vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
Hi vernon,
Just a couple of very naive questions re cycling in France. I'm planning to take my tent to keep my overnight options open but I've never actually camped there. Outside July & August, when I do not plan to visit, am I still advised to book ahead be it camping or chambres d'hote? Also, I understand that in France they are re-classifying the roads over a number of years ie 'Ns to 'Ds', I think. There appears to be a variety of 'D' roads, some of which look like motorways on the map and others that look more like country lanes. Is there a way of knowing what lies ahead before you find yourself on a road that you are not happy with?
Thanks
The N and D roads are variable and the only time I got anxious was when I cycled through Lyon and found the traffic intense but courteous.
I've never been turned away from a camp site in France even though some of them displayed full signs. The camp site owners/wardens always found a quiet spot even if it meant me occupying a pitch already occupied by a caravan but not being used by the occupants. All of my touring was in July and August and I always found a pitch at a camp site and when I couldn't find a camp site I wild camped.