First time abroad

[BobT_5041460]

We are thinking of going abroad with our caravan next year for the first time. We hope to go to Le Vivier aux Carpes at Seraucourt in France. Has anyone been to this site. Anything else we need to know. Thanks.

 

[grahammoffat_5040472]

Bob - we stayed overnight at this site in July 2001 on the way back from Alsace. It's very neat, clean, well equipped and well run, with good facilities. It centres around a cluster of fishing lakes, and is therefore popular with the angling fraternity. Midges can be a problem. There were lots of English people there, and the proprietors speak good english. The area has a lot of First World War history, if that interests you. Graham

 

[bernadette_5039937]

went a few years back; nice little site, big pitches and immaculate toilets and showers. The weather was a bit grotty when we were there. Laon is worth a visit.

 

[chrissie2]

We have regularly used 'Le Vivier aux Carpes' as a convenient overnight stop, both on our way further South, and as a stop before catching the ferry home. It is an excellent little site, well kept and friendly, and manages to maintain a French ambiance, despite having many British visitors.

The village has a small shop, and a bread van calls at the site in the morning. St Quentin is within easy reach for other shopping etc, and the WW1 Battlefields and memorials can be easily visited. Fishing is available on the site.

If you just want a very relaxing holiday, Le Vivier will suit you fine. If you think it might be a bit too relaxing, why not have a few days there at the beginning and end of your holiday, with a few days somewhere else - I would suggest Burgundy - for perhaps a week in the middle. But really, it depends what you feel most comfortable with. Whatever you decide, I am sure you will have a great holiday.

 

[davidcuff_5040134]

Vivier aux carpes is a very pretty peaceful site. as with the other replies we have stayed overnight on our way to burgundy or further south. we have however resolved to return for a longer stay. if you fish i guess it is an ideal site. equally there is a lot to see round there and the pretty village is 100 yards away

 

[BobT_5041460]

Thanks for all the replies. We have booked site for next June. Even managed to get free caravan place on ferry.

 

[Gray_5040483]

We did this this year

Going again next year and the lessons learnt

take only enough clothes for 5 days (UK style) and more swimwear

only one gas cyclinder for 3 weeks

cut down to basics on equipment

only need the awning roof and poles

need longer waste hose

NEED awning carpet

must retire to have longer there