What is it that draws you to France?

Longtimecaravanner

That is a really thought provoking question and for us non of the things the OP mentions.

I think it comes down to the scenery, weather, and freedom.

Although we have wonderful scenery in the UK the scenery in France does have the edge. I can't cope with heat so we go early May for six weeks to enjoy the blue skies and less rain but also the lack of tourists about at that time. The freedom in just turning up at a site without having to book and traffic free roads are other benefits compared to the U.K.

Can't wait to get back but it won't be this year for us.

TomSue

What draws us to France? The landscape, the weather, the huge pitches (on the sites we use), the food, the swimming pools, outdoor activities, the culture. Also, having lost our 6 weeks in France - just over £1000 for 6 weeks including ferries, we have been shocked when we booked Troutbeck Head in the Lake District for 2 weeks with a price tag of over £500 for the 2 of us & no WiFi (it’s free on the site in France).

peedee

I am not drawn to France. I can count on one had the number of times I have holidayed there in the last 30 years. However, I do spend a few days here and there when passing through. The countryside is nice and varied but it is an expensive country to stay in compared to many others. It is certainly now not my first choice for a holiday although the very first continental holiday we had was to the south of France.The main lure over there has to be for the weather so you can enjoy where ever you chose to go.

peedee

iansoady

Someone above suggested that the baguettes are not what they were. I have yet to find a small town that does not have an artisan boulangerie where they still bake from scratch - although we do tend to stay in less tourist-oriented places. And of course what comes from supermarkets is far inferior.

One dire experience was La Ravoire campsite on Lac d'Annecy which sold what it alleged were freshly made baguettes. They were awful - those half cooked things finished off in an oven.

It is probably significant that the site owners were British. If people judge French bread by places like that I can understand negative comments.

lesandang

So enjoyed reading your replies, even had a little choke at one point (Ang not Les), so many different perspectives but we would say yes , "nous sommes d'accord" to so many of them! Fingers crossed for a return soon!

Jamsdad

Wine, culture, good food, markets, good weather, and a commitment to a united europe

MGBGTV8

My thoughts exactly about the UK. Hate the place.

The only reason I go to the UK from La Belle France is to visit my family 

JohnM20

I think I can sum it up. It is different! Many things may be similar to here in the UK or some even worldwide, but it is still different. Whilst I speak a bit of French I can’t say that I’m good at it so trying to translate signs and posters etc is all part of the fun, except when you think you’ve translated  a road sign only to find, 30km further on that the sign said that a tunnel was closed. The only detour was 30km back the way we had come but we laughed it off as part of the holiday.

MikeyA

Exactly, when abroad even going into the large hypermarkets is eye opening whereas you would never make that claim in the UK.

beverley12

The feeling of space. Baguettes. The sun. The way campsites are set out i.e. Privacy hedges. Culture.

We were going to be touring for 6 weeks May/June hoping we will be able to do the trip next year.