What are the swimming pool rules in France?

05/03/2021

You may have found yourself walking to a campsite swimming pool in your swimming trunks to be called back by a lifeguard just before jumping in. Why? It was probably because you were wearing loose-fitting swimming trunks, something that is not allowed in many French swimming pools. That is why we have made a list of the swimming pool rules in France.

The fastest (almost) toll-free routes to France and Spain

08/09/2022

Are we there yet, are we there yet? When you set off for the sunny south, there are many kilometres ahead of you. The most obvious way to cover these distances is to use the motorways. But in both France and Spain, you pay a toll for the distances you cover. Not happy about that? There is a great alternative!

5 apps for learning another language

20200423

On holiday you often come a long way if you speak a little bit of French. Yet few English and Dutch people, for example, also speak French well. That’s why it’s handy that you can not only order ‘deux baguettes et une croissant’ in the morning from the bakery during your camping holiday in France, but that you can also learn a foreign language. We list five handy apps that make it easy for you to learn a new language. So you can make yourself understood in every holiday country. Start practicing!

Five camping games you can play in the dark

20200421

When you go camping, you can choose a large campsite with a swimming pool and an animation team. But maybe you want to go all the way back to nature and choose to camp with your tent on a small campsite with only the necessary facilities. So what are fun activities with few resources for your children to do?

How to find your way to a sustainable campsite

20200228

We’re all becoming more environmentally conscious. Windmills, solar panels and electric cars: human beings have understood that it is now time to start treasuring our planet. And the type of human being that likes camping is especially aware of this. Because us campers want to be able to continue enjoying the beautiful nature around us! But are campsites working to make themselves more sustainable? I checked out various campsites to see how sustainable the camping business is in 2020. And how guests can easily find a sustainable campsite.

Do’s and don’ts on Black Saturday

09/07/2024

No one wants to start their holiday off by sitting in a traffic jam for hours on end. Of course you can always choose to set off on a different day, but sometimes you don’t have any choice. For instance the accommodation you’ve booked might have fixed arrival days. I’ve compiled a few do’s and don’ts for the infamous Black Saturday in France, and also a few tips for if you do end up in a traffic jam.