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Gas for a fortnight won't be all that much..In 3 months in France/Spain we just used a 7kg one..
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We didn't use toll roads at all, most of the National roads are 55 mph other than through Towns and Villages which for me was quite quick enough .....
Hi most has already been covered on here but just a reminder ,an E111 card (EHIC) for all in your party just in case can be done on line and are free takes roughly 6 weeks to arrive <http://www.nhs-e111-ehic.org.uk/?gclid=CJPslO-s4LQCFWbKtAodNSgA0g>
The website above will charge you £17.99 for an EHIC card
Get one direct from NHS for free here:
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/Healthcareabroad/EHIC/Pages/about-the-ehic.aspx
Just thought I'd mention it
France is great for dogs its so big and sparsely populated most town beaches have no dogs on the beach from may till october but theres usually a beach less than a mile away with no restrictionsHI, my dog will be going with me to france. I live in liverpool which is great for public parks where the dog can be off lead and have a good run/ball chase. Just wondering what france is like for letting dog off lead, obviously I know he has to be on the lead in campsites etc but are there many places where dogs can be allowed to run free for a while?? I know when I take him to Wales there is very little opportunity to him to have a run off lead cos there are sheep or other livestock throughout most of the places for walks. Any one found this to be a problem in France??
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I have one for you that we used in September & was really impressed.enuf - We take our Border Collie and find ample places to let him run free.
Dogs are not allowed on beaches for most, sometimes all, of the year and as a visitor to France we should abide by the rules.
But very few French residents refrain from walking their dogs on the beach at any time of the day or year and you will see dogs running free on the beaches – as honest citizens we Brits usually stick to the rules – don't we?
We use cliff top paths and walks to give him exercise if we're on the Coast but inland you'll find places to walk the dog on or off the lead – the French have there own dogs and there is always somewhere close to Aires and Campsites if you look hard enough.
There hasn't been anywhere we've stayed in France that we've failed to find a place to let him safely run free.
If you use common sense, as you mentioned the dog must be on the lead on a Campsite or near animals, you'll be alright and if your dog is friendly and sociable you'll find the French will be just as happy to welcome him/her wherever you walk.
One place that might cause problems are in dense woodland and forests where the French love to go out shooting at anything that moves, not many places but just be careful, and if you see a sign 'Piége' in the woods do not let the dog off – 'Piége' means 'Trap' – and it's not for catching mice!
On your return to the UK you'll need to see a Vet to have the dogs Pet Passport stamped, signed and dated.
Could you please let me know which Vet you use, with as many details as possible, so that I can add the Vet to the recommended European Vets List.
PS – what kind of dog do you have?
Looking ahead to my first trip to France I'm wondering what I'll need over there that's different to what we use here? Or is there anything that you need for Touring abroad that you don't at home?
For example, do you use the same hook up lead? Or is there a continental one ?
All thoughts or recommendations welcomed.
Regards Vlad .
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Although most French sites and Aires have the blue 16A socket, it doesn't mean it is a 16A supply. It may often only be 4A, fine for running the fridge and battery charger, even TV if mains but not enough for a domestic type electric kettle or heating.