Monthly Archive: December 2014

Huttopia, Versailles 0

Camping Huttopia, Versailles, Paris

Address, long/lat: Website. 31, rue Berthelot 78000 Versailles. 48.794261, 2.161026. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we didn’t like: no shop What we liked: closest you’ll get to the palace of Versailles in a campervan, easy...

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Camping Le Sabot, Azay le Rideau, Loire

Address, long/lat: Website. Le Sabot 37190 Azay-le-Rideau. 47.258734, 0.469745. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we didn’t like: basic, cheaper campervan aire right next door What we liked: clean for age and level of comfort, very...

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Camping La Venise Verte, Coulon, Marais Poitevin, Deux-Sèvres, Vendee

Address, long/lat: http://www.camping-laveniseverte.com/ 178, rue des Bords de Sèvre 79510 COULONN. 46.315013, -0.609095. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: lovely riverside location, shady, nice pool, play area, very quiet, boat & bike rental What...

Aire at Challans, Loire Atlantic 0

Aire at Challans, Loire Atlantic

Address, long/lat: 22-24 Boulevard Viaud Grand Marais 85300 Challans. 46.850764, -1.874466. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: recreation field adjoining allowing you to get out of the van and run around, campervan services,...

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Camping le Lac du Ribou, Cholet, Vienne

Address, long/lat: http://www.lacderibou.com/ Allée Léon Mandin 49300 CHOLET. 47.036500, -0.841974. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: great swimming pool complex, nice shady pitches, family friendly but also quiet, BBQs allowed What we didn’t like: no...

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Aire nr Le Mans (Arnage), Sarthe

Address, long/lat: Rue du Port 72230 ARNAGE. 47.930323, 0.184115.Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: right on the river bank, campervan servicing facilities, lovely ride along the river, shops nearby What we didn’t like: small...

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Aire at Oissel, Seine Maritime

Address, long/lat: Quai de Stalingrad, Oissel. 49.336676, 1.090349.Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: riverside, peaceful, water & chemical toilet facilities, free What we didn’t like: very little Riverside location Very peaceful free spot

Aire at Le Touquet, Pas-de-Calais 0

Aire at Le Touquet, Pas-de-Calais

Address, long/lat: Allée de la Royale air Force, 62520 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. 50.514267, 1.618007. Google maps link. Star rating:  What we liked: quiet at night, free What we didn’t like: noise from the airport, a long...

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Aire at Cayeux sur Mer, Picardie

Address, long/lat: Route Blanche 80410 Cayeux sur Mer. 50.214636, 1.552560. Google maps link. Star rating: What we liked: right next to the beach, sheltered, some shade, free What we didn’t like: simple, no facilities...

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Aire at Cabaraceno Parc, nr Santander, Cantabria, Spain

What we liked: great rural location felt secure amongst other friendly vanners shops, bars & eating options nearby (and elephants!) What we didn’t like: quite a drive to get here Campervanman Star Rating:  4.5/5

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Camping Playa Joyel, Noja, Cantabria, Spain

What we liked: nice pool area smart, large campsite near beach poulet roti on-site What we didn’t like: staff already looked pissed off even at the beginning of the season Campervanman Star Rating:  3.5/5

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Camping La Isla, Potes, Picos de Europa, Spain

What we liked: rural and peaceful river bank location. Good base for the area clear air and lots of nature! quiet swimming pool What we didn’t like: a bit of a cycle ride to...

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Camping Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: quiet & convenient for Praia do Catedrais What we didn’t like: advertised pool not yet open generally shabby with no effort spared nothing nearby Campervanman Star Rating:  1/5

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Seaia Plaia, Malpica, Cost de Morte, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: first wild camping spot of the trip! beach to ourselves! no cost (apart from money spent in local shops into the local economy) What we didn’t like: nearest campsite wasn’t worth its’...

Camping Canon Do Sil, Galicia, Spain 0

Camping Canon Do Sil, Galicia, Spain

What we liked: the definition of rural! amazing unspoilt canon views from great viewing jetties peaceful, well landcaped flat terraced pitches with friendly staff (and a nice bar area) What we didn’t like: a LONG way...

Camping Rioja, Logrono, Spain 0

Camping Rioja, Logrono, Spain

What we liked: the pool convenience on our route What we didn’t like: very popular with long stay/locals shabby facilities run down with odd caravan shalets! Campervanman Star Rating:  1/5

Camping Pré Fixe, Cassagnabere-Tournes, Haute Garonne 0

Camping Pré Fixe, Cassagnabere-Tournes, Haute Garonne

What we liked: friendly hosts rural, peaceful, intimate, pretty setting pool & kids facilities What we didn’t like: too bloody hot again! little off the beaten track pool could have been bigger Campervanman Star...

Camping Padimadour, Rocamadour, Quercy 0

Camping Padimadour, Rocamadour, Quercy

Good things: lovely pool and loungers some shaded flat pitches kids club (although closed out of season) very helpful monsieur (lent us a mains lead) fresh bread every morning great facilities Bad things: snack...

Camping La Castillonderie, Thornac, Dordogne, Aquitaine 0

Camping La Castillonderie, Thornac, Dordogne, Aquitaine

Good things:  lovely rural Dodogne location great outdoor pool shadey pitches cafe/bar/restaurant freshly baked bread on-site Bad things: a drive to anywhere (apart from maybe the first village, and possibly the Dordogne) easy to hear...