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Tranter's French Adventures

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Day 29
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 194 ft
France Quimper 48.002901, -4.09883948°0’10” N 4°5’56” W
Quimper
May 27 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We decided to visit Quimper for the afternoon, we had not considered going here but it looked an interesting place to have a wonder around. The town is dominated by huge double tower. There is a good shopping area around it and a river to have a stroll along, we had a nice time here.Read more
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Day 29–30
May 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM - May 28, 2025
1 night
🌬 18 °C
Altitude: 404 ft
France Rosporden 47.961789, -3.82900847°57’42” N 3°49’44” W
Rosporden
May 27–28 in France ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
After our trip to Quimper we wanted somewhere to chill out for the evening, we found a nice lakeside free aire in the town of Rosporden. The location is very good with views of the lake and a green way running alongside the aire. Only issue we had was the parking is under huge tree's and it rained most of the night so we didn't have a peaceful sleep.Read more
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Day 30
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 72 ft
France Carnac 47.591501, -3.08260547°35’29” N 3°4’57” W
Carnac
May 28 in France ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We were recommended to go to Carnac and visit the stones. The stones are small but they number thousands and are spread out over a large area, the town of Carnac has a great beach which we had a nice walk along and spent a few hours here before moving onRead more
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Day 30–31
May 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM - May 29, 2025
1 night
⛅ 19 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
France Saint-Philibert 47.573578, -3.00975647°34’25” N 3°0’35” W
Saint Philibert
May 28–29 in France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We found a good park up for the night overlooking La Trinite sur mer just outside the village of Saint Philbert, there are no services but it's free and the views are fabulous. We had a quiet night and the next day went for a walk around La Trinite sur mer.Read more
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Day 31–32
May 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM - May 30, 2025
1 night
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 420 ft
France Grand-Champ 47.760988, -2.86182647°45’40” N 2°51’43” W
Grand Champ
May 29–30 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
After lunch we headed for the CCP Aire at Grand Champ, which as a added bonus has a new shower block. We found a great hike from the Aire which circles around the town . Grand Champ has a nice selection of shops and bars so is a good place to stay for a night or two.Read more
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Day 32–34
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM - June 1, 2025
2 nights
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 56 ft
France Assérac 47.431887, -2.45148547°25’55” N 2°27’5” W
Penbe
May 30–Jun 1 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We headed for the 100km along the coast u the Aire we went to was rammed, so we drove a little farther and got the last place on a great little Aire next to a massive bay with the Gr34 on our doorstep. The weather is very hot though fortunately the sea breeze helps cool us down. We loved this spot so much we stayed for two nights. We also met an amazing German lady called Beate who has retired and lives and travels in a self built campervan and we got to meet her lovely Gustov her beautiful dogRead more
TravelerWe are very much enjoying following your travels now we are back in Blighty!
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TravelerGlad you got back safely, hope everything goes well with your Daughter x
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TravelerIt was so so nice to meet you! And thanks for your help this morning. Beautiful journey and we keep in touch
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TravelerYes it was great to meet you and Gustov sorry if I spelt his name wrong, looking forward to following your adventures!
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Day 34–35
June 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM - June 2, 2025
1 night
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 79 ft
France La Limouzinière 46.989718, -1.59475246°59’23” N 1°35’41” W
Limouziniere
Jun 1–2 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We headed south and inland a bit and found a nice small Ccp Aire in the village of Limouziniere. The aire is next to an old chateau where we had a look around, the village itself has a large impressive church at its centre. The village is the headquarters of the Pilote motorhome group. We found some nice hikes in the area.Read more
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Day 35–36
June 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM - June 3, 2025
1 night
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
France Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais 46.536358, -1.22416846°32’11” N 1°13’27” W
Mareuil Sur Lay
Jun 2–3 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We travelled a little further south into the Loire and found a free Aire in the town of Mureuil sur Lay. There is a pretty church in the centre and a few shops but we were able to get washing done at the revolution which is conveniently placed outside a intermarche. We got a hike in around the area but not that many trails around unfortunately.Read more
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Day 36–38
June 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM - June 5, 2025
2 nights
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 43 ft
France Fouras 45.977134, -1.08298345°58’38” N 1°4’59” W
Fouras
Jun 3–5 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We made a bee line to the coast and found the pretty resort of Fouras, we stayed at a Ccp Mon village aire which has good facilities including shower's. The camp is right next to the sea and has views of the Fort of Fouras, you can also spot Fort Boyard out to sea. We had a pleasant two days here had hike along the coast as the weather was good.Read more
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Day 38–39
June 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM - June 6, 2025
1 night
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 102 ft
France Jarnac-Champagne 45.55695, -0.39855945°33’25” N 0°23’55” W
Jarnac Champagne
Jun 5–6 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
We drove to another Ccp aire at Jarnac, after arriving we realised that we had stayed here last year! We didn't mind as its a nice site with lovely views on the edge of a vineyard, where we spent the afternoon walking a trail around .
