Thanks Jay, very much appreciated. The tunnel is expensive but I’ve tried the ferry twice now and I’m going to have to take the hit on my pocket in future because it’s so much less stressful 👍 Enjoy France and thanks for watching ❤️

@@menopausalmotorhomer yeah that's fair enough. I plan to drive to Poland in the future so I might try it then, it makes more sense going in that direction 👍🏻

I already had one from a long time ago (I’ve met with the Slaw a couple of times off camera) 👍 They are a fab channel and were one of the first I watched myself!

I’m going to have a bit of a KZfaq break for now Sally but I’ll hopefully be back at some point 👍

@@menopausalmotorhomersad to her but totally understand it must take some doing creating these videos.I only make reels for instagram and thats time consuming enough. Look forward to your return. Take care and THANKS xxxx

Thank you for watching ❤️ I’m not sure about smaller vans but my own nerves wouldn’t be able to test it out 🤣

Many of the campsites closed because of the weather and fields being waterlogged. I said next time I would stay at the aire in Goathland or Pickering and get the train into Whitby. They are both on Search for Sites 👍

@menopausalmotorhomer so I decided to book york house where there are hardstanding pitches lol..so excited to go now..any handy tips on what to see?..

It was 👍 We had a lovely catch up (I’ve met them a few times). They are a great channel ❤️

It was a great trip. Thank you for watching ❤️

Haha it was a shocker as I drove round the corner 🤣 One to tick off the list though. Not sure I’ll ever go back there now I’ve driven it once 👍

I agree 👍 It was a long way down over the edge!

Thanks Sally ❤️ Although I’m glad I’m not restricted by term dates anymore - although the long summer break would be nice to be able to extend my visit!

🤣 It definitely was but something I’m proud to say I’ve done and seen. They call it the Grand Canyon of France and I can see why. The birds were amazing too. I loved listening to the swoosh noise they made as they flew over x

I’d happily fly down to Marseille and stop there. There were so many beautiful places along that bit of coast but no Motorhome parking 😢

Haha I wish. Believe it or not, this series was 17 days last September but I’m rubbish at this KZfaq malarkey so it’s taken until now to edit and get them out 🤣

Some of these were extra special. I always love an unplanned but spectacular find 👍

Haha they were very sickly. I’m sticking to a fresh croissant with my cuppa ☕️

In hindsight I wish I had stayed in this region a bit longer but it’s on my list to go back to, only I would turn right and head towards the Spanish border next time then come back via Carcasonne and the Dordogne 👍

Hi Leanne. All good for a 3m van (which mine is) although I did swing out. Appears the clearance is 3.60m so 60cm but I didn’t risk it as it feels to close for comfort driving the route 👍

Hi Norman. They are low in some places but I drove carefully and swung out to the opposite side. The clearance is apparently 3.6m according to Google but my instinct couldn’t allow me to test that theory out 🤣 I didn’t find it too scary in the Motorhome but then I like a challenging drive 😳

@@menopausalmotorhomer Thanks for the reply, whilst I’d be happy to try & drive the gorge my wife has given it a resounding no.

@normanlazarus1836 Haha that was also John’s response if I had have pre-warned him 🤣 He would have rather paid toll roads! Well at least you got to watch it in 4K and to be fair, the video is as good as it gets from the driver point of view because I hardly took my eyes off the road 👍

You’d need Bertie to breathe in 🤣

@@menopausalmotorhomer And John 🤣🤣🤣 x

@BertieBus Omg Zoe - you said that, not me 🤣 You’ll be getting me in his bad books 🤣

@@menopausalmotorhomer 🤣🤣

Thanks Christine, although I actually enjoyed the drive and the memories are fantastic, especially for the scenery and views from up the top ❤️

This has to be my favourite comment ever in the 18 months I’ve had my channel 🤣 Ironically I’ve managed to keep my wing mirrors until a recent drive in my local town of Pontefract 😳 Lost a wing and a wheel trim in the same 8 mile round trip to fill up the LPG. It’s dangerous in Yorkshire 🤣

Aww thanks both - so glad you enjoyed it. I did the trip last September so it’s been great to watch it back. Although editing this one was a toughie as I had a foot on the imaginary break peddle 🤣

The pool made it worth the money! It felt extremely luxurious (especially with a glass of free wine out the van 🤣). Not long now and you’ll be on your way ❤️

@menopausalmotorhomer a free glass of wine via the box into the bottle, ha ha 😂 Yes not too much longer than goodness xx

Thank you so much both for watching ❤️

Thanks both - it's been great editing it and watching it back. I love France and can often be bias. Have you got any plans for this year?

It's worth a visit but the campsites are always a bit squished in the further south you go (which is to be expected from the popularity). The boats are definitely the preferred method of transport down here tho!

@menopausalmotorhomer can't wait to Explore!

Wow fantastic! We couldn't find a thing with any availability other than the 60 euros per night campsite in Port Grimaud (although this was filmed last September). Can you share where you stayed for others if they watch this?

It's stunning and some of the most scenic roads to drive along. Next time I will head further inland as there are many more park ups but it was so hot, all I could think about was getting in the sea to cool off! Thanks for watching ❤

I've said that if I went back I would stick to further inland too and an e-bike is on the list for this year as it might encourage me to get on my bike a bit more. Covid years added a few pounds (well actually stones) on and I need to get my backside in gear again!

