petercheason
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Having just returned yesterday from a week in Normandy I thought an update on the Aires where I visited might be useful .
DIEPPE. There is an Aire at the roundabout right next to the Ferry disembarkation point in Dieppe , it now costs 7 euros to park for 24 hours but if you get there after 9 at night and leave before 9 in the morning you will get away scot free because the very nice (and attractive) French Lady who checks the Aire only works days. It has Waste water point and fresh water top up , I did not however find any power points. An alternative is to drive to the sea front /promenade where you can park for free in the Car park. there is a public Toilet close to hand .
ARROMANCHE-LES-BAINS . a lovely Aire which is totally free although it says it has only space for 14 camper cars you are allowed to park on the adjoining Car Park as well last Monday evening which was a holiday in France there were 39 motorhomes parked mainly French , Three Brits , one Aussie and his Missus , 2 Dutchman an Italian and a Spaniard ....There is Fresh water , waste water disposal point and a public loo all on site and 2 minutes walk to the nearest Bar and a wonderful Boulangerie for fresh bread and luverlee pastries. There is an alternative up on the cliffs next to the memorial and 360 degree cinema which depicts the normandy landings , Mulberry Harbour history etc. It is a large car park and costs 4 euros for 24 hours , but no water or waste facility , there is however a public loo in the Cinema.Lovely view in the morning as the Sun rises over the channel.
PORT-EN-BESSAIN. I was a little disapointed with this Aires as it is tucked away in a housing estate on the outskirts of the town and is about a 10 to 15 minute walk into town .Did not appear to have any facilities other than water and it was 6 euros a day .
BAYEUX. Beautiful town , wonderful Cathedral and terrific tapestry , the Aires has spaces for 50 motorhomes with public loos although only 3 were occupied while I was there! Public Loos (30 cents ), water , waste disposal point and 4 electric hook ups however I was put off by the signs extolling all motorists not to leave valuables in sight as there is a lot of theft from vehicles in the area, so I stayed during the day whilst visiting the sights and made the pilgrimage to the British War Cemetry, after which I returned to Arromanche.
On speaking to the locals and fellow Motorhomers of various nationalities they all agreed that there is more than ample wild and Aires facilities in the Area and it is very rare to see sign advising against motor home parking . I can thoroughly recommend the area and as at the moment Transmanche Ferries are very competatively priced from Newhaven to Dieppe (I thought a bargain) , my return trip cost me £151. and finally an added bonus ..the Sunshone all week too !!!!!
DIEPPE. There is an Aire at the roundabout right next to the Ferry disembarkation point in Dieppe , it now costs 7 euros to park for 24 hours but if you get there after 9 at night and leave before 9 in the morning you will get away scot free because the very nice (and attractive) French Lady who checks the Aire only works days. It has Waste water point and fresh water top up , I did not however find any power points. An alternative is to drive to the sea front /promenade where you can park for free in the Car park. there is a public Toilet close to hand .
ARROMANCHE-LES-BAINS . a lovely Aire which is totally free although it says it has only space for 14 camper cars you are allowed to park on the adjoining Car Park as well last Monday evening which was a holiday in France there were 39 motorhomes parked mainly French , Three Brits , one Aussie and his Missus , 2 Dutchman an Italian and a Spaniard ....There is Fresh water , waste water disposal point and a public loo all on site and 2 minutes walk to the nearest Bar and a wonderful Boulangerie for fresh bread and luverlee pastries. There is an alternative up on the cliffs next to the memorial and 360 degree cinema which depicts the normandy landings , Mulberry Harbour history etc. It is a large car park and costs 4 euros for 24 hours , but no water or waste facility , there is however a public loo in the Cinema.Lovely view in the morning as the Sun rises over the channel.
PORT-EN-BESSAIN. I was a little disapointed with this Aires as it is tucked away in a housing estate on the outskirts of the town and is about a 10 to 15 minute walk into town .Did not appear to have any facilities other than water and it was 6 euros a day .
BAYEUX. Beautiful town , wonderful Cathedral and terrific tapestry , the Aires has spaces for 50 motorhomes with public loos although only 3 were occupied while I was there! Public Loos (30 cents ), water , waste disposal point and 4 electric hook ups however I was put off by the signs extolling all motorists not to leave valuables in sight as there is a lot of theft from vehicles in the area, so I stayed during the day whilst visiting the sights and made the pilgrimage to the British War Cemetry, after which I returned to Arromanche.
On speaking to the locals and fellow Motorhomers of various nationalities they all agreed that there is more than ample wild and Aires facilities in the Area and it is very rare to see sign advising against motor home parking . I can thoroughly recommend the area and as at the moment Transmanche Ferries are very competatively priced from Newhaven to Dieppe (I thought a bargain) , my return trip cost me £151. and finally an added bonus ..the Sunshone all week too !!!!!
