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Burt

A lot of people will say they have camped in France without needing one. I have been going to France since 1987 and I have always found it accepted at campsites. Without it you might be asked to leave you passport. The CCI Card offers the site owners insurance if you do a bunk without paying. It will often secure a discount on site fees. The only problem is that they only seem to be conditionally available ie you have to be a member of the CC or CC&C or the AA. I have not yet seen an open source where you can buy one but I am sure someone will put me right on that!

David

AA no longer do thm BUT you can get it through the Caravan Club IF you are a member of the AA , it costs £4.50 and you just need to quote them your AA membership no. when you phone them, thats what i did earlier in the month.

Bryan

I've never had a problem camping abroad without a CCI although I am a member of the CC and could apply for one.

I've been asked to leave my passport at reception a couple of times. Personally that doesn't bother me, but if it would worry you then I would recommend applying for one.

Agree with above, they are not necessary, but if you would like a discount of 10% at a great majority of continental campsites, as well as the card being accepted as ID at ( dare I say it ?) all campsites. Would not be without mine!!

Phil.