Well what turned out to be a good call using trees for shade ended up being an eventful night.
2023 French road trip.
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Great British breakfast even when in France 
Like being in an all-inclusive resort
Overcast today but still very hot and muggy.
Turned out nice in the end.
I have just booked our tunnel for August. Already had 5 nights booked in Avignon, but not decided what to do to get there. Catching an early evening crossing, drive for a bit and kip at an Aire (probably a motorway one), then booked a municipal site in Beaune, just south of Dijon as we've heard it is a lovely town, then off to Avignon. After that not a clue. Ultimately we will end up in Spain at our house but between Avignon and there, we have no idea! I guess, with it being late August we should probably plan it!
Following the updates on your trip. We're off on a 2wk France road trip in August.
First spot via Rouen is site, Camping Château de Chanteloup just North East of Le Man's. Then around the Loure and Dordogne region to stay at Camping Brantome Peyrelevade.
Any recommendations would be welcome as we're still to book/ identify a couple of further campsites for the second week
First spot via Rouen is site, Camping Château de Chanteloup just North East of Le Man's. Then around the Loure and Dordogne region to stay at Camping Brantome Peyrelevade.
Any recommendations would be welcome as we're still to book/ identify a couple of further campsites for the second week
Just heading to Amboise. Will update later. Will say I'd stay further north during August. Ridiculous hot now so can only imagine what it would be like in the height of summer.
Well the Amboise site was a municipal which we've never tried before. Seemed OK but was more suited to campers travelling light not us with everything and the kitchen sink. Wasn't happy so decided to cut our losses and leave. Ended up on a yelloh village site just down the road. You live and learn.
Camping Capeyrou in Beynac. Right on the banks of the Dordogne with stunning views ip to the castle.
Chill out day.
Trip update.
Current at Camping Parc du Val de Loire ***** Yelloh! Village à Mesland
Nice site but pretty expensive. Pools are great. Bar restaurant on site. Would be ideal place for anyone with young kids during the main weeks as there's loads of activities put on. Now mid week out of season very quiet.
Daughter has just found out the near by zoo has pandas that she's been desperately waiting to see so will be heading to a site near by on Thursday.
Rain and distant thunder last night but nothing to dramatic Compared to our last site.
Now very warm with clear blue sky's forecast all week.
Current at Camping Parc du Val de Loire ***** Yelloh! Village à Mesland
Nice site but pretty expensive. Pools are great. Bar restaurant on site. Would be ideal place for anyone with young kids during the main weeks as there's loads of activities put on. Now mid week out of season very quiet.
Daughter has just found out the near by zoo has pandas that she's been desperately waiting to see so will be heading to a site near by on Thursday.
Rain and distant thunder last night but nothing to dramatic Compared to our last site.
Now very warm with clear blue sky's forecast all week.
How did you get a pet monkey through customs ?
We stayed in a great campsite just outside Beynac-et-Cazenac, www.campinglecapeyrou.com that was back in 2014 though. Worth checking out.
Pandas now ticked off
so heading north to Normandy tomorrow. Two more days of 30+ forecast here which is too much for the dog. Hopefully slightly cooler on the coast.
Learning loads of lessons during this road trip. I'll make up a list at the end.
so heading north to Normandy tomorrow. Two more days of 30+ forecast here which is too much for the dog. Hopefully slightly cooler on the coast.
Learning loads of lessons during this road trip. I'll make up a list at the end.
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Now on the coast in Normandy. Much better temp here probably 5-8 degree's cooler than in the Loire. Gone posh this time with private bathroom.
