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And so we arrive back at home. 22 amazing days, 2186 miles and 61.5 hours total driving. Today was the longest drive, through Normandy back to England via L’Shuttle. It’s a trip we will never forget, sights that will be long remembered and memories that will last a lifetime.

Rain! For the first time this trip we feel we have weather more usual in England. The hot sunny days are now behind us and we woke to heavy skies. Not to be deterred, we walked from the campsite to Château-Gaillard. Considered a cutting-edge example of military architecture in its day, it was constructed byContinue reading “Château-Gaillard”

An early start and a generous journey as we left Brittany and headed into Normandy. First stop was a visit to Giverny and Monet’s house and gardens. It seemed a good idea to take in some of the history from this famous impressionist painter. What we didn’t anticipate was the huge numbers that had theContinue reading “Giverny And Château Bouafles”

Lazy start and short hop to the historic town of Vitré in central Brittany, about 25 kilometres east of Rennes in the Ille-et-Vilaine department. Vitré has a very attractive and well maintained old-town centre with lots of narrow streets lined with medieval cottages and also a magnificent castle and some believe the most impressive medievalContinue reading “Vitré and Fougères”

A damp start to the day. The first real rain we’ve had this trip. But baguette and croissants from the local shop for breakfast and we were off to find the vets. Billy needed to have documented tapeworm treatment for our return to the UK. So we found a vet in Nantes. 40 euros laterContinue reading “Le Pertre”

We left the busy Aire de Camping Car at La Rochelle and took a risk on parking up in Nantes. As we headed for a small Aire in the city, it was touch and go on whether we would bag one of only 15 pitches! The van decided that it needed Ad Blue half wayContinue reading “Nantes – The Green Line!”

Prompt start and slow drive to La Rochelle. Skipped morning coffee to arrive at a large Aire in the city. Fantastic that the municipality arrange such good motorhome stop off areas. After a spot of lunch, a wander along the sea front to the harbour side. La Rochelle is a coastal city in southwestern FranceContinue reading “La Rochelle”

Back on the road today headed northwest’ish and left the Dordogne behind. A beautiful drive through the Dordogne region. Some spectacular villages en route and more than the odd chateaux! First stop Bergerac. Didn’t know what to expect from what at first appeared to be quite an industrial town. Parked up thanks to Sharon’s expertContinue reading “Le Fouilloux via Bergerac”

Well that was a surprise! A stormy night with heavy rain and thunder and lightening. Flashes of lightening rolled around the valley lighting up the sky every few seconds and creating chaos for those in their tents. For us there was no drama, as we rolled over and went back to sleep 💤. The dayContinue reading “Castelnaud-la-Chapelle”

A lazy start and a short hop to Brive-la-Gaillarde. Easy parking on a Sunday and a chance for more coffee and pastries. Such a pleasant morning. Even the sparrows came to join us for nibbles. We had a stroll around the town. Brive-la-Gaillarde is known for its large food market held three times a weekContinue reading “Camping Maisonneuve”