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Viewing Camping Holidays in FranceCamping Holidays in France
By Martyn Davis
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When you book your next camping holiday in France it may take you longer than you think! France has over 11,000 campsites that all have many different facilities available, so you will be spoiled for choice. The choice of campsites seems endless! When you think of a French camping holiday, you may start to think of cold wet weekends away. You could not be so wrong, and with absolutely thousands of campsites in France, you have so many different ones from which to choose. Whether you have your own tent, are touring with a caravan, or with a motor home, the choice of campsites seems endless. There is one place called Brittany that is one of the most popular destinations for a family camping holiday in France, and this is due to sandy beaches, hidden coves, rock pools, and the coastline that children just adore. Yet the Alps is a vast area waiting for the more adventurous camper with mountainous climbs, pretty villages, and lakes to explore along with Chamonix, which is the highest town in Europe. Then there is Paris, the capital city of France, which has everything a beautiful city can offer; and with several campsites around Paris (the closest is just a few minutes from the center) you will also find others that are located near to Versailles and Disneyland Paris, and still others near golf courses and fishing lakes. Although most people end up going through the Rhone Valley without much of a stop, it is well worth taking a detour to either side of the river. You can find some beautiful countryside to explore, and in this area you will also discover some glorious wines produced on these slopes bordering the river, along with major towns like Lyon. Most places will be able to provide hook ups for electricity for either 6 amps or 10 amps, plus many other facilities. In many sites, rather than just touring you can hire out caravans, chalets, or mobile homes. Whatever you decide is best for you, this is a great way of touring through France. Campsites are rated with stars in a similar way to that of hotels, so the more stars a site has, the better it will be; however, inevitably the more expensive they will be, especially in certain areas of France. A camping site with one star is a basic site, and there are fewer these days, due to competition from other campsites. A two-star camping site is rated for comfort and has some good amenities. Three-star and four-star campsites are of a very high standard, not only for amenities and facilities, but also for the quality of these facilities. For example, in a four-star site you will often find top class restaurants that are even frequented by the locals for their phenomenal French cuisine, as well as complete pool complexes and evening entertainment. You can also find places to pitch tents such as camping on farms, but many of these do not have a wide range of facilities available. In fact, some are so basic you will need to have all of your own facilities, or they may just have a toilet and hot shower for you to use. Please do remember that it is only in authorized locations around France that you are able to camp, and not in places such as woods. Having said that, when traveling through France it can take hours or days, and we have seen many tired travelers putting up their tents on the grassy areas in the service stations along the toll roads!. Most people think of camping as purely a summer activity. However, for an extremely reasonable holiday, which can be as low as 50 to 60 percent less in cost, you can go camping in the low season. Depending upon the area of France you wish to go to, some campsites are even open all year round, and some have facilities such as indoor swimming available. France offers you freedom and flexibility, whether you wish to stay in one place for the duration of your holiday, or try hopping from camping site to campsite. These types of holidays can offer you everything, from excitement and family fun by the coast in places such as Brittany, through to more sedate holidays on the grounds of chateaux in the rolling countryside of the Loire valley. However, for the more adventurous, you could even have a camping holiday incorporating adventures like kayaking in the Dordogne, or mountaineering in the French Alps. You will be able to see ancient ruins, quaint villages, monuments, and scenery that you would never think possible in any country. France has it all, and this is possible in many regions within only a few miles of where you have decided to stay. However, do not forget about the wonderful activities that are available to you on-site, which sometimes make it a hard job deciding on whether you want to leave! About the Author: www.placesinfrance.com. Martyn Davis, European traveler, author, photographer and business development manager. For all your French holiday needs and travel guide to France, with tourist information, landmarks, and attractions - Family Camping Holidays In France. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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