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After our stay in La Rochelle, the plan was to head gradually down the coast. The first part of this plan entailed us driving towards the town of Royan, from where a ferry can be caught to Pointe de Grave, thus cutting out a tedious stretch of driving further inland. Royan seems a nice place and has … [Read more...]
Our first proper trip away in the motorhome this year was to the south-west of France, including parts of the Atlantic coast, some of the highlights of the French Pyreness and some of the towns and cities that lay on our route north from Toulouse back to Calais. Our stopover guide for the whole … [Read more...]
I've noticed a rash of motorhome-related articles in some of the major newspapers recently - so here's a quick rundown of what was covered, with links to the articles in question. The Guardian has a feature on a family who hired/borrowed a large Bessacarr motorhome to tour around France. Apart … [Read more...]
Motorhome speed limits in the UK are pretty simple - in most cases, the same as for cars. However, the same isn't true across the Channel in continental Europe. Motorhome speed limits vary considerably across Europe - at least as far as I can discover on the internet. I was originally planning … [Read more...]
For many motorhomers, nothing beats the experience of European touring. I know that's true for me. A key part of motorhoming in Europe is crossing the Channel (or the North Sea or Atlantic). Some people look forward to the ferry crossing, some people find it tedious and some unfortunate people … [Read more...]
When it comes to cheap, widely available parking and service areas for motorhomes, France leads the way with its Aires system. Aires de service can be found all over France and provide motorhomers with countless well-located service and parking facilities. Finding them all, however, can be … [Read more...]
Anyone driving in France from the 1st July 2008 is now required to wear a reflective jacket (e.g. yellow hi-viz jacket or vest) when leaving the vehicle in the event of an emergency. The new law applies at any time of the day or night and affects drivers of all types of vehicle. The safety jacket … [Read more...]
One of the best things about touring France in a motorhome is the ready availability of cheap - or free - serviced stopover points. Known as Aire de Service, these rest areas usually have basic facilities (water, sewage and perhaps electric hookups) and allow motorhomes, campervans and RVs to … [Read more...]
