Don Madge Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 For those thinking about buying the guide or those who have already ordered it here's a preview of what you can expect. :-D http://www.vicariousbooks.co.uk/images/compilation.pdf Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usinmyknaus Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Thanks for the tip off Don - just in time for my starting to think about the first foreign venture. I'll place an order asap. The extract looked good to me (but then I know nothing about aires yet.) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Just an update on delivery. For those who have ordered the guide you should receive them on the 4/5 July if all goes according to plan. http://www.vicariousbooks.co.uk/press/press.htm Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Oh Don , If only the weather would change the thought of getting me book and sitting having a nosey would really get me inthe mood ! Still will have to make do with dreaming for sunnier days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventoux Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Just looking at my 2007 Aires de Services map & book. Can anyone translate the colour codes for me please? Red; “Aire de services communale ou privee” – is that Parking with the slot machine facilities? Orange; “Aire de services sur terrain de camping ou a proximite” – Parking with campsite nearbye? Blue; “Aire de services sur autoroute” – Parking adjacent to motorways? Water tap? Green; “Accueil chez les producteurs viticoles et fermiers” Whats that ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naittaw Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Red - Local Community or Privately owned Green - on Wine Producer's or Farmer's property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventoux Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Thanks naittaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Motorhoming Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Red: as said above, aire communale, these are your true aires, the ones provided by the local authorities. Privee, these are privately owned and can be supermarkets, mini motorhome campsites like the caravan club CL's or at restaurants. Orange: This one is a little more dificault, often the service point is outside the municipal campsite, (AIRE EXTERIEURE) sometimes with good parking. on other occasions we have turned up at a campsite to find it has a service point inside the campsite (Aire interieure). Blue = Motorway service stations, normally with a motorhome service point. It is these areas that people should avoid stopping overnight. Green: viticoles = vineyards, fermiers = farmers. some will take any passing trade others appear to be France passion only. If you turn to page 234 you will see all the France Passion sites listed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventoux Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thanks for extra detail. I have just done 3 month trip (Belgium, Suisse, Italy, France) but the Guide arrived couple of days after I had gone :D. Off for extended tour of france in couple of weeks & want to cut expense of campsites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Morning all, My copy arrived this morning. We could now do with one in English for the Germany Stellplatz :-D :-D Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 To the best of my knowledge, the green symbol on the Camping-Car map relates exclusively to those farms, vineyards, etc. within the France Passion scheme. These places occasionally have a genuine aires de services facility that has been installed by the proprietor, but are generally best considered as 'one night stand' stop-overs. Experienced UK France Passion members will know that, without the FP booklet to provide directions, the chances of locating an FP site based on the Camping-Car map or the place-listing in the "Guide Officiel" are pretty slim. In fact, even with the FP booklet, finding an FP site can sometimes be a voyage of discovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Morning My copy arrived as well. Hubby said Oh beautiful really easy to follow nicely done ...Thankyou Don & Vicarious books ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyAndy Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Got mine today , exactly as they said, along with Aires map. Well done Vicarious books yet again!! Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Aires Map????? whats one of them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaus Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Hi Can anyone tell me if the French Aires in English book will be updated yearly like the French one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted July 4, 2007 Author Share Posted July 4, 2007 Knaus - 2007-07-04 4:49 PM Hi Can anyone tell me if the French Aires in English book will be updated yearly like the French one. Work will start next month on the 2008 edition. If you have any Aires you would like included please send the details plus a photo if possible to ask@vicariousbooks.co.uk or use the report form in the back of the book. If your submission is accepted the publishers will send you a free copy of the new book. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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