The Big France Trip - Summer 2014

This story happened on: 04/09/2014

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It's really difficult to give the details of our visit to France this year as we did so much. As photo's are the main aim of this 'story', and as it is difficult to add photos to the main text, I will add them in the reply boxes below. Look at the date below and scroll down to the reply boxes and look for the appropriate date. Hope some of the photos and comments might inspire someone to visit some of the places on our list. Fingers crossed that this works!!! Add any comments and questions and I will do my best to answer.

20 July SUNDAY Travel from Polesworth to Folkestone Eurotunnel Terminal. Train at 10.26pm. Travel through the night to Gueret, La Creuse.
21 July MONDAY (Gueret, France) Travel from Eurotunnel Terminal at Calais to Gueret - arr. Approx 2pm
22 July TUESDAY (Gueret, France) Visit Sous-Parsat Church and Franseches/Masgot
23 July WEDNESDAY (Gueret, France) Visit sister and brother-in-law at Fresselines
24 July THURSDAY (Gueret, France) Visit Benevent-L'Abbaye and Cascade des Jarrauds
25 July FRIDAY (Aubignan) Travel from Gueret to Camping Le Bregoux, Aubignan, France
26 July SATURDAY (Aubignan) Visit Mont Ventoux
27 July SUNDAY (Aubignan) Visit Vaison La Romaine
28 July MONDAY (Aubignan) Visit Rousillion, drive to Bonnieux, Lacoste, Menerbes
29 July TUESDAY (Aubignan) Visit Orange
30 July WEDNESDAY (Frejus) Travel from Aubignan to Frejus: Caravanning L'Etoile d'Argens
31 July THURSDAY (Frejus) Visit some 'old haunts' in the locality.
1 August FRIDAY (Frejus) Day at Campsite
2 August SATURDAY (Frejus) Visit Grand Canyon du Verdon
3 August SUNDAY (Frejus) Day at Campsite
4 August MONDAY (Frejus) Visit Mons
5 August TUESDAY (Frejus) Day at Campsite
6 August WEDNESDAY (Frejus) a.m. campsite; p.m St Raphael beach
7 August THURSDAY (Frejus) Visit Madonne D'Utelle & Gorge de la Vesubie
8 August FRIDAY (Frejus) Day at Campsite - picnic lunch out
9 August SATURDAY (Frejus) Day in Monaco
10 August SUNDAY (Frejus) a.m. campsite; p.m St Raphael beach
11 August MONDAY (Frejus) Visit Gourdon
12 August TUESDAY (Frejus) Day at Campsite - picnic lunch out
13 August WEDNESDAY (Neydens) Travel from Frejus to La Columbiere
14 August THURSDAY (Neydens) Visit Old Bridge at Cruiselles and La Saleve
15 August FRIDAY (Neydens) Visit Yvoire
16 August SATURDAY (Neydens) Vist Lake Annecy
17 August SUNDAY (Neydens) Visit Geneva & Switzerland
18 August MONDAY (La Rochette, Melun) Travel from La Columbiere to Camping La Belle Etoile, Quai Maréchal Joffre, La Rochette, France
19 August TUESDAY (La Rochette) Carol & Anna visit Paris
20 August WEDNESDAY (La Rochette) Visit Gorges d'Apremont, towns on the Seine
21 August THURSDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Travel from La Rochette to Chalons-en-Champagne
22 August FRIDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Visit Epernay and Champagne Route (Vets @ 17h.30)
23 August SATURDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Day at Campsite - picnic lunch out. Pack up day.
24 August SUNDAY Travel from Chalons-en-Champagne to Calais. Eurotunnel 10.50pm
25 August MONDAY Travel through the nigh from Eurotunnel to Home

Now for the details and photos.........

David

52 comments

DSB commented on 14/09/2014 16:31

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DSB

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Commented on 14/09/2014 16:31

21 August THURSDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Travel from La Rochette to Chalons-en-Champagne
22 August FRIDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Visit Epernay and Champagne Route (Vets @ 17h.30)
23 August SATURDAY (Chalon-en-Champagne) Day at Campsite - picnic lunch out. Pack up day.

We had little time at Chalon, but we needed to visit the vet so that Lizzie could visit the vet. She got the VIP treatment. No messing with worming tablets, the vet gave her an injection and we were on our way.

We did manage to squeeze in a ride through the 'Champagne Route' and a visit to Epernay......

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Avenue de Champagne, Epernay....

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Well, our holiday was almost over. Saturday was pack up day and visit to the supermarket!!! It was on the way back to the site from the supermarket that we realised that one of the fuel injectors had gone on the car. We still managed to limp back to Calais and subsequently, back home. Car now fixed. Here's to the next time....... Au Revoir France!

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David

JaneandIan commented on 14/09/2014 17:37

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JaneandIan

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Commented on 14/09/2014 17:37

Fantastic pics David. Many thanks! We've been to the wonderful Mont Ventoux (Ian and his friend have cycled up from Bedoin) and are regualar visitors to the Chalons site - but your other amazing pics encourage further exploration. We do love France!

Laowjo commented on 14/09/2014 17:58

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Commented on 14/09/2014 17:58

I've loved looking through your pictures David, a really lovely way to share your trip around France. Nice to see some of the places we have visited and many more that are on our 'to do' list. As huge Tour de France followers, the Ventoux is a definite!

Thanks Again!

milliehull commented on 14/09/2014 18:14

milliehull

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Commented on 14/09/2014 18:14

I have absolutely loved all your photos and stories of your trip. It looks wonderful. I particularly liked the picture of Mt Blanc. Are you planning next year's trip yet David?

Georgiejuniorgirl commented on 14/09/2014 21:20

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Commented on 14/09/2014 21:20

Thanks again . Absolutely wonderful , reading this and seeing all your lovely photos has really cheered me up . I hope more people do the same x

brue commented on 14/09/2014 21:24

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Commented on 14/09/2014 21:24

Really enjoyed all the pics and descriptions. We've got friends near Epernay so it was nice to see the champagne countryside at the end of your trip.

DSB commented on 14/09/2014 23:32

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DSB

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Commented on 14/09/2014 23:32

Wow! Thank you all so much for the lovely comments - really pleased that you have enjoyed looking at them. I've learnt quite a lot doing a 'story' in this way. Perhaps my biggest lesson is that on photo is worth more than a whole detailed description. Not began to think about next year yet, but we have plenty of time. :)

Best wishes

David

commented on 17/09/2014 21:14

Commented on 17/09/2014 21:14

thank you for sharing with us your holiday, great reading and love the photo's it's given us idea's for future holidays.

dave & sue

DSB commented on 22/09/2014 09:22

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DSB

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Commented on 22/09/2014 09:22

thank you for sharing with us your holiday, great reading and love the photo's it's given us idea's for future holidays.

dave & sue

Thanks Dave & Sue. Glad it's been useful. I've actually really enjoyed doing it. It's given me the chance to sift through lots of photos and to remind me of all the places we visited.

David

DSB commented on 22/09/2014 09:41

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Commented on 22/09/2014 09:41

I have absolutely loved all your photos and stories of your trip. It looks wonderful. I particularly liked the picture of Mt Blanc. Are you planning next year's trip yet David?

Looks as if next year will be a UK holiday, Millie. Our son is getting married on August 1st and our youngest daughter has to start back to 6th form academy half way through August. We'll only have a clear run of about two and a half weeks, so not really long enough for a big trip over the channel. Thinking of Pembrokeshire next year.

David

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