Travelling through France in a motorhome with dogs. Le Crotoy to Amboise.

[@epcode5121]

Always love the DOG SITTING in the background in motorhome travelling just like a kid on holiday 🐶😎

[@mrsslaw9242]

Are we there yet?🤣

[@terrynewey5313]

Great vlog..your humour is typical northern ,dry like the wine

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Thanks Terry!

[@MissMolehill]

Found your vlog this morning and really enjoyed it. Especially like the practical hints and tips for driving your motorhome through France. I also enjoy a map Mrs Slaw! Off to watch another episode :)

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Welcome Laura! So glad you found the vlog helpful. We sail to France again next week, so stay tuned for more adventures en France 🚍☀️🇫🇷

[@MissMolehill]

@@TheSlawsAdventures I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next post. Have fun in France!

[@jaycsfable]

Love his reaction to the biker through the tunnel.

[@mrsslaw9242]

We’re both speed freaks!

[@davidhurley2425]

Bean there scene it thanks for the memories.

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Thank you!

[@sandradowling4605]

I've binge watched all you Vlogs......i love them so very much. Highly recommend xx

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Thank you ❤️

[@kevingreen6924]

its march '22 and i'm watching you. you said rouen. i got lost there, it was awful. at one point i turned onto a four lane road coming towards me. a lorry driver asked me where i was going and took me to the boulougne/calais road. from 2002 to 2012 i travelled from calais to bouzigues/toulouse every summer. i'm really enjoying your french adventure.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you Kevin. I’d go as far as to say Rouen is worse than the Paris peripherique!

[@lindachapman9765]

What a great video, again your filming is spot on, and Mrs Slaw you look very lovely xx

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you Linda xx

[@Grangeburn]

Very informative video. Rouen is a nightmare but strangely enough I have never had problems travelling north. Lovely night-time view of Château Amboise at end of video. The Jagger family camped in Amboise each summer when Mick was a child - perhaps at Île d'Or? He is now the owner of Château La Fourchette in Pocé-sur-Cisse just north of Amboise. You should have called in! 🤣

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Michael, we’ll bear that in mind next time we’re in Amboise. We’ll call in on Mick 😜

[@andrewlawrence9076]

Thanks for the recommendation...just arrived at ille d'or cam site ...😊

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Glad to help Andrew! And lovely to meet you today 👍🏻

[@markpearce9619]

Bon soir, les Slaws. Ça va tres bien aujour d’hui , j’espére? Et .... voici Madame Slaw .... qui est tres heureux pour faire le Grande Vacances.🤪🤪 Monsieur Slaw never misses an opportunity for an affectionate pat at the Peage pay stations .... does he!!! 🤪🤪🤪 Et aussi, voici le Unimog camper rouge, qui s’arrête juste à côté de nous dans le camping. ( I’m not sure that it was actually a Unimog, though, but it looked very similar to one!! 🤪🤪) The chateau Amboise looked absolutely stunning all lit up and night. Thank you for taking a stroll to show it to us. 👌👌 A lovely little jaunt for day 2 (Sat)... En vous va, and happy and safe travels 👌👌

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Mark! Slaw is very cheeky ☺️

[@stephenbrown9400]

Thanks for the vlog, looks like you are to have the best times down there. We are seeing the best motorhome vloggers I think.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you Stephen. Very kind!

[@stevecope304]

Hi guys, What heads up display are you using. Love watching your travels keep them coming Steve x

[@mrsslaw9242]

Hi Steve, thanks very much for watching! Unfortunately we don’t know what make our HUD is. We bought it a few years ago off Amazon, but it has no labels or makers marks on.

[@romneymarsh]

Wife and I love the chanel, videos are really enjoyable and informative. Have a great trip in France

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Carl!

[@joeorwell4323]

Over the years I must have passed through Rouen about 30 times and I still get lost!! Keep them coming 😁🇫🇷

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Joe! We can’t believe how easy it was this time. A first for us! Usually round and round getting more cross by the minute 🤪

[@kbiggs49]

Thanks for a lovely trip through France we will follow you all the way to Port Grimaud, we have done the South of France 8 or 9 times whilst a bit expensive worth every penny we love it take care you four safe trip.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you!

[@glyntimmins8929]

Your Vlogs are really useful - thank you. I think I remember you mentioning Collioure in one of your Vlogs. You’ve obviously been there - did you do a vlog for it? We hope to get there next year taking in the Millau viaduct en route. Thank you.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Glyn, yes we’ve been to Collioure lots of times, but pre-vlogging. It’s a beautiful place. Hope you enjoy it 🤣

[@webgibs]

Hi we are in France Normandy watched your videos last night on WiFi driving through France ..loved them ,your a great double act , informative and entertaining...thanks one question we are first timers the constant change in speeds off toll roads is difficult with Ducato dials so small do you have an answer? We have satnav and Google maps but that is still not easy to see

[@mrsslaw9242]

Hi! Thanks for watching and welcome 🤗 We had the same issue with our Ducato dials. We bought a Heads Up Device (you can see it in the corner of our dash). Unfortunately we’ve had it so long we’ve no idea of the make or model, but we did get it from Amazon. Hope that helps and enjoy your French adventures 🚍☀️

[@MrOVERANOUT]

Je me souviens quand vous nous avez suivis autour de plusieurs géocaches dans le sud de la France après avoir vu notre nom sur le journal de la cache. Nous avons ensuite visité votre cache à la Grotte la Clamouse. Merci pour ce vlog.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Harry!

