Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Bicycles > Overland Bicycle Travel
Overland Bicycle Travel Overlanding questions for two wheels, no motor!
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 31 Dec 2007
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 762
french campsites in Feb?

What's the percentage of french campsites that are open in Feb? Are the lots or not very many?

I'm looking to head down the middle-left side (as I look at my map...), so roughly a line between Rouen and Toulouse, down to Barcelona.

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 31 Dec 2007
palace15's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: LONDONISTAN, England
Posts: 1,034
I travelled through France early January till late January and found most of them that I encountered closed, IMHO you are much better off at that time of year to use hotel formulae1 approx €35 max(up to 3 people) includes breakfast unlimited hot coffee and juice
__________________
'He who laughs last, was too slow to get the joke'
Never confuse the map with the journey.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 31 Dec 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Up in the hills of Norfolk
Posts: 249
Not very many I'm afraid.
But both Hôtel Campanile: hotel booking, hotel reservations in France and Europe and Ibis Hotels: book a hotel online for a business trip or a vacation have a massive network over France and will be much warmer in February and are reasonably priced.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 31 Dec 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Moscow
Posts: 1,117
I dont know about campsites but I usually use budget "system" hotels, when travelling 'in transit', like Villages Hotel, B & B Hotel. In both (although combining into one chain) the cost is generally about 35-40 Euros per room, you have your own shower and toilet. Camponile is a little more - 50Euro. Formula 1 costs less but with no private facilities other than a TV and wash basin (OK for p*ss*ng in if desparate, I suppose - but who would admit to that?).
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 1 Jan 2008
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 762
yeah, I think I'll have to fork out for hotels. I'll sling the camping stuff in the panniers incase I get lucky.

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 1 Jan 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Staffordshire. uk
Posts: 766
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony P View Post
(OK for p*ss*ng in if desparate, I suppose - but who would admit to that?).
The clue is in the name!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 1 Jan 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Moscow
Posts: 1,117
Touche... !

LOL
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 1 Jan 2008
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,598
in my view it is too cold for camping. I am a fair weather camper and my gear reflects that. Be prepared to deal with -12c.
if you take the non peage routes, the money you save will pay for most of your rooms.
however the peage 'aires/ rest stops' mostly have all teh facilities you will need ( toilets, often showers and washrooms), but all unheated.
many chambres d'Hotes ( BnB's ) are also closed, so pre book if possible
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 1 Jan 2008
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 762
definitely non-peage routes, I'm cycling.

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 6 May 2008
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: france
Posts: 6
Route 66 hotel and Campsite

HERE IT IS

http://www.route66hotel.com

The only combined hotel and Campsite in France 100% for bikers. Send harry (thats me) an email and you are welcome to camp out whenever you like. (if it gets too cold you can always come inside lol)

Best wishes

Harry
harry@route66hotel.com

Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 6 May 2008
Alexlebrit's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: West London
Posts: 920
I'd say about 1% chance, although when you get down to the far south you might find one or two.

Og
__________________
Happiness has 125 cc
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 6 May 2008
Alexlebrit's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: West London
Posts: 920
I'd say about 1% chance, although when you get down to the far south you might find one or two.

Go the Formule 1 route as they also have a buffet breakfast you can stuff your face with.

Oh and everyone p*ss*s in the sink, it's a well known fact.
__________________
Happiness has 125 cc
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 9 Jun 2008
Burnsy.'s Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 12
More central southern France but en route to Spain is Camping le clos auroy, all about the Auvergne, Puy de dome, Welcome to our site, here you can choise what you preffer to see, volcanoes, mountains, lacs and rivers. Take your time please to visit this great site
Its open all year round and can recommend it. Most of the pitches are closed off it gets so quiet but there's a very small local bar up the hill with yocals who seem indifferent at your presence. Now I've finished informing you there's alcohol available, I ought to mention the volcanoes

You'll be surprised how many places there are to camp in winter when you're on the road. Especially by pedal power.

You'll need to check these still open in winter before you go:

Camping Le Roquelongue, 12300, Boisse - Penchot, Lot Valley
Camping Le ROQUELONGUE

La Motte Camping, 17270, Le Fouilloux, Charente Maritime
La Motte Campsite

Fleur de Bretagne, 22110, Kerandouaron, Rostrenen, Cotes d'Armor
Fleur De Bretagne

Camping Les Boueix, 23320, Fleurat, La Creuse
Welcome to Camping Les Boueix

Camping Les Chenauds, 23400 St Junien La Bregere, Creuse
Home page

Manzac Ferme, 24300, Augignac, Dordogne
HOME

Camping Hortus, 45600, route d'Orléans, Sully/St. Père-sur-Loire, Centre
→ CAMPING HORTUS SULLY SUR LOIRE ORLEANS - OFFICIAL WEB SITE - CAMPING BLOIS GIEN AMBOISE CHAMBORD HORTUS

Le Chant d’Oiseau, 49390, Mouliherne, Loire Valley
Le Chant D'Oiseau

La Grande Vigne, 79120, Messe, Poitou-Charente
La Grande Vigne Gites,Self-catering holidays,Camping,Caravanning,France,French Holidays,Long term lets

Camping de Courte Vallee, 79600, Airvault, Southern Loire
Camping De Courte Vallee

Camping Le Futuriste, 86130 St. Georges Les Baillargeaux, Poitou-Charentes
Camping le Futuriste

Les Vigeres, 87500, Le Chalard, Haute-Vienne, Limousin
french self catering camping, caravan and mobile home holiday site with pool haute vienne dordogne

Camping Le Pouchou

Twin Lakes France: Family Holiday Caravan Park, Tourers, Camping, Fishing Lakes

La Motte Campsite
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 10 Jun 2008
Moderated Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Limoux, France
Posts: 352
There's one here, right on your route that's open 365days a year BandB-Camping-Chambres d'hôtes near Carcassonne - also in my sig line. Directly south of Carcassonne, would be a great place to stop at on the D118 before heading south through the gorge of Pierre Lys ...

Kira
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
European campsites and trains with motorbikes on them! jimmersownsasquatch Route Planning 4 22 Jun 2007 11:59
French ICMV Redboots Trip Paperwork 7 20 Dec 2006 17:54
2006 meeting - french alps provence vincent danna HU Travellers Meetings - Other parts of the World 24 6 Oct 2006 14:01
French! jazzmand Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else 6 4 Apr 2003 02:48
Change from French Francs to Euros Ben Hirst North Africa 3 7 Sep 2001 23:51

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 20:28.