Years of campervan and motorhome travel in France have shown us that you can pull over for the night almost anywhere. Read on to discover some of the places where we’ve “gone wild” for the night… We often blog about the thousands of formal places to stay in campervans, such as campsites and “Aire de […]
This blog started off as educational news on vehicle emissions in Europe, but it has turned into a bit of a rant. However, I am going to share my findings with you anyway! In a bid to improve air quality in assorted “sensitive” areas across Europe (including cities and other places where either people, nature […]
Le Grand Depart car park booking now in English, VIP seats still available, Myths of the Tour art exhibition…and just two FMH vehicles remaining! The Tour de France Dusseldorf Project Team (who are responsible for making sure the city is a wonderful Tour host), got off to a bit of a slow start in making […]
Take part in a 21st-Century medieval adventure… Watch and learn how sourdough was made, wood was turned and pots were thrown exactly as it was done in 1228. Back in 2014, we wrote about the amazing Guédelon Castle project, just one hour from our depot. It amazed us then and continues to do so now. […]
Where and why to hire or buy children’s bikes for your motorhome trip in France We are often asked by clients with children if we have child-size bikes to hire. The answer is: “yes and no”. We don’t have child-specific bikes but we do have adult bikes that fit taller children. The reason we don’t […]
An Easter visit to Chablis reminds us why we usually take bikes on every motorhome trip, but forgot this time! We had friends visiting from the UK for Easter weekend and, as we are currently of no fixed abode (we’re taking our time to find our “forever” house in Burgundy), we decided to take a […]
One of the world’s most exciting cycle artists is going to follow the world’s biggest cycle race in one of OUR motorhomes! If you are a fan of cycling art, the chances are you will be familiar with the stellar work of artist Michael Valenti. This year Michael is planning a bonkers art/bike race fusion […]
If you’re contemplating a move to France, you’ll need to find professional contacts to help you through the red tape. Look no further… After holidays, the most common reason our clients hire a campervan is to carry out a recce before moving to France. Whether buying a house, starting a business or searching for a […]
France has sprung in to life after the long winter months and is ready to carnival! Spring is carnival season and celebrations seem to pop up in every other village between now and mid-May. With 32,500 villages in France, that’s a lot of carnivals to visit! We often talk about the huge number of community […]
Vicarious Books – great European guides and books for motorhome travellers Every time we think we know the whole range of European motorhome guides available from this great British company, they tell us about a new one! Vicarious Books’ latest e-mail has alerted us to the availability of an Italian guide to motorhome parking and […]
