Camping along the Seine: our tips

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Paris is a fascinating destination all year round. An autumn trip to this metropolis is an excellent idea. The city is a lot less busy, but just as charming. Another advantage: campsites near Paris are often extra affordable in the low season. We can recommend several campsites with comfortable (and warm!) accommodation and reveal some of the best activities … Camping in autumn Is there anything cosier than gathering around a stove or heater...

Fun and relaxation at Lake Annecy

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Lake Annecy, called Lac d’Annecy by the French, is perhaps the most beautiful lake in France. Not only because of the clarity and purity of the water, but also because of the vast array of options for having fun and kicking back. I’ve found a few activities you really shouldn’t miss!

The 5 most beautiful kayak routes in Europe

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Did you know there’s an International Kayaking Day? Well… neither did I, until recently.  And June 26 was that memorable day. It inspired me to put together a list of some of the most beautiful kayak routes in Europe, and this is the result: five accessible kayak routes through beautiful areas.

On the Tour de France trail (2)

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Last week I shared with you two tips for combining your camping holiday in France with catching the Tour de France. The cyclists have by now started off on the three-week race, and it’s now time for the final three tips. Where’s the best place to park your motorhome or pitch your tent for following the Tour de France in week two and three?

Important: maximum speed in France has been reduced

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Are you planning a well-deserved break in France with your car this summer? Then please note that the maximum speed on two-way roads has been reduced from 1 July 2018. It’s been reduced by 10 km/h, so from 90 km/h to 80 km/h. This change applies to two-way roads without a central reservation, or ‘routes nationales’ (national roads) and ‘routes départementales’ (regional roads). Good to know before you start your...

On the Tour de France trail (1)

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How about combining a camping holiday with getting to see the world’s greatest cycling event? The Tour de France cyclists are once again crossing the country between 7 and 29 July, which is of course the perfect opportunity to witness it in person. If you’d like to know the best place to park your motorhome or pitch your tent, here are five camping tips for making the most of the French landscape and the Tour de France. Today, part 1 with the first two tips.