France

Vouillé, Saffré & St Malo - 18,19 & 20 October 2024

Dax & Cavignac - 16 & 17 October 2024

Andernos les Bains - 5 to 7 September 2024

Plage de Sainte-Jacques, Sarzeau - 2 to 4 September 2024

Taden - 10 May 2024

Moulay by Mayenne River - 09 May 2024

Fontainebleau then Saint-Rémy-sur-Avre - 08 May 2024

Cannes-Écluse - 07 May 2024

Sézanne - 06 May 2024

Toul - 05 May 2024

Kintzheim - 04 May 2024

Grand Canal d’Alsace at Rosenau - 03 May 2024

Grand Canal d’Alsace - 03 May 2024

Near Besançon - 04 April 2024

Crevant, France - 03 April 2024

Fréteval, France - 02 April 2024

Taden then St Malo - 9 November 2022

Fougères - 8 November 2022

Bain-de-Bretagne - 7 November 2022

Nantes then Le Pommain - 6 November 2022

La Chebuette - 5 November 2022

Cholet - 4 November 2022

Lhommaizé - 3 November 2022

Montmarault - 2 November 2022

Charney-lès-Mâcon, France - 1 November 2022

Col du Lautaret - 18 September 2022

Renage, France - 17 September 2022

Somewhere in France aka Graveron- Séverville - 16 September 2022

La Bréche - 19 May 2022

Well, for a variety of reasons we decided to change our ferry home to tomorrow afternoon. Consequently, we drove up closer to Cherbourg and have spent the afternoon on the beach close to the Omaha landings.

Deauville - 18 May 2022

Busy day for us, visit to Père Magloire before lunch. Bike ride all around Deauville and Trouville sur Mer this afternoon plus swim for Kay and out for dinner.

Courtonne-la-Merdrac - 17 May 2022

Walked around the lake this morning and debated where to go. Ended up here and very pleasant it is. Nearly had an accident when a large load truck decided he didn’t have to give way at a roundabout.

Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets - 16 May 2022

Bike ride into Chartres to view the impressive cathedral. A funeral was held during part of our visit, quite strange. Kay took us out of Chartres and to a grassy pitch by a lake for a relaxing afternoon.

Chartres - 15 May 2022

Had a wander around Châteaudun this morning, very nice town. Pretty much straight drive to Chartres. Waiting for the thunderstorm that’s due this evening, I can hear the thunder as I type.

Châteaudun - 14 May 2022

Bike ride into Orléans for a look around somewhere bigger than a village. Massive cathedral dominates the centre. Kay drove in the afternoon to Châteaudun that was on our list from a few days ago.

La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin - 13 May 2022

A ride into Beaugency and a walk discovering the historic town. Quick stop at a motorhome dealer to look at new mohos, nothing we want! We’re now parked in the forest close to the Loire.

Meung-sur-Loire - 12 May 2022

We decided to get back onto the Loire for more interest. The Chateau here was very good value and was full of artefacts and information. Never had a tour of the attic and the dungeons before.

Cloyes-sur-le Loir - 11 May 2022

Had a quick look around the market at Oucques then off to Vendôme for some diesel and lpg plus a look around the ruined castle. Spending the afternoon and night here.

Oucques La Nouvelle - 10 May 2022

A lovely walk around Blois followed by three attempts to find somewhere to sleep.

Huisseau-sur-Cossen - 09 May 2022

Liberation Day in Guernsey, we’re forever thankful. We had an intruder last night, well invited really.

Mareuil-sur-Cher - 08 May 2022

Bike ride in the other direction along Le Cher as far as Azay-sur-Cher and back, over 15 miles. Short drive to here and again on our own at the moment.

Bléré - 07 May 2022

Had a wander around Chinon then a one hours drive to Bléré. On our bikes for a ride along the river to Chenonceau.

Chinon - 6 May 2022

A long afternoon spent at Chinon castle with an ‘interesting’ at the end.

Champigny-sur-Veude - 05 May 2022

A morning walk around Turquant then off to Champigny-sur-Veude alongside a lovely local with all sorts of wildlife going on.

Turquant - 04 May 2022

Busy day visiting the beautiful villages of Montsoreau and Candes-Saint-Martin plus the Abbeye Royale de Fontevrad.

Saint-Martin-De-La-Place - 03 May 2022

A cycle ride for a lovely day out in Saumur visiting the chateau and lunch.

