Motorhome Road Trip: West Coast France | Dune de Pilat to the Bay of Arcachon

Join us on the 2nd part of our motorhome adventure to the West Coast of France starting in the south and working our way up to the Ile d'Oleron. In this episode, we start our day with a hike up the impressive Dune de Pilat before taking a drive around the Bay of Arcachon visiting the beautiful Claouey before an overnight stay at the ACSI campsite Camping Canadienne, Ares (see below for Search for Sites web links).
www.dunedupilat.com/en/
Aire at Claouey - www.searchforsites.co.uk/mark...
Campsite at Ares (ACSI) - www.searchforsites.co.uk/mark...
If you would like to benefit from the off-peak discounts (not normally available during July and August), here is the link to purchase the annual discount card - webshop.acsi.eu/en/?aff=9000&...
You need to purchase the Camping subscription. Don't buy the Club ID as this does not give you a discount but acts as proof of ID when going to campsites, as you would normally be expected to show your passport on arrival at campsites.
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The last few years have been tough for us all, and after losing both my mum and more recently my grandma (who was not only my adventurous inspiration but also my travel buddy) I've had a real personal struggle with long bouts of depression and anxiety....but those who know me, know what works and that is the traveling and getting out in the fresh air. During this time, I never stopped to consider those perimenopausal symptoms may have also contributed to this, so I've taken the plunge and bought my motorhome Elaine and this is my vlog to capture my journey, through good times, bad and sad times. I'll take you go-karting down a mountain in Snowdonia, on nostalgic visits to our favourite childhood museums, to castles, coasts and historic areas of interest, bodyboarding and biking, something for everyone! I hope to be able to encourage other women to get out there and have a go! If you have any recommendations or suggestions on places you think I should visit, please leave me a comment or drop me a message on my social media channels. Happy watching! Jo (the Missy comes from previously being a teacher!)

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  • @comealongdear
    @comealongdear11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the wildfire info, it's not until you visit somewhere that you realise the impact and scale of it all, I think we easily become detached when you see it so regularly on the news, it's frightening really. The dune is definitely one we'd love to do in the future, and that campsite pool looked ace 😍 Not bad value really! Glad it's not just me that gives up on pronouncing place names 😂

  • @menopausalmotorhomer

    @menopausalmotorhomer

    11 ай бұрын

    My naming conventions and poor French became a bit of a joke in the end. Hard to believe I manges to work and live in France in my late teens 🙈 The ACSI card saved us a fortune on campsites. You know me…I love a pool 🥂

  • @Millionaire-Paul
    @Millionaire-Paul Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this - looking forward to our France trip in 2025 - it will soon be here! Warm wishes from Millionaire Paul :)

  • @menopausalmotorhomer

    @menopausalmotorhomer

    Жыл бұрын

    It will soon come around - they always do! France is amazing! I can’t wait to go back and explore some more ❤️🇫🇷 Thank you for watching 👍

  • @mikeflint8788
    @mikeflint878810 ай бұрын

    Went up the dune tday in 90f omg.

  • @menopausalmotorhomer

    @menopausalmotorhomer

    10 ай бұрын

    I Hope you had a big bottle of water in the freezer when you got back to the van 😳 The soles of your feet must be like leather now 🤣

  • @elenaivanova3230
    @elenaivanova3230 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the videos, so informative! We are going to France in August, just trying to plan the trip. Question please- is it easy enough to find campsites and free parks or we have to book in advance? And also, what are the websites you've used to find where to park? Thank you so much!

  • @menopausalmotorhomer

    @menopausalmotorhomer

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Elana. Thank you for watching 👍 I use Search for sites and Park4night app. I also have Camper Contact and Camping Car Park (CCP). It’s very easy to find park ups but I normally have one or two back up options in the area just invade they are full. Campsites, I would suggest ringing ahead or booking online during august as it also the main French holiday season. Some campsites have a Complet sign if they are full but we have also asked and sometimes they can fit you in. CCP app tells you how many spaces are available but you need to purchase a €5 card on your first time staying on one of those types of Aires. Hope this helps 👍 Some tourist attractions/areas let you stay in the car park overnight for no additional cost so always worth asking. Have a fabulous time!