We got back just as it started raining so we spent the rest of the evening just relaxing.Read more
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Day 39–40
June 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM - June 7, 2025
1 night
☁️ 18 °C
Altitude: 276 ft
France Brantôme en Périgord 45.360395, 0.64710345°21’37” N 0°38’50” E
Brantome
Jun 6–7 in France ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
For our next stopover we picked a favourite of Tim and Jacky who visited here last year. We can definitely see why they like it here, the village is spectacular with the backdrop of the abbey. We enjoyed walking around and taking in the sites, we also found a great hike on Alltrails , definitely a place to come back to.Read more
TravelerSo glad you liked beautiful Brantôme, wish we were there! xx
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Day 40–41
June 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM - June 8, 2025
1 night
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 266 ft
France Périgueux 45.187561, 0.73113345°11’15” N 0°43’52” E
Perigueux
Jun 7–8 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
There seems to be quite a lot of stunning medieval towns in this area and just 20km away from our last stop we found another. We parked up in a paid Aire but they are not charging at the moment so we got a free night. Perigueux sits on the L'isle river. The Saint Font cathedral is very impressive in the centre with all the shops and restaurants. After exploring the town we took a nice walk along the riverRead more
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Day 42
Monday, June 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 486 ft
France Sarlat-la-Canéda 44.883118, 1.21324544°52’59” N 1°12’48” E
Sarlat la Caneda
June 9 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A place that was recommended to us Sarlat la Caneda is a good place to stop and have a look around. We visited the medieval town and had a little lunch. Once again the town has an impressive cathedral in the centre with lots of interesting buildings all around the centre. There are a lot of people eating outside in the plentiful restaurants and bars dotted around.Read more
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Day 42–43
June 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM - June 10, 2025
1 night
☀️ 24 °C
Altitude: 210 ft
France Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère 45.012292, 1.08983745°0’44” N 1°5’23” E
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Saint Leon sur Vezere
Jun 9–10 in France ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Another picture perfect french village next to a wide river where you can hire out canoes.We stayed at the Ccp aire right in the heart of the village. We found some great trails running alongside the river and through a gorge. The village itself is stunning one of the prettiest we have ever visited. It's known as the prettiest village in France, but I'm guessing there are many contenders for that title!Read more
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Day 42–43
June 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM - June 10, 2025
1 night
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 741 ft
France Gourdon 44.734287, 1.38531344°44’3” N 1°23’7” E
Gourdon
Jun 9–10 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Another medieval, set on a hill with great views for miles all around. We stopped at a free Aire with free services, its a great park up and you can put tables and chairs out if you want. The weather is really hot now as we.move further south the temperature is in the mid 30s now. We walked up through the town to the highest point for the spectacular views.Read more
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Day 43
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 427 ft
France Saint-Géry-Vers 44.485405, 1.55565144°29’7” N 1°33’20” E
Vers
June 10 in France ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
On our way to Marcus and family we decided to stop for lunch at the beautiful village of Vers. There is a good Aire next to the riverside and a lovely river. The whole village though small is just stunning, we will come back here in the future and stay for a while.Read more
TravelerWe must put this lovely place on our list!
