J
John Caunce
Cauncey
Hi Guys,
Just got back from a 14 night trip around France. We had a plan (sort of) which we kept 'fluid' and amended as we went along.
In summary -
- Overnight Ferry from Portsmouth to St. Malo
- les Eyzies- de- Tayac- Sireull
- Carcassonne
- Gorge-du-Tarn
- Rocamadour
- Dune du Pilat
- les Sables-d'Olonne
- Sain Marcel (nr Giverney) - stopped at Le Mans on route
- Evening Ferry from Le Havre.
We had intended to get to Provence but didn't want to 'over-do' the driving. Generally the above moves where 3 to 4 hours with the odd 5 to 6.
Total miles 2137 / 3.75 tanks of fuel (ish)
Personally I preferred the more inland spots of Eyzies, Gorge du tarn and Rocamadour. The coast was nice but the landscape and sites in the central regions need to be seen. Also most of the rivers offer a beach environment if that's what you're after and kayaking these is a must do, with plenty of companies offering mini-bus transport for this.
I'd probably cut down the number of moves next time and stay longer in the nicer places.
Packing up and re-erecting the awning was ok but I'm not sure I'd bother with it next time. Had to take it down at 2am one night during a storm and we managed fine with just the sun-canopy for the following couple of days. The Beach has lots of room and with a bit of organisation and Mrs C taking less than 4 bags, we'd be fine with the canopy or maybe a wind out. The only plus side was we could leave the three -seat bed set-up between moves.
Will definitely do something similar again.
The only regret I have - I pondered fro 18 months before committing to swapping my car for the 3 seat Beach, I should have done it sooner. If you're looking at this site thinking of buying a Beach / SE / Ocean or T5 conversion - stop thinking and just do it!
I'll add some pics when I get a chance.
JC
Just got back from a 14 night trip around France. We had a plan (sort of) which we kept 'fluid' and amended as we went along.
In summary -
- Overnight Ferry from Portsmouth to St. Malo
- les Eyzies- de- Tayac- Sireull
- Carcassonne
- Gorge-du-Tarn
- Rocamadour
- Dune du Pilat
- les Sables-d'Olonne
- Sain Marcel (nr Giverney) - stopped at Le Mans on route
- Evening Ferry from Le Havre.
We had intended to get to Provence but didn't want to 'over-do' the driving. Generally the above moves where 3 to 4 hours with the odd 5 to 6.
Total miles 2137 / 3.75 tanks of fuel (ish)
Personally I preferred the more inland spots of Eyzies, Gorge du tarn and Rocamadour. The coast was nice but the landscape and sites in the central regions need to be seen. Also most of the rivers offer a beach environment if that's what you're after and kayaking these is a must do, with plenty of companies offering mini-bus transport for this.
I'd probably cut down the number of moves next time and stay longer in the nicer places.
Packing up and re-erecting the awning was ok but I'm not sure I'd bother with it next time. Had to take it down at 2am one night during a storm and we managed fine with just the sun-canopy for the following couple of days. The Beach has lots of room and with a bit of organisation and Mrs C taking less than 4 bags, we'd be fine with the canopy or maybe a wind out. The only plus side was we could leave the three -seat bed set-up between moves.
Will definitely do something similar again.
The only regret I have - I pondered fro 18 months before committing to swapping my car for the 3 seat Beach, I should have done it sooner. If you're looking at this site thinking of buying a Beach / SE / Ocean or T5 conversion - stop thinking and just do it!
I'll add some pics when I get a chance.
JC
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