Poppy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Just bought this (along with camperstop) and it looks very good. Easy to read, reports and in many cases pics.We might be tempted to try the odd one next year. Still not FULLY convinced but think that if you want to stay in a town or slightly out of the way village with no camping then this could be a real alternative.There is good information on day parking for motorhomes as well. (Oh Britain where are you!).Have to say though, we saw an aire down in the south of france in an area with loads of very good economical campsites and it did not appeal as it was overcrowded and looked like a gypsy encampment. Some of the aires as well charge as much as some municipals that give you shower/toilet blocks, own emplacement etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek500 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 It's horses for courses. We're the complete opposite and always use Aires and only stay at a campsite as a last resort. We don't like paying for facilities we don't use or need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 When we first started we payed for Campsites all the time and still do throughout the year . But now we are much braver we hunt down the Aires to see what they have to offer . If we dont like then we move on to the local campsite. So for us we use both through out the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grumpy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 We have just returned from 6 weeks in France and every English person we met on the many aires we used had a copy of this new book although most agreed that it is not as useful as the French original. It's up to us to send in reports an increase the number of aires in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I bought one this year called "All the Aires in France" this too is in english but is not as comprehensive as the French "Etapes camping car" Some of the aires are little gems its just a matter of seeking them out, which is all part of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panagah Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 mine arrived thursday. Really like it. we use aires, but generally when we are abling down to a destination. Also if we are going to spend anytime on a campsite, If we are going to arrive after 4pm because we have been travelling, we stay at an aire and then make our way to the site in the morning. No point in paying for a night if your only arriving late and unable to use any of the facilities. After all thats why our MH has a toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertandjean Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 foxy - 2007-11-09 12:24 PM I bought one this year called "All the Aires in France" this too is in english but is not as comprehensive as the French "Etapes camping car" Some of the aires are little gems its just a matter of seeking them out, which is all part of the fun. Hi, Why not share one of your little gems with us on the Aires: little gems thread just started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hi everyone are we talking about Vicarious books ???? If so we found it really easy and nice to use full of good info and loads in it . Is it this one you are all talking about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Grumpy Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 It's certainly the one that I am referring too,don't forget to share your little gems with them as well as us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Mr. Grumpy - 2007-11-10 9:40 AM It's certainly the one that I am referring too,don't forget to share your little gems with them as well as us! Full details of All the Aires at http://www.vicarious-shop.co.uk/view_product.php?c_id=4&sc_id=&p_id=39 Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick H. Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Mr. Grumpy - 2007-11-09 12:19 PM We have just returned from 6 weeks in France and every English person we met on the many aires we used had a copy of this new book although most agreed that it is not as useful as the French original. It's up to us to send in reports an increase the number of aires in it. We have just done five weeks in france and europe. found the french aires book much better than the english.Unfortunately, in the English one they have translated the french places into English and you have to try and translate back because the names on the road signs are in french.Also refering to the opening thread in five weeks we payed for five days a total of about 25 euros, this included 10 euros at Chamonix so we could go up Aigille Du Midi. The rest were free and some places that we used free electricity as well,but with these you usually need to get there early Mick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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