Port Maillard - 02 May 2022

A day of taking the wrong turn four times in Angers on the way to Lidl for water and they didn’t have any!

Challonnes-sur-Loire - 01 May 2022

Walking, cycling, driving, sitting and drinking, the day with everything.

Back in France at Saint-Aubin - 30 April 2022

Well, we finally made it back to France for a quick 3 week trip, where we’re not quite sure, mystery tour!

St Malo Ferry Terminal - 14 September 2021

A day of making our way back to St Malo for an early morning ferry tomorrow, filling up with diesel and gas, buying of French goodies in the supermarket.

Lansalaün - 13 September 2021

Had a walk along the quay which ended up over 8000 steps through the forest and back along the roads. Hour or so’s drive down the dual carriageway to the old Brest to Nantes canal at Lansalaün and a 10mile ride to finish the day.

Trégarvan - 12 September 2021

A nice 16 mile ride through the forest in the morning. Lunch, a drive to Lopérec where we decided to move onto Trégarven by the water.

Poullaouen - 11 September 2021

Stopped at Carnoët and walked to La Vallée des Saints. Moved to a small aire at Poullaouen for the night.

Guingamp - 10 September 2021

Just a short drive to Guingamp as it looked an interesting town. Market day again, a look at the sights and a walk along the river.

Pontrieux - 9 September 2021

Parked up by the river Trieux, all on our own again. Completed a guided walk through Pontrieux before rain stop play.

Tréguier - 8 September 2021

Started the day with a heavy thunderstorm but the weather perked up enough for a walk round Tréguier and by the Le Guindy river

Loguivy de la Mer - 7 September 2021

Lovely park up at Loguivy de la Mer, cycle into Paimpol for market day and afternoon cycle to Île de Bréhat ferry at L’Arcouest.

Bréhec - 6 September 2021

Found a lovely hill park just by Bréhec on a hot day.

Finally, after nearly 2 years we are bound for France in Dave on Condor Voyager - 5 September 2021

Well, this pandemic has certainly stopped our travelling in its tracks. Double vaccination and easing of restrictions has led us to decide to go to France for 6 weeks. No plans, just away.

Plerguer - 27 October 2019

Last long part of the journey home today, about 4 hour drive to Plerguer. Tomorrow is just a short drive to the ferry in St Malo.

Cholet -26 October 2019

What do you when you’re on your way home, go to Decathlon,of course! Bit of diesel and gpl and a walk around a lake very close to Cholet.

Chiché via Parthenay - 25 October 2019

Decided to visit the historic town of Parthenay once the drizzle stopped (that hadn’t been forecast). Moved on to a quiet carpark at Chiché for the night.

Échiré - 24 October 2019

Kay drove for under an hour to the aire at Échiré, just moving to try and avoid most of the rain in the general direction of St Malo.

Celles-sur-Belles - 23 October 2019

Late start today as it was raining and not much incentive to get up. Made it to Melle and had a good wander around the town and churches in brightening skies. Overnighting just down the road at Celles-sur-Belle.

Civray - 22 October 2019

Red phone box, are we in the UK, no Civray in the Charente!

Dirac - 21 October 2019

Tintin drove to Dirac on a misty morning but turned out sunny in the end. With no rain due we rode into Angoulême for a look around. A pleasant ride although Google maps took us on some dirt tracks coming back.

Condat-sur-Vézère - 20 October 2019

Exciting day today, not! Kay drove through the country to Condat-sur-Vézère but the highlight was that we watched half an hour of a football match, the town were 3-0 up when we left.

Salignac-Eyvigues - 19 October 2019

Waited for the rain to stop wander around the town. Tintin drove through the country to Salignac-Eyvigues.

Rocamadour - 18 October 2019

Had a wander around the old town in Cahors this morning once the rain had eased off. Kay drove to Rocamadour on some small winding roads at the end. We’ll leave the town visit until tomorrow.

Cahors - 17 October 2019

We gave ours friends a lift back to pick up their car from Castelsarrasin, tried to pick up some spares from a Mobilvetta dealer outside Montauban and then moved on to Cahors.

Grisolles - 16 October 2019

We were meeting up with friends on their canal boat, they were coming from the north and us from the south. Pizza it is tonight.

