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This will be our fist time abroard as campers, we have booked Le Mouin de David in the Dordogne 12th-27th August. Some advice would be usefull from hardend travelers.

We have an EHU and have hired a fridge but we are unsure as to weather we will need any cables, don't think we will be using any other electical things. Also we plan to have an over night stop some where near Paris any recomedations for B&B with good parking.

you need the mains EHU hookup lead, and you need to do a search on this site for reverse polarity (which I am just learning about myself).  My tips would be buy a low wattage fan from a diy store (tents/vans can get awfully hot!) and a lot of insect repellent and citronella candles to ensure the mozzies dont get you at night.  Also, take a little electric light with you, camping is SO much easier when you have light!  If you use www.mappy.com to plan your route, you can "zoom in" on any part of your map and find local hotels, etc.  I have heard the BB hotel chain are good for budget overnight stops.

Good luck! I have only been to france once (last year) went on my own with 3 children a tent and a heavily laden car.  Have bought a caravan this year - the tent was fine, but I figure if I am driving to the Dordogne on my own I deserve a decent bed and my own loo when I get there....  The boys can do their boy scout tent bit in the awning!

Paris is about 180 miles from Calais. If I were you I would try and clear Paris before you stop. It is a bit hectic so get it over with before you stop. There are many cheap hotels for overnight stops. Most of these can be found just off the autoroute many on the junction itself. Some of the chains are, Ibis, Campanile and Etap, all will have car parking.

Dordogne: Sarlat has a magnificent street market on Saturday mornings, arrive early. Also a night visit is nice as the town is lit by gas light. Other places, Rocamadour, very interesting and Lascaux caves are brilliant for their ancient cave paintings on the walls.

Enjoy it.

harryB

Thanks for the advice, just phone the camp site and they can loan us a cable which is one less thing to think about. I think we will take the A28 to Rouen and by pass Paris altogether.

Thanks

We used a Premiere Classe hotel in Dunkerque, it was fine for a night and including brekky for 2 cost £28.

Ali

..and ..chaps dont take your swimming shorts ...not allowed in many french pools ...you need speedos ..just sthought Id repeat myself!

Love the Dordogne ..dont forget to go canoeing ..its wonderful