Route advice for trip to Serignan Plage

Most people would go via Rouen, Orleans, Clermont Ferrand and then on down the A75.  It's 660 miles to Serignan Plage. The half way point is Camping Robinson at Bourges - and that may be plenty far enough if you haven't towed a caravan before. Yes, it may well be busy in August, especially at certain weekends.

If you click Overseas Holidays at the top of this page you will find the Useful Information section on what you need for the journey and for the caravan. Take care.

 Used to live near Beziers and route we always used was that suggested by eurotraveller.  Weekends mid July - mid August are dreadful on the French autoroutes and these days should be avoided if at all possible.  I'm afraid all main routes to the south of France are affected; there are the 'Boison Fuites' (think that is how you spell it!)  alternatives but they are slow.  We used to allow 2 overnight stops for the journey although it can of course be done with just one.  If allowing only one night get an early morning ferry/tunnel.  If you get a ferry at say 9am UK time, that is 10 am in France, and so you would not be on the road there until midday!  Maybe an afternoon ferry and then 2 overnights on the way down would be best, you are after all, on holiday with your young family and dogs.  No special rules for caravans in France.  You may find it advisable to get a round pin adaptor for the electrics -  most UK dealers have them.  Check out speed limits for your caravan and be prepared to pay autoroute tolls!  Get the CC France handbook, work out your daily distances and then find/book a site.  Caravan/medical insurance is essential (Red Pennant - though there are others).  Pet Passports.  Enjoy the planning, it's part of the holiday.

The 'round 2 pin adaptor mentioned by Comeyras above is this one french electric adaptor  Although many sites now have the 3 pin electrics, for the cost they are well worth carrying.