sambukashot Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Hi MelCan i have your permission to use this photo on my website?I will credit your name on the photoThank youKeith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 sambukashot - 2013-05-10 10:22 PMHi MelCan i have your permission to use this photo on my website?I will credit your name on the photoThank youKeith Fine by me Keith, here's another of the same site: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thanks Mel, i have added the photos here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Mel. That is a cracking photo. I love that Aire as well but it does make me sad as we always seem to stop there on the way home after a long trip. :-( When you have a view like that, friendly neighbours and a handy little village nearby why would anyone swap that for a campsite? Its beyone me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I imagine that the "Aires" system was rolled out across France to encourage people, french as much as others, to travel around the country spending money in small communities. Different communities had different ideas about what would attract motorhomes, and what would just suffice. It looks like some really bought into the idea, some just made a token gesture. A bit like campsites really! Having followed this thread and the other one currently on the go; I'm more inclined to give aires a go. But I'll plan, and I'll look for the good ones. Might even come across some surprises. Happy camping, alan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 snowie - 2013-05-11 9:52 AM I imagine that the "Aires" system was rolled out across France to encourage people, french as much as others, to travel around the country spending money in small communities. Different communities had different ideas about what would attract motorhomes, and what would just suffice. It looks like some really bought into the idea, some just made a token gesture. A bit like campsites really! Having followed this thread and the other one currently on the go; I'm more inclined to give aires a go. But I'll plan, and I'll look for the good ones. Might even come across some surprises. Happy camping, alan b And hasnt it worked for the French! Oh yes. France may be a wonderful place to visit but lets face it one of the main reasons so many motorhomers from all nations visit is because they make it easy for us. If only the UK could follow their example! Once you get used to Aires and find a few good ones you will never look back and will wonder why you bothered with campsites at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Another one on the Seine can't remember the name about 20 miles west of Rouen, this one was a private Aire fenced in more like a camp site I think it was 8€ a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peejay Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 lennyhb - 2013-05-11 10:38 AM Another one on the Seine can't remember the name about 20 miles west of Rouen, this one was a private Aire fenced in more like a camp site I think it was 8€ a night. I think that is Les Cerisiers at Heurteauville, just along from the La Mailleraye aire. http://aire-les-cerisiers.pagesperso-orange.fr/ Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Yep that's the one, very pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Les Cerisiers i have the larger images on my site, they must have a job lot on blue paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Eddie, not sure if any have been added since i left so should that not be decreaseing PVC owners list. >:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 rupert123 - 2013-05-11 2:47 PM JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Eddie, not sure if any have been added since i left so should that not be decreaseing PVC owners list. >:-( You're a self professed oddity with not a complete grasp of your faculties, so don't count:D. Seriously though Hugh on the way to pick his one up so counts you out, and sounds like Bruce may be on the list soon as doing the sums!lol Nice west end show last night, "Once" at the Phoenix theatre. I loved the film (cult budget job) but musical very good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1footinthegrave Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Here;s one to beat the height barriers. :D If you've got the odd 54k to spare 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwendolyn Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Well I did do some updates about a year ago: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Adria-Twin-v-Hymer-Car-322/27140/31/#M311507 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/-Up-sizing-update-Tugging-again/27369/ We chose the Hobby Van in the end. The Adria Twins which we looked at had been “mutilated” by Mr DIY! And your advice re the “vintage” of those Adria vans was very helpful. I have to say, that although OH is perfectly happy with the Hobby, I quietly plan to return to a PVC at some future date!!! He doesn’t know that yet of course!!! What will be your next van???? Cheers Gwen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 sambukashot - 2013-05-11 7:51 AM Thanks Mel, i have added the photos here I've got photos of lots of aires as I take photos of them when we visit as a 'memory jog' for the future, I also note them down as I do a brief diary whilst we're travelling. When I get back off holiday I'll see if I can put together some more photos for you to use. :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Barryd999 - 2013-05-11 9:22 AM Mel. That is a cracking photo. I love that Aire as well but it does make me sad as we always seem to stop there on the way home after a long trip. :-( When you have a view like that, friendly neighbours and a handy little village nearby why would anyone swap that for a campsite? Its beyone me. Thanks Barry. We used it for the first time in 2007 on our way back home when we got very bad sunburn whilst canoeing down the Ardeche gorge ... 23km, took 8.5 hours!!! 