Rally Twin Lakes, France meet - May 1st - May 22nd 2015

Au contraire Mme ! I've always fancied meeting you too as it happens!

I said that to Pete when I read your post and he asked, why? Perfectly reasonable question .....

The answer is, I can't explain. I have no idea. Just a feeling ......

I hope our paths do cross, but if we miss each other this time - look at it this way - we'll both still have something to look forward to!
 
We would be interested as were leaving Benicassim on the 27th of April and will be driving up through France so might stop of for a week
 
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My birthday in May too , so may have to do my first trip abroad in my , do you go ferry or train?
 
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Hi JaG
Sounds great. We haven't been to France for years, so please put us down as interested and keep us abreast of the details etc. Cheers B & G (eroom)

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Pam said:
My birthday in May too , so may have to do my first trip abroad in my , do you go ferry or train?
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I think it's down to personal preference Pam. We use the ferry from Newhaven but then we only live 20 mins from there. (y)
 
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Hi Pam
If you go from Calais and avoid the tolls it's 485 miles (about 9 to 10 Hours) as per the AA routes.
 
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the intention is to be in Benidorm March/April'ish...might be able to pop in on way home for a few night....
 
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Hi
We are interested, we only got our first motorhome this month! We are very interested in France and would appreciate meeting up with seasoned travellers. Please add us to the list and keep us posted.
Joyce & Jeff
 
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JaG said:
Jean & myself have arranged a meet at Twin Lakes, France (www.twinlakesfrance.com) between 1st May and 22nd May 2015. Anyone who wants to join us is more than welcome. As it is a Meet and not a Rally you are invited to join us at any point during the three week period and enjoy the reduced rate for a pitch. Primarily we are there to celebrate Jean’s 70th birthday, which is on 5th May 2015. There will some sort of ‘do’ on that day, a Pig Roast or something similar.

Pitch prices are 11E per night without EHU and 14E with EHU, which are obviously limited. This is a worthwhile saving on the normal pitch fee. At this point it is ‘an expression of interest’ however, it will be up to you to contact Twin Lakes to book your pitch prior to the period stated above. Make sure you quote ‘JaG’s Meet’ and quote you are MotorhomeFun when booking. Dates outside this period will be as per normal rates for the site, or a price you negotiate with Garry & Jan.
If you think you may go please let us know so we can give them some idea of anticipated numbers attending.

A bit about Twin Lakes and getting there.
Twin Lakes Caravan Park is a picturesque site set in the region of Charente-Maritime, France, which is rich in culture, gastronomy and with the most wonderful sights.
It is 820km (509 miles) from Calais via Paris or 829km (515 miles) via Rouen. We did work out a route for caravan avoiding all tolls and it is 484 miles of which 255 miles are on Motorways. Time estimated was 12 hours. This was done on Michelin Route Planner. You will obviously have your own preferred route. We did the Paris route using Tolls last year and it proved expensive on Tolls and Paris was busy around the Ring Road.

English family owned they cater for those seeking a quiet and restful holiday in rural France away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. At Twin Lakes, customers are treated as individuals, knowing that everyone expects something special from their family holiday in France. Their aim is to offer choice and flexibility making your French holiday a memorable one.
Guests will exchange the traffic jams for the French countryside, the crowded pavements for a coastal path, the urban stress for the great outdoors, and a holiday in Charente-Maritime, France is the perfect antidote for de-stressing from modern day life. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. Rural France is so fabulous to explore, or just be here and relax any time of year. The one thing you are sure of is the warm and friendly welcome. The hardest thing you will have to do here is…..leaving when it is time to go home.

