what do i need to know about France?

[John H]

While not wishing to invade someone elses topic my missus asked the question of food, ie what can you take or not take with you bearing in mind the security regs that were inplace concernig the terrorist threats and taking into account meat & dairy products that are imported from europe in bulk anyway.

Would be interested to hear your thoughts on this.


Andy

We take Cheddar Cheese and Marmite - anything else is either obtainable or better the other side of the Channel :goodluck:.

 

[Leltel]

All you need to know about France....get a good Aires book, download POI's, get off the ferry and just go where the road takes you. You will enjoy it, so much easier than the UK

 

[Leltel]

Have you heard about us getting of the Ferry at Calais then taking the road straight to the tunnel then....every time we go :lol-053:
Next year we are taking the tunnel.....lets hope we don't head straight for Calais when we get off!!

 

[kingfisher1]

We had our first visit to France in October,crossed on the eurotunnel
every place we went there was space to park our hymer really easily Can highly reccomed the aires book we only had five nights and was that impressed I've booked the tunnel for Easter and June next year
Go for it

 

[Sparks]

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[David & Ann]

Will the last person to get on the ferry please turn the lights out :lol-053:

Now I know why you call yourself "SPARKS"☺☺☺

 

[philleiper]

Chunnel and Gas

Next year we are taking the tunnel...

I thought you couldn't travel through tunnel carrying bottled gas.

 

[Neckender]

I thought you couldn't travel through tunnel carrying bottled gas.

You can travel with gas through the tunnel as long for cooking and heating, you can not travel through tunnel if vehicle runs on gas.

John.

 

[Piglets Pilot]

Hi , Just one thing to remember is when approaching a village ,there is no speed restriction signs (i.e. 30) in france they use the village name sign as the restriction and then when you leave the village the sign will have lines through it to denote end of restriction. Terry

 

[mrbadger]

Driving in France...

First, Don't Worry!! Its wonderful!

There are a few rules to follow, but after thousands of miles I have never been stopped, never had a problem, always loved it and never wanted to come back!! Just drive sensibly, take your time and you'll be fine.

A good tip is to drape your hi-vis vests over the front seat-backs, so the cops can see them when they drive past.. That way they won't stop you to ask for them!

You definitely need a warning triangle(2 if you go to Spain), a first-aid kit, spare bulbs, fire extinguisher and soon you will need a personal breathalyser (but its not compulsory yet, and they'll be available for a few Euros in any French supermarket).

As someone said, park up, sleep, cook, whatever, but don't set up camp with awnings, tables, BBQ's etc by the roadside or in the Aires.. (common sense, really..)

There's a lovely Aire at the village of Verteuil-sur-Charente, south of Poitiers. Immaculate, free, beautiful park with clean loos etc.. Stroll into the village (300metres) and visit the Dixie Bar... 50/50 French/English clientele and staff, good food, music, company....

We'll be back as soon as we can!

Enjoy!!