sunday to unpack. Was long driving days, but kids had dvds and so on and we shared the driving.
We liked areas with lots of wild river swimming, so Ardeche, Provence, or alternatively Dordogne, which we’ve done from home one one (very) long drive before.
Travelling with a dog, I understand, adds a complication around the vet visit on the way back, so needs to be factored in. Dordogne is very doable for two weeks though.
Agree, we are off to the Dordogne in August, just over 2 weeks. Sail Wed night sail back on saturday 2 weeks 3 days later. Done it for the last few years.
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15/5/2024 at 1:30pm
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I have done this trip several times, and, yes! I have done the trip and stayed for 2 weeks.
I sail first thing Saturday morning(landing at approx' 9am in Calais), I drive all day(until about 5pm, overnight in Macon and then drive until about 3 pm when I arrive at my destination (Esterelle Campsite, in San Raphael/Frejus).
I go in mid July, the dog has been, and contrary to popular belief, dogs actually survive and thrive in the SoF.
The only thing that I can say is that it's not "fairly hot" it is very hot. If you like hot, then wait until you pass through Lyon and stop for a break!! You know you're on hols then!!
Traffic has never been an issue really, certainly no worse than the UK.
If you go on a weekend most lorries are off the road due to a more expensive toll(To avoid congestion).
Get on the the first autoroute, cruise control on, and you won't touch your brakes for 200miles(Honestly).
French services (Aires) are unbelievably better than our services(In the main)
Let your sat nav guide you, don't be tempted for scenic non motorway routes, it'll take forever, and the French love a roundabout
The South of France is gorgeous. Do the trip, two weeks is fine.. It's an adventure.
P.s I tow my caravan there, just for clarification.
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