We’ve all heard of France’s Loire Valley as the beautiful and cultured ‘go-to’ region for British visitors to the continent, but do you know the reasons why people have been drawn to the area for centuries? The Spectacular Châteaux: The historical architecture of the region has left an abundance of stunning French castles – the …
With the school holiday’s just a couple of weeks away, it’s time to plan your holiday so hop on the Eurotunnel or jump on a ferry. HomeCamper has ten reasons why it’s time for a more authentic camping experience. 1. HomeCamper sites are hosted by locals who are passionate about their region and ready to give …
The Côte de Granit Rose is one of the closer French beauty spots for those of us travelling from the UK. Covering thirty kilometres of Brittany’s coastline in Northern France, the Pink Granite Coast gets its name from its pinkish hued sands and stunning tinted rock formations. Particularly recommended is the coastal path walk from …
Canal du Midi The Canal du Midi runs 150 miles across Southern France, connecting the Garonne to the Mediterranean sea. It has evolved from its trading origins in the 17th century and is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ever-popular with tourists and locals alike, there are approximately 10,000 boats per year who …
Interview of Charlie Bernard, founder of Natur’Concept, co-developer and product distributor At 32 years old, Charlie Bernard, native of Périgueux (south of France), has lived several lives : professional musician, sommelier in a large restaurant, speaker in his spare time, and now, leader of the Natur’Concept start’up, dedicated to research and development of eco-friendly solutions and …
Here at HomeCamper HQ we obviously love camping!!! But sometimes we all want a bit of luxury too. At HomeCamper we have over 170 camping locations with private swimming pools so there is no need to slum it! Read on for our top spots with pools… Simiane-Collanque Simiane-Collanque nestled just moments from a typical Provencal …
Did you know that HomeCamper have branched out across Europe? Extending from their beginning in France to include many other cultures and camping experiences… BAZA, SPAIN In 2014 this Spanish family started to build a new ethical camping site on their beautiful olive oil producing property. With only three pitches available this site is small …
Although many flock to the coast, France is not all about the beaches, you can dip into the emerald-green plunge pools of Provence or swim beneath a château in the Loire. And with some of the largest and most beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfalls in Europe it’s a perfect destination for wild swimming. Easily accessible …
For surfers of all abilities, the Atlantic west coast of France provides a paradise for escaping the real world and spending some quality time in the great outdoors. Amongst pine forests, sweeping fields and cool clear swimming lakes, the Landes region and the Basque Country really are the surf-camper’s summer haven. With great beginner waves …
The dusty-white Camargue horses are said to be one of the oldest breeds in the world, originating in southern France amongst the Camargue marshes and the wetlands of the Rhône delta. Iconic images of the strong, working animals often show them galloping through water and being used by farmers for controlling livestock and rounding up …