[@mbd6054]

You guys are a great team, and your videos are absolutely excellent. Thank you.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you!

[@seanhernon9059]

very nice enjoy

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Sean!

[@colinwishbone4437]

We look forward to reaching your destination in Port Grimaud as having visited the area numerous times in caravans, and motor homes .Bon voyage on your trip

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Colin!

[@bigchappers4402]

Drive steady guys / we are at cheddar gorge till Sunday morning and then the drag back up to York 🤪🤙🏻

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you! Cheddar Gorge is somewhere we haven’t been. Safe travels for you too 👍🏻

[@carolinebridge900]

Morning xx I think if you get to the pay booth on the tolls and press the button and tell them you are in a camping car you will pay a reduced rate. :) zone 2 not 3 :) xx

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Caroline. We’ve only been charged Classe 2 which is what we’ve only ever paid. Hopefully it’s correct 🤪

[@carolinebridge900]

@@mrsslaw9242 ahhh wow you guys know everything ;) thought I could help but you got It covered. Should have known Mrs Slaw would be on it ;) Loving your travels

[@TheBazza2556]

some fantastic scenery along your route today, highlight for me was at 11:09 when you both said "ooooow" at the same time as that fast motorcycle entered the tunnel, by heck he was motoring eh?, fantastic noise tho. lol, watched that bit 4 times......

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Bazza! We’re both speed freaks, hence the F1. You could feel the reverberations in the tunnel 😳

[@JAMonthebreaks001]

Hey Slaws absolutely login your vlogs - enjoy you trip! JAM x

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks JAM! Welcome to my world with Slaw 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@annettedicken1055]

Loving this xx

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you!

[@colinnewmarch1106]

Very envious, love France and now getting withdrawal symptoms, excellent video

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Colin!

[@SJ80s]

Another great vlog, we are enjoying travelling through France with you

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Steve and Jackie!

[@CamperVanya]

Enjoyed watching that journey and how you went about everything. Congrats on successfully negotiating Rouen! 🙌 and what a beautifully lit castle to finish on. Perfect.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Sue! Rouen made us seem like fibbers 🤪 We’ve never negotiated it so easily before 😆 Amboise is stunning xx

[@peterdawson5115]

Looks fantastic and good to see your meticulous planning working out Mrs Slaw, really interesting, and looking forward to the rest of your trip. Stay safe.👍

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Peter!

[@omega19uk]

The speed cameras on the motorway are mainly in the centre divide and they are not tall ( they are like a triangle in shape).. ..just above the barrier divide..in some regions the crafty buggers are painted green...in the good old days on the toll routes when they had bodies in the booth...your initial ticket was time stamped...so when you paid they'd do a speed calculation...and if you handed over your Debit or CC to pay the fine was deducted without your knowledge...until you checked later the bank balance...We always use the Ulys e-toll badge tag which can be used in Italy Spain and Portugal.

[@mrsslaw9242]

We remember the toll booth personnel. Been driving in Europe since 1995. Times have definitely changed over the years. We’ve not seen any of those speed cameras you describe though? Just the ones at the side of the road. We’ll keep a look out 👍🏻

[@margaretmiller7433]

another fantastic day travelling through France with you all, we really enjoy looking the scenery from your van,the scenery looks amazing,the dogs are very happy as well,by the way Mrs Slaw cooked your chicken and corgette bake today....lovely.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Margaret!

[@kev6854]

Really enjoying watching your travels. The sound of the bike through the tunnel was fantastic.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Kev! You could feel the reverberations 😳

[@gazzasadventure2853]

Fantastic 👍

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Gazza!

[@happy2meetu34]

Love the commentary......looking forward to more!

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Ken!

[@happy2meetu34]

haha......you reminded me about towing a carvan through Rouen once...we got lost!!!!!.......bad place to manoeuvre around lol

[@mrsslaw9242]

We have really struggled in the past and had many a choice word!

[@teethtrainsandcameras2668]

We always mess up the turn coming off the bridge in Rouen and end up driving along a load of railway tracks full of vandalised trains. It must be the road layout vs sat nav.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Yep! We’ve done that too 🤪

[@NorthernersonTour]

oh ann your so fluent in french and now i know why you used to work there would love to see mr slaw make some arrangements it would be so funny his french seems not as good as yours can you imagine 🤣🤣🤣🤣only kidding simon x

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Lisa! Slaw’s French extends to deux bieres s’il vous plait 👍🏻

[@NorthernersonTour]

@@mrsslaw9242 bless him at least he try’s 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@penguinpeter6912]

Hi guys bit late but can you remember what you set your sat nav to get through,/ round Rouen please Cheers

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Hi, looking at the map, I think it was Pont-de-l’arche.

