Rally Chat Rallies/Meets In France - Campsite Suggestions Please :)

[Wombles]

We are looking into organising rallies/meets in France as, although many of us are happy to use a combination of aires, France Passion, ACSI & Municipal campsites most of the time, quite a few Funsters have suggested that a rally or meet or two there might be good
If any of you have stayed on beautiful or well located campsites then please post details on here.

 

[Clive and Kerri]

This is a great site and a 5 minute walk into town

 

[MisterB]

If youre looking to do a 'rolling rally' - a couple of nights here and a couple of nights there, then i can recommend Camping Le Ragis at Challans, Vendee where we have our mobile home. Swimming pools inc one enclosed but no bar other than snack bar. Massive open field with hook ups and waste disposal/emptying point and you could use the barn for social events. I could help with the arrangements to make it easier if it would help?

 

[Wombles]

This is a great site and a 5 minute walk into town

Thank you for replying but can't see a link or any details?

 

[peterc10]

This is a great site and a 5 minute walk into town

What is Clive? Been on the sherbet today?

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[Wombles]

If youre looking to do a 'rolling rally' - a couple of nights here and a couple of nights there, then i can recommend Camping Le Ragis at Challans, Vendee where we have our mobile home. Swimming pools inc one enclosed but no bar other than snack bar. Massive open field with hook ups and waste disposal/emptying point and you could use the barn for social events. I could help with the arrangements to make it easier if it would help?

Thank you for the suggestion & your kind offer - it's just an idea that we are exploring at the moment but may PM you at some point.

 

[MisterB]

Thank you for the suggestion & your kind offer - it's just an idea that we are exploring at the moment but may PM you at some point.

no problems

I think its a pretty good idea, especially if its a few nights here and there. France is so big and varied that there are plenty of opportunities for variety etc.

how about taking in some of the chateau's on chateau in france diy tv programme. I reckon it would be quite popular to visit Mr and Mrs Strawbridge and the friends they have made at different chateau's and help support their restorations.

 

[Wombles]

no problems

I think its a pretty good idea, especially if its a few nights here and there. France is so big and varied that there are plenty of opportunities for variety etc.

how about taking in some of the chateau's on chateau in france diy tv programme. I reckon it would be quite popular to visit Mr and Mrs Strawbridge and the friends they have made at different chateau's and help support their restorations.

Have almost contacted them a few times before as thought the same!

 

[Keypresser]

This interests us alot.
After many years of caravanning and just 4 years of motorhoming in the UK we are buying all the bits and pieces you need to travel through France/Spain. Even getting our little dog blood tests done in case of a hard B**x*t!
My only thought is do we go abroad in September and extend our summer sun or leave it until March and get an early tan?
I have been watching the weather at various places in France/Spain/Portugal over the winter months and a late break is a bit of hit and miss bearing in mind the further south you go the better chance you have of warmer weather. Any thought would be welcome.

When would you think you would arrange the rallies for?

Thx Chris.

 

[Clive and Kerri]

This is a great site and a 5 minute walk into town

Let’s try that again
https://www.camping-le-soulhol.fr/

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[Cal54]

I have loved watching Return to the Chateau DIY. Even looked at the possibility of a night under the stars in Dick and Angels dome - but at over £300 per night I’m afraid it's not an option. I would however love to visit their place.

 

[Wombles]

This interests us alot.
After many years of caravanning and just 4 years of motorhoming in the UK we are buying all the bits and pieces you need to travel through France/Spain. Even getting our little dog blood tests done in case of a hard B**x*t!
My only thought is do we go abroad in September and extend our summer sun or leave it until March and get an early tan?
I have been watching the weather at various places in France/Spain/Portugal over the winter months and a late break is a bit of hit and miss bearing in mind the further south you go the better chance you have of warmer weather. Any thought would be welcome.

When would you think you would arrange the rallies for?

Thx Chris.

Good to hear that there is some interest in this idea - currently looking at April, May & /or September so less likely to clash with UK meets & rallies.

 

[Polar bear]

We would be very interested in a rally in France if it goes ahead can you put us on the list.Hopefully see you at Stratford in July and lymington in August.

 

[MisterB]

I am assuming this for 2020? or September this year?

 

[Wombles]

I am assuming this for 2020? or September this year?

We plan a year ahead so for us it would have to be next year but nothing stopping other Funsters organising one or two for this year &/or next year.

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[TinaLes]

I thought there was one organised at Twin Lakes France every year?, or is that not the case this year, it was always fully subscribed I believe, and very popular for the fishermen.
There is of course the owners clubs, many organise foreign rallies in and around Europe. Carthago Owners Club do a couple each year, but can be pricey venues, like Lake Bled in Slovenia last year for 10 days, too far out for us newbies for first foreign rally.
The CCC did one last year in Spain, good especially for anyone going solo.
There was an informal roll up meet, roll out when you like, in The Mosel recently, would have loved to have gone but wrong time for us as tied up with hospital appointments.
Good luck, hope there will be an opportunity for a MH FUN foreign rally this year, defo next.
Their GReaaaaaaaaT! and dont need any sugar coating to entice me
Les

 

[Taran_Las]

Sounds like a great idea.

