bluereiver Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Due to having some eye surgery we have had to put of our 3 week trip to France until the end of September. Normally we would do Champagne ,Burgundy and back via Loire but don't know what to expect weather wise in October. Any views or suggestions ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Like the UK it's a bit of a lottery - might be warm and sunny might be cool and damp - but whatever it is there is always the chance that it will be more pleasant than October in the UK - but no guarantees! Just do it - life's too short to not go away because of the weather! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 We're in a similar situation, but will head for the med and Spain where the temperatures will, hopefully, be more reasonable than in August. We just keep heading south until the thermometer on the dashboard reaches 25C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupert123 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Likely to be the same as the south of UK. I would head further south, we have always had good weather in Provence, Dordogne, Languedoc during October. Much more interesting places to, try the Tarn and Verdon gorges, great in October when the crowds are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Cup Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Many campsites close early in that area as we found to our cost, though I suppose that aires will still be open. But further south is the better bet, I think. Have been down there as late as November, of course it's dark earlier and dewy in the mornings, and not guaranteed to be dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You could try this: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/feb/21/languedoc-wine-route-top-10 But France Passion also have vineyards that provide sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Have been to Brittany in September and it's been all closed up and deserted. Only chance is Mediterranean Spain for decent weather or furthers still.........you can get there in a few days even on none toll routes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I always find that the weather shows a marked improvement when you get South of the Loire. Here at 44°/45°S the temperature is usually 5°C warmer than Southern England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluereiver Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Thanks for the helpful suggestions . We have to drive 400 miles to get from home to the channel tunnel ( and another 400 home ) so I like to limit the driving in France to about 1000 miles or so. We will only have 3 weeks in France and I don't want to spend a lot of it driving. I reckon my best bet is to get to Burgundy, see what the weather is like then head south to either Provence or Dordogne. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 That makes more sense, but September onward France can be variable if not downright grim. Provence the best bet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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