Le Ségala - 15 October 2019

Tintin drove for nearly 2 hours to a canal side parking at Le Ségala.

Lapradelle-Puilaurens - 14 October 2019

Decision day, which way are we going. Decided on going back through France.

Argelès sur Mer - Day 2 - 13 October 2019

Well, we didn’t think we would be spending another night here, but read on to find out why.

Argelès-sur-Mer - 12 October 2019

Not quite as exciting as yesterday, Tintin drove down the coast to a car park above Argelès-sur-Mer. Lovely view of the coast but a bit windy and dusty.

Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 11 October 2019

We went on safari! Well not quite, but 7 hours of animal watching left us with a smile on our faces.

Sigean - 10 October 2019

Kay drove today retracing our steps a bit to Sigean. Bikes out and a hour run into Port la Nouvelle on the coast. Find out if we went for a swim, ok we did, bit chilly to get in.

Carcassonne - 09 October 2019

We decided we needed to visit Carcassonne as we always hear people say how good it is. On a bit of a coolish, drizzly afternoon we had a wander around for an hour. We didn’t feel inclined to visit the castle. Find out how we faired looking for a place to sleep!

Colombiers - 08 October 2019

Kay drove for about an hour and a half to a carpark alongside the Canal du Midi at Colombiers. We intended to bike ride along the canal bank but there’s work going on so we ended up all over the place.

Frontignan Plage - 07 0ctober 2019

Tried to fault find why our neighbours batteries were going for most of the morning. Quick shop in Lidl and Tintin drove down to Frontignan Plage.

Sommières - 06 October 2019

Had a dither of where to go next in the search for services for Dave, they are few and far between unless you want to pay for parking. We opted for Sommières which didn’t quite go to plan.

Nîmes - 05 October 2019

Managed to find parking on the roadside at the outskirts of the historic city of Nîmes. 5 hours of walking later I think we’ve seen quite a bit, read on.

Vers Pont du Gard - 04 October 2019

Kay drove today to Vers Pont du Gard which is within walking distance of the Pont du Gard. Good walk on the GR63 for about an hour passing ruins of the viaduct. Quite a sight when you think it was built 2000 years ago.

Orange - 03 October 2019

Not a lot of interest today. Did some washing at the Intermarché at Carpentras and dried it at another Intermarché 3 miles down the road! Serviced Dave at Sarrians, it’s free and stopped briefly at Orange centre. We’re now just on the outskirts of Orange for the night.

Villes-Sur-Auzon - 02 October 2019

Lots of rain overnight but clear skies this morning apart from the top of Mont Ventoux which is covered in a blanket of cloud. Kay drove for about 30 minutes to Ville-sur-Auzon so we could cycle the Gorges de la Nesque.

Bédoin- Day 2- 01 October 2019

Well we made it to the top of Mont Ventoux on our electric bikes but it didn’t quite go as planned.

Bédoin - 30 September 2019

Lidl shop and then onto Bédoin. There was a market that was in the throws of packing up blocking the road that we needed to take so we parked up just outside and had some lunch. Had a wander around the town that has numerous bike shops, never realised how expensive cycling clothing was. Sat and rea

Sarrians - 29 September 2019

Bit of a lazy day. We stopped at the ruins of the Château at Châteauneuf-du-Pape and had a wander around the small town over lunchtime. Then onto Sarrians, mainly because there’s a service station here. We spent the rest of the afternoon reading books in the shade of the adjacent trees.

Avignon - 28 September 2019

Last nights sleep was fine, not disturbed at all. Shortish drive to Avignon and parked up well outside the city. Afternoon was bike ride, look at all the sights and ride back. Avignon has a lot to offer the tourist but it does cost a lot. We contented ourselves with the views and the ambience. Jus

Vallabrègues - 27 September 2019

Busy day today. Walk along the nature trail at Paul Ricard this morning, first thing, saw a coypu and lots of pink flamingos. Kay drove down to Sainte-Marie’s-de-la-Mer, visited a market, saw the church, shopped a bit and went swimming. Then off to Arles, saw the two Roman amphitheatres and various

National Park of Camargue - 26 September 2019

Drove through a large industrial area with petroleum chemical and fuel industries and a container port to catch the 4 minute ferry across the Rhône into the Camargue region. Had lunch at the 6km Plage de Piémanson, viewed the salt lakes and then onto the Paul Ricard, Domaine de Méjanes for the night

Cap Couronne - 25 September 2019

Early start as we had to leave the carpark by 0830 (or pay more money) and thus hit the traffic through Aix. Made it back to the coast at Cap Couronne and waited for the weather to improve. A good walk around the coast to Carro and a lovely swim to cool us down.

