when do the French campsites start to close ?

[Bigtallfatbloke]

I heard they tend to shut down at some point...so If (erm...for arguments sake) I was in france from 15/8 to 1/9 would I have any issue with sites being shut?

 

[Tim Bennet.]

The second half of August is fine. The earliest the ones in the high mountains close is first September. A load of less busy ones then close around the middle of September, with a many more at the end.

However exactly when in September does depend a little on how good a season they've had and how keen they are to go on their own hols. But it's never before the first.

 

[yello]

Some municipals are open year round... well, year round ish... and they might not have all facilities open, like showers... and hot water... Still, it's a place to pitch the tent!

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

...good...I've got wanderlust already

 

[asterix]

Try good old yellow pages!

Some results have date ranges - usually up to 15th Sept. As Yello says, it's possible to use the municipals when they're not open just to pitch the tent and get tap water but it's a dreich end to the day if you have to have cold shower

 

[psmiffy]

i have found most are open till the end of september (something like october 10th ) - although difficult when you arrive at them to believe they are open - lady or gent in morning comes round to collect the money and do the registering - it works on a special tax relief thing if they are only open 6 months - more than a few open toute anni especially as you get further south - I have toured later in dordougne and beenable to find camping

 

[vernon]

I heard they tend to shut down at some point...so If (erm...for arguments sake) I was in france from 15/8 to 1/9 would I have any issue with sites being shut?

Fill in any gaps with wild camping.

 

[Cathryn]

Does that mean you're ditching the bianchi and hitting the road again, BTFB?

 

[mcr]

This site lists opening dates:

http://www.campingfrance.com/index.jsp?lg=uk

 

[Scoosh]

Does that mean you're ditching the bianchi and hitting the road again, BTFB?

No, I think he's saved on (by not buying) the Ortliebs ....

BYEBYE BT_B

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

..i want to ride across france, but I want a new bike. I can thave both. France is less appealing given tyh ecarp weathr right now...and because I dont have a ride partner for the trip....but th elonger it takes to find a new bike the more inclined I am to just go.

...thing is right now my wrist is strapped up and still not to good after a fall i took in meersburg, i thought it was just a sprain but it's taking to long to heal...i may get an x ray.