TRAVEL JOURNAL

Routes, buying notes, and caravan care.

Short practical articles for buyers, owners, and anyone planning a slower French road trip.

A slow week through the Dordogne

Market towns, river pitches, and why smaller caravans make the valley roads easier.

What to check before buying used

Damp readings, tyres, gas systems, service paperwork, and payload in plain language.

Preparing for the first spring trip

A calm checklist for water, electrics, tyres, bedding, and the first night away.

Four gentle Atlantic coast stops

Beach forests, easy pitches, and the comfort of travelling just outside peak weeks.

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