Aix-en-Provence - 24 September 2019

Kay drove today to Aix-en-Provence via some services that we found. The first carpark we had selected was full so we moved onto a paid one that was quite close to the centre. Aix has a pleasant vibe with street cafes throughout the whole centre. After 3 hours of walking the streets we both were fe

Cassis - 23 September 2019

Tintin drove just over an hour to a parking spot just outside Cassis as there isn’t anything closer. Bikes out and a ride into Cassis and onto the Calanques de Port-Miou and de Port Pin. A bit tough on the bikes and us as the paths were steep gravel tracks up and down. Ended the afternoon with a sw

Six-Fours-les-Plages - 22 September 2019

After yesterday’s reading books in the rain, today we have walked, cycled and swam and visited Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, Sanary-sur-Mer and Bandol. Also we have facedtimed Jamie,Bel and Jack and Grannie. Sounds like a busy day, time to put our feet up and write this blog.

Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer - 21 September 2019

Forecast today was rain, heavy at times, from 1100. So the main aim today was to find somewhere decent to park up and drink tea/coffee. Topped up with GPL and serviced Dave at a free station (not many of those in the South of France) and then parked at the top of a hill at a cemetery carpark. Book

Hyères - 20 September 2019

A visit to Hyères today. Parked up a few minutes walk from the centre after a failed attempt to fill up with gas, they had run out. We found the tourist office and followed their guided tour of the old town. The old town is basically up until you reach the top and then back down. Interesting afte

Bormes-les-Mimosas - 19 September 2019

We finally left the beach after an early morning swim. Washing day today, found an InterMarche laundrette about 20km away plus a service point for Dave in the same town, bonus. Then up into the hills to Bormes-Les-Mimosas to an official carpark with very steep hills.

Le Canadel (Day 3!) - 18 September 2019

Talked ourselves into another day on the beach.

Le Canadel, Day 2 - 17 September 2019

Decided a day at the beach was required after some research of where to go next turned up a blank. Lovely clear and warm water, reminds us of Greece.

Le Canadel (St Tropez featured) - 16 September 2019

Cycle ride to check out St Tropez this morning. I’m sure it was beautiful before all the tourists and rich kids arrived, but I do like boat watching. Quick swim when we got back to cool off and then Kay drove for about an hour to Le Canadel. Parked up in a church car park just a few hundred metres

Ramatuelle - 15 September 2019

Had a swim before breakfast and came to find a film crew wanted the carpark. We finally ended up in a paid aire very close to the beach at Ramatuelle. The beach is about 2 miles long and is used by Saint Tropez, we were at the poor end by the look of the boats moored.

Le Trayas clifftop carpark - 14 September 2019

Topped up with fuel and food at a Casino supermarket just after Cannes after wading through the traffic for an hour. I don’t think we have ever done such a slow journey. We’re now parked up at a hilltop carpark with the Med before us. The carpark is busy with people stopping to take photos and the

Antibes - 13 September 2019

Had a walk around Mougins, art and restaurants and then visited Les Jardins du MIP, botanical gardens for the perfume industry. Drove down to Antibes and parked up in the lee of the lighthouse. Bikes out and first swim in the Med, lovely.

Mougins - 12 September 2019

Bikes out today and on the Route des Crêtes to view the Gorge du Verdon. Steep climb up but the electric bikes coped brilliantly. Superb views from the belvederes, kayakers in the gorge, griffon vultures soaring above and below us and some daredevil rock climbers plus a scary bike ride down a 11%

La Palud sur Verdon - 11 September 2019

Visited the Citadel at Sisteron for 3 hours this morning, huge place with fantastic views. Quick lunch and then we were off to the Gorges of Verdun. Again fantastic views and some very tight roads with no safety barriers in sight.

Sisteron - 10 September 2019

Kay drove through the Gorges de la Bourne and on to Vassieux-en-Vercors for lunch. It’s cold and wet today so we decided to drive on to Sisteron dropping down 1200m in one go with lots of hairpins.

