We are travelling from Leicestershire to Montignac (Dordogne), arriving via Eurotunnel in France at 4.15pm. Ideally we would like to drive 3-4 hours down the A16 before finding a stopover. We have always used the Aire Baie de la Somme but this then means a 12 hour journey to the site the following day. Does anybody know of any other safe aires off the A16 (probably near Paris) that are suitable for overnight caravan stops?
overnight journey stopovers in caravan in France
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I would suggest Camping St Nicholas at Le Bec Hellouin about 20 miles SW of Rouen.
In the morning go Alencon, Le Mans, Tours, Poitiers, Limoges, Ussac and Montignac.
Le Bec is about 250Km according to ViaMichelin and will take just over 3 hours. Advance booking is a good idea.
It has good facilities including a swimming pool, and a nice bar/bistro.
The route above is just over 600Km and will take about 7½hrs. The more westerly route is 588Km and will take about 7hrs so its as short as its long really.
In the morning go Alencon, Le Mans, Tours, Poitiers, Limoges, Ussac and Montignac.
Le Bec is about 250Km according to ViaMichelin and will take just over 3 hours. Advance booking is a good idea.
It has good facilities including a swimming pool, and a nice bar/bistro.
The route above is just over 600Km and will take about 7½hrs. The more westerly route is 588Km and will take about 7hrs so its as short as its long really.
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We used a municipal at La Ferte St Aubin. Close to the motorway south of Orleans and some nice eateries in the town.
Unfortunately this is only open on weekends (we would be staying on a Thursday evening) and only accommodates camper vans/motorhomes
We wanted to avoid the Rouen route hence heading down the A16 towards Paris and then taking the N10.
That’s changed then as it was for all vehicles and tents plus 7 days per week. Probably Covid. There was a site a but further south used by british and Dutch over nighters. Short walk into town for super market and eats. Try and remember the name.Unfortunately this is only open on weekends (we would be staying on a Thursday evening) and only accommodates camper vans/motorhomes
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The other one we used was Camping les petits pres in Dourdon, which was actually a bit further north than Ferte St Aubin.
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Recommend this restaurant near Coly not far from Montignac really good food and value. If you are planning a celebratory meal the hotel opposite is excellent and was owned by the same. Where are you staying at Montignac?
https://www.latabledejean.com/
Camping Les Petits Prés | ACSI
Easily reachable and quiet campsite. Close to a department store with petrol station and leisure pool. Dourdan centre is a mere 10-minute walk. The...
Recommend this restaurant near Coly not far from Montignac really good food and value. If you are planning a celebratory meal the hotel opposite is excellent and was owned by the same. Where are you staying at Montignac?
https://www.latabledejean.com/
What about Camping Le Cosson in Ferte ST Aubin that’s okay fir a en route stop.Unfortunately this is only open on weekends (we would be staying on a Thursday evening) and only accommodates camper vans/motorhomes
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Full description of the campsite LE COSSON in La Ferté-Saint-Aubin in the Centre-Val de Loire : amenities, rates, services and leisure activities. For your camping weekends or holidays in France, discover this campsite rated 2 stars offering 50 pitches or 7 locations (Other rentals, Canvas...
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Different from Aire Municipal which is weekends only as you say.
PS edit talking of cross purposes the Aire Municipal I’ve not stayed at. Campsite Le Cosson used to be managed by the municipality
We had a meal there about 4 weeks ago. Very niceThe other one we used was Camping les petits pres in Dourdon, which was actually a bit further north than Ferte St Aubin.
Camping Les Petits Prés | ACSI
Easily reachable and quiet campsite. Close to a department store with petrol station and leisure pool. Dourdan centre is a mere 10-minute walk. The...
Recommend this restaurant near Coly not far from Montignac really good food and value. If you are planning a celebratory meal the hotel opposite is excellent and was owned by the same. Where are you staying at Montignac?
https://www.latabledejean.com/
Why the need to avoid the Rouen route? Been that way many times and never got held up even after the bridge collapse a few years ago.
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