Having travelled throughout Europe using mainly Aires\/Stellplatz or Sostas we thought it time to reflect on changes that have occured since we fist started and with the benefit of a five year gap (part Covid part return to caravan)<\/p>\n
One of our “boasts” a few years ago was that we could travel throughout Europe and not pay a single \u20ac in site fees.\u00a0 True in those days we were pretty much self sufficient and with a 300 ltr fresh water and grey tank capacity we didn’t need to visit services that often.\u00a0 Post Covid our last trip showed up a major change in Aires in France.\u00a0 First of all it seems that many local authorities have handed over the administration of Aires to private enterprises.\u00a0 These companies have started to charge significantly and while disappointing it is not all bad news.\u00a0 These companies have improved the facilities including the installation of EHU, proper service points, security barriers and fences.\u00a0 This means that many of the Aires listed here are out of date but still serve as our memories.\u00a0 Some Aires have disappeared, others have sprung up but many of the ones that remain have better facilities than they had when we last visited. The whole concept of Aires is changing and with the increase in prices and to some extent the competitiveness of general campsites, motorhome owners are looking for “more” than just EHU and somewhere to empty and refill water.\u00a0 For example The Aire at Conleau charge \u20ac18 per night for a parking space.\u00a0 Next door is the Flower camping Conleau that by using ACSI card you can stay for \u20ac19 per night with showers, toilets, swimming pool, cafe, bar and restaurant.\u00a0 A no brainer really<\/p>\n
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Having travelled throughout Europe using mainly Aires\/Stellplatz or Sostas we thought it time to reflect on changes that have occured since we fist started and with the benefit of a five year gap (part Covid part return to caravan) One … Continue reading