The old France still exists despite many Anglo-Saxon influences, and caravanners may be best placed to discover it.
In an article for the Reading Post, travel writer James Ashford explained that modern culture has destroyed some of France’s old traditions in many of its larger towns and cities.
However, if tourists slow down and take the time to discover some of its lesser-known corners, they will find plenty of true French authenticity, he insisted.
“My first tip is to take the ferry,” Mr Ashford remarked. “Brittany Ferries still go to the charming old ports like Cherbourg and St Malo.”
Of course caravanning offers the perfect opportunity for tourists to take in the sights at their leisure, with a large range of touring parks located throughout the country.
Mr Ashford also recommended avoiding the main roads and taking the lesser-known routes instead to discover some of the hidden gems France has to offer.
“It may take a little longer but you will drive along elegant tree-lined avenues and through the little towns and villages and the fields and vineyards which make rural France such a delight,” he said.
For a true French experience, caravanners could visit some of the country’s traditional charcuteries and chocolatiers, sit and people watch in its old-fashioned cafes and spend time cycling through its vast countryside.
