France this Summer

I cancelled our trip on the day the balance was due a few weeks ago. We were due to sail with Stena from Rosslare on 1st August.

Irish ferries were allowing customers to bank their deposit until next year, but that was when we were supposed to travel in May. I have also received emails from one of the campsites we used last year to say they are open for business.

The same here , I felt it wasn't a good idea going to a foreign country where you really don't know what's going on around you ,we are pretty self isolating alright but you have to go to supermarket etc also there could be a sudden lockdown where you are , really missing not going through

I'm heading out through France to Spain at the end of the week via Calais, don't intend to socialise and will only shop in supermarkets with gloves/masks etc, which is probably no more dangerous than at home. Once in Spain I will be isolated at my own place so again similar to being here.

With the compulsory 14 self quarantine period for Public Service workers on return and a new outbreak locking down a campsite in Spain.
I am staying put. Heading to Eyeries for the weekend will be a nice getaway at least.

We postponed our trip and have a full credit to use by end of 2021

Currently sitting half way down France so here is what I have observed so far.

Dublin to holyhead almost a ghost ship for car passengers, some wearing masks a lot not

Dover to Calais busier but not as busy as other July periods, masks compulsory and some areas closed off on the ship.

Roads are quieter with mainly lorries on them definitely fewer Motorhomes, went to an aire I have used before at St Omer and previous times hard to get a spot but only two other vans there.

Will report more as I continue on to Spain

It would be interesting to hear further reports alright, however with France not on the 'Green List' I reckon it's unlikely we'll be going.

Irish Ferries said that they would be talking the balance next Wednesday unless I call them to discuss. I'll try to get them to hold off for two weeks to see if things improve.

Enjoy your holiday, I'm sure you will have a few of us here that will be with you in spirit anyway.

It’s not a holiday as such but an essential trip to deal with the aftermath of a break in at our home in Spain. But hopefully I will get to sit back and relax by the pool at some stage

I’m suddenly reminded of that movie ‘Taken’. I hope you get those guys.

Hi Sprinter and all Irish Motorhomers and thanks again for your advices? In return, perhaps I can give you an idea of the actual situation in France.... as a result we can see an increase in Covid 19 cases. , Perhaps also due to more tests beeing carried out ?
And most certainly due to irresponsable attitudes ?

Sea shores are packed up in Britanny and also further south one would expect.

Early July, I have seen so many tourists coming to Britanny, where I live , that I've decided to drive east to the Auvergne and Cantal mountains.

Along our three weeks travel, we've stayed in different places : farms, " camping municipal" or commercial campsites. People here are very carefull: face covering nearly in every office , shops and distancing measures are applied by most people volontarily, prior to the government decisions that will be compulsory on monday to morrow.

If most events have been cancelled, restaurants and bars are open : masks are to be on as you enter or move inside, and may be removed as you are sitting .
Regarding bars, we are lucky to enjoy drinking on outdoor "terrasses" , where no mask is required, but distancing and responsible attitude is normally applied.

Camping sites : face covering while checking in or out, face covering in toilets , showers, lavatories etc.... quite nice for shaving !!!!
There we are . I hope it will help you visiting France

September , hopefully, will see some improvement, due to school return...
Have a good trip.
Regards .
Daniel

Thank you Daniel, from me also.



The same here - just heartbroken at the moment.

If France was by some chance to get on the Green List in August, I think I'd go.

Was the mask for Covid or to stop them eating the burger

I don't want to cause offence, or fall out with anyone...this is just my own opinion.... bearing in mind the Government and Nphet advice regarding only essential travel abroad.
There seems to be a school of thought that says "I know the advice, I understand the reasoning, I'm aware of the risks to myself and possibly others on my return....but it doesn't really apply to me because, er, it's me."
As I said, just my opinion.

playing catch up with Spain then

You are teasing us describing your itinerary Daniel. Happy end of year and Christmas to you too. What’s wrong with Marseilles by the way? I have never been.. Hopefully 2021 allows more travel.

Bon voyage.

As we had a feeling of non sécurity in Marseille à few years ago , ( we are not allowed to Say why anymore in France ...) i did not wish to drive through that Town with m’y motorhome.
So from Camargue to Toulon, if you do not want to use the motorway, you havé to drive through thé tunnel passing under thé «  vieux port ». If’you miss your way out ( which i did...) , you ‘ ll néed to drive all along thé Crowed narrow streets , up to «  la bonne mère de la garde «  cathédral » area and down before you find your way out.
Quite à chalenge .
Also, generally speaking , in view of the unsecure atmosphère regarding thé Covid , we decided to avoid large Towns as much as we could.
Towns were merely empty anyway, with mask wearing and hot Weather
For instance we were Alone in thé Arles arenas , and Vaison la Romaine roman Théâtre .

Best wishes to you too
Daniel

You’ve got it right , Panda . about Marseille.
Unfortunatly thé recent slaughter of a teacher. will not help. Neither thé actual réaction and attitude of the turkish président followed by other countries.
Until now it was : «  pas de vague » ( no trouble )

Let’ us hope things will calm down .

Back to travelling : Normandy and Britanny are , of course, very nice and worth visiting too ! And of easy access.

Good health to the Ferry compagnies.

Kenavo !