13th - 14th Mont Saint Michel

Day 1 Second long drive day but we have now reached the top end of France for our stop tonight at a camper aire very near to Mont Saint Michel. Tomorrow we plan to make a visit.

Day 2 We locked up Buster and set off for the free shuttle bus service that drops you off very near the Mont, other wise it's a 30 - 40 minute walk. Amazingly entry is also free. We are parked in the camping car section of the car park, there are no services but with a little help from solar we managed ok. From here it's a short walk to the shuttle bus service. There is a camping car park with the usual service but it's a bike ride away.

There are plenty of gift shops and places to buy food but be prepared to pay well over the odds. You can walk around wherever you please and for as long as you like, there are only a few places that are closed off. Once near the top you will find the abbey. That section is not free, it's 13 euros for entry and I think it's well worth it. We headed back to Buster for a break then grabbed the bikes and headed back for more.

What a place, we are so glad we made the two long runs up from Spain so we could be here with enough time to visit for a full day without any rush. We will stop here tonight and head off in the morning to a spot close to the ferry terminal.

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13th Royan for 1 night

Day 1 Royan is half way up the French West coast so our drive from Jaca was a very long one, but that was the plan. We need enough time to visit Mont Saint Michel and to do that we have to get through France with one stop half way.

It's a shame we can't stop as Royan is a popular tourist town, if the drive had been better and we had spent less time admiring the scenery then maybe we could have had a late afternoon visit into town.

The best part of the day by far was the drive through the Pyrenees and some of the villages away from the main roads. It slowed us down but the views were amazing.

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12th Jaca for 1 night

No photographs today. Jaca is a one night stop after a 3 hour drive North West from Criexell. This takes us to a point where we can cross the Pyrenees tomorrow on what should be a sunny day. Todays drive is a long one at around 5 hours but that's how we planned it so we could spend as much time as possible in Spain and still leave enough time in France to visit Mont Saint Michel.

 Nothing glamorous about our pitch today, we are at the end of a supermarket car park along with a couple of other motorhomes as the main aire in town was full. It was a quiet night, the external cameras showed that the police came by in the early hours without stopping.

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8th Oct to 11th Creixell for 3 nights

Day 1 We had a drive further back up the coast after the drama of the last place and stopped at a campsite in Creixell and were very glad we did. This place is a gem, directly on the beach front, huge pitch, clean everything and lovely pool. It's not cheap that's for sure but it's a treat before we head back inland for the crossing over the Pyrenees and back to France.

We set-up, gave ourselves a tour, had a walk on the beach and then dinner out. Tomorrow may not be so good weather wise so we will wait and see. It's the evening, back at Buster with the vents open listening to the waves.

Day 2 A bit grim today, the South East coast was hit with a few storms and so for most of the morning we were covered by thick cloud. Only a few drips of rain in the night but enough to make us dash to shut the mozzi screens and close the roof vents. And that actions let in five mozzi's that I spent ages in the night chasing and splating then made me wake up early.

Bikes out today then and up the coast we peddled to the closest town. It was a nice ride with some nice views. Then back for lunch and as the sun was poking out we headed for the beach. Sun over the sea in front, storms over the sky behind. And yes, we did go in and yes it was cold!

Day 3 It was a dull start but I could see it would soon brighten up so the plan was to visit the local town a little inland called Creixell. There was a 400 year old church and a 1000 year old castle in the town.

Out came the bikes and off we went cycling through many typical narrow cobbled Spanish town streets. We looked around both and then headed to the Plazza Major for a quick beer before heading back. Quick shopping stop at Lidl for some essentials.

Once back the sun was well and truly out so it was back to the beach for our last full day here before we have to leave tomorrow afternoon.

Without doubt this is the best campsite we have visited so far but not the best town, that one has to be Lloret de Mar. We are directly next to an almost empty sandy beach and the entrance to it is right beside us.

Baked potatoes are in the oven and fresh cold beer just poured by Mrs T so it's dinner, shower and maybe yet another beer in the air shelter later.

Day 4 Last day and we wake up to a sunrise over the beach. Breakfast done and most things packed away ready for the next stop. There's no rush to leave here but I would like to be at the next stop before sunset. That leaves us enough time to enjoy a few hours on the beach today before we set off.

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4th Oct - 7th Oct Oliva for 3 nights

Day 1 We thought abot staying in Calp for an extra night as the site was so lovely and we were lucky enough to grab a very nice pitch. However, we decided to move on. First thought was Denia but it was tricky to find a site with a good review. 