The sites facilities
• Bar serving a selection of both Continental and English beers, local wine, hot and cold drinks
• Snack bar serving light snacks and evening meals
• Electrical hook ups
• Reception area with information leaflets
• Beautiful field available for Rallies
• Disabled toilet with W.C. Shower & Wash Basin
• Swimming and Paddling Pool
• Pool Table
• Sky TV in lounge area
• Pot washing room
• Calor Gas
• Disposal points
• Fishing on site - free for Residents. Note: FISH MUST NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE LAKES.
• Dogs are welcome - however, please keep under proper control at all times.
• Communal barbecue area
• Barbecues are allowed using a portable or disposable barbecue (disposables available from the shop). Please keep off the ground when lit. Camp fires are not allowed on any part of the site.
• Picnic Tables
• Water Points
• Children's playground and sports field
Locally you will see the immediate area has everything you could want while staying there.

Local Google Map
https://www.google.com/maps/ms?msa=...spn=0.217088,0.500372&source=embed&dg=feature

Places to visit: Blaye with it’s big market and Citadel, Bordeaux, Bourg, Cognac, Montendre with it’s Night Market during the summer months, Royan, Saintes

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Hello , can you put us down as interested please . We have not been out and about much due to caring commitments but , sadly I lost my dad two weeks ago . We would like to go here , first time abroad in motorhome for me . We have a chiwawa , are we allowed to take him . Also what do people do about health insurance and vets for dogs advice please much appreciated , were prob go on the train too...Pam and Mick Turley and one little dog
 
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Pam and mick Turley and one little dog please .
 
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We are definitly interested in joining your meet. Dont have anything to celebrate in May, only that we are free to do what we want.
 
We defiant to go

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Hi J & G. This sounds really good. We are seriously considering attending. How soon do we have to confirm ( ie booking etc)
 
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I am very sorry. but because of some family problems we will have to pull out.
 
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Hello Jean & Graham,

Nice three week celebration, I am sure you will have the staying power for such a marathon party.
We are planning to be in France during that time, not sure of exact dates, will advise nearer the time.

Clive & Janice
Drive
 
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Happy new year everyone . Is this still on as we def want to go , first time abroad in motorhome for me , I'm going by train across to calaie but have no idea where I'm going from there lol . Do we have to book direct to site ? Any more Imfo on this please ?

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We will be calling in a couple of times as its only an hr an a bit from us; And can vouch for the above description of site and facilties. We called in a couple of weeks ago, and saw it at the worst time possible, Drizzle, damp,depressing weather, but could see its definitely got the makings for a Fun meet in May, We are looking forward to seeing it in full bloom.:party2::france:
 
Hi, sorry but I am going to have to withdraw from this meet. I will either be still in hospital or recovering as my appointment has come through for the first week in April.
 
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To anyone who has been here before , it says it's rural , we won't have a tow car only motorhome , so can anyone tell us is it easy to get to the shops or market , like is there public transport ? We don't walk too far due to mobility problems , will be our first trip abroad in motorhome any ideas on route please .
 
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Hi Jean and Grahame , I booked the tunnel today to leave on 28 April, 1st trip abroad for me , but really looking forward to going as I too will be spending my birthday on the 11th . I'm just going to phone the site to book in . We're be there for the 1st may . What do you people do for insurance , I just phoned camping caravan club and had a quote for multi insurance ( one year ) plus the little doggie for £102 each , that's without having medical screening , but I won't tell them I got two heads lol , so is that good ive not booked it yet as wanted some advice thank you

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JaG said:
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Pam and Mick def going just booked the tunnel , trying to phone site as I type xx
 
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Hi, sorry we will have to withdraw from the meet, we have decided to meet friends in Northern Spain for a couple of weeks before heading home on the 14th.

Have a great time.

Ginny
 
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still hoping to be down in Spain late March till early May and may pop in for a few nights on way home but cant confirm dates...is it OK just to turn up?
 
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Teasy2007 said:
Hi, sorry we will have to withdraw from the meet, we have decided to meet friends in Northern Spain for a couple of weeks before heading home on the 14th.

Have a great time.

Ginny
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OK, I will take you off the list. have a nice time in Spain.

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