France First Time

[bigtree]

If you have nothing constructive or helpful to comment on other peoples post, don’t.

Oh wow, another mega poster.

 

[Bradders65]

You’ve been on here for 3 1/2 years and posted 3 times.

What’s your point?

 

[brysee]

What’s your point?

I think the only point he has is the one he obviously keeps accidentally sitting on and making himself grumpy

 

[brysee]

Oh wow, another mega poster.

Oh wow another mega intelligent reply

 

[Cockers]

Oh wow another mega intelligent reply

Oh, don’t you love keyboard warriors.

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[chaser]

Why has this thread turned into an argument, the bloke just asked for advice on a first trip to France, what's to argue about.
Just wish I was looking forward to our first trip to France.
My advice, don't be in a rush to get anywhere, we were guilty of that on our first trip, and still are to a degree I suppose but there is plenty of France to see, and to be honest are mostly the same, if you get to somewhere you like, don't be afraid to stay there a few days, never mind the plan, just do it as it comes.

 

[chaser]

I am a bit late to this thread but I see there are a few posts about Rouen, personally I would miss this altogether and stick more to the coast and down to honflure, much nicer journey.

 

[MattWithMoho]

Like other, highly recommend Mont St-michel. “Aire de camping Car de Beauvoir”
Lovely canal walk down… photo opportunities!!

 

[Al n Val]

You’ve been on here for 3 1/2 years and posted 3 times.

Possibly reading the rest of this thread could be a massive contributing factor to the Op’s lack of posts

I wish Jim would ban all the argumentative posters as it serves no purpose only to let others see how crap a lot of threads actually end up

If you’ve nothing good to say just stop posting or even better f off somewhere else and argue and leave the positive and fun loving members here to enjoy the forum

 

[varaizian]

Why has this thread turned into an argument, the bloke just asked for advice on a first trip to France, what's to argue about.
Just wish I was looking forward to our first trip to France.
My advice, don't be in a rush to get anywhere, we were guilty of that on our first trip, and still are to a degree I suppose but there is plenty of France to see, and to be honest are mostly the same, if you get to somewhere you like, don't be afraid to stay there a few days, never mind the plan, just do it as it comes.

Could not agree more on all fronts. Some people can pick a fight in an empty room though. I too am also rather jealous of their first trip to France; our's was over 40 years ago! All those first experiences that we have grown blasé about now. Most of our life is on a "do it as it comes" basis now and we seem to get away with it most of the time.

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[15edward]

It wasnt so long ago Jim asked us to support posters whatever the query.

 

[varaizian]

It wasnt so long ago Jim asked us to support posters whatever the query.

Even more recently he asked people to keep things lighter and better focussed on motor homing issues. I expect most of us have opinions but don't use this forum to vent them.

 

[brysee]

Even more recently he asked people to keep things lighter and better focussed on motor homing issues. I expect most of us have opinions but don't use this forum to vent them.

Haha you are right but sometimes as you have just proven yourself it's hard not to vent them

 

[Bettysbus]

Visit Ile de Re. Beautiful

Definitely a good visit. Went last summer. Beautiful towns and villages. Very well set up for bike use.

 

[bigtree]

Possibly reading the rest of this thread could be a massive contributing factor to the Op’s lack of posts

I wish Jim would ban all the argumentative posters as it serves no purpose only to let others see how crap a lot of threads actually end up

If you’ve nothing good to say just stop posting or even better f off somewhere else and argue and leave the positive and fun loving members here to enjoy the forum

If you look I did give him information.

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[Al n Val]

If you look I did give him information.

where??

You’ve been on here for 3 1/2 years and posted 3 times.

Where is the so called info you’ve given him, this is your post I quoted, so unless i’m not seeing everything they’re is no information just sarcasm and simply no need for it

He’s asking for help and info for gods sake

 

[chaser]

where??


Where is the so called info you’ve given him, this is your post I quoted, so unless i’m not seeing everything they’re is no information just sarcasm and simply no need for it

He’s asking for help and info for gods sake

Didn't understand that post actually, what's how long he's been on got to do with anything, he's a paid up member he can post as many or few that he likes, and as he hasn't been to France before there was no need to ask about that before.

 

[Al n Val]

Didn't understand that post actually, what's how long he's been on got to do with anything, he's a paid up member he can post as many or few that he likes, and as he hasn't been to France before there was no need to ask about that before.

it’s just crap to fill up Jim’s server and nothing more tbh, typical of a lot of forum posts when they’re bored or whatever

 

[TonyEmm]

Hi fellow Funsters, off to France on Tuesday for 3 weeks. Going to head South West to La Rochelle and Bordeaux area from Calais. Any stopovers worth considering or advice for a first timer, please?

ENJOY! It’s a bit late to start learning French!

 

[bigtree]

where??


Where is the so called info you’ve given him, this is your post I quoted, so unless i’m not seeing everything they’re is no information just sarcasm and simply no need for it

He’s asking for help and info for gods sake

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[Al n Val]

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Yes I can read thanks

 

[DucatoMan2]

Funnily enough came thru Rouen yesterday. It's not that it's that bad, more that it is a shock after earlier relaxed driving. I've had a few run ins with Ms Garmin on this trip, but she got me round there. Overall the way down further west was more pleasant.. Avoiding being near cities at peaks always helps of course.

More general advice is be prepared for shocking prices in the chic coastal bits. Rural France is much more reasonable. btw the spacious aire at Les Sable d'onnee was free at the mo due to broken barrier.

 

[Ginster]

This is my first France motor-home trip, my toe in the water, I have Camping Card, Camping-car Park, Search for sites, and of course this channel for inspiration and guidance. Someone said go with the flow and that is my intention. See what happens.

Might be an idea to get an ACSI card too, sites are cheaper and lots of them!

 

[MillyMoHo]

You’ve been on here for 3 1/2 years and posted 3 times.

So what?

 

[MillyMoHo]

Why ask as you seem to know where to go, first time we went all we had was a map and a destination. Been pretty well deciding our own routes since, don’t see the point on following someone else’s holiday destinations.
It’s so easy now with all the apps that are available.

Oh dear!

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[Mona Owner]

Hi fellow Funsters, off to France on Tuesday for 3 weeks. Going to head South West to La Rochelle and Bordeaux area from Calais. Any stopovers worth considering or advice for a first timer, please?

Due to the rules about taking no food sur le continent, we just down loaded the Carrefour supermarket app and did a click and collect before we left the UK. We chose a store we knew we would drive past early on the journey and the time we would be passing and restocked the pantry and fridge in minutes letting some lovely french lady do our shopping earlier in the day. Simples.

 

[MillyMoHo]

Great idea.