This was a bit of a turning point as we stopped heading South and turned back planning to vist a few stops we passed by. First on the list was Oliva and after reading loads of site reviews we decided on Camping Pepe. It all looked a bit run down when we arrived but inside it was fine, another great find and again we grabbed a large pitch.

This site was a real find, what was planned for a one night stop over is going to be at least two if not more. Within a minute walk is a massive sandy beach with very few people on it even for a weekend. So we packed out towels and headed onto the sand for the afternoon.

Tomorrow we hope to cycle into town, it's about five miles.

Day 2 and we take a ride into Oliva Playa for our site. Nice ride but not a great deal going on when we arrived, the place is mainly residential and expensive. There are some very nice golf courses around and a few massive houses that have the beach at the end of their garden. Had a tour around the marina then went on to another posh (and I know) expensive camp site. Had a beer and cycled back as it started to cloud over a bit. Not impressed.

Day 3 It's a bit cloudy in the morning so time to catch up with shopping and motorhome chores. By the afternoon the sun is back out so it's back to the beach and a visit to the bar before heading back for dinner. Last job was to prepare for departure in the morning. 

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7th Oct - 8th Oct Peniscola for 1 night

Day 1 We arrived after a two hour drive as we head back North up the coast. We never pre-booked the site we headed taking a chance on there being a space. There was, just two and the final one filled soon after we parked up. Before we arrived we stopped off at Aldi to stock up on food, beer and wine. 

Once setup out came the ebikes and we headed off to town, first stop was the castle. Tomorrow maybe more of a shopping day.

Day 2 And we left early. We had planned to stop for a second night and requested this when we arrived. However, the site had made a mistake and already allocated our pitch to someone else. They did offer us another but when we checked someone was on it. So after that we gave up and left. Shame, we planned to visit inside the castle, next time maybe.

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1st Oct - 4th Oct Calp for three nights

Day 1 We arrived late afternoon so not much to do on day one other than pitch up and take a quick look at the sea front.

Day 2 and with MrsT feeling a bit under the weather Mr T went off and had a better look around the area. The front is divided into two halves, one either side of the giant rock. Apparently you can climb up it but not today for me.

Both sides are similar with the South side having a harbor and a place to drop off ferry boat day visitors from other resorts. You can also walk most of the way around the base of the rock but not the whole way. We were a bit undecided about how long to stay but eventually decided on three night.

This seems like a lovely rustic kind of place, we came here following an online recommendation. There is a bar and a tapas bar but no pool. The pitches are great and covered to keep the sun off.

Day 3 Big beach day today after cycle further around the resort. Back to Buster later for dinner and to prepare for a new place tomorrow. Not sure where yet, I'll read a few reviews later.

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30th Sep to 1st Oct - Cambrils for a one night stop

We stopped on a site in Cambrils, it's only a one night and unfortunately if you take out travel time it means we only have from midday onward. Cambrils is nice but not quite up to Lloret standard.

We had a cycle, a sit on the beach and found a bar of course. Like most places this town deserves longer, it has a lot of shops of the main drag that we missed.

The campsite was ok, parking the bus was a bit tight due to low trees with thick branches.

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28th to 30th Sep - Lloret de Mar - We made it to Spain

We say goodbye to Argeles Plage and the one night stop and set the sat-nav for a scenic non toll route across the Pyrenees and into Spain. 

I had planned to stop at Roses but the town was too close to the Pyrenees and was covered by cloud. So on we went further South and booked in at a campsite.

Once setup it was time for a bacon sandwich, get the bikes out and head off down to the beach for a tour and a beer.

Day 2 We made the most of the last full day here with a visit to the main town, a 3D virtual experience at the castle followed by a beer in the castle grounds. We did plan to cycle straight back but got distracted by another beer. The rest of the afternoon was spent at the beach and in the ealy evening it was time to pack at the pitch and prepare to leave in the morning.

Next stop will be Cambrils, it's just a one night stop over so we plan to head off early so we can see as much as possible. Lorret is lovely and we will return for a longer stay in the future.

There is a great modern built castle at one end of the resort that you can explore for a small entrance fee. After your walk around you will get access to a unique virtual reality experience and can finish the tour in a lovely bar area that gives you fantastic views over the resort.

