First Motorhome - European adventure advice

[HappyG]

So after a few months of searching we are a couple of weeks away from collecting our first ever Motorhome (Burstner Nexxo A645). We are going to have a few trips in Spring/Early Summer but we have already started planning our Summer tour which will be four weeks in Europe.

I'd love to hear any tips and advice, and particularly campsite recommendations.

Our rough route at this stage is:

Eurotunnel - Northern France 2 nights - Switzerland - Northern Italy - Along the south coast of France - Spain - Ferry back from Santander

We want this to be a relaxing trip (as much as it can be with 4/5/10 year-olds!) so we aren't too bothered with loads of culture, we want nice sites on lakes/beaches with plenty to do and will be staying a few nights in probably 7/8 locations

I'll be spamming the site over coming months with lots of more specific questions but thought it would be a good start to benefit from your wisdom and hear all the do's and dont's, or any specific places you think we need to head to.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[Kev and Christa]

And don't forget your speedos if you intend to use swimming pools.

 

[Moose29]

Have a look at Disneyland Paris - 40 Euros to park the van per night. Around 90 euros per person for a day ticket - prebook as they are usually sold out on the day.
I would suggest arriving the afternoon/evening before, and then walk into the free to enter bit to get your bearings, maybe a drink at the bar in one of the hotels.
Next day get up early and aim to be at the park entrance for 8am then as it gets busier and the kids are tired go back to the van for a break. Return to the park later for the fireworks and light shows.

 

[kev54]

And don't forget your speedos if you intend to use swimming pools.

Actually, most public swimming pools in France outlaw speedos and require men to have shorts-type swimming trunks - but won’t accept loose sport-shorts. Don’t ask me why - I really don’t know, but I’ve come across the prohibition. Funnily enough, they don’t seem to have the same problems with skimpy swimming attire on women Vive la difference!