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Looking forward to going to France (Brittany, possibly Vendee) in Roly in August for first time - but please could someone tell me from their own experiences which guide book to French campsites is the best? There are so many - and so many websites too (thanks to everyone's efforts for the sticky!) that I am OVERWHELMED!! Is there a particular book that wins hands down?
And is it really being too optimistic to think that we can just turn up in Brittany in August and park up on some cosy municipal - and find space?
Thanks in anticipation,
Helen.
My favoured guide is the FFCC "Le Guide Officiel Camping Caravaning" obtainable from the Caravan Club. It lists just about all sites in France municipal, private, farms, naturiste, whatever you choose. Another favourite is "Le Guide Officiel Etapes Touristiques Camping-Car" which lists all the aires in France with some others in adjacent countries. This is obtainable from most newagents in France.
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I use the Michelin sites book - all sites are inspected, rather than having entries paid for; also back it up with the caravan club book, and use the aires book for aires & parking places.
As for finding sites in August, If you've got kids in tow it may be best to book somewhere to start with & then have a scout around. If just 2 of you, you should be able to find sites away from the main beach resorts.
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Hi, I agree with tony23, le guide lists every campsite in france, split up into departments. Easy to use & understand even if you don't speak french. Haven't used anything else for years . Even gives web addresses so you can have an in depth look at any sites you fancy. Personnally we don't book these days, would only do it if travelling with children & wanted to use a site with all the bells & whistles.
I use both "Alan Rogers" - both books and website also "Michelin camping guide" in french but easy to follow. I also carry guide to Aires.
these 3 are more then enough to give a good selection of quality sites. If visiting popular areas in August you need to book well in advance to secure a pitch.
I have 2 books in the van. 'Alan Rogers' and a European guide that I bought from Lidl last year.
I have been to France in the last two years and I've never pre-booked. Both years we have travelled July and August. I think the secret is to start looking for a site around 4pm. We done this in the Cote D'Azur last year and got our first choice each day.
Happy travels.
Dec.
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I have travelled extensively in Europe and as my wife works in education we always have to go high season. I would say you are very lucky to get your first choice at height of season. Before children and when they were young we did like wise and always found reasonable accommodation – for this Michelin guide is indispensable. But now children are older and have certain standards and requirements which I ignore at my peril (they can make MY holiday an absolute misery if they choose to!)
Basically if they are happy so am I – I have found that most popular sites in all areas are booked very early in the year
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