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Ardennes et al

Ardennes et al

So from Burgundy, we had to decide how best to get to Hook of Holland and make best use of our remaining time. We decided that we wanted to have a good few days in one place before catching the ferry. A lovely Dutch couple, Bas & Laureen, who we met on the...
Auvergne & Burgundy

Auvergne & Burgundy

On route to Burgundy, we stopped in Tauves in the Auvergne region. The region is heavily forested and very mountainous with volcanoes and thermal spas. We headed out in the car for a day trip and stumbled upon the village of Chastreix where we had coffee (made from...
Dordogne

Dordogne

We reached a campsite in Saint Cybranet which would be our home for the next 4 nights. On Colin & Julia’s strong recommendation, we visited the gorgeous riverside village of La Roque-Gageac. The Dordogne is peppered with stunning chateaux, charming stone...
South to Lot-et-Garonne

South to Lot-et-Garonne

There was lots of news from the UK re. post-Brexit/post-pandemic ferry and Eurotunnel chaos, so we decided that we should really book our return ferry. That would also help to direct our route. The best option was Hook of Holland to Harwich. That was cheap and also...
Escaping the UK

Escaping the UK

We decided to take the caravan to France for 4-5 weeks. As soon as Michelle finished working at the Royal Highland Show, we were free to go. On the way, we went to the Kubix music festival at Herrington Country Park near Sunderland. We went in a convoy of three...