Lans-en-Vercors - 09 September 2019

We’re up in the hills again, high enough to have skiing in the winter. Strenuous walk virtually straight up until we found a track to come down, aching muscles again. Noticeably fresh clean mountain air here.

Marcilloles - 08 September 2019

A slow start to today, getting out of bed and deciding our course of action. Our aim was to get to the Grenoble area but there are loads of different routes, so which way do we go? In the end we went very much cross country, with long ups and downs, but with beautiful scenery.

Puy de Dôme - 7 September 2019

About a 4 hour drive to Puy de Dôme, near Clermont-Ferrand. We arrived at 1530 and started the ascent straight away. Very steep in the latter stages but we made it in 90 minutes. Arrived back in Dave after 3 hours pretty tired, could do with a bath to soak those muscles!

Oradour-sur-Glane - 6 September 2019

We drove just over 400km to get to Oradour-sur-Glane at about 1630. Here, 642 villagers were massacred by the Waffen SS in WW2 on 10 June 1944. The village was abandoned and has remained so to this day, very poignant.

Hédé, France - 05 September 2019 via St Malo featured

Back on our travels, leaving St Peter Port and sailing to St Malo on Condor Rapide. A quick run down the dual carriageway and we’re parked up close to the 11 locks at Hédé for the night. The evening sun is out but there’s a definite nip in the air, time to go south for a while.

Saint Suliac -27 June 2019

Well, last day of this trip and it’s getting hotter. Tintin drove for about an hour to a grass area at Saint Suliac, quick lunch and out on our bikes. Too hot to do much we retreat to the shaded side of Dave and read books, and it’s hot! Actually booked a restaurant on the banks of the Rance for t

Saint-André-des-Eaux - 26 June 2019

Where to go to escape the heat? We decided on an aire just south of Dinan at Saint-André-des-Eaux. Kay did the driving and we parked up in the lee of some trees, not actually in the moho park. Pleasant ride along the Rance all the way to Dinan port and back.

Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier - 25 June 2019

Drove for about two and a half hours to YPO Camp motorhome dealer south of Rennes. We thought we would have a look around mohos for a few hours, unfortunately no Mobilvetta’s, as they were all sold. Then onto Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier, a carpark by a lake for the night.

Le Vieil-Bargé - 24 June 2019

We decided to try and outrun the forthcoming heatwave, so Kay drove West for about two and a half hours, via Lidl, to Le Vieil-Bargé. It looks like Brittany and Normandy will be a lot cooler as the week progresses so we thought we would spend our last few days around there.

Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire - 23 June 2019

Had a quick look round a flea market opposite our carpark, mostly rubbish! Tintin drove for 45 minutes to Saint-Dyé-sur-Loire, passing through the Chambord estate on the way. Bikes out, and we rode to Château de Chambord and cycled round the estate rather than going inside.

Vernou-en-Sologne - 22 June 2019

Another 30 minute run to end the couch to 5k program, Jo Whiley says that we’re runners now! Kay drove for over an hour to Vernou where, once again, we just got our books out and sat in the shade.

Chaon - 21 June 2019

Managed to get some diesel at a Super U and Tintin drove for an hour to Chaon, would have been less but for a French deviation to nowhere. It was a chairs out and read day with a bit of maintenance thrown in.

Sully-sur-Loire - 20 June 2019

Another 30 minute run done this morning, hard today. Decided just to move up the Loire a bit to Sully-sur-Loire with an LPG stop on the way, took 3 goes to get the gas seal right! Pleasant walk around the Château and the town.

Briare - 19 June 2019

Tintin drove for 30 minutes to an aire in Briare close to where the Canal de Briare goes over the Loire on an impressive aqueduct. We had a walk into Briare and a bike ride around some of the villages close by. So many canals and bits of the river it’s difficult to know where you are!

Léré - 18 June 2019

Hot today, 30°C+. Our first 30 minute run complete along the canal. No sightseeing today, just shopping, servicing Dave and reading our books by the canal.

Chevroches - 17 June 2019

Got up early and we were on the road at 0915! Tintin drove to Vézelay which is supposed to be one of the prettiest hill top villages in France. It lived up to its description. We moved on to a small canal park at Chevroches for an afternoon of relaxing and reading.

