simonyeo
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Hello All
We are taking a campervan trip to France in July/August for 2 weeks. The only thing booked so far is the cross channel ferry to Dunkirk.
I'll be travelling with my wife (7-8 months pregnant by then) and 2 children 3 and 6yrs. We are all more than happy with the outdoors life and are looking forward to a laid back adventure without planning too much. Although I am well aware that a few plans make the whole trip alot more enjoyable.
Confession: We don’t own a split-screen VW – we’re borrowing the mother-in-law’s FIAT (fix it again toni?!)
One objective is to make it to Lake Annecy for 3 or 4 nights before making the journey back.
I'd love people's suggestions on the following:
1. Chilled out campsites en-route to Annecy from Dunkirk taking in the Champagne region and Loire valley.
2. Any advice/tips on these farms and vineyards I’ve heard about that offer free overnight parking in return for buying their wares.
3. I've hears about 'Aires' but is it allowed to 'freedom camp'?
4. Spacious quietish campsites on Lake Annecy – do we need to book.
5. Any not too commercial fun activities/location for kids (and dads) like swimming in rivers/lakes, horse riding, canals, boat trips, cycling (we are taking bikes).
6. General tips for campervanning with kids (they are very used to tent camping). My wife and I spent 6 months camping around NZ and Australia before #1 came along.
7. If we’re not in a rush, is it nicer to use the non-toll roads to travel?
8. Do we need to book for the time of year we’re going (21st July until 3rd August)?
9. How well will my beer stay cold in the on-board fridge?
Thanks in advance - Simon
We are taking a campervan trip to France in July/August for 2 weeks. The only thing booked so far is the cross channel ferry to Dunkirk.
I'll be travelling with my wife (7-8 months pregnant by then) and 2 children 3 and 6yrs. We are all more than happy with the outdoors life and are looking forward to a laid back adventure without planning too much. Although I am well aware that a few plans make the whole trip alot more enjoyable.
Confession: We don’t own a split-screen VW – we’re borrowing the mother-in-law’s FIAT (fix it again toni?!)
One objective is to make it to Lake Annecy for 3 or 4 nights before making the journey back.
I'd love people's suggestions on the following:
1. Chilled out campsites en-route to Annecy from Dunkirk taking in the Champagne region and Loire valley.
2. Any advice/tips on these farms and vineyards I’ve heard about that offer free overnight parking in return for buying their wares.
3. I've hears about 'Aires' but is it allowed to 'freedom camp'?
4. Spacious quietish campsites on Lake Annecy – do we need to book.
5. Any not too commercial fun activities/location for kids (and dads) like swimming in rivers/lakes, horse riding, canals, boat trips, cycling (we are taking bikes).
6. General tips for campervanning with kids (they are very used to tent camping). My wife and I spent 6 months camping around NZ and Australia before #1 came along.
7. If we’re not in a rush, is it nicer to use the non-toll roads to travel?
8. Do we need to book for the time of year we’re going (21st July until 3rd August)?
9. How well will my beer stay cold in the on-board fridge?
Thanks in advance - Simon