France advice

Hi all, we"re going to go a bit further this year as we usually stick to the Vendee, (Sables D"Olonne, St Jean de Monts etc) does anyone know much about the Biscarrosse, Landes area ? I"ve booked "La Rive" for a couple of weeks but, we like to visit villages etc and it looks a bit isolated, any one been there ? Thanks.

Thanks Mark, I'll certainly not go off roading in the RV!! I was wondering about local towns, we like to mooch around, are they worth a look? I definitely want to see the dune, the biggest in Europe I believe.

hi PaulH,
been all along that coast from Point de medoc (at mouth of Gironde) the whole way to Bidart a few times. It is well worth the trip. Its the most civilised in terms of traffic volumes in high summer due to the sheer expanse of the area and the number of options. The beaches are big and numerous. In terms of town most are beach orientated and are dead most of the year but come alive in July and August. Soulac is our favourite and has a lovely atmosphere as well as a great free area used by many RV's of all sizes and MH's just at the northern edge of Soulac. There are many many miles of bike track along that coast also if interested. The climate is great with great sun and moderately cool nights. You can cross the Gironde by small 30min ferry from Royan and Blaye which cuts out the drive down to Bordeaux and then back tracking but you would need to check the weight limit (I have seen lorries on it though).

Tyre Weld or inflation pump could get you to a garage, phrase book if you dont speak the lingo

Coppermann

Celticlink don't send you tickets …. at least they didn't the twice we travelled with them last year... I usually just print the confirmation reservation sheet with reservation number …. then your away.

ASCI discount book/ card is a must & worth its weight in gold, if you've a pet don't forget their passport/ stamps etc

Would be interested in the ADAC phone number also & would be interested to hear what is the cost/ benefits.

Were heading for the month of June almost…. when are you heading off?

going over for one week from 29th may to 6th june to bring the grand children to disney :bash: :bash: ,myself and wife are thinking about going back in sept for a month,where are you going yourself brian ?

You know you can stay in the designated MH car park at Disney or we have the details of a great site we stayed at last July, 20mins from Disney (closest campsite). Car park is €30 per night, you have to pay that anyway to park the MH so you may as well get what you paid for. The €30 covers you from when you park until the following morning. Let me know if you want more details.

Thanks hunters,have read your trip last year that's one of the reasons we are all going .will pm you for all information, thanks again

Jablines is an excellent site we have been there three times. Convenient to Paris too as well as Disney.

Copperman, for Jablines just look on the Internet, it'll pop up pretty quickly. It's a great site, fully serviced pitches, it's own beaches on the lake and good on site shop. Can't remember their names but, the people that manage the site were very helpful and friendly.