Travelling from Caen to Barcelona

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edited November 4 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

I am very hopeful that some of you experienced caravaner's/motorhomer's will be able to give me some advice on staying overnight on my trip down. I am travelling in mid January down to Spain, couldn't get the ferry to Santander unfortunately however I have looked at sites down the route I wish to take which is generally keeping to the west of France to try and avoid wintery conditions and so far I have been unable to find any sites that are either open or full. It was suggested to try using the French Aires as overnight stops but even the travel section at the club offices do not really recommend them, so any suggestions on what I should do, any suggestions would help as I can at least investigate them further. Trevor

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  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 4 #2

    As of last year the following campsites were open in winter on your route across France. 

    Bounty Lakes near Le Mans

    Les Acacias near Tours

    Le Futuriste near Poitiers

    Montreal at St Germain les Belles

    Les Violettes near Toulouse

    +others on Mediterranean coast

    But check individually with them.

  • Wherenext
    Wherenext Club Member Posts: 10,585 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 4 #3

    When we ventured that way in late February a few years ago we normally stopped at Le Futuriste at Poitiers, many Brits use it.

    We then headed down to a site near Caussade just off the A20 at Septfonds, Camping Le Bois Redon

    Bois Redon

    The camping navigator website that the above site is found on is also a good guide for you.

    As ET says, it's best check with any site just in case circumstances have changed.

  • Oxfordeagle15
    Oxfordeagle15 Forum Participant Posts: 114
    edited November 4 #4

    Finding sites in France open all year is never easy.  The list supplied is a good start but also check on www.campingcard.co.uk/france which is the ACSI site and that should also point you in the right direction. 

  • Tammygirl
    Tammygirl Club Member Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭
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    edited November 10 #5

    Have a look at searchforsites and park4night. They are apps that we wouldn't be without. Lots of information on them with up to date reviews. You can filter on searchforsites for open all year sites. 

    As well as the sites mentioned above there are sites just south of Bordeaux and another at Urrugne that are open all year. 

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