Noyers - 16 June 2019

Completed 3rd 28 minute run this morning with some uphill sections, 30 minutes next week. Kay drove to the Fontenay Abbey that we had read a lot about. Certainly very peaceful and the grounds are immaculate but we’re not sure if the experience was worth €10 each. Decided not to stay the night and d

Semur-en-Auxois - 15 June 2019

Tintin drove on a very straight road to Semur-en-Auxois. Tourist Office provided us with a map and a guided tour around the town. Uninspiring really with nothing open to look at, and it wasn’t even lunchtime!

Cercey Réservoir - 14 June 2019

Bit of a pant’s day really. Rain off and on most of the day, so we just drove and found some diesel and a place to sit and read. Highlight of the day, Kay tried to kidnap a cat, it was having none of it.

Port de Pont d’Ouche - 13 June 2019

As it was going to be a sunny day we thought we would cycle some more of the canal. We parked up at Port de Pont d’Ouche and cycled to where the canal goes through a tunnel. Met an English couple, Graham & Sally and chatted long into the evening about all things moho and every other subject you ca

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - 12 June 2019

It decided to stop raining so 28 minute run done amongst the vines. Tintin drove up to Dijon and on to Fleury-sur-Ouche where we reside in a shaded carpark. Lovely 2 hour bike ride along the Canal de Bourgogne that runs alongside the river Ouche.

Morey-Saint-Denis - 11 June 2019

Not so much rain today. Kay drove to Nuits Saint Georges and we had a wander into town, very quiet. The tourist information recommended various wine tasting and other attractions. We plumped for le Cassisium which was walking distance from the van. Good tour and tasting of everything cassis. Th

Saint-Jean-de-Losne - 10 June 2019

Rain all night again but it stopped enough for us to complete another 25 minute run. Forecast was for rain all day so we decided on laundry and books.

Dole - 9 June 2019

We decided to head in a south westerly direction and plumped on Dole. Kay drove for about 4 hours only to find that there was a fair set up in our preferred parking spot close to the town centre. We’re now further out in a bit of a Moho commune as there’s nowhere else to park. Disappointed!

Near Belfort Day 2 - 8 June 2019

Active day today, 25 minute run then a ride around the lakes that are close to us. Lunch and a ride into Belfort. We didn’t realise there is a 5 day music festival going on. Spent a few hours walking around seeing the citadel, the lion and some of the music acts.

Near Belfort - 7 June 2019

Had a walk up to the Witches Eye at the remains of a castle. Lunch and then on to Leclerc for diesel, lpg and food, nearly got stuck in the exit lane from the petrol pumps! Tintin drove for about an hour to an aire in Belfort to service Dave and then onto a carpark near some lakes that we will exp

Thann - 6 June 2019

Another 25 minute run done! Kay drove up into the hills to Le Monument National du Hartmannswillerkopf where the French and the Germans fought over this hill top for the whole of WW1, just seems pointless. Good walk for 2 1/2 hours through the French and German trenches and should have given us fa

Hartmannswiller - 5 June 2019

Tintin drove up into the hills to Murbach to have a look at the Abbey there. Looked very strange as most of it was missing and only the renovated towers remained. Drove on to an aire at Hartmannswiller and read books in the shade of a convenient tree, too hot for cycling.

Eguisheim - 4 June 2019

0800 run for the longest yet, 25 minutes, 20°C, hard for both of us. Lovely swans and cygnets though at the start by Dave. Kay drove for 30 minutes to a winery at Eguisheim, Antoine Stoffel where we can spend the night. Bikes out and rode for a couple of hours to the surrounding villages all in 3

Near Colmar, France - 3 June 2019

Quick shop in Lidl for the essentials, water, coke and chocolate and on into France. Found a small car park by the canal close to Colmar. After lunch, just a 15 minute ride into the town. We immediately remembered our last visit some years ago. The heavens opened with heavy rain and thunder, so

Sierck les Bains 26 April 2019

Washing day at an Intermarché back in France. Once that was done Tintin drove for about an hour to Sierck les Bains alongside the Moselle.

Montmédy 23 April 2019

Had a wander around Sedan this morning with a guide from the Tourist Information. Some of the buildings have serious bullets holes after 3 wars against the Germans. Tintin drove about an hour to the Citidal at Montmédy. On our own again! Didn’t think it warranted €5 to look around the ramparts so

Sedan 22 April 2019

Well, we actually started running again, zero to 5k, day one. It’s a start! Rode about 26 miles along the river Meuse, there and back, lovely scenery and so peaceful. Kay drove about an hour to the carpark at the Château Fort de Sedan, just a parking spot but we’re all alone.

