Recommended sites on Cote d'Azur

vintageb3
vintageb3 Forum Participant Posts: 65
edited September 2016 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

Hi Guys

My Dad and I are currently in the South of France just west of Marseille with our motorhome  

Can anyone recommend some good campsites and even Aires along the coast especially so we can visit Nice, Cannes and Monte Carlo. I know Monto Carlo has no parking for motorhomes, so we hope to get a bus in there. 

Any pointers will be great. 

Also any motorhome parking suggestion fir any of the coastal towns will be great

Thanks in advance

vintageb3

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  • chasncath
    chasncath Forum Participant Posts: 1,659
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    edited September 2016 #2

    No replies? You're asking about Cote d'Azur ( the blue coast) . If your aim is the visit the towns and cities by public transport, then you should look for campsites near the coastal railway line.

    Here are a few examples:

    http://www.campingcotemer.fr/

    http://www.lescigales.com/content/gb/home/1

    Both of these at La Napoule, and at Loubet,

    http://www.parcdesmaurettes.com/

    http://www.vieilleferme.com/

    Hope this helps. Buy your ticket before you board, office or ticket machine, and 'validate' your ticket on the day you travel. You'll see machines for having your ticket punched.Happy

  • vintageb3
    vintageb3 Forum Participant Posts: 65
    edited September 2016 #3

    Hi Chas and Cath

    Thanks for the reply!!!

    We are on an Aire called Les Tamaris on Plage de Pampelonne beach tonight and maybe tomorrow night. €15 with hookup a night for those who may want to take note. Water, grey and black solutions on site. Feels very safe and friendly. Nice beach!  Will have
    a look at your links later this evening!

    Thanks so much!

    vintageb3

  • young thomas
    young thomas Club Member Posts: 11,357 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    edited September 2016 #4

    No replies? You're asking about Cote d'Azur ( the blue coast) . If your aim is the visit the towns and cities by public transport, then you should look for campsites near the coastal railway line.

    Here are a few examples:

    http://www.campingcotemer.fr/

    http://www.lescigales.com/content/gb/home/1

    Both of these at La Napoule, and at Loubet,

    http://www.parcdesmaurettes.com/

    http://www.vieilleferme.com/

    Hope this helps. Buy your ticket before you board, office or ticket machine, and 'validate' your ticket on the day you travel. You'll see machines for having your ticket punched.Happy

    excellent post Chas (or Cathy) .....no names no pack drill....dont tell them your name, PikeWink

    your secret's safe with usHappy

    ...or should that be.....our secret's safe with youHappy

  • anothersunrise
    anothersunrise Forum Participant Posts: 264
    edited September 2016 #5

    We stayed at Vieilleferme it has some good size full serviced pitches, a pool and snack bar. The manned train station is walking distance.  You do have to validate your ticket before boarding.   There is a bus stop about 150meters away. We used the bus to
    go to Nice the cost was €1 each way.  You can also get the bus there to Antibes and Cannes, and was €1 each way.  This was in 2014 so prices may have changed a little. 

    There is a Mc Donald's not far that we used for free wifi.  

     

  • vintageb3
    vintageb3 Forum Participant Posts: 65
    edited September 2016 #6

    Hey Anothersunrise

    On your recommendation we booked into Vieille Ferme. We leave tomorrow so will have been here a couple of days.

    Its a nice site…very friendly staff and nice pool. We cycled to Antibes yesterday and Cagnes Sur Mer the day before. Very easy cycle to both. Antibes is lovely! 

    Thanks for your advice!

    vintageb3




  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #7

    I cannot remember if you have to change at Nice or not but the local train station will get you to Monaco if you want to.

    A lot easier than trying to park there.

    Also have a walk to Biot. Great eating spots. More "French" than Antibes if you know what I mean.

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2016 #8

    When we were there some years ago the train from Biot to Monaco was direct stopping train and no need to change.

    David

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #9

    Thanks David.

    We were thinking of a trip down there next May, it's been a while.. Probably not when the GP is on thoughSad

  • DavidKlyne
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    edited September 2016 #10

    Thanks David.

    We were thinking of a trip down there next May, it's been a while.. Probably not when the GP is on thoughSad

    That is when we went and it was fascinating going to Monaco when the GP is on although I appreciate it might not be everyones cup of tea. For obvious reasons the trains are very crowded over that weekend!!!

    David

  • Fysherman
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    edited September 2016 #11

    It's very much up my street but other half cannot get that week off work.

    Could go on my own but in that case I would probably just Jet2 it into Nice.

  • anothersunrise
    anothersunrise Forum Participant Posts: 264
    edited September 2016 #12

    Hey Anothersunrise

    On your recommendation we booked into Vieille Ferme. We leave tomorrow so will have been here a couple of days.

    Its a nice site…very friendly staff and nice pool. We cycled to Antibes yesterday and Cagnes Sur Mer the day before. Very easy cycle to both. Antibes is lovely! 

    Thanks for your advice!

    vintageb3




    Write your comments here... Glad you have enjoyed your stay. We would stay there again. We thought Antibes lovely too.  Did you visit Nice? 

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