Our First French Tour Is Over FULL COST Disclosure - France Part 30

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This is our last day of our epic first 41 day trip in mainland UK - So how did it all go ? Well we review all key aspects of the trip as well as sharing all our costs broken down into the various categories to help you budget for your trips maybe. Thank you for watching the series and please take time to like and subscribe as it keeps us wanting to produce more content.
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[@chrisyates399]

Still loving the series, guys! I did laugh at Jane's French, but at least you tried, and that's the biggest hurdle in my experience. The editing and music blending is really coming on Stew - great work,

[@getawaygeese]

Thank you really appreciate your support and feedback it keeps us going

[@vansforthememories]

Interesting to see the cost breakdown. Would cost us more to go to Europe as we’d have to factor in the vets costs for the dog 🐶. Thanks for sharing, Em 💜

[@getawaygeese]

Yes although I saw Mike of Oot n about found a lot cheaper location down south as they headed your way France Appreciate the watch thanks

[@nicolac8684]

Wow! Great trip ! Thanks for sharing with us and thanks for the interesting trip breakdown at the end. Looking forward to your next adventure. Best wishes, Nicky and Tim

[@getawaygeese]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed and found it useful - a short uk series then an epic Ireland trip next so hopefully you will enjoy it

[@gillypawson]

we have really enjoyed the series and seeing the summary of costs is fascinating too. Thank you. We live in Spain....you would really love it if you came. Even easier than France and even cheaper!!!! Well done. Looking forward to your next adventure.

[@getawaygeese]

Our aim is to get you Spain someday for sure as we start to venture south so when we do we’re looking for suggestions Thanks for watching

[@welshieonwheels]

Thank you for your honest breakdown of costs, must say you are very nice people and really enjoyed your channel adventures. I keep thinking about a bigger van , but I’m sticking with my SWB pop top Ford Tourneo , simulator to yours but H1 . I will probably get a large power bank and solar in the future , save on gas as you have found it’s free energy 👍maybe see you in Wales soon ,well done and good luck both 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢.

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you found it useful and you enjoy the channel - we are now used to a small vehicle and great for touring and getting into those small lanes and places I am sure we will see you out and about as they say as often tour Wales

[@keithholder3443]

Hi Jane & Stew, We have recently returned home from our French trip where we included Germany and Luxembourg, both very easy for free overnight parking. It was interesting to see your costs listed and the fact you found it so enjoyable that you could have stayed away from home longer. My better half is very much a home bird so our previous trips of three weeks has now become two. You seem to enjoy those back roads and I guess with Harry being a more compact vehicle it proves very easy for you. Looking forward to seeing new episodes of your travels in due course.

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks Keith - really interesting about off grid in Germany as about to head to Poland in a few weeks so France Germany will be our route I think we’re past it being a ‘holiday’ feeling living in the van for an extended time and Harry being small certainly helps although I am sure that’s just a confidence thing Thanks for watching

[@pearllown3168]

That was a brilliant watch :-) you guys should both have your own tv show remind me of Coach Trip in the day but you guys are way more funnier :-D

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you enjoyed it…. We enjoy travelling - fortunately we like each other to 😂 😂😂😂 Thanks for watching

[@marykav]

Great information. Thank you so much from southern Ireland, going 1st time September

[@getawaygeese]

Glad it was useful - in 3 weeks we will be sharing our second trip when we went to the North Enjoy your trip …..

[@donseclad]

This whole trip has been fantastic to watch. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the next roadtrip.

[@getawaygeese]

Thank you had you enjoyed - in 2 weeks we share our north Ireland winter trip and then we will be sharing hopefully a trip to Poland

[@donseclad]

@@getawaygeese We are just back from 2 weeks in Benidorm and never again! Not good. Definately back to France next year

[@getawaygeese]

@donseclad oh dear was it how it looks on tv then

[@donseclad]

@@getawaygeese Basically party central lol

[@dorothyhart8127]

Thank you. A very enjoyable series. 🌼

[@getawaygeese]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it

[@brianinbrisbane6632]

Thanks for all the info and tips. It was very interesting to see your parking/camping site costs. This is something my wife and I are always discussing. She prefers more secure type/official overrnight stops which come at some cost. Looking at your costs and seeing your travels she now says she'll try some '!wilder' parking when we head to France/Germany in Sep. Good luck with planning your Poland trip.

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you enjoyed the video - I think there are some good free aires where you will feel secure so even if you do 50% free that’s a good way to get more from the trip Really appreciate your support and good luck on future travels

[@alanwilkins139]

🙏❤️👍

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching

[@nigelmchugh5541]

Typical cost, I think. It's a Swings and Roundabouts scenario for your French leg of the trip. You saw more sights than most holidaymakers, and covered more kilometers, so the fuel costs are higher but site costs were zero. Heading in August, ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg (€800 return, and thats towards the lower end of the ferry cost spectrum!) then hopefully this year head towards Bruges etc for a change.

