Scotland to France

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edited November 1 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hello,

we have recently bought a caravan with the intention of travelling to France for 2 weeks in the summer holidays (2nd and 3rd weeks in July) with our two girls who will be 8 & 11 and are very good travellers.

We had been very ambitious and originally hoped to visit a campsite in the South west but we are concerned re distance and also how hot this region could be at this time of year.

We are now therefore considering the Dordogne region. 

I was hoping for some advice from you experienced caravaners on either of these locations and if anyone has experience travelling from the central belt of Scotland.

I am unsure whether to go via the tunnel or to get the ferry (from where and to where?!) and what the  best route is from either.

I have looked at the route planner online but I think I need advice from people who have been there done that!

Thanks in advance! 

Suzie 

 

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  • Tammygirl
    Tammygirl Club Member Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭
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    Hi, we live near the Central belt and travel to France twice a year so hopefully I can help.

    There are ferries from Dover to Calais, Newhaven to Dieppe, Portsmouth to Caen, Cherbourg and St Malo. I think we have used most of them depending on where we are going.

    France at that time of year will be busy and more than likely hot wherever you go. The coast does usually have a breeze and the south West is a good choice (or the Atlantic coast) Brittany is also very nice and has some lovely places with great beaches. The dordogne is very nice but it can get very hot and sticky there, not sure it would be the best for 2 young children.

    If you are planning on spending the majority of your time on 1 site I would advise booking in advance, if you are happy touring and taking pot luck then Municipal sites would be your best bet. The main holiday type sites on the coast will be busy.

    If you need any more info just ask away.

  • eurortraveller
    eurortraveller Club Member Posts: 6,828 ✭✭✭
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    When we had kids that age we simply took them to a beach - that meant anywhere from the tip of Brittany down the west coast of France to the mouth of the Gironde estuary. If you are heading in that direction the Ferries from Portsmouth and Poole are more direct than going via Calais . Campsites range from simple sites in an orchard to ones with kids clubs, multiple swimming pools, water slides, evening cabarets and on site restaurants. You choose.

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