aj8one Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 any help with using this form of touring in france. have read website but unsure how to book next night stop over . some kind of vouchers but if you are unsure where you are going may be difficult. newish member about to take delivery of motorhome this month alan & julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Welcome to the forum Alan and Julie. I hope you enjoy your new way of life. It's great! With regards to France Passion you cannot book, you just have to turn up so make sure you arrive at a reasonable time in the afternoon. No booking, no payment but it will be appreciated if you buy whatever they produce e.g. couple bottles of wine (usually excellent value and produce), sausage, pate, fruit etc. Obviously you have to introduce yourselves and be perfect motorhomers !! If you don't speak French it would be a good idea to practice a few basic phrases before you arrive. You will find them very welcoming. If you already know the make and model of your new m/home it is helpful if you include it in your profile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterdog Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Welcome to the forum, Im sure someone will be along shortly with info on France Passion, this is a very informative motorhome forum, you will also be able to get advice on check lists etc of the things to check when you actually take delivery of your new holiday home. maggie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 aj8one - 2009-03-11 9:30 AM any help with using this form of touring in france. have read website but unsure how to book next night stop over . some kind of vouchers but if you are unsure where you are going may be difficult. newish member about to take delivery of motorhome this month alan & julie Hi Alan & Julie, Welcome to the forum. Full detaols of France passion can be found at http://www.vicarious-shop.co.uk/view_product.php?c_id=11&sc_id=&p_id=76 they are the UK agents. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi to all. I ordered FP book direct and just checked that it was Oct 22 last year. I wonder if anyone has yet received 2009 copy ordered direct from France. I raised a query about 10 days ago and reply claimed that bulk mailing had been dispatched. I am still waiting. I just wonder if my order being so early has been overlooked, or is it postal delays . To Alan and Julie, I used the book a few years ago and like others found some problems in locating the sites as directions are not always clear, and some of the identity plaques/markers are well weathered and sometimes a bit overgrown and difficult to spot. A working knowledge of French is helpful but not essential, and booking ahead is not done, Just turn up and hope there is still space. If not move on to next option. This means it is adviseable to find your proposed stop late afternoon to give time for plan B if plan A is full. We used one listed at St Priest en Murat (leave A71 at Montmarault) a few years ago, and their young dog wanted to play. He sneaked away with my wifes sandals when we were tidying the van. !. Another in Normandy sold some very refreshing Apple juice and the stop is in one of their Orchards. Cant remember the exact location, but that was a plan B stop. They also sold some powerful firewater distilled on site. Calvados!! Another at Lac Guier Just north of Le Mont Dore, overlooking the lake where there was a fishing competition going on. Didnt see anyone catch their supper, but the Auberge was offering meals if required. what van are you getting. Good luck and enjoy the freedom tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertandjean Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi, Our 2009 book arrived from France today; 250 new stops making 1400 in total. As others point out this is a no booking system, so forget UK with all booking ahead nonsense and just turn up! Over the past 5 years we have stayed on around 40 or so different ones and almost always on our own. Never been turned away because full so would not worry too much about not finding a space. Yes it is best to have a back up as although most are very good we have found the odd one or two where we would not stay usually due to muddy or very rough ground. And it is true some are hard to find but don't be put off the scheme there are some real gems, for example Espace Terriors, Grasse (06); Cap Nature, Audinghen (62) and Champagne Henry de Vaugency,Oger (51). What we tend to do is use the France Passion stops as a back up to the aires; between the two no need ever to use sites unless want to. Regarding joining scheme then best way is direct. Go to www.france-passion.com and join on line. Scheme runs from Easter to Easter and first year costs 28 Euros, after that if you renew in good time costs 23 Euros. Jean and Roberet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Update at 1340hrs. Postman just arrived. Now out with maps to mark them up Enjoy your trip. tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj8one Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 fiat chausson allegro 94 fixed bed above garage thanks for info alam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Momma Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Hi Alan & Julie, One of the replies directed you to a link to vicarious books. Great site, very easy to use and to order from and extremely efficient. Lots of good Motorhome Books about Aires etc, all worth investing in. Enjoy the good life !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertandjean Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 aj8one - 2009-03-11 7:43 PM fiat chausson allegro 94 fixed bed above garage thanks for info alam Yes can see how this would help France Passion!!!! Jean and Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Nice van Alam. (Slightly biased there if you look at my profile) Our book arrived today so will be used more this year because of this horrible euro exchange rate . Have fun Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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