Search found 85 matches

by cal
11 Oct 2012, 17:12
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Hello, See... it was worth all the effort and planning... :wink: :ok Definately!! Although I have got to say we made a massive school boy error ... we arrived over their and realised we hadn't actually printed out / programed or route into the satnav!! :evil: ... we pulled up on the side of the roa...
by cal
09 Oct 2012, 17:22
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Hi Guys, We are now back from France (well have been for a week now but only now had chance to get on the net...) and all I can say is HUGE SUCCESS!! Thank you to all of you who gave feedback and had an input in the journey. Sarran, so sorry I couldn't stop by. We passed your area at 13:15 and I kno...
by cal
08 Sep 2012, 19:52
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

P.s. How much is fuel in France atm?
by cal
08 Sep 2012, 19:42
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Okay cool, thank you. Yeah I think once we set off it'll start turning from stress to fun :P lol ... Okay thanks for the offer - Does our route go close to you? :ok
by cal
08 Sep 2012, 16:25
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Cheers Bishop!! That's exactly what I want to do is something like you did ... I suppose the main thing I was worried about is driving, maybe not finding anywhere too nice and then finding out when we get back that there was somewhere close by that would have been alot nicer :S ... on another side o...
by cal
08 Sep 2012, 13:01
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Wullie lad, I agree that driving to the Pyrenees & back in only six days is too much as it's all driving & no relaxation. . I can see what you're saying but for me, a holiday is more about exploring the place I'm in as I feel that I can relax at home on the sofa (my personal opinion) plus I...
by cal
07 Sep 2012, 23:18
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Okay thanks for the advice, it's bee really helpful!! ... Okay, this is what I have planned so far: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Le+Havre,+France&daddr=Le+Petit+Roc,+Le+Roc,+Saint-Avit,+France+to:43.01521,-0.42302+to:D103+to:D24+to:D3+to:Unknown+road+to:Le+Havre,+France&hl=en&ll=4...
by cal
07 Sep 2012, 19:46
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Does anyone know what the rules are with fishing in France?
by cal
07 Sep 2012, 18:49
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Okay thanks guys ... from what I can gather I am trying to do a bit too much in a too smaller time period .. I will have a look at the route now and post a new proposal up to see what you all think lol :idea
by cal
06 Sep 2012, 21:50
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Thanks for that! Yeah I've been debating the amount of driving involved but I do enjoy the driving and the scenery on the way. I am thinking if we set off at 8am we can stop at around 2pm and enjoy the rest of the day or adjust to have an hour or so here and there .... Tell me if i'm being stupid th...
by cal
06 Sep 2012, 20:39
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Okay thank you. I have put together a few possible routes ... Mainly looking for hot weather, outstanding views and plenty to see. Here's what I have put together for a 6 day trip ... any one have any thoughts on these? ROUTE 1: http://www.google.co.uk/maps?saddr=Av.+Lucien+Corbeaux&daddr=46.987...
by cal
05 Sep 2012, 17:59
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Thanks for all the advise guys!! Really helpfull! .... I have just checked up about the breathalyzers and it's NOT a legal requirement for foreign travellers untill 1st of November http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jul/01/drivers-france-carry-breathalyser-law" onclick="window.open(this....
by cal
04 Sep 2012, 20:38
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

Re: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

The Bishop wrote:Buy wine cheese and bread.

You'll be fine, enjoy it.

lol cheers!! Any particular areas that are nicest / routes we should go? :ok
by cal
04 Sep 2012, 20:21
Forum: Camping & Travelling
Topic: France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D
Replies: 57
Views: 12121

France in 3 weeks!! TIPS PLEASE :D

Hi all, Alice and I are off to France on the 24th but haven't booked or planned anything yet. We are looking for: HOT weather, Amazing Views, Things to do and see, To see a few places not just one. We are looking for any suggestions / do's and don't's / Things to take / any experiences or lessons le...
by cal
27 Jul 2012, 23:01
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Side mirrors loose and move at high speed ....
Replies: 11
Views: 1717

Re: Side mirrors loose and move at high speed ....

Okay i'll try agin tomorrow, thank you! :) ... Failing that, i'll post some pics! :ok