This tour is designed to give newcomers to motorhoming abroad the opportunity to discover France without breaking the bank! It may also appeal to some of the more experienced motorhomers as there is a lot of scope to explore independently.
The route includes stops in Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, the Loire and the Paris region. Two organised excursions are included in the price and some optional excursions will be organised if enough people are interested.
Price List
Included in the Price
Ø 60-day return ticket on Dover/Calais ferry
Ø 1 night at campsite near Calais with 220 volt hook up
Ø 2 nights at Champagne campsite with 220 volt hook up
Ø 2 nights at Alsace campsite with 220 volt hook up
Ø Ride on “Little Train” with English commentary around vineyards and Riquewihr
Ø 3 nights at Beaune campsite with 220 volt hook up
Ø 2 nights at Loire campsite with 220 volt hook up
Ø 3 nights at campsite in Paris region with 220 volt hook up
Ø English language guided tour of Paris
Ø Overnight parking at Franglais
Ø Finger buffet meal in Franglais
Ø Free wine tasting in Franglais
Ø Private shopping experience in Franglais
Ø Route suggestion
Ø Road Atlas
Ø Services of GB Privilege tour director
Campsite Information
All campsites use dwill be the best available. For the night at Franglais you will need to use your owm facilities.
Tour Image
 Ricquewihr  Beaune  Eiffel Tower  Burgundy Vineyard |
Itinerary
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Sunday 11th July 2010: We catch an afternoon ferry from Dover and have a short drive of about 40 miles to our first campsite near St. Omer. This evening everybody will be invited to an informal drinks reception so they can get to know each other. The campsite has its own restaurant offering very simple, but tasty meals. |
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Monday 12th July 2010: Today’s drive is about 200 miles and will bring us to our campsite in the Champagne region. The journey will be nearly all on motorways so it will be a very leisurely day’s driving. |
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Tuesday 13th July 2010: Today is a free day. There is a French hypermarket within walking distance of the campsite, so we suggest you take your shopping trolley and stock up on some of the delicious French delicacies. |
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Wednesday 14th July 2010: Today we drive into the relatively unspoilt area of Alsace. The total distance will be about 200 miles. Our campsite is near the lovely village of Riquewihr and is well known for getting regular visits from a local stork. |
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Thursday 15th July 2010: We will have a ride on the “little train” today, which will involve a tour around the vineyards which surround the village as well as around the village itself. If you wish, you can be dropped off in the village to explore on your own before walking back to the campsite. |
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Friday 16th July 2010: We head east today and after another drive of about 200 miles we will arrive in the would-famous wine town of Beaune. Our campsite is within easy walking distance of the town itself. |
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Saturday 17th July 2010: If enough people are interested we will organise an informal, but very informative wine tasting in the historic Pere Patriarche wine cellars in the town. This is an opportunity not to be missed, even for those who are not particularly interested in wine. |
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Sunday 18th July 2010: Today is the traditional day of rest and we have left it completely free so you can do whatever you want. |
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Monday 19th July 2010: Today’s drive is about 230 miles and will bring us to our next campsite in the lovely Loire region. |
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Tuesday 20th July 2010: Another optional tour can be arranged for today. It will comprise visits to 2 of the beautiful chateaux as well as general views of the lovely scenery. |
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Wednesday 21st July 2010: Our drive of about 150 miles will bring us to our final campsite near Paris. It is to the east of the city, so is very convenient for visiting Disney |
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Thursday 22nd July 2010: We will be collected from the campsite this morning and taken on a full day’s tour of the beautiful city of Paris. Our English speaking guide will show us all of the major sights, as well as some less well known. You will have the opportunity to take your own picnic lunch, or to use any of the huge range of restaurants – from MacDonalds to Maxims.
At the end of a long day, we will be returned to the campsite. |
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Friday 23rd July 2010: You can relax and do nothing today, or catch the bus from the campsite and visit Disney or re-visit Paris. |
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Saturday 24th July 2010: We head back to Calais today and go to theFranglais drinks outlet on the outskirts of Calais, where we will park up for the night. Franglais closes to the public at 19.30 and at 19.45 we will stroll into the wine & drinks store for a meal-sized buffet with free wine tasting. Beer will also be available to drink at French prices. During the evening you can stroll around the shop and buy whatever you want from the huge selection at low, French prices. All major credit cards are accepted. Your purchases can be stored overnight for collection in the morning. No facilities are available, so you will need to use your motorhome’s toilet and shower etc. |
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Sunday 25th July 2010: The port is about 10 minutes drive away so there will be enough time for a leisurely breakfast before catching our lunchtime ferry back to Dover. Alternatively, you could stay on in France and take advantage of your 60 day ticket. |
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