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27th to 28th Sep - Argeles Plage just a few miles before Spain

We left Cap D'Agde this morning and headed for a one night stopover at a camping car park next to the beach at Argeles Plage. This town is just a few miles from the France Spain border.

We stopped part way at a Hyper U supermarket to stock up. This place was massive, too big in fact, it stocked everything.

Had a bit of time on the beach then back to the bus for dinner. Tomorrow we cross into Spain having spent more time in France than planned but none less than it deserved.

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23rd to 27th Sep - Cap D'Agde on the French South coast

As the weater was wet and the pitch muddy I was a bit worried about being able to drive off of it and avoid getting bogged in but we made it out. After stopping outside the camp and washing mud off shoes and cab floor we set off.

Another easy drive a two hours later we arrived at Cap D'Agde on the Mediterranean coast and booked in at a Camping Charlemagne which is a pretty impressive site. Three pools, two outside and one inside, bar, restaurant, shop and a very short walk to the beach. We booked for a few days here so we can relax a bit, get some beach time in and cycle around and see what's here. 

Day 2 here and it's a beach day. We headed up the coast on our ebikes and stopped off where it looked good. Collected a few shells and stayed for about three hours. Bad news was I had a puncture and had to walk the bike back. Done some shopping then back to get ready for an evening at another site with bar, restaurant and maybe some entertainment. 

Day 3 here and it was a little more of the same, back up the road and onto the beach because it's what we do best. Strange people these French, when it's lunchtime and you fancy a beer or a burger you can't have one. That's because everywhere is closed including supermarkets often until 4pm.

Day 4 Went out for a cycle ride towards a town along the coast called Sete. Unfortunately I had used 50% of my bike battery before I got there so we had to turn back. We ended up in a bar in Maldormir, after that a few local gift type shops. Then it was time to head back to the pitch and pack up ready for departure tomorrow around 11am. Next stop will be our last in France before we cross the boarder into Spain.

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20th - 21st Sep - Chateau de Chambord

There was no rush to leave Honfleur. It rained a bit overnight, the roads were wet so we had breakfast and a shower, drained the waste and filled up with fresh water all before we set off at around 11am.

The roads were great, all easy driving until the sat-nav wanted to take us up a slip road that was closed. One major detour later we arrived later than planned at Chambord and headed for the chateau aire.

The aire is a basic overnight parking spot right beside the chateau but without any services.

We had a quick walk in the grounds as the sun was shining and decided to take the tour tomorrow.

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18th - 19th Sep - Honfleur

We begin our tour with an early start and head down to the DFDS ferry port at Newhaven. Our ferry was due to depart at 9:30 and docks at Dieppe France about 16:40. We booked a cabin as it was not too much more money, it was a chance to drop our stuff and take a shower.

Not sure we picked the best of days as this crossing was on a windy day and it was a bit choppy. Not choppy enough to say no to a fried breakfast on board.

After a quick stop off at a supermarket in Dieppe we headed off to Honfluer. We found a great pitch right on the harbour with water, electric and waste all for just 15 euros. Honfluer is popular, we can see why as  we had a short tour after an early evening arrival. Far too much to see so we plan to stop for another full day as this place deserves it. 

The second day in Honfleur was Honfleur was 29C with full sun all day from morning until evening. We had a walk into town, a swift drink and back for lunch. After that we got the ebikes out the garage and had a ride to the beach just around the corner. The forecast for tomorrow is not good so we may use it as a day to get some miles done and head South.

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17th Sep - Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site

The tour begins on home turf with a trip from home down to the Brighton Caravan and Motorhome club site. This is a convienient campsite as it's a short run across the coast road and on to Newhaven ferry terminal, we didn't want to run the risk of being stuck in traffic and miss our once per day crossing. We have been to this club site before, It's on the edge of the town and has a bus stop not too far away that will take you into the centre. The town is great but we have no plans to go there today, it's time to relax before cooking something for dinner later.

Our ferry is due to depart at 09:30 in the morning and docks at Dieppe France about 14:45 so around 4 hours. We booked a cabin as it was not too much more money, it will give us a chance to drop our stuff, take a shower and then grab some breakfast. With club discount it works out cheaper than both the Calais ferry and the tunnel, it also saves 80 miles driving distance and the road tolls that go with it. 

From Dieppe our plan will be to head for Honfleur via a supermaket to stock back up on the meat and dairy items you can't bring into Europe. From Dieppe the journey will be about 73 miles and will take us across the river Seine. 

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