Chaser and burtonbird go to france (1 Viewer)

[DBK]

Deleted - a double tap!

 

[chaser]

Beautiful morning again wall to wall sun already 14 degrees

 

[scousebird]

Beautiful morning again wall to wall sun

Same here

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[Allanm]

We had lovely sunshine in Quend this morning, the temperature raised itself to 20 degrees as we drove to Calais. I couldn't believe how many vans managed to get on the aire, of course, Thursday is a bank holiday ( Ascension Day) and knowing the French, they will take Friday off as well, I think it's expected.
I think Quend has spaces for around 50 vans, there must have been getting on for 100 vans, and the bonus was that the ticket machine wasn't working!
Result, another €7 saved.

 

[burtonbird]

Yes, the French always take a 'pont' ( bridge) if bank holiday falls on Thursday or Tuesday to join it on to the weekend.

 

[chaser]

We are now in sete on the med coast ,since we left home we have done 950 miles spent 12 euros on tolls and 11.50 on milieu bridge 7 euros in gravelines aire then 2 free ones and 8 for this one we are on now and about £150 diesel, details later if I can find some proper WiFi.

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[burtonbird]

Well after two days driving we're finally on the Med. First day was a long one, avoiding tolls but getting stuck in every small village and traffic jam. Ended up spending the night on an Aire at Briare on the Loire. Nice site by a canal. The place is interesting, where a long bridge was built for the canal to cross the river. Lovely place if you like walking or cycling!

 

[burtonbird]

Yesterday we came down the motorway, mostly free apart from the Millau Bridge, an amazing construction, but what a pity you can't see anything from it!
Stopped overnight at an Aire in a tiny walled village called St Jean le Argeles (?). Site was very basic but worth a detour if your'e interested in mediaeval stuff!

 

[Allanm]

We are now in sete on the med coast ,since we left home we have done 950 miles spent 12 euros on tolls and 11.50 on milieu bridge 7 euros in gravelines aire then 2 free ones and 8 for this one we are on now and about £150 diesel, details later if I can find some proper WiFi.

We stopped at Sete for a night a couple of weeks ago, bit of a shock, we expected it to be free but it cost us €9.90. How did you get it for €8?
We did think of going on a bit to the next aire, but it was getting late and a bit of a pain driving through all the town and docks to get there. When we left, we drove east heading for Montpellier and Nimes and passed a lake full of wild flamingoes. Never seen wild ones before, a very impressive sight.
Have a great time.

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[chaser]

We stopped at Sete for a night a couple of weeks ago, bit of a shock, we expected it to be free but it cost us €9.90. How did you get it for €8?
We did think of going on a bit to the next aire, but it was getting late and a bit of a pain driving through all the town and docks to get there. When we left, we drove east heading for Montpellier and Nimes and passed a lake full of wild flamingoes. Never seen wild ones before, a very impressive sight.
Have a great time.

Misled you a bit there we are not in sete but its the next big place we are actually at marseillan plage

 

[ianthebuilder]

Chaser mate,,, don't you spend too much will you!!! Old
Shoes for dinner tonight? Xxxxx

 

[chaser]

Chaser mate,,, don't you spend too much will you!!! Old
Shoes for dinner tonight? Xxxxx

Wait till you see what we've just had

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[burtonbird]

Only one thing to eat when you're next to the sea ( guess who had pizza)!!

 

[Carol]

Have a great trip, if you have bikes with you a cycle ride and picnic are a must on the Canal Du-Midi, if no bikes worth a stroll when you get to Carcassonne.

 

[ianthebuilder]

Only one thing to eat when you're next to the sea ( guess who had pizza)!!View attachment 104749

Have a great time mate, looks like you won't starve!! Remember, you can't take it with you mate,, buy something nice for the Mrs!!! Xxxxx

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[scousebird]

buy something nice for the Mrs!!!

Like an expensive handbag

 

[yodeli]

@chaser ...I 've shouted but I think you didn't hear me ....

I'M ON YOUR WAY ... Did I shout loud enough?

@chaser I did shout, but I think you never saw my post .....

 

[chaser]

In bar with girl singing,just like being on holiday

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[ianthebuilder]

In bar with girl singing,just like being on holiday

If she breaks into a flamenco dance,, run !!!

 

[burtonbird]

Been a walk round the site. Must be 100 vans, 2 Belgians, a German, 96 frenchmen and us!!

 

[Anthea M]

Been a walk round the site. Must be 100 vans, 2 Belgians, a German, 96 frenchmen and us!!

Only one smilie face! I bet they want to know what it means!!

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[chaser]

@chaser ...I 've shouted but I think you didn't hear me ....


@chaser I did shout, but I think you never saw my post .....

Where Are you?

 

[yodeli]

Where Are you?

Next to Toulouse, little town called BALMA ,reachable by the périphérique (4 lanes).
I don't know where you are now, but I was on your way when you posted!

 

[chaser]

Next to Toulouse, little town called BALMA ,reachable by the périphérique (4 lanes).
I don't know where you are now, but I was on your way when you posted!

We are in Carcassonne,probably coming your way

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[yodeli]

We are in Carcassonne,probably coming your way

So then? Do you want to come and visit? Have a drink? Or stay for the night , or both ...or???

 

[burtonbird]

Coffee in Carcassonne.

 

[Fenman]

Memories flood back.
Have sat there and done just that.

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[chaser]

Decided on castelnaudary aire for tonight's stop, anyway machine wouldn't let us in so got the old searchforsites up on the phone and it came up with this place
http://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=802
Fantastic, far better spot and free to boot

 

[chaser]

So then? Do you want to come and visit? Have a drink? Or stay for the night , or both ...or???

Heading your way tomorrow, will you be in , if so how do we find you.

 

[burtonbird]

Tonight's pitch. Room for about 8 vans, well spaced, alongside the canal. And a lovely restaurant, steak again and chips to die for!

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