first trip planning

[mick qc]

Well ive finally made my mind up on my first overseas trip.

Looking at next Easter (nothing like planning ahead) Its going to be Disney and paris. Via the tunnel I think.

Going to stop at huttopia for the paris site seing leg and somewhere nearer to DLP for that leg.

Looking for advice about where to stop near to DLP, would prefer a site even if its basic, considering my lack of experience driving abroad.
still unsure about which one to do first.

 

[mick qc]

is it possible to stay on DLP car park overnight as ill only be there about 3 days

 

[scousebird]

Camping Paris | Camping near Disney | ᐃ International de Jablines ***

Camping near Paris and Disneyland® Paris in Seine et Marne, the CAMPING INTERNATIONAL DE JABLINES *** in Jablines (77), a leisure park in the Ile de France region, offers mobile home rentals and pitches by the lake with water sports and horse-riding.

www.camping-jablines.com

This site is near Disneyland Paris, not stayed there but recommended to us.

 

[scousebird]

Getting to and Around the Resort

Can I park my camper in Guest Parking?

www.disneylandparis.com

 

[mick qc]

Camping Paris | Camping near Disney | ᐃ International de Jablines ***

Camping near Paris and Disneyland® Paris in Seine et Marne, the CAMPING INTERNATIONAL DE JABLINES *** in Jablines (77), a leisure park in the Ile de France region, offers mobile home rentals and pitches by the lake with water sports and horse-riding.

www.camping-jablines.com

This site is near Disneyland Paris, not stayed there but recommended to us.

thanks, id already looked at that looks really good and they do a shuttle it says.
also thanks for the FAQ

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[mick qc]

ouch !!! campers 45 euros (cant find the euros sign on my keypad)

 

[scousebird]

I think last time we parked the MH there we paid €30 but that was some years ago.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

There is an aire at dlp

 

[mick qc]

Cheers. I’ll have a look for it. Is there an app just for aires

 

[peterc10]

Cheers. I’ll have a look for it. Is there an app just for aires

Several apps. We find Campercontact the best for us. You will need to get the paid for version. Or you could search for free on their website.

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[mick qc]

Several apps. We find Campercontact the best for us. You will need to get the paid for version. Or you could search for free on their website.

Thanks.
I have their app. Think I’ve got the paid for version. Didn’t see a lot of places on it. Maybe I need to check my filter settings

 

[peterc10]

Thanks.
I have their app. Think I’ve got the paid for version. Didn’t see a lot of places on it. Maybe I need to check my filter settings

In that case your yearly subs for use may have run out. In that case you are only have access to a few of the entries.

 

[mick qc]

just subscribed to the pro, a few more places showing in the area

 

[mick qc]

Can anyone recommend a blog to read or a post about first trips and driving in France. What is required paperwork and essentials.
Thanks in advance

 

[mick qc]

I know you need a high vis top and a warning triangle but what other legal requirements are there when travelling in France,

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[scousebird]

Driving in France

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I copy all our paperwork along with our passports & GHICs to carry the originals and a copy, and leave a copy at home that the kids can get to if needed.

 

[mick qc]

Driving in France

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I copy all our paperwork along with our passports & GHICs to carry the originals and a copy, and leave a copy at home that the kids can get to if needed.

Thanks for that. Are there any items you need to have in your van in case you breakdown things like that.
Also do suggest taking your log book, insurance etc

 

[scousebird]

We take the log book and insurance docs, again copied.

As for breakdown we carry a triangle, and a few basic tools. Good travel insurance is probably the best thing to have, we buy C&MC annual multi-trip motoring & personal insurance. It's not the cheapest but having a car breakdown in France when we had the caravan we discovered how good their cover & service was.

 

[mick qc]

We take the log book and insurance docs, again copied.

As for breakdown we carry a triangle, and a few basic tools. Good travel insurance is probably the best thing to have, we buy C&MC annual multi-trip motoring & personal insurance. It's not the cheapest but having a car breakdown in France when we had the caravan we discovered how good their cover & service was.

Thanks again.

 

[mick qc]

It mentions headlight converters.
What are those, excuse my ignorance

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[scousebird]

They alter the direction of your headlights as they will shine in the wrong direction on the roads over there, they are not expensive and you can get them from AA, Halfords, Amazon etc. They just stick on and you can remove them when you're back home. Alan leaves ours on as we don't tend to drive the MH in the dark at home but we have arrived in France after dark.

 

[mick qc]

Thanks for that.
Is the GB sticker ok near the reg plate and do you need one on the front.

 

[scousebird]

You need a UK sticker, GB now redundant, near the rear reg plate, no need for one at the front.

 

[mick qc]

Not allowed to be called great now ?

 

[mick qc]

Thanks for those links as well.

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[scousebird]

Not allowed to be called great now ?

It was Bojo that made the change

 

[HKF]

You can put a GB sticker next to your UK one, so that people don't think you're from Ukraine. It's a common misconception. You also need a hi-vis vest for every passenger and they must be easily accessible. In the event of a breakdown, you must put them on before getting outof your vehicle. You also need a red warning triangle.

If you're going to Paris, you'll also need a CRIT'Air certificate. Read about them here;

All you need to know about Crit'Air certificate - Renault Group

The Crit'Air certificate is mandatory to drive in some cities in France. Find out here if your vehicle is concerned.

www.renaultgroup.com

and apply for one here (the official government website);

Le site officiel de la vignette Crit'Air (certificat qualité de l'air) - Ministère de la Transition écologique

Le seul site officiel à délivrer la vignette Crit'Air (certificat qualité de l'air), établie en fonction des émissions polluantes du véhicule.

www.certificat-air.gouv.fr

You can change the language to English once you're on the page. They cost €4 and, I believe, can take up to 2 weeks to arrive in the UK. I live in France, so I'm not 100% sure of that; just going on what I've read other people saying.

I hope this helps

 

[mick qc]

You can put a GB sticker next to your UK one, so that people don't think you're from Ukraine. It's a common misconception. You also need a hi-vis vest for every passenger and they must be easily accessible. In the event of a breakdown, you must put them on before getting outof your vehicle. You also need a red warning triangle.

If you're going to Paris, you'll also need a CRIT'Air certificate. Read about them here;

All you need to know about Crit'Air certificate - Renault Group

The Crit'Air certificate is mandatory to drive in some cities in France. Find out here if your vehicle is concerned.

www.renaultgroup.com

and apply for one here (the official government website);

Le site officiel de la vignette Crit'Air (certificat qualité de l'air) - Ministère de la Transition écologique

Le seul site officiel à délivrer la vignette Crit'Air (certificat qualité de l'air), établie en fonction des émissions polluantes du véhicule.

www.certificat-air.gouv.fr

You can change the language to English once you're on the page. They cost €4 and, I believe, can take up to 2 weeks to arrive in the UK. I live in France, so I'm not 100% sure of that; just going on what I've read other people saying.

I hope this helps

Thanks for that great info.
Are the certificates something you need to get annually or just a one off

 

[mick qc]

Do you need replacement bulbs or is that just recommended

 

[HKF]

Thanks for that great info.
Are the certificates something you need to get annually or just a one off

Just a one-off Have a great trip!

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