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We are thinking of going to the Dordogne region in August. Anyone been
there? It looks like either St Malo or Caen are the best ports to head for from Portsmouth, the distance to Dordogne is roughly (370-ish miles) the same from both ports but I suppose St Malo will mean extra hours on the ferry so, at the moment, I'm inclined to use Caen. I'd appreciate recommendations for the following if you know any. 1. An overnight stopover for the journey down (not an Aire). 2. A good site in the Dordogne area, preferably one with fishing close by. This will be our second trip to France. Last year we stayed near Quimper in Brittany now we want to venture further afield. Thanks in advance. |
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![]() -- "Sigmund" wrote in message ... We are thinking of going to the Dordogne region in August. Anyone been there? It looks like either St Malo or Caen are the best ports to head for from Portsmouth, the distance to Dordogne is roughly (370-ish miles) the same from both ports but I suppose St Malo will mean extra hours on the ferry so, at the moment, I'm inclined to use Caen. I'd appreciate recommendations for the following if you know any. 1. An overnight stopover for the journey down (not an Aire). 2. A good site in the Dordogne area, preferably one with fishing close by. This will be our second trip to France. Last year we stayed near Quimper in Brittany now we want to venture further afield. Thanks in advance. Sigmund The last time we stayed in the Dordogne we stayed at a site called Moulin de David, nice site with good facilities and if you have kids there is a lot organised for them in the high season. However if you are a couple and have to go in high season you might find a bit much. There did seem to be a lake which looked as though it was used for fishing. Having said that the French seem just as keen on fishing as the Brits so you are never far from somewhere to fish I expect. There is a site report on my website if it is of interest. The Dordogne is a delightful area of France and you will not regret making the journey. It might be helpful to give an approx point at which you want to stop for the night. Can't help with ferries as our most recent visit to the Dordogne was part of a big circular tour of France and used Dover-Calais which depending on where you are in the UK and your willingness to have a long drive once in France might not be convenient. David - Milton Keynes www.caravantravels.co.uk Details of our Caravan Travels in the UK and Europe with help and advice and site reports |
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![]() "Sigmund" wrote in message ... We are thinking of going to the Dordogne region in August. Anyone been there? It looks like either St Malo or Caen are the best In my view the Dordogne is worth a visit (once). Very like Shropshire/Hereford countryside. Interesting historical sites and very full- exceeding full, of Brits. Mostly talking loudly in Home County accents. DaveK. |
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![]() "Sigmund" wrote in message ... We are thinking of going to the Dordogne region in August. Anyone been there? It looks like either St Malo or Caen are the best ports to head for from Portsmouth, the distance to Dordogne is roughly (370-ish miles) the same from both ports but I suppose St Malo will mean extra hours on the ferry so, at the moment, I'm inclined to use Caen. I'd appreciate recommendations for the following if you know any. 1. An overnight stopover for the journey down (not an Aire). 2. A good site in the Dordogne area, preferably one with fishing close by. This will be our second trip to France. Last year we stayed near Quimper in Brittany now we want to venture further afield. Thanks in advance. We stayed at Bel Ombrage, it's in the CC brochure, really enjoyed it, plenty of space, good clean toilet facilities. We were about 2 miles from the river which was excellent for fishing, the site also has a small river running alongside it for trout fishing. Jim |
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![]() "Sigmund" wrote in message ... We are thinking of going to the Dordogne region in August. Anyone been there? It looks like either St Malo or Caen are the best ports to head for from Portsmouth, the distance to Dordogne is roughly (370-ish miles) the same from both ports but I suppose St Malo will mean extra hours on the ferry so, at the moment, I'm inclined to use Caen. I'd appreciate recommendations for the following if you know any. 1. An overnight stopover for the journey down (not an Aire). 2. A good site in the Dordogne area, preferably one with fishing close by. This will be our second trip to France. Last year we stayed near Quimper in Brittany now we want to venture further afield. Thanks in advance. Been to the Dordogne area for the last two years and stayed at Port de Limeuil campsite which sits on the confluence of the Dordogne and Vezere rivers right opposite very picturesque Limeuil village. Nearest town Le Bugue - about 3 miles. Central for most things. Excellent site with good pool complex, bar/takeaway. French owners who are welcoming and speak excellent english and with some english staff. Eurocamp present, but don't let that put you off. Site runs canoe trips, and I think you can fish, but not one of myinterests. Checkout the website at www.campings-dordogne.com/port-de-limeuil/. We went via Calais, so can't help with the overnight stop, but get a copy of the CC Camping Europe guide for France and choose a municipal from there and you won't go far wrong. HTH John Miller |
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