I can hardly blame you, I'm the same with my favourite park-ups in the UK, which is why I don't vlog at home very often 😆

It's very good that it's motorhome unfriendly. There isn't space for such huge monstrosities which contribute NOTHING to the local economy. Motorhomes require vast parking spaces and facilities, none of which are available on the narrow strip of the Cote d'Azure.

@@AndriyValdensius-wi8gw you are sadly mistaken when you say monstrosities which contribute NOTHING to the local community. You ned to get your facts straight.

@user-xv6wn4xg1t What do they contribute apart from congestion and occupation of space, which is limited ? The occupants eat and sleep in them, thus NOT spending money in hotels or restaurants. Apart from a minimal amount in supermarkets what do they CONTRIBUTE to the economy of the Cote d'Azure ?

@@AndriyValdensius-wi8gwthis comment proves my point that you haven’t got your facts straight. I won’t waste any more of my time answering your incorrect posts.

The campsites are extremely motorhome friendly but having spent time along the West Coast, I've been spoilt for choice. It's a beautiful part of the world though (well that was until I went to Italy 😆)

I agree! Honfleur is still my favourite...and even the parking in the aire doesn't put me off visiting everytime I'm in western/Northern France :-)

It's absolutely beautiful and well worth visiting. I said it would be the perfect location if you were doing a driving holiday to France (which I think would be great flying into Marseille and out of Nice). Thank you for watching ❤

Some cheap ones from Amazon which are great had I practiced with them before hand but didn’t realise they pick up everything even in high winds 🤣 It’s the cables that came with them that are faulty so I’ve replaced that and they are fine now (when I remember to actually put them on as I’m the worst KZfaqr ever 🙈). Thank you for watching ❤️

Oh absolutely do as it’s a great town with some special places to visit ❤️

@@menopausalmotorhomer I went today and loved it - I even bought a mug from a ceramic artist! Thanks so much for recommending it in your video 🥰

@iamjoestafford Thank you so much because I often question why I make these videos but actually you have reminded me why I do! So glad you enjoyed it and well done for supporting the local economy which is why the French aire system works ❤️

Awww thank you both - glad you enjoying them! I'm starting to get trolled a bit more so my confidence is taking a hit but I need to remember that I'm only an amateur and trying to give people ideas on where to go. We actually went last late August early September but I work full time and haven't had much time to edit them but I'm getting there! Do you have any trips planned?

That's not my thing but your opinion! For reference, It's Laon not Lyon (approx 600km apart) and Champagne not Champaign :-)

I do remember watching your video on your travels in the area when you were heading to Spain as I definitely remember the flamingos - it was too windy when we were there so they weren't about and I cycled all over the lakes but we didn't go in the national park which I think is where they do tend to flock more! I would definitely go back to this area and focus more on travelling down to the Spanish border rather than the other way! It's such a beautiful and peaceful area!

I have more recently buying wine by the box as it makes it even cheaper haha! But OMG can we talk Sweden as that will be amazing. Are you taking the van? Make sure you are stocked up with a couple bottles of voddie before heading over as I can only imagine how expensive it's going to be!

@@menopausalmotorhomer yes driving to Sweden in the van! For Eurovision, although we haven't got tickets for that, but we've always wanted to go to the host city when it's on to enjoy the atmosphere and watch in a bar or the Eurovision village. So excited, but a bit nervous too as I imagine the anxiety in a busy place like that will kick in a few times 😬 We have a campsite a short bus ride or 45 minute walk outside the city of Malmo so hopefully it will be a good base. After that we're mostly driving around Germany as we've never been. Yep we intend to stock up on everything before Sweden because its going to be horrendous 😂 I dread to think what drinks will be on a night out when Eurovision is on! Think we should get those boxes of wine in France and strap it to our sides with a large straw each 🤣

He acquired it though his 2nd marriage but sadly his wife died - which must have been one of the motivating factors on keeping him something to concentrate on. It had such a mystical yet sad feel about it. His imagination is something else tho! We actually stayed in a nearby village and ended up playing Petanque with the locals and had a fabulous evening!

I always get the de la mer and sur mer mixed up. I wonder if it's a northern/ southern thing as I know some of the small towns on the northern coast of france are sur mer? It's a great little town and we enjoyed some drinks along the front bars. In hindsight, I wish I had spent another day there but I get such fomo that I feel I have to move on. Sounds like a similar park up to where my dad stayed too but it is a car park with a barrier now and no chance of free park ups along that coast anymore - we only managed to find one in our 2 weeks of touring the area!

Awww thank you - I love Castleton so it's really easy to film. I go there regularly now when I need to escape after a busy week at work!

Thanks both - although this area was beautiful so it was very easy to film! It's always difficult trying to enjoy my holiday, do the driving and then film so I tend to chop alot and edit it out as I don't think people will enjoy watching me being boring on my holidays haha!

Awww thank you Tina. I’ve had a recent kick in confidence especially because of the microphone issues I had during this trip so this really means a lot ❤️

@@menopausalmotorhomer we are waiting for our 90 days to be up so we can go back into Europe. Your vids are keeping me sane. So thank you and enjoy your travels.

Haha 🙌 Needless to say I brought some back with me 🤣