| You are advised to plan French camping holidays well | | | | larger accommodation where possible it's well worth |
| in advance. The rise in popularity among British families | | | | while having a little extra space. At most campsites |
| for French camping holidays means booking early is | | | | bed linen can be hired, otherwise don't forget to take |
| essential to avoid disappointed. Substantial numbers of | | | | your own. |
| British families are choosing French camping holidays | | | | 4. Getting there by Sea, Air or Rail |
| for their summer break. | | | | The English channel makes getting to France a little |
| Days consist of lying by the pool watching your | | | | more awkward. Most holidaymakers drive to their |
| children play with newly acquired friends. When | | | | campsite taking either the cross channel ferry or the |
| evening approaches the aroma of barbecues drifts | | | | Euro-star through the Channel Tunnel. The ferry is |
| around the campsite, all this complemented with | | | | slower but general cheaper and for convenience the |
| inexpensive quality French wine. Enjoying your summer | | | | Channel Tunnel takes only 35 minutes. Fly-drive or |
| break is easy, here are six steps to make planning | | | | Motorail are alternatively options to driving all the way |
| French camping holidays easy also. | | | | from the UK . In peak season book your channel |
| 1. When is the best time to travel? | | | | crossing, trains and flights early or you may end up |
| If your children are below school age or you're | | | | with more expensive traveling arrangements or no |
| traveling as a group of friends, then months May, June | | | | traveling arrangements at all. |
| and September are cheapest. Additional benefits of | | | | 5. Stopping En Route |
| those months include quieter roads, resorts and | | | | The Cote d'Azur and Languedoc regions of France |
| campsites. When booking French camping holidays in | | | | may take 12 hours to drive non-stop from the UK . In |
| peak periods, book early to avoid disappointed as | | | | that case many holidaymakers on French camping |
| popular campsites become full very quickly. | | | | holidays choose to stop En Route. There are hotels |
| 2. Selecting your Campsite | | | | chains across France including Novotel, Ibis, Kyriad and |
| From Normandy, Brittany and the Loire in the north to | | | | Campanile who offer good quality rooms at |
| the Cote d'Azur and Languedoc in the south, it is | | | | reasonable prices. |
| possible to camp in most regions of France . Choose a | | | | 6. Visit Disneyland Paris and the way home |
| region that matches your interests, maybe an inland | | | | The route of many journeys across France is via |
| retreat, beach holiday or culture and sightseeing. For | | | | Paris . For a little extra expense consider a two day |
| campsites, checkout the facilities available, the official | | | | stay at Disneyland Paris. It is possible to stay at the |
| rating and the number of pitches match your | | | | Disneyland hotels, but money can be saved by staying |
| preferences. The local amenities will give you a good | | | | at one of the many hotels very close to Disneyland . |
| idea whether a campsites region can satisfy your | | | | And finally, leave enough time to visit CitiEurope in |
| interests. | | | | Calais , it's a vast enclosed shopping center where |
| 3. Choosing your Accommodation | | | | French produce at bargain duty free prices can be |
| French camping holidays offer a variety of | | | | purchased. |
| accommodation. Tents, mobile home and chalet style | | | | Discover the charm, enjoyment and relaxation of |
| cottages are available depending on your preference | | | | French camping holidays for yourself next year. Plan |
| and budget. If your children are teenagers, go for the | | | | and book early and you will not be disappointed. |