Monthermé, Ardennes 21 April 2019

We completed a 23 mile ride this morning to Lac des Vielles-Forges and back through different villages. Plenty of up and down hills through the forest. After lunch Tintin drove for about an hour to Bogny sur Meuse but there was no room at the inn. Got lucky to find a place at Monthermé, right on

Rocroi 20 April 2019

The fête turned out to be a walking event with a social in the evening, so not for us. Had a walk around Anor and Kay drove for about an hour to Rocroi. Busy aire with overflow onto the grass which suited us. Walk around the fortified town and then chairs out in the sun, Happy Easter weekend!

Anor, Northern France 19 April 2019

11 mile cycle ride along the working canal, very peaceful. On route to Anor took advantage of a large E.Leclerc for fuel and food. We saw signs for a fête in Anor tomorrow, how exciting.

Marcoing, France 18 April 2019

Spent an hour at the Tyne Cot cemetery and then onto the memorial for the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry at Les Rue Vertes, Masnières. Spending the night at an aire close by at Marcoing.

St Malo to Guernsey - 12 November 2018

Although the weather was deteriorating during the evening Condor Ferries sailed on time from St Malo to take us home to Guernsey. Apart from a few moments around Corbiere in Jersey the voyage was pretty good considering. Drove Dave home in the dark for the first time, but now safely parked up in t

Dol de Bretagne - 11 November 2018

Long lie in this morning as the rain was coming down. Our thoughts were there at 1100 as most of Europe were. Had a walk around the quarry just behind the Aire. Decided to have a Sunday drive to Dol this afternoon as the sun was out for a while.

Fougères - 10 November 2018

Decided on Fougères for today to do some sightseeing. Had a walk around the town before the castle opened for the afternoon. Well worth the €8.50 entrance with lots of video and audio to educate us about the history.

Daon - 9 November 2018

A lovely drive along the Loire to Leclerc at Saumur for food and presents. We were going to a small Aire described as having the best river view in France, only to be thwarted by roadworks just a 100m from our destination across a bridge. Ended up at Daon, further up said river.

Chouzé-sur-Loire - 8 November 2018

No rain today, hurrah. Tintin drove 2 1/2 hours to Chouzé-sur-Loire, quiet little village close to the banks of the Loire. Chilly bike ride on lanes and muddy tracks for some exercise. Lots of animals to see along the way.

Chaunay - 7 November 2018

Well, it rained all night and it rained nearly all the day! Kay drove up the dual carriageway for about one and a half hours to Chaunay. Highlight of the day, free electric. So Dave’s batteries are getting a good charge, the inside is a lovely 20° with electric heating and the fridge is on electri

Roullet-Saint-Estephe - 6 November 2018

It rained all night and it rained all day. Afternoon entertainment at Roullet-Saint-Estephe was provided by a 2 hour visit to the motorhome dealer opposite.

Saint Roman La Virvée - 5 November 2018

Kay drove up the A10 motorway, free for most of it, to a small Aire just off the motorway. Bike ride around the area down to the Dordogne river. Most exciting event was a French Moho arriving with a black cat in the windscreen.

Dax, France - 4 November 2018

From 1° in the hills of Spain to 20° in Dax, France, quite a difference. 4 hours of driving and 1 hour of walking around Dax, that’s our day.

Biarritz - 25 September 2018

Had the best drive to Biarritz through the hills with wonderful countryside. Ride to Biarritz and walked round all afternoon. Sunny but with a good chill in the air today.

Arzacq-Arraziguet - 24 September 2018

Picked this place as it was a bit closer to Biarritz which is our next go to destination. The town must be on the Camino de Santiago walk as we’ve seen a few walkers. There are various French routes to join the the Spanish walk and this is part of the GR65. The picture is tree bark!

Labastide d’Armagnac Day 2 - 23 September 2018

A bike ride through very small villages, all with large churches and that’s it, no shops.

Labastide d’Armagnac - 22 September 2018

Had a wonder around the market at Nerac and then drove to Labastide d’Armagnac. Bit of washing and a good read with feet up.