[@glyntimmins8929]

And another question if I may. I notice that you always pay in cash or card at the peage machines. In our car on previous holidays we have always used an Emovis Tag (Sanef) and like the simplicity and convenience. We have not yet taken our MH to France and wonder why you don’t use one in your MH. I’d be interested in your thoughts. Thanks again.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Hi Glyn, we don’t usually do lots of toll roads so never bothered with a tag before. Slaw also says he wouldn’t get chance to smack my bum with a tag 😱🤣

[@promarinefinance5849]

Good evening, just about to travel to S France now we have some diesel. Thanks for your travel tips which have provided invaluable already and enjoying your vlogs. In Ambois you showed us an Aire and Municipal campsite. Is there a price difference and why did you choose the campsite? (Campsite looked much prettier). Enjoy your trip. Reading your guide books recommended too.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Hi, glad you found our vlogs helpful! The aire was half the price of the campsite. We chose the campsite as Slaw likes to put the table and chairs out for a beer on arrival and morning coffee. You can’t do this on an aire. Just our choice really.

[@janetclasper2845]

great video - love how informative your videos are - storing all this info for our first trip to France next year hopefully. Enjoy.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Janet!

[@BerticusdanUK]

Where's the French beer guys? Lol great vlog so far!

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Rob! We’re now on Pelforth, 1664 and Koenigsbeer

[@bobparker637]

Interesting trip so far. Was the bread lady on Mrs Slaw's list?

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Bob. Yes, we have stayed at Le Crotoy before 👍🏻

[@mrdave4735]

Hi guys, loving the videos, and feeling quite upset I'm not travelling with you, but I've been meaning to mention for some time the sound on your videos is quite low, could you increase this pplleeaassee😊

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

HI Dave. Apologies for the sound I am editing on the road so to speak and missed adjusting the mic level. I will make sure it’s better for the next one. Thanks for the feedback.

[@ibc1847]

Hi see you have a heads up display which one is it a link if possible thanks o and good vlog on setting off thanks again

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thank you! We’ve looked on the HUD and can’t see a name. Slaw thinks he got it from Amazon. Sorry can’t be much more help 😥

[@stephenbrown9400]

A quick search on Amazon gives results for this type of HUD, £59-65 for the cost with one seller offering 12% discount for box ticking.👍

[@andygardner7350]

Hi 👋. A fantastic blog, we are planning our first abroad holiday and this is really helping thanks! What was the book you had with you - All the aires? Do we need to buy the north and south as they seem to be split up? Tracey

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Tracey! My All the Aires France book is from 2011 and covers both north and South. I wasn’t aware the new ones span two books! But then again, ours is VERY out of date 🤪

[@grahammullins9455]

Great video, we’re thinking of getting over the water, new to Motorhome but had caravans for years. What’s the make of your heads up speed display, I’m quite tall and can’t always see speedometer for steering wheel.

[@mrsslaw9242]

Thanks Graham. We’ve looked on the HUD but can’t see a name. Slaw thinks he got it from Amazon. Sorry we can’t be much more help 🥲

[@qwertysds]

Rouen needs a bypass. I did one hour to do 20Km through Rouen with traffic all the way. Ex Travel agent 1980-82 from Leeds

[@mrsslaw9242]

We have really struggled in the past we n Rouen! I went to Park Lane college to do my Certificate in travel skills. Maybe the cohort after you? I think my tutor was called Mike Dodds?? We did a residential in Ibiza 1983/4 ish?

[@qwertysds]

UVP from Park lane March 1983, City and Guilds Certificate in Travel and Tourism April 1983 at the same time

[@qwertysds]

The Travel bits London,Southhampton and a week Skiing to Söll in Austria still have the Schnapps shot glass from there. Drank a few class mates Schnapps glasses so they could take it home not every one likes Schnapps

[@stevenbennett3922]

Did you research getting a TAG for the motorways?

[@mrsslaw9242]

We did, but didn’t think it was worth it for us. So far we’ve done very little peage and hardly queued 👍🏻

[@Tinahill-f2f]

Can I ask what the make of the head up unit is please ??

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Hi Tina, it’s an Aramox available here www.amazon.co.uk/shop/theslawsadventures/list/3A0NX0AQ7Y0SB?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m

[@MrSattalk]

What’s that fly gas thingy you have?

[@mrsslaw9242]

Hi it’s a Thermacell.

[@jonathanfarmer7109]

British people mis-pronouncing French never fails to satisfy.

[@TheSlawsAdventures]

Sadist 🤣