[@getawaygeese]

Yeah we could be cheaper but we take it as we find it - off to Poland shortly and realise the distance and just how big Poland is but we will take our time getting there

[@andie1769]

That was great! Thanks for breaking the costs down. Glad the azalea made it! Looking forward to the next ones while I plan my trip. You mentioned you were out of season, was it spring or autumn? Cheers from Oz 😊

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was autumn when we went Sept - October

[@wxw9]

Thanks guys!

[@getawaygeese]

Our pleasure! Thank you for watching

[@MelG-ut3hs]

This series has been just great. Thanks for giving us a breakdown of all costs involved.

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you enjoyed - we have a short uk trip then we will share our epic adventure in Ireland

[@dianabelcher39]

All I can say is a big "thank you" for allowing me to go with you and enjoy all the adventures, it has been really great....

[@getawaygeese]

Our pleasure! But it’s a huge smile on our face that you have enjoyed our content as we put a lot into it but it’s all worthwhile knowing we have informed and entertained so thank you

[@richardayres2949]

Just returned from my Scandinavian trip this morning via junction 42 and Le Shuttle. I can confirm it’s just as easy with a dog / pet. The French border force commented I only had 8 days of my 90 days Schengen days left! 7,700 ish miles! Thanks for yet another informative video Jane and Stew. Richard and Captain.

[@getawaygeese]

8 days short that’s good going and a sign of using the van well done - thanks for watching

[@lynnebunning7273]

Love how you meticulously broke everything down. It’s time consuming doing & not forgetting to put something down. My ex partner & I also did this on our trips. Who was the one who had to keep the books. Looking forward to your next trip. Well done Stew on the other channel. Even if it’s a lot off what I call “Blocky” stuff. I’m useless using any tools whats so ever. Cheers cold 6.1 on a Saturday arvo so what better than heater on going to be 0 deg in the morning knitting & catching up on Utube channels I follow have asthma bad so another reason for taking it easy. So you have a new Prime Minister! Hope your economy improves for you. Final cheers. Lynne Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻👋🏻🌺🌺. How’s the Azalea plant going

[@getawaygeese]

Andrea the Azalea is doing well in a lot in the garden ….. next few videos is a short trip in the uk then we’re sharing our winter trip to Ireland so hopefully you will like that - take it easy

[@lynnebunning7273]

@@getawaygeese I’m sure I & many others will, not disliked any of your videos. I can’t do these trips so visiting them through you both.

[@lyndalike3037]

So pleased to hear Stews need for twix was maintained on this trip we were concerned for his well being. Fascinating to hear your costs as soon as we can retire we are off. Thank you for sharing your trip. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[@getawaygeese]

lol yes it didn’t dominate the treats / just the baguette and Brie 😂 I wish you well and thanks for watching

[@oliviermancy4676]

If at some point you need a stop-over around Royan (south-west of France), free parking and a real bed in a real house. Just ask! You'll be welcome and treated for free.

[@getawaygeese]

That’s a very kind offer - thanks for watching

[@LifeistooshortCK]

Thanks for the detailed breakdown of costs. Very useful 🙂👍

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks guys always interesting to see how much a trip costs

[@thedisabledtraveller001]

really enjoyed this, cant wait to get my van and new mobility scooter later this year, planning a euro trip france,spain and portugal. you have got a new subscriber, take care you two

[@getawaygeese]

How exciting for you - enjoy all the planning and thank you for your feedback and sub

[@christinemulligan5140]

Thank you for sharing your trip into Europe. I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode and my Friday evenings won't be quite the same. I'm looking forward to your next series 😊

[@getawaygeese]

Thank you for your feedback as it keeps us going - a shout few videos on a uk trip then we will share a mega Ireland trip

[@the-other-windsors]

Thanks for sharing. In comparison to pur recent trip to the Outer Hebrides, it fairs very well. Especially with the parkups. 🙂🐕🚙

[@getawaygeese]

That’s good to know and glad we’re not to far out of step despite the baguettes lol

[@HermionefromAustralia001]

Thank you - we’ve loved your series, especially WWII sites! Appreciate your cost summary- very helpful as we really double this with the $:£ exchange rate unfortunately. We are planning for 12 weeks in 2025 with a trip through Netherlands & Belgium & over to the Channel Islands too. Have to admit my French pronunciation has come up with some real doozies on Google translate too! Bit dispiriting for my efforts!! Good luck with your Polish - you’ll love Poland - be conscious of greater distances between places, & the quality of the backroads! Thanks again 😊

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching and your feedback and advice - the exchange rates at times can really be prohibitive

[@richardsimpson3943]

Great series of videos, although I think you may have peaked with the Google translation video (still very funny), well done to you both.

[@getawaygeese]

Hold fire we’re off to Poland soon so that could get really messy lol 😂 Thanks for watching

[@pete-q1i]

hi enjoyed watching your latest trip will be waiting for the next one well done....oh and jane awsome eyes.