8-) Hubby got 2nd degree burns on his lower legs and feet, and his ankles were a right mess ... but that's another story! *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambukashot Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Hi Mel,I would love to share your photos on my website :) (and stopover locations) whenever you get the time!Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barryd999 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Mel B - 2013-05-11 9:29 PM Barryd999 - 2013-05-11 9:22 AM Mel. That is a cracking photo. I love that Aire as well but it does make me sad as we always seem to stop there on the way home after a long trip. :-( When you have a view like that, friendly neighbours and a handy little village nearby why would anyone swap that for a campsite? Its beyone me. Thanks Barry. We used it for the first time in 2007 on our way back home when we got very bad sunburn whilst canoeing down the Ardeche gorge ... 23km, took 8.5 hours!!! 8-) Hubby got 2nd degree burns on his lower legs and feet, and his ankles were a right mess ... but that's another story! *-) Ah canoing Down the Ardeche! Wonderful. Did that in 2011, peak season, What a laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Gwendolyn - 2013-05-11 7:40 PM JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Well I did do some updates about a year ago: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Adria-Twin-v-Hymer-Car-322/27140/31/#M311507 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/-Up-sizing-update-Tugging-again/27369/ We chose the Hobby Van in the end. The Adria Twins which we looked at had been “mutilated” by Mr DIY! And your advice re the “vintage” of those Adria vans was very helpful. I have to say, that although OH is perfectly happy with the Hobby, I quietly plan to return to a PVC at some future date!!! He doesn’t know that yet of course!!! What will be your next van???? Cheers Gwen It would have been this..would have been picking it up about now, had sorted out 2 PX deals before Christmas.....but have health issues so pointless really and my van only 2 years old. http://www.promobil.de/test/caravan-salon-premiere-poessl-auf-franzoesisch-1290818.html http://suchen.mobile.de/wohnwagen-inserat/poessl-fr-636-modell-2013-all-in-paket-tempomat-uvm-marpingen/169416410.html have a great trip...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 JudgeMental - 2013-05-12 9:39 AM Gwendolyn - 2013-05-11 7:40 PM JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Well I did do some updates about a year ago: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Adria-Twin-v-Hymer-Car-322/27140/31/#M311507 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/-Up-sizing-update-Tugging-again/27369/ We chose the Hobby Van in the end. The Adria Twins which we looked at had been “mutilated” by Mr DIY! And your advice re the “vintage” of those Adria vans was very helpful. I have to say, that although OH is perfectly happy with the Hobby, I quietly plan to return to a PVC at some future date!!! He doesn’t know that yet of course!!! What will be your next van???? Cheers Gwen It would have been this..would have been picking it up about now, had sorted out 2 PX deals before Christmas.....but have health issues so pointless really and my van only 2 years old. http://www.promobil.de/test/caravan-salon-premiere-poessl-auf-franzoesisch-1290818.html http://suchen.mobile.de/wohnwagen-inserat/poessl-fr-636-modell-2013-all-in-paket-tempomat-uvm-marpingen/169416410.html have a great trip...... Lovely vans - coachbuilt accommodation with the added advantage of a sliding door and the elimination of leaks. Great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Mike88 - 2013-05-12 8:50 AM JudgeMental - 2013-05-12 9:39 AM Gwendolyn - 2013-05-11 7:40 PM JudgeMental - 2013-05-11 1:17 PM Gwendolyn while searching for info for another thread, I came up with an old thread of yours re vans...what did yo get in the end as I hate unfinished business! :D (plus I want to know if I can add you the the expanding panel van owners list :-D) Well I did do some updates about a year ago: https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Adria-Twin-v-Hymer-Car-322/27140/31/#M311507 https://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/-Up-sizing-update-Tugging-again/27369/ We chose the Hobby Van in the end. The Adria Twins which we looked at had been “mutilated” by Mr DIY! And your advice re the “vintage” of those Adria vans was very helpful. I have to say, that although OH is perfectly happy with the Hobby, I quietly plan to return to a PVC at some future date!!! He doesn’t know that yet of course!!! What will be your next van???? Cheers Gwen It would have been this..would have been picking it up about now, had sorted out 2 PX deals before Christmas.....but have health issues so pointless really and my van only 2 years old. http://www.promobil.de/test/caravan-salon-premiere-poessl-auf-franzoesisch-1290818.html http://suchen.mobile.de/wohnwagen-inserat/poessl-fr-636-modell-2013-all-in-paket-tempomat-uvm-marpingen/169416410.html have a great trip...... Lovely vans - coachbuilt accommodation with the added advantage of a sliding door and the elimination of leaks. Great. Ah well...... :-| I think this the best layout going, very open plan with two lounging areas.....Adria beds tend to be more practical, where the bed tips up in place in a minute and you just pop it back down again...Possl a bit more faf'ing about and why I never went for one when I bought the Adria as simply not as practical. But dealer had agreed to fix the French bed so one side tilted up to accommodate bikes, still giving two single beds, get to destination, bikes locked up outside and no bike rack (expensive bikes) planning trip to Sri Lanka instead. Jerusalem looking a bit dodgy and Istanbul now shelved as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkc Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 malc d - 2013-05-07 2:40 PM Of course, originally, aires were only designed for overnight stops. That's where the expression " aire today, gone tomorrow " comes from. :-| Malc, jokes unlike wine do not improve with age. Kindly leave the stage. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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