As one of the most Northern regions of France, Normandy is one of the closest and most accessible parts of the country for British campers. Particularly in the summer, the weather is perfect for a HomeCamper continental getaway! As well as enjoy the contemporary surroundings of beaches and pastoral countryside, visitors to Normandy will find …
The island commune of Mont Saint Michel lies about half a mile off Normandy’s north-western coast, and attracts more than three million visitors each year. We’ve made you a list of 5 things to know before you visit on your next Northern France HomeCamper holiday. The island town gets its name from the monastery which …
St Malo is the historic town on the Northern coast of Brittany, easily accessible from the UK by ferry. As well as the ‘Intra-Muros’ Medieval walled town area, it boasts stunning beaches and two beautiful islands, ‘Grand Be’ and ‘Petit Be’ which can be visited on foot at low tide. The colourful history of the …
France has always been renowned for its cycling holidays – from hard-core mountain climbs to leisurely pedals along the riverside, there really is something for everyone. We’ve put together some of our favourite cycling opportunities and paired them with nearby HomeCamper sites, allowing you to add variety flexibility to your French cycling holiday. Bordeaux Vineyards …
We’ve all heard of France’s Loire Valley as the beautiful and cultured ‘go-to’ region for British visitors to the continent, but do you know the reasons why people have been drawn to the area for centuries? The Spectacular Châteaux: The historical architecture of the region has left an abundance of stunning French castles – the …
The Côte de Granit Rose is one of the closer French beauty spots for those of us travelling from the UK. Covering thirty kilometres of Brittany’s coastline in Northern France, the Pink Granite Coast gets its name from its pinkish hued sands and stunning tinted rock formations. Particularly recommended is the coastal path walk from …
Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi runs 150 miles across Southern France, connecting the Garonne to the Mediterranean sea. It has evolved from its trading origins in the 17th century and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ever-popular with tourists and locals alike, there are approximately 10,000 boats per year who …
Interview of Charlie Bernard, founder of Natur’Concept, co-developer and product distributor At 32 years old, Charlie Bernard, native of Périgueux (south of France), has lived several lives : professional musician, sommelier in a large restaurant, speaker in his spare time, and now, leader of the Natur’Concept start’up, dedicated to research and development of eco-friendly solutions and …
Here at HomeCamper HQ we obviously love camping!!! But sometimes we all want a bit of luxury too. At HomeCamper we have over 170 camping locations with private swimming pools so there is no need to slum it! Read on for our top spots with pools… Simiane-Collanque Simiane-Collanque nestled just moments from a typical Provencal …
Although many flock to the coast, France is not all about the beaches, you can dip into the emerald-green plunge pools of Provence or swim beneath a château in the Loire. And with some of the largest and most beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfalls in Europe it’s a perfect destination for wild swimming. Easily accessible …
