Has anyone used the French AireParkReservation system?

[Kups]

Just received my latest copy of Motorhoming France by the very helpful Alan Russell https://www.motorhomingfrance.co.uk/

Noticed that several new aires are now offered by https://www.aireparkreservation.com/ and wondered if forum members use these much?
Looks a big range of aires and general parking spaces they operate, similar to BROKEN LINK
What's the verdict? worth joining? I cannot see the subscription level for some reason.

 

[denisejoe]

Not heard of them until I got the newsletter. Can't see anything about membership and only available in French. Looks like there's quite a few aires so if we come across one we'll investigate further!

 

[Kups]

Not heard of them until I got the newsletter. Can't see anything about membership and only available in French. Looks like there's quite a few aires so if we come across one we'll investigate further!

Thanks. If you have Google Translate loaded on your device it will automatically translate the website pages to English once set to do so. Looks like once you set up a free account linked to a payment card you can book in advance and get a QR code to open the barrier. https://translate.google.com/?source=gtx

 

[denisejoe]

Thanks.

 

[Gaston aires]

I’ve never booked an aire in my life, can’t see the point. We arrive mid afternoon and have always found space.
Phil

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[Lenny HB]

I’ve never booked an aire in my life, can’t see the point. We arrive mid afternoon and have always found space.
Phil

Likewise never know where we are going to stop until ½hour before we do.

 

[nicholsong]

I not that some of their aires quote prices per night and some for 24 hours.

I cannot see what the difference is. Do the 'per night' ones have time limits for entry/exit?

They seem generally a bit cheaper than camping-carparks.

Geoff

 

[chaser]

I’ve never booked an aire in my life, can’t see the point. We arrive mid afternoon and have always found space.
Phil

As do we, we always think of it as part of the holiday, finding out of the way Aires, not wild camping but it seems almost a thrill if we find an Aire that isn't in any of the apps.
Very few and far between now but you can still find them.

 

[Kups]

As do we, we always think of it as part of the holiday, finding out of the way Aires, not wild camping but it seems almost a thrill if we find an Aire that isn't in any of the apps.
Very few and far between now but you can still find them.

That's fine if you like that type of holiday.
We prefer a more guaranteed overnight stop preferably with EHU and decent facilities.
It's going to be interesting finding an overnight stop when the many hundreds of UK newbies start holidaying across the channel.

 

[chaser]

That's fine if you like that type of holiday.
We prefer a more guaranteed overnight stop preferably with EHU and decent facilities.
It's going to be interesting finding an overnight stop when the many hundreds of UK newbies start holidaying across the channel.

They won't be going for Aires , they will be looking for campsites or similar to what you look for.

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[carolyn]

That's fine if you like that type of holiday.
We prefer a more guaranteed overnight stop preferably with EHU and decent facilities.
It's going to be interesting finding an overnight stop when the many hundreds of UK newbies start holidaying across the channel.

Don’t worry there are always a few who are quick to point out the negatives! We’re probably a bit like you, happy to use free/cheap aires but also sometimes like the certainty of having somewhere booked. We even use Toll roads sometimes, we are so carefree and reckless with our dosh! Yes I know we’re not short of cash but neither of us smoke and I don’t drink, we spend our money how we like and others can spend theirs how they see fit.

Thanks for highlighting another option for lovely France.

 

[MandP]

Does aireparkreservation have an app does anyone know,

Many thanks

 

[Kups]

Does aireparkreservation have an app does anyone know,

Many thanks

Doesn't look like they have. Just a website.

 

[Kups]

Don’t worry there are always a few who are quick to point out the negatives! We’re probably a bit like you, happy to use free/cheap aires but also sometimes like the certainty of having somewhere booked. We even use Toll roads sometimes, we are so carefree and reckless with our dosh! Yes I know we’re not short of cash but neither of us smoke and I don’t drink, we spend our money how we like and others can spend theirs how they see fit.

Thanks for highlighting another option for lovely France.

Good points. We occasionally use free aires but to be honest for €15 or €20 we would much rather stay overnight in secure, comfortable locations rather than take our chance on a free aire. Having spent upwards of £70k on the vehicle we are happy to pay for an ehu and reliable clean services.

 

[chaser]

Good points. We occasionally use free aires but to be honest for €15 or €20 we would much rather stay overnight in secure, comfortable locations rather than take our chance on a free aire. Having spent upwards of £70k on the vehicle we are happy to pay for an ehu and reliable clean services.

But, would you still feel the same if you had no need for uhu whatsoever?

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[Kups]

But, would you still feel the same if you had no need for uhu whatsoever?

I'm never going to be in that position. You enjoy your mh your way and I'll enjoy mine my way.

 

[chaser]

I'm never going to be in that position. You enjoy your mh your way and I'll enjoy mine my way.

I am not criticising your use of your van, just asking the question, as obviously if I couldn't manage without ehu I would need to do what you do, but as I have no need at all wouldn't it be just a waste of money.

 

[Kups]

I am not criticising your use of your van, just asking the question, as obviously if I couldn't manage without ehu I would need to do what you do, but as I have no need at all wouldn't it be just a waste of money.

As would my purchase of a generator and/or lithium batteries.

