Cheap off-peak camp sites in France with an ASCI membership!

We have just been informed about a great deal that we thought we had to share with you.  June and Alan recently took off for a week in Felicity during May and used the camping guide that they received through there subscribed membership with ASCI. For a small membership fee it provides rates from as.. read more →

Opening this weekend! Share your excitement with us…

To say we are excited about the spring, summer and autumn season of Belle Vie Camper Hire in France during 2012 is an under-statement! We are now in a third season of bookings but in some way it feels like the first. We are pleased to have so many advanced bookings and to have returning.. read more →

30 Mar 2012
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Surf and Weather

Weather The simple life of south west France…the French love this region for its long hot summers and moderate winters. With its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, there are no temperature extremes. Summers are long, lasting from May until the beginning of October with average high temperatures equal to the French Riviera – averaging more.. read more →

Biscarrosse

Start your journey here and explore this plentiful region of surf, vineyards, cities and culture – in your own style with a classic volkswagen camper hire in france. ‘C’est la belle vie’… Our base in Biscarrosse-plage is just 90 kilometres/ 1 hour by car from Bordeaux airport. ‘Bisca’ is a cool surfie beach town and.. read more →

Driving in France

If your not used to driving in Europe and more familiar with driving on the right side of the roads like in theGreat Britain here is post that will be of use to you. Whether your driving down in your own car to swap it for vw camper hire in france or about to set.. read more →

Camping in France

The idea of camping has undergone a bit of  revival in the UK, however the French have been revelling in the joy of a holiday under canvas for decades.The whole French culture very positively supports the idea of camping as a great holiday option and unlike the UK, the rules and regulations about where you can stay.. read more →

France has it all!

Type south west France into a google search and marvel at the number of descriptions that come up. This region blessed with so many offerings, it is difficult to decide where to start! From the neverending stretches of golden sand and crashing waves of the coastline, to the mountaineous peaks of the Pyrennes, the flora.. read more →

Glory days in Virginia

Mike and Danielle spent a reminiscent week in Virginia, giving Mike a chance to relive his glory days when he spent the whole summer playing music in Capbreton, they went on to explore the turpentine forests, and ended up at a wedding near Bordeaux. The holiday didn’t pass completely smoothly however, Mike left a watch.. read more →

Introducing Felicity on her debut voyage

Felicity is the new edition to the Holiday Campers fleet. She is a 1975 VW T2b Westfalia with a european conversion powered by a 1600cc air-cooled engine. Filicity embarks on her first public duty taking travelling Aussies’ Craig and Julie in search of the Tour de France. They are currently on a world tour and hiring.. read more →

Virginia – as seen on TV!

When we warned John and Christine that driving around in Virginia felt like being a celebrity, we didn’t realise that they would actually be on television with her! They were settled in a camp site in Arcachon when the TV crew for TF1, one of the big French TV channels, came up to them and started.. read more →