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SidT

We went to Annecy last year in June. The 2 aires in the town near the lake and the one just around the west of the lake were packed with people who had obviously been there for a few days and the people we spoke to had no intention of leaving for a few days.
We carried on down the west side of the lake and came to a car park on the left by the lake with a lot of m/homes on it but room for us, opposite is a McDonalds (as an aid to finding the park, not for dinner).
The local TIO advised us that though it was not an official aire no one objected.
I think these people who park up for a week (brits amongst them) ruin it for everyone, Aires are meant for travellers to rest up for a night or two not to use as a holiday campsite.
Cheers Sid

marieturner

It's got to be the Pyrenees mainly for us!

Gavarnie - campsite through the village on the path out to the Cirque.
Argeles-Gabost - nice little village
Le Petit Train D'Artouste - cable car then train ride - awesome!
Lac D'Estaing - campsite behind the cafe at the car park at the end of the road - lovely spot with nice walks and views.
Lourdes -get away from the tacky shops and it's lovely. Good campsite at Camping Du Loup. Use local bus from railway station to get to Cauterets then another bus to Pont D'Espagne - another awesome trip!
Navarrenx - that's in Bearn in the foothills - walled Village - gorgeous and not at all touristy. British owned campsite " Beau RIvage " Richard and Wendy Curtis - excellent.

Then there's:-
Carcasonne - magical!
Avignon - campsite on the island
Dax - campsite by the river - short walk into town
Puy De Dome.

Not necessarily in that order!

Mmmm LOVE France! Can't wait to get there later in the year!

Marie and Rex
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TheRallier

Not 10, but here are my favourites so far, in no particular order.

Puy de Dome
Loire Valley around Saumur
Dordogne, particularly Beynac
Tarn Gorge, particularly St Enimie
Lac d'Annecy
Mont St Michel
Millau Viaduct
Cap d'Agde
Le Grande Bornand
Carnac

OK, so there are 10.
Let's face it, there are loads of places worth a visit, many of which we'll never get to!

tincan

Beaune and St Emilion spring to mind but to be honest cant remember why Embarassed

marieturner

Could it be something to do with the lovely "ribena" that they produce in St Emilion???
Nice France Passion site at Chateau La Rose Cotes Rol too!

Marie
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tincan

Berry good answer and not a million miles from the truth, organic st emilion direct from the producer laid down in cellar (wardrobe) - cant wait for it to be ready to drink . havent used the FP site yet but have stayed on listed sites in both towns. St Emilion site is great for touring in the area - the Beaune site is fairly basic but adequate. need to arrive early in the day for either if you want a decent pitch

Noel

babyrhino

How about Dune de Pylat - south of Bordeaux near Arcachon.

Just been there on the way south - got to be climbed!

Variously described as 170 or 117m high - suffice to say that it is bloody big and takes a lot of climbing! Extends for - well - a long way south and is moving inland and consuming trees as far as I can see

Had a good hike around it on Tuesday this week.

Not to be missed.

I know you don't want "old" but as ruins go Rouen can't be beaten - they have so many old timber framed houses they don't look after them all!

Brian

navman

Don't forget Chamonix and the aguile du midi.

SidT

Hi Bob. Great set of photos, We were up there last June, Not having a head for heights that bridge frightened the life out of me. but its a must, wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Cheers Sid

Bessie560

Don't miss the Gaillac wine festival first week in August
Detour 10 miles off the Clermont to Millau road at Severac le chateau to St rome de dolan most isolated and quiet municipal site ever been on 2000 ft views down to the gorges du tarn see my photos