 

[Hoovie]

I am not criticising your use of your van, just asking the question, as obviously if I couldn't manage without ehu I would need to do what you do, but as I have no need at all wouldn't it be just a waste of money.

or book a site without paying extra for EHU if you don't need it? that is what I do.

I know some see a pay-site as purely a last-option to get EHU or Waste water facilities maybe, but others use them for other reasons.

 

[chaser]

As would my purchase of a generator and/or lithium batteries.

I don't have either

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[Lenny HB]

I hope this booking lark on Aires doesn't become to prevalent it goes against what Aires were intended for. Would hate to see it get to the point where it makes it difficult for wandering travellers to find a spot for the night.

I really don't think you should be allowed to book Aires if you want to book use a site and leave the Aires for those of us who like to travel freely.

 

[chaser]

I hope this booking lark on Aires doesn't become to prevalent it goes against what Aires were intended for. Would hate to see it get to the point where it makes it difficult for wandering travellers to find a spot for the night.

I really don't think you should be allowed to book Aires if you want to book use a site and leave the Aires for those of us who like to travel freely.

My sentiments exactly, but this new thing that Kups has brought up does look as if it could be worth looking at.

 

[Kups]

My sentiments exactly, but this new thing that Kups has brought up does look as if it could be worth looking at.

The aire booking is very much a French thing at the moment. It's useful in coastal hotspots in the holiday periods if you want to guarantee a pitch in the aire. French local authorities appear to be as strapped for cash as the UK ones so are happy to offload for a guaranteed rent on a long lease and no ongoing maintenance costs. I doubt they will have much of a presence in the UK for some years. Camping Car Park only have 300 sites in France of the estimated 12,000 aires so very much a minority provider.

 

[chaser]

The aire booking is very much a French thing at the moment. It's useful in coastal hotspots in the holiday periods if you want to guarantee a pitch in the aire. French local authorities appear to be as strapped for cash as the UK ones so are happy to offload for a guaranteed rent on a long lease and no ongoing maintenance costs. I doubt they will have much of a presence in the UK for some years. They only have 300 sites in France of the estimated 12,000 aires so very much a minority provider.

Yeah but this new one looks to have reasonable rates, and you only pay for what you use and doesn't appear to be any upfront payment.
Never been my thing but might have a look if we ever get over again

 

[Guyadria]

I went on the website today and there are actually only a few sites you can reserve. Also the map of sites is for illustration purposes, not real time. Finally some of the sites listed are just normal Aires relisted that you cannot reserve. Overall was not impressed.

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[chaser]

I went on the website today and there are actually only a few sites you can reserve. Also the map of sites is for illustration purposes, not real time. Finally some of the sites listed are just normal Aires relisted that you cannot reserve. Overall was not impres sed.

There you go then , I nearly relented there, back to the old Aires then

 

[nicholsong]

I hope this booking lark on Aires doesn't become to prevalent it goes against what Aires were intended for. Would hate to see it get to the point where it makes it difficult for wandering travellers to find a spot for the night.

I really don't think you should be allowed to book Aires if you want to book use a site and leave the Aires for those of us who like to travel freely.

I think that maybe we 'free-spirited' MHomers should just sit back and watch the two Aires reservation companies battle it out with the traditional campsites to see who wins.

Meanwhile I think there will still be free aires and other places on P4N and SforS available, particularly if many people get attracted to the new idea.

A few years ago we parked on a bit of grass next to a river, where we had parked previously and were approached by an official (purportedly from the Marie), who directed us to a campsite which had been a municipal one , but no view of river. Went on P4N, drove 2km and found spot with river view.

There is a lot of France with no restrictions, just be independent, flexible and FREE.

Geoff

 

[Skez]

I hope this booking lark on Aires doesn't become to prevalent it goes against what Aires were intended for. Would hate to see it get to the point where it makes it difficult for wandering travellers to find a spot for the night.

I really don't think you should be allowed to book Aires if you want to book use a site and leave the Aires for those of us who like to travel freely.

Booking in advance would totally destroy the joy and freedom of motorhome use for us. It's the spontaneity that makes it for us. If you need to book in advance that makes it more like a campsite - but as has already been said - each to his own. We all have different requirements and preferences, and if these 'New Aires' fulfil a need, then the 'Turn up and take your chances' ones may be even more available for those that want them. It would be a dreadful shame if Camping Car Parks and the new outfit that is the subject of this thread became the norm IMO.

 

[Lenny HB]

Good points. We occasionally use free aires but to be honest for €15 or €20 we would much rather stay overnight in secure, comfortable locations rather than take our chance on a free aire. Having spent upwards of £70k on the vehicle we are happy to pay for an ehu and reliable clean services.

Everyone to their own but we have found far better free or low cost Aires than campsites.
Also we spent fortune on our Motorhome and thousands more on it so we can be independant.

 

[chaser]

Everyone to their own but we have found far better free or low cost Aires than campsites.
Also we spent fortune on our Motorhome and thousands more on it so we can be independant.

You have to wonder if some motorhomers even know what Aires are, if they have only been in UK before they will have no idea, and never tried being off ehu and don't know you can manage without it very easily.

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