WTF! Is wrong with the French!?! (1 Viewer)

[davidathomas42]

We just arrived at a Yelloh Village campsite near LaRochelle France.

Stayed here last year and while the campsite is flawless for a mixed site with Motorhomes Caravans and rentalble units as well as the very impressive pool complex and other entertainment the only gripe was the shower and toilet blocks were very sub par based on Caravan & Motorhome Club sites.

Well we are in a rented unit (bit like a static caravan) this time as it was easier with the 9 month old. But had a thoroughly enjoyable trip down in the MH over 4 nights and the 3.5 year old has really taken to her top bunk bed now to make way for the baby in be bottom.

Anyway we heard on arrival that the toilets and shower blocks have been demolished and replaced with new shiny modern ones so I went for a nosey.

Very impressive showers. Same for the brush your teeth and shave cubicals. Baby change also fantastic and even private urinal cubicals! Great for those that get stage fright.

But the actual toilets! WTF!!!!!!
Nice cubicals. Clean as a whistle. BUT NO toilet seat!!!!!!!!! Again WTF!

Not even a disposable cover or any drilled holes in the porcelain to mount a proper one. Just a crisp white base to hover over and get some good quad muscle exercise.

I mean as a fit 39 year old I can do that. But what if your slightly more senior. Or have a medical condition? Your expected to sit on the porcelain in cold discomfort?

I ask you again. WTF is wrong with the French?

p.s the toilet in our private unit/static what ever it is has a toilet seat?

WTF?

 

[Clarky]

That David, is one of the reasons we have Motorhomes.
We have a nice comfy, clean and private loo in ours.

Richard.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Hygene

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[davidathomas42]

Hygene

Except for the extra splash back risk of dropping from a greater height.

 

[Yorick]

I've seen hundreds of loos like that in England. Don't diss the Froggies

 

[EuroTrotters]

I do no like it.

Should have seats.

Thats why I have almost always used on-board facilities. Step out of the shower into my cosy bedroom/lounge.

Not on a filthy cold floor.

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[Hettie's Crew]

Once over the initial shock I’d much rather sit on the porcelain than some toilet seats I’ve come across. Easier to clean prior to use.

 

[WillH]

Got used to it over the last thirty odd years, at least the restaurant toilets have improved beyond measure.

 

[Louis]

Got used to it over the last thirty odd years, at least the restaurant toilets have improved beyond measure.

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[Louis]

We just arrived at a Yelloh Village campsite near LaRochelle France.

Stayed here last year and while the campsite is flawless for a mixed site with Motorhomes Caravans and rentalble units as well as the very impressive pool complex and other entertainment the only gripe was the shower and toilet blocks were very sub par based on Caravan & Motorhome Club sites.

Well we are in a rented unit (bit like a static caravan) this time as it was easier with the 9 month old. But had a thoroughly enjoyable trip down in the MH over 4 nights and the 3.5 year old has really taken to her top bunk bed now to make way for the baby in be bottom.

Anyway we heard on arrival that the toilets and shower blocks have been demolished and replaced with new shiny modern ones so I went for a nosey.

Very impressive showers. Same for the brush your teeth and shave cubicals. Baby change also fantastic and even private urinal cubicals! Great for those that get stage fright.

But the actual toilets! WTF!!!!!!
Nice cubicals. Clean as a whistle. BUT NO toilet seat!!!!!!!!! Again WTF!

Not even a disposable cover or any drilled holes in the porcelain to mount a proper one. Just a crisp white base to hover over and get some good quad muscle exercise.

I mean as a fit 39 year old I can do that. But what if your slightly more senior. Or have a medical condition? Your expected to sit on the porcelain in cold discomfort?

I ask you again. WTF is wrong with the French?

p.s the toilet in our private unit/static what ever it is has a toilet seat?

WTF?

Different culture the French

 

[Gellyneck]

Problem solved!


Once you're done it's a seat for sitting \ eating out!
Two birds one stone.
Surprised Lafuma not got an equivalent model.

 

[G-RMPS]

Two inches lower is better for no 2’s. Even better if you put your feet on a couple of thick books. Not that I’m necessarily in favour of holes in the ground, though there’s still a few of those around

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[PhilandMena]

Chill! there are worse things that could happen. Just make sure the bar is well stocked and relax.

 

[Chris]

I am saying nothing about the French

 

[grumps147]

I am saying nothing about the French

Tootles loved them also.

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[Chris]

Tootles loved them also.

A discerning man was our Tootles and greatly missed.

 

[Badknee]

Better that than the old Dick Turpin Toilets..................
stand and deliver

 

[Gooney]

Lots of Mussies in France and they stand over the toilet (hammam) so the seatless bogs are dual purpose.

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[The Nomad]

Reason is that it is actually much, much more hygienic than the "English" fetish for a toilet seat/hinges etc on top of the porcelain.

 

[pappajohn]

You're there for a sh!t, not an afternoon in the sun.
Sit on the bloody porcelain, it's obviously designed to be seatless to save on maintenance and repair..

 

[Jim]

Whereas the Englishman might take a good book or at least his iPad into the loo and relax on the comfy seat a while, enjoying the earthy healthy aromas within. The truth is that French food /diet is so very poor, which means they have no need of a seat, in fact a seat might be dangerous. After No 2's they have to evacuate immediately before thay are overcome with killer fumes.

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[davidathomas42]

You're there for a sh!t, not an afternoon in the sun.
Sit on the bloody porcelain, it's obviously designed to be seatless to save on maintenance and repair..

I do my best thinking on the pan. Like to take the mobile and spend a good 30mins relaxing with my thoughts and the WWW

 

[klaatu]

It’s not just a French thing, we encountered lots of toliets in Spain and Portugal without seats, and often no paper either.

 

[Just smiffy]

I prefer without, spiders hide under seats.....

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[SuperMike]

If it really fusses you then put toilet paper on it before you touch down.

Or

Use these.........

 

[Gorse Hill]

I've seen hundreds of loos like that in England.

You must go to some s**t holes I’ve only seen that in Liverpool where they have been nicked

 

[Richard n Ann]

It can't be for hygiene reasons, there's more germs on a keyboard than a toilet seat... Err then again my genital isn't very likely to touch a keyboard. ... Honest.

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[Northernraider]

It's so you don't sit in there reading the paper

My last work was going to remove the seats from the toilets lol they reckoned it would double production

 

[ianthebuilder]

I’d buy one from a supermarket, some gorilla tape and hey presto! Lolol

 

[Wildbill]

You will find that most campsite toilets in the UK are usually minging at least that are clean same with their motorway services
UK services stinking of piss and crap at least their cleen in most continent toilet's
Bill

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