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How to avoid high roaming costs in France

09 Dec
roaming charges

We have found what we think is one of the best ways to avoid high mobile device roaming costs in France.  It’s called TravelWiFi.  Simply put it’s a personal, rechargeable mobile hotspot that you can connect 10 devices to, and you can pick it up at our depot! When you travel to a foreign country […]

2016 Tour de France towns we know and love

25 Nov

Linger longer over the 2016 Tour de France or go flat out?   Since it was announced last month, we have been closely studying the 2016 Tour de France route and have to say it is going to create a bit of dilemma for those following it in a motorhome or campervan. Do you follow […]

Ex-rental campervans for sale in France

18 Nov

Thinking of buying a campervan or motorhome? We’re updating our fleet and may have just the vehicle you’re looking for. Read on… At this time of the year we dispose of some of our rental fleet to make way for the 2016 models.  If you are thinking of buying a campervan or motorhome, this is […]

It’s Watercress Season!

11 Nov

Watercress… A superfood right on our doorstep! The “Cressonnière de Veron” (watercress farm) in our village has just opened its gates for the first time since the spring, and will remain open all winter. Our depot is right in the middle of a village with all sorts of amenities, which means we are lucky enough […]

Delicious French mountain food…but not in the mountains!

05 Nov

Enjoying French mountain food in the lowlands of France is like having your cake and eating it… We have been dying to talk about mountain restaurants that serve hearty winter food for months. Now that it’s November, it seems like a great time to mention them! Although, having said that, we’re not feeling too chilly […]

Easiest ever Tour de France route to follow in a campervan!

20 Oct

At last, it’s in the public domain so we can all start planning our trips. The Tour de France route was announced this morning in Paris and we think it might just be the easiest Tour route to follow in a campervan ever. With a nice symmetrical, anti-clockwise route around France, no big liaison sections […]

Cosy Campervans and Autumn Colours in France

19 Oct
Versaille in autumn

France is stunning as the autumn colours emerge. I just took this photo on the way to work. Lush greens give way to rich autumnal colours and the countryside is turning into one huge warm glow.  There is a bit of nip in the morning air but we can forgive the chill as it is accompanied […]

Kerri and Stirling’s campervan adventure continues South

08 Oct

Our returning clients Kerri and Stirling really know how to travel in a campervan! We think their fantastic blog – Beer and Croissants – shows how to take advantage of everything France has to offer. They look to be staying in great shape in spite of their gourmet-fest through France – we think cycling to […]