Ideas for a Late Summer trip to France
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Chas, that's where we will have to go (or the Costas....)
soooooo glad you guys have managed to get away and hope you get some decent weather
best rgds to you both....
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We've made it to Honfleur and camping 'Phare' and an all-time indifferent receptionist. The site is awash from the heavy rain, and we were told we could stay if we wanted to and could find a pitch that wasn't too muddy! (shrug shoulder- I don't care what you do attitude)
We were knackered by the time we got here. Our satnav was confounded by a 'route barre' ( we haven't paid to update the traffic info) for which there were too few 'deviation' signs to follow. We've been through the tiny backstreets and around the harbour twice before heading out of town and back in from the west.
Our mud gripper mats are under the front wheels ready for a quick exit tomorrow. A forced march into town to see the sights this afternoon in rainy Honfleur.
Crossing Camping du Phare off our list. Pity, as it's handy for the town.
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This morning le Patron came round with wheelbarrow full of planks and bits of board to get all us motorhomers off the grass and on to the gravel. At 21€ a night, and no loo paper but free wifi, who could expect less.
We're now at Camping Vallee de la Selune, Pontaubault, a bijou site and ACSI 15€ , plus free wifi. If you're able it's a good cycle ride to Mont Saint Michel: we're not but we did that 11 years ago. Put this site on your list.
Tomorrow we're off to Tregastel.
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The site has a great location as it's just a 10 minute walk to the town centre. The site needs some attention although they have installed new sanfacs. Maintenance is the problem, i think.
and yes, the 'motorhome pitches' lack drainage or hardstandings.
still..
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Thanks Chasncath, whatever the site or weather this thread has held my interest!
(posted from a rather gloomy site in Scotland with noisy pine cones landing on our roof, thankfully just a one night stop, hoping the solar panel can take the direct hits! 
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Likewise brue on following for when we get the opportunity to hop over/under the channel again.
I do hope you get a restful night with the pine cones 😲. We stayed at park coppice site, not a pitch not under trees and twigs fell continually, probably worse this time of year with acorns 😲😲
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We're now at Camping Tourony at Tresgastel which is just as Deleted User said it would be! It's a lovely site in a lovely position on the Cote de Granit Rose. Like WTG we've opted for a bigger pitch at 19€ a night. Really friendly welcome at reception (nb opens at 14.00).
We're hunkered down for an 'ourage' at 11pm, but we managed to sit out a 4pm for tea and sticky bun after a walk along the 'barrage'.
Free wifi is so slow you can't log in, so using Cath's iphone on data roaming. Photos to follow. We plan to stay at least 3 nights here.
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Like others, following this thread with some interest. Pity you cannot use the Aires Chasncath, in wet weather they are much better than campsites and often give you much better access to towns and villages. The one at Honfleur would have suited you much better. Love the pics.
Sorry you have to return WTG but thanks for the info you have taken the time to post.
peedee
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We're at Camping Ar Kleuger on the coast at Saint Pol de Léon. Despite this being the last week of the season the hilltop pitches with sea views are nearly full. All the sanfacs are down on the lower flat part of the site, and the hill is quite steep, so we're on one of the level hedged pitches near reception. The staff are very friendly and helpful and show no signs of end-of-season weariness. By the way, it's a 17€ ACSI site with no restrictions, and use of the pool included.
It's been two days of 'eclaircies' - sunny periods - and we've managed to sit out quite a lot and walk along the barrage by the white sandy beach. We also managed to walk into town today - very slowly up the hill - for deux cafés, a visit to the Marché and the Cathedral.
Catherine found the 5€ watch stall and added to her collection.
Tomorrow we're setting off to Crozon.
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This morning we've woken up to a damp grey start at le Fret on the Presqu'île de Crozon. We're at Camping Gwel Kaer overlooking the small bay and the little Port du Fret, from where you can take a day trip by boat to Brest and 'Oceanapolis' theme park - until the end of September.
It's a nice campsite with two small clean toilet blocks. The site is terraced with generous hedged level pitches overlooking the bay. It's family-owned and run, with a very jolly Madame running reception, dishing out advice, and taking orders for bread!
The site is open until 30/9; the wifi is free and it's an ACSI 15€. The access to the terraces is tight and so long outfits may have a problem. Phone ahead if you're in doubt; the boss speaks excellent English.
p.s Unheated shower blocks beginning to be a problem. brrrrrrr. But the weather forecast is looking good
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