Will you be inviting @Chris ?​

 

[peterc10]

My only thought is do we go abroad in September and extend our summer sun or leave it until March and get an early tan?

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Why not do both? That is what we have done for the last few years. This year we are at present in Portugal after spending some time in France and Spain. And we are thinking of going to Italy in the autumn.

But we nevet make any definitive plans. Instead we just check the weather forecast when we arrive at Calais, and head for the warmest bits.

 

[Keypresser]

Thanks, just bought 'All the Aires' France and looking at doing the West coast of France, down to southern Spain then visit family in the Algarve before heading back via Portugal.
Big trip but what the heck. My only concern is frozen water tanks coming back through France in January.
Maybe our first trip will be France in September then the big one early next year hence the interest in this thread.

 

[Tanya_and_Mick]

We would be very interested in a 2020 rally in France....

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[peterc10]

Thanks, just bought 'All the Aires' France and looking at doing the West coast of France, down to southern Spain then visit family in the Algarve before heading back via Portugal.
Big trip but what the heck. My only concern is frozen water tanks coming back through France in January.
Maybe our first trip will be France in September then the big one early next year hence the interest in this thread.

The title of that Aires book is misleading because it doesn't have anywhere near all the Aires in it. Instead I suggest you look at the Campercontact website. And also install the paid version of the Campercontact app on your smartphone.

 

[Larby]

Sounds like a great idea.

Will you be inviting @Chris ?​

No need to invite @Chris , one of the options is to gather at his place he owns in France.

 

[MisterB]

The title of that Aires book is misleading because it doesn't have anywhere near all the Aires in it. Instead I suggest you look at the Campercontact website. And also install the paid version of the Campercontact app on your smartphone.

it does have all the Aires they and their 'team' have visited lol

I actually use the book as a good reference point, but usually default to using the Park4night app

 

[peterc10]

it does have all the Aires they and their 'team' have visited lol

Aaaaahhh but if that was the test then I too could write an all the Aires book. In fact it has less than half the Aires. Still better than my version though, I grant you that.

 

[MisterB]

Aaaaahhh but if that was the test then I too could write an all the Aires book. In fact it has less than half the Aires. Still better than my version though, I grant you that.

Actually i bet your version would be better, as would mine, because we would iron out the wrinkles on our versions, albeit on mine it would only amount to about 15 aires in total lol

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[Kevan]

I thought there was one organised at Twin Lakes France every year?, or is that not the case this year, it was always fully subscribed I believe, and very popular for the fishermen.
There is of course the owners clubs, many organise foreign rallies in and around Europe. Carthago Owners Club do a couple each year, but can be pricey venues, like Lake Bled in Slovenia last year for 10 days, too far out for us newbies for first foreign rally.
The CCC did one last year in Spain, good especially for anyone going solo.
There was an informal roll up meet, roll out when you like, in The Mosel recently, would have loved to have gone but wrong time for us as tied up with hospital appointments.
Good luck, hope there will be an opportunity for a MH FUN foreign rally this year, defo next.
Their GReaaaaaaaaT! and dont need any sugar coating to entice me
Les

Nothing at Twin lakes this year, but i think they are thinking of doing it again 2020 i have been to most of them, Gary as now left twin lakes, and the thing is now run by his nephew Robert, nice lad and easy going.

 

[Dorwyn]

I've been harbouring an idea of a possible rally or meet down in the south west of France, perhaps we can discuss at Lymington?

 

[Crazylegs]

Let’s try that again
https://www.camping-le-soulhol.fr/

I agree with Clive Wombles, the Dordogne is a wonderful part of France. We spent a week here,

Camping Dordogne - ᐃ LE CAPEYROU *** - Périgord Noir

Camping Dordogne, entre Sarlat la Canéda et la Roque Gageac, CAMPING LE CAPEYROU *** à Beynac en Périgord Noir propose piscine chauffée, emplacements camping traditionnels pour votre tente, caravane ou camping-car, et location de tentes équipées

www.campinglecapeyrou.com

On the riverbank and underneath a castle, there is so much to do in this area, cycling
/walking along the river, or visiting some of the delightful towns like Rocamadour.

 

[tinkerbell]

A lot of aires are now being turned into campingcarpark, need pre paid cards for entry, yes you have to pay now on many that were free. Apparently the French won’t use them now there not free.

 

[Mike800966]

I agree with Clive Wombles, the Dordogne is a wonderful part of France. We spent a week here,

Camping Dordogne - ᐃ LE CAPEYROU *** - Périgord Noir

Camping Dordogne, entre Sarlat la Canéda et la Roque Gageac, CAMPING LE CAPEYROU *** à Beynac en Périgord Noir propose piscine chauffée, emplacements camping traditionnels pour votre tente, caravane ou camping-car, et location de tentes équipées

www.campinglecapeyrou.com

On the riverbank and underneath a castle, there is so much to do in this area, cycling
/walking along the river, or visiting some of the delightful towns like Rocamadour.

Sounds like a good one- we are looking for somewhere for our september trip
Mike & Ann

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