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching - Ireland winter trip next then Poland as we’re just about to leave Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

I’ve really enjoyed this series. Looking forward to seeing what you get up to next. Take care Gill

[@getawaygeese]

Glad you enjoyed it - we have a couple of videos of a short trip in lichen out epic to Ireland in the North begins whist we travel to Poland to film the next one

[@didevilliers1238]

Oh I really enjoyed travelling through France with you. I must say - with the GBP exchange rate to the South African Rand being a horrific +-23:1, a quick conversion of your TOTAL trip, would be a whopping R63 330 !!!!! That certainly makes holidays for Brits coming here to SA a real bonus 😂😂😂. The only thing would be your fuel costs would soar as our distances are enormous 🦋

[@getawaygeese]

Yes some exchange rates are not great but guess it’s all relative - Harry does SA now there is a hit series 😂 Thanks for watching

[@roaminginraymond]

Fuel and ferry costs are always a big factor I find, but otherwise I don't think you spent that much. I always leave with a full fridge and cupboards, but being a vegetarian with coeliac disease means I have to do it this way. And as long as the trip was enjoyable, then really it was priceless.😊

[@getawaygeese]

Yeah we think there’s a few things we could cut back on but in the main it is what it is …. Memories gain v miles travelled is high on this trip Thanks for watching

[@stevenwhite921]

Thank you for sharing:)

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching

[@janetbowen7854]

Amazing, thank you, I think the costs were cheaper than a UK trip, well done for mastering travelling abroad in Harry. I take great inspiration from your experience. Looking forward to your next adventure, I must now watch some of your previous adventures. 😀🚐🐾❤️

[@getawaygeese]

Thank you for following us and taking time to feedback A short 3 video trip in yo then Ireland special

[@christinedennehy9426]

great👍

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching

[@cu3714]

Wildcamping is not allowed in The Netherlands. This is why there were no places mentioned on P4N. Apparently fines are high.

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks we suspected that was the case / thanks for watching

[@kampenheimer]

Not cheap. I don’t think our trip to Santiago 3,600km in total, cost anywhere near that, if I exclude the ferry cost from Ireland. I must sit down and work that out.

[@getawaygeese]

Yes were unsure 🤷‍♀️ if we’re cheap or expensive travellers - some categories can be cut back as they become excess type decisions Thanks for your feedback it would be interesting to compare costs

[@kampenheimer]

@@getawaygeese Yes that would be interesting. When I finish my Santiago series I’ll do a costs video. Our biggest expense was the Ireland-France ferry which was about €800 - and that was off season. Ridiculous - but what can you do.

[@andyblake1849]

I feel the baguette cost should have been broken down more 😂

[@getawaygeese]

Coming up next in our "Baguettes of France" series 😂 Jane

[@getawaygeese]

Andy it’s quite simple take the food cost and then about 75% is baguette and Brie 😂 Thanks for watching

[@andyblake1849]

@@getawaygeese 😂👏

[@grapesodatravels]

We're not #vanlifers but we're inspired to try it as your Francetrip has been fab. We'll probably hire a van to see how we get on, first. Is £30 a day each too expensive? Nope, most definitely, nope!

[@getawaygeese]

Well give it a go as a holiday if you take to it who knows - I think our budget we’re trying to move to ‘living’ rather being on ‘holiday’ as the cost is different I still feel we can reduce categories BUT life is also for living Thanks for watching guys

[@alandavidge1273]

@@getawaygeese I agree. We live in Normandy and your trip is pretty much how are daily lives are here. We visit historic sites, visit markets, eat out so you really were "living" in France pretty much as we do. Maybe useful to work out what it would have cost staying at home, food shopping, fuel costs, parking, home energy costs, entertainment etc. If that total is taken off your trip cost you would have the true "extra" cost of your trip. I suspect that apart from the ferry/tunnel there wouldn't be a great amount of difference. Love your videos, they are the best of their kind on KZbin and looking forward to many more to come.

[@getawaygeese]

@alandavidge1273 i think you have hit the nail on the head - having retired and started your do longer trips we realised there was budget in our house budget we could use in the travel budget and actually our travel cost is less than home cost due to all the overheads home brings I envy your Normandy life - thanks for watching and commenting

[@janetbowen7854]

Wonderful, thank you for such a fascinating and compelling video of your first French campervan tour in Harry, with the added bonus of your excursion to Holland. We're new to campervan ING and have not yet ventured abroad. I have learnt a lot from your experience, thank you for sharing. The cost analysis is also very interesting. I know we spend just as much, or more on UK holidays, and then the fixed cost of running a house in the UK doesn't go away. I will now watch your Ireland series and look forward to your next trip abroad. Cheers ❤️🐾🚐😀 xx

[@getawaygeese]

Thanks for watching and good look with your travels - just learning is fun