Lost in France 2022 ?

[TeamRienza]

I quite like camping car park Aires. They provide a fairly dependable quality of provision (WiFi excepted). We do tend to look for free Aires were possible but happy to use CCP if it suits. Now you have your card and the app it will be easier. My card stays at as low a balance as I can manage. Simply wave your card at the reader to enter and during your stay load the amount of euros for the stay and exit is equally easy with a swipe, so the sun should no longer be an issue (as it is on so many pay Aires).
The app is useful as it shows in real time how many pitches are available on any site you may be interested in. We intend to head towards Brittany in sept, I notice many of the CCP sites are at capacity.
They are also now taking control of many former municipal sites which can be very pleasant with a few more facilities in season. We stayed at a very nice one at a village called Grenade in June.
The only downside is that as they increase their empire, free Aires can disappear, as was the case in Grenade. They do appear to lobby local administrations to restrict parking to funnel business their way. This is challenged frequently by the French Camping car association, often successfully.

Davy

 

[jagmanx]

I quite like camping car park Aires. They provide a fairly dependable quality of provision (WiFi excepted). We do tend to look for free Aires were possible but happy to use CCP if it suits. Now you have your card and the app it will be easier. My card stays at as low a balance as I can manage. Simply wave your card at the reader to enter and during your stay load the amount of euros for the stay and exit is equally easy with a swipe, so the sun should no longer be an issue (as it is on so many pay Aires).
The app is useful as it shows in real time how many pitches are available on any site you may be interested in. We intend to head towards Brittany in sept, I notice many of the CCP sites are at capacity.
They are also now taking control of many former municipal sites which can be very pleasant with a few more facilities in season. We stayed at a very nice one at a village called Grenade in June.
The only downside is that as they increase their empire, free Aires can disappear, as was the case in Grenade. They do appear to lobby local administrations to restrict parking to funnel business their way. This is challenged frequently by the French Camping car association, often successfully.

Davy

Thanks Davy .
That is very useful to know.

I was wondering if you had tp payup before entering...
Presumably of you do not pay the barrier will not let you out ?

 

[TeamRienza]

You can enter without funds on your card, but must load whilst there. I generally only load to the nearest excess euro amount on the day before departure since we don’t always know how long we will stay. Do check though, some allow longer stays and I noticed recently one that had (I think) a 48 hr max. Anyway, I assume as you swipe the card on exit the cost is simultaneously deducted. Occasionally the system is reported to have malfunctioned and the barrier has not raised, but that is not just a CCP issue. I wouldn’t stay in any barriered Aire if I was due at a ferry check in within a few hours. Having said that I have not had an issue with CCP but have with Aire park reservations and local pay Aires, but usually get out with a bit of franglais chat to the person at the end of the intercom.

Davy

 

[The laird]

honfluer today 36 degs same the rest of the week

 

[The laird]

Leaving honfleurtoday and heading towards le havre

 

[The laird]

Meant hornyfleur

 

[jagmanx]

OK thanks Petal

 

[runnach]

Meant hornyfleur

You need to take a dip in the river

 

[The laird]

Passing through Le Havre I had to go to the containrer base en route she was going nuts I had my dock pass on me and tried to get a 40 ft container on
auld habits n that
then a wee park up on the hill top for lunch at a wee spot I know near the communications offices from the war time

 

[jagmanx]

Photos

cfnccorgirnon.com

Right by the Aire.
The Aire is great as well ! 7euros so 2 nights

47°48'25.6"N 5°30'08.9"E

https://goo.gl/maps/kyaNCrtC7mar1tvi8

 

[The laird]

At a aire near La traport the night
happy dayzzzzzzzzzzzz

 

[Jo001]

At a aire near La traport the night
happy dayzzzzzzzzzzzz

That's where we are heading to, on Monday.

 

[jagmanx]

Goncourt, today, a very short drive .
Lovely aire which we have used before.
Even a small grocery shop and bar within staggering distance.....Au Prix Goncourt

Au Prix Goncourt · 52150 Bourmont-entre-Meuse-et-Mouzon, France

âââââ · Shop

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[The laird]

Here's a photo o ma garden

 

[jagmanx]

Goncourt and the upper Meuse.

 

[The laird]

Went tresport all aires full went to butlins site but thats no for me so no shot o yo n doon the hillside
so were at dieppe

 

[runnach]

Went tresport all aires full went to butlins site but thats no for me so no shot o yo n doon the hillside
so were at dieppe

Is Johnny there?

 

[jagmanx]

Is Johnny there?

There is an Amber warning there..or so I have Heard

 

[The laird]

Still sitting outside drinking red stuff nae wet stuff

 

[The laird]

There is an Amber warning there..or so I have Heard

Very very clever phil I was a bit slow on the uptake there but I have an excuse of a few weee boatles o red