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Day 43–49
June 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM - June 16, 2025
6 nights
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 1,201 ft
France Espinas 44.196288, 1.84170444°11’47” N 1°50’30” E
Espinas, As Plos
Jun 10–16 in France ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We have had a wonderful stay with Marcus and family, we stayed for the first three nights in the huge barn conversion with a large pool for our use, which was amazing as the weather has been in the 30s so it was more bearable. Marcus, Charlotte, Jim and Mel and not forgetting Amadie and Lois are incredible hosts and provided everything for us over our stay, we can't thank them enough, If you are looking for a Great place to stay for a week or two we would fully recommend you come here.Read more
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Day 49
Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 833 ft
France Villefranche-de-Rouergue 44.347001, 2.03516144°20’49” N 2°2’7” E
Villefranche de Rouergue
June 16 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Just a quick lunch stop and walk around the nice town on the River
TravelerCaptured the best of the old town there Karl 👍
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TravelerThanks Marcus it was a perfect stop for a walkabout
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Day 49–50
June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM - June 17, 2025
1 night
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 2,664 ft
France Salles-Curan 44.200561, 2.7757644°12’2” N 2°46’33” E
Lac de Pareloup
Jun 16–17 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We are heading east over to Provence and our journey has taken us to an amazing Aire overlooking this massive lake. It has all the services including showers, it's more like a campsite. We walked into Salle's Curran which is a small village overlooking the lake.Read more
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Day 50–51
June 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM - June 18, 2025
1 night
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 1,555 ft
France Gorges du Tarn Causses 44.36545, 3.41153544°21’56” N 3°24’42” E
Saint Enimie
Jun 17–18 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We bagged the last place at the car park at Saint Enimie, this is one of the official most beautiful villages in France and so far it is the prettiest we have visited. Its set right in the Gorges du Tarn, which is a massive Gorge that is 33 miles long and 600m deep and the river Tarn runs through it. There are many people canoeing along it also there are hundreds of hikes and climbs. We did a few hikes but the weather is too hot for longer ones.Read more
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Day 51–52
June 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM - June 19, 2025
1 night
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 1,795 ft
France Florac Trois Rivières 44.317483, 3.5994944°19’3” N 3°35’58” E
Florac
Jun 18–19 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our first campsite of the tour is Vagabond camping on the river, only 13euro a night with good facilities. Very nice arrival and English spoken. We had a look around Florac which has a nice centre and a Chateau and a large church. We decided not to do another hike as the weather is too hot to climb the gorge so chilled out for the late afternoon and evening.Read more
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Day 52–53
June 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM - June 20, 2025
1 night
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 354 ft
France Ruoms 44.453191, 4.33755744°27’11” N 4°20’15” E
Roums
Jun 19–20 in France ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We are one stop away from Provence now and we stayed overnight in a Mon Village CCP which is a campsite turned into an Aire, the facilities are very good. The Aire is right next to the river and you can swim in it to cool down. The heatwave continues and its very hot in the motorhome today 41 decrees! We had a look around the town which is very nice with lots of small shops and bars. There is a small medieval centre as well. On Friday morning the village has a large market which is worth a look.Read more
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Day 53–55
June 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM - June 22, 2025
2 nights
☀️ 32 °C
Altitude: 965 ft
France Bédoin 44.125162, 5.1714244°7’31” N 5°10’17” E
Bedoin
Jun 20–22 in France ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
We parked in the CCP Aire in the pretty town of Bedoin, the area is known for its cycling,the mountain Ventoux is close by and the cyclists use the town as a base. We were lucky with the timing as it was la fete de la musique day so the town had loads going on. We had a meal out in the evening and got stuck in with the festivities! We will definitely come back here in the future.Read more
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Day 54–56
June 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM - June 23, 2025
2 nights
⛅ 30 °C
Altitude: 2,044 ft
France Aiguilhe 45.049706, 3.8794145°2’59” N 3°52’46” E
Le Puy en Velay
Jun 21–23 in France ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
We remembered that Jacky and Tim had visited here last year and it is on our route north so we decided to visit for a few days. We checked into the campsite in the centre of the town close to all the attractions. The town is beautiful and has plenty of attractions to visit. We are next to a church perched on top of a rocky stack. We climbed up the steps of the cathedral and also to the top of the statue of Mary which is the highest point of the town with fabulous views, you have to climb a ladder to get into her head at the very top!Read more
TravelerIsn't that place just amazing! So glad you got chance to visit x
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TravelerYes definitely one of the highlights of our journey x
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Day 55–58
June 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM - June 25, 2025
3 nights
⛅ 31 °C
Altitude: 1,578 ft
France Moustiers-Sainte-Marie 43.815809, 6.22544943°48’57” N 6°13’32” E
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Lac de Sainte Croix
Jun 22–25 in France ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
We have reached the furthest point of our journey, we are close to the Mediterranean sea and Monaco, we have found a great campsite on the banks of France's 3rd largest lake. We have enjoyed swimming in the crystal clear water which is nice considering the temperature is 35c . Just a few miles from the campsite is another one of France's most beautiful villages, its set on a hill with a cascade of water coming from the mountain above running through its centre. We climbed up to the church which sits overlooking the area with amazing views. This has been one of the highlights of our journey.Read more
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