Étiquette : France

Tips Driving in France, the rules of the road top travel tips

Driving in France, the rules of the road top travel tips

So you have decided to plan a trip to France, you have booked some nights with HomeCamper hosts, now it’s time to jump in the motorhome or caravan. Driving in France is a hugely pleasurable experience, but do you know the French rules of the road and have the right kit with you? Have the …

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Travel The « Rouen Armada » by motorhome

The « Rouen Armada » by motorhome

From June 6th to June 16th will be held the 7th edition of the Rouen Armada. This will be the perfect time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this gathering of sailboats, which has become one of the most important events in that area. In a few figures, the event is made up of more …

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Travel Make the most of your trip: Top tips for travelling in France

Make the most of your trip: Top tips for travelling in France

Eat Like a Local The French are known for their fabulous cuisine. Wherever you are in the country, be sure to try the local delicacies. Whether that is bulots in Normandy, oysters on the Atlantic coast or Bouillabaisse in Marseille! Many of the HomeCamper hosts make fantastic produce that you can sample onsite. Try an …

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Tips Larking about in the Loire!

Larking about in the Loire!

With September just around the corner and endless outdoor activities on tap, it’s a perfect time to visit the Loire. The crowds have started to subside but there’s still plenty of great weather and lots to explore. It’s understandable that the Loire is known as the garden of France, a UNESCO world heritage site where …

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Tips Beachlife; Best beaches to explore in France

Beachlife; Best beaches to explore in France

Just a hop, skip and jump from the UK on the Eurotunnel or the ferries, you don’t have to head far to find fabulous beaches. From the Côte D’Azur to Brittany, France has a fantastic array of beaches for families, dog walkers, divers, surfers, naturists and happy HomeCampers! Best for watersports: Plage de l’Almanarre, Hyères, …

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Tips How to discover and visit the hidden treasures of the French heritage?

How to discover and visit the hidden treasures of the French heritage?

« What a shame that this isn’t open to the public, I would’ve loved to visit it! ». How many times have you made this reflection, seeing, at the turn of a walk, an amazing monument, a charming garden or a castle alike the one of the Sleeping Beauty? Today, many treasures of the heritage don’t hide anymore, on …

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Travel « Since we are a bit far from the world, we decided to bring the world to us »

« Since we are a bit far from the world, we decided to bring the world to us »

Interview of Camille and Jean-Louis Ancelle-Fontaine, HomeCamper hosts in Auvergne. Camille and Jean-Louis registered on the Home Camper platform a year ago and offer since then to their travelers coming from all around Europe, their beautiful garden in the heart of the region. Through them, it’s all the hosts of our community that we’d like …

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Travel A trip in Brittany

A trip in Brittany

Brittany is one of the most easily accessible regions of France for those travelling from the UK; being well connected by ferries as well as being far enough south to enjoy a warmer climate. Summer is the best time to go, because of the weather but also an abundance of cultural festivals, including the musical …

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Travel Favourites: Nantes, a touch of adventure…

Favourites: Nantes, a touch of adventure…

Steeped in art, history and creativity, Nantes is a stunning metropolis, full of eclectic and welcoming places. Wheter you are young or old, life is good there. With plenty of surrounding HomeCamper gardens to choose from and just 40 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, this is the perfect city to spend a picturesque weekend. Follow …

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Tips French Festivals this August!

French Festivals this August!

On your next HomeCamper holiday around France, will you be visiting any of these spectacular cultural festivals?! We’ve put together a guide to some of the most varied summer events across France, as well as suggestions of nearby HomeCamper gardens where you can lay your head after a busy day (and night) enjoying the festivities! …

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