Nerac - 21 September 2018

Left Andy and Maggie about 1430 and drove the 20 minutes to Nerac. Had a wonder around the new and old town.

Buzet sur Baise - 20 September 2018

Drove to Andy and Maggie Way’s barge at Buzet sur Baise. Had a pleasant afternoon chatting and then a good meal at the Le Vigneron restaurant.

Sauveterre de Guyenne - Day 2 - 19 September 2018

Rode 41 miles today in total, mainly to the abbey at La Sauve-Majeure along a cycle route. The grape harvest is in full swing at the moment. There’s tractors towing trailers full of grapes everywhere with grape juice flowing onto the road, makes for tricky cycling.

Sauveterre de Guyenne - 18 September 2018

Decided to leave Dizant due to too many mosquitos and drove to Sauveterre de Guyenne. Tried to get fuel but Euro card decline at 2 machines. 30°C again today so just a walk around the town.

St Dizant du Gua - 17 September 2018

Blue sky and hot. Took about 1 1/2 hours to drive here and very nice it is, a big field with only a few mohos. Chatted to 2 English couples and played with their dogs. More washing but such a good day for it.

Muron - 16 September 2018

Started our ‘Couch to 5k’ this morning. Shock, we are running! Drove to Muron, village ESE of La Rochelle. Washing done and dried, exciting stuff. On our own tonight apart from the church bells.

Sables d’Olonne - Day 2 - 15 September 2018

No police knocking on our door last night, bonus! Rode our bikes around the place for 24 miles. Had lunch out and a quick swim.

Sables d’Olonne - 14 September 2018

Drove to Sable d’Olonne via Challan in the morning. No space in the Aire we had selected so we parked on the side of the road and went to the beach. Still no space when we got back so parked up in the Vendee Globe carpark for the night, illegal but it’s big and it’s empty. A couple of other moho’

Bouin- 13 September 2018

Quick shop at Lidl and over the St Nazaire bridge to Bouin. We’re actually at the little port where all the oyster boats work from. The sea disappears at low tide and about 2 hours before high water the boats all come back and the spectator sport starts.

St Marc sur Mer - 12 September 2018

Stayed at the Aire at St Marc sur Mer. Had a walk along the coastal path to Pornichet and back. Beach in the afternoon and that’s about it.

St Nazaire - 11 September 2018

Drove St Marc Aire about 30 minutes bike ride from St Nazaire. Visited Escal’Atlantic, Sous-Marin Espadon and Ecomusee in St Nazaire. Translated as a history of French ocean liners in the submarine pens, tour of the French post war submarine, Espadon and finally a museum of the port.

Herbignac - 10 September 2018

On the way to Herbignac went food shopping at Intermarche and topped up with GPL (gas). The Aire at Herbignac was very sloping so we parked up at the end of a track all on our own. Walked round the lake and into town which was mostly closed Mondays.

Elven - 8/9 September 2018

Two days in Elven as the Aire turned out to be an Aire with a camping section in summer, all free. So we took the opportunity to relax, do some washing and read. Sunday we visited the Chateau de Langeot for a few hours.

St Nolff - 7 September 2018

Left Carnac to try for a spot in the Aire at Locmariaquer but there was no space at the inn. Parked up a bit further on and had some lunch. Decided to go inland for the weekend and ended up at St Nolff not far from Vannes. Could Kay be an entrant for wildlife photographer of the year?

Carnac - 6 September 2018

Decided we needed some beach time and drove to Carnac where we had a holiday with the kids years ago. Rode our bikes and found the best beach for a lovely swim. Quick visit to the 3000 standing stones from 5000BC and rounded off the day watching the locals dancing in the square.

Josselin - 5 September 2018

Stayed in Josselin. Had a long ride to Malestroit and back along the canal tow path, nice and flat. Assisted in one lock with a lovely lady and her cat.

Josselin - 4 September 2018

Drive from Dol de Bretagne to Josselin. Stroll around Josselin with a heart busting climb up the cathedral tower, 150 steps. Tintin wanted to hire a little electric boat!

Dol de Bretagne - 3 September 2018

Condor to France and drive to Dol de Bretagne

Dave’s 1st Trip to France, September 2017

Dave’s 1st trip to France, September 2017. The Rum Runners and Dave, or Mobilvetta motorhome travel from Guernsey to St Malo and tour the NW France. Ballooning in Amboise was fantastic.