Recommended Last Minute Campsite
Recommended Last Minute Campsite
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RedCabbage

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3,606 posts

255 months

Thursday 3rd May 2007
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I'm still trying to free myself up for a last minute trip.

Can anyone summarise the general differences between the campsites that still have places Beausejour, Technoparc etc. bearing in mind it will be me and Mrs RC rather than a bunch of blokes!

Piglet

6,250 posts

278 months

Thursday 3rd May 2007
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Go to www.clubarnage.com and find some links to the Guide (new version due 6/6) this will give you some indication about the campsites, Beermountain.com also have a guide to the campsites.

The short answer is that without paying through the nose to ticket agencies (and you may even be too late for those) you are very limited for choice.

The likely option is Beausejour (BSJ)but the ACO appear to have stopped selling those direct saying they have run out which is a first, in previous years you could turn up and buy on the gate for BSJ. They might still sell on the gate, they might not - you can never tell with the ACO!

The sale and swap forum on CA is useful, there are tickets starting to become available and you might pick up something good nearer the time.

The campsites are very "laddish" - personally as a member of the fairer sex, I don't mind this too much but you know your lady better, some girls hate it with a passion! It is rough and ready, the toilets on the campsites aren't too bad in most cases but the queue for the shower will be at least 30 minutes long at most times of the day and lightsleepers find the music tricky to deal with!

If you're not too concerned about camping at the circuit, search this forum for Spay, it's the Municiple Campsite which is about 5km away from the circuit. Good facilites, much more refined but still has a good atmosphere.

RedCabbage

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Thursday 3rd May 2007
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Thanks piglet beermountain.com seems quite helpful.thumbup

Although the url won't give MrsRC a good impression!

evov11

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232 months

Thursday 3rd May 2007
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we always stay at this chateau for the last 4 years. there is always space.

www.chateau-de-chanteloup.com/gb/index.html

martycupra

56 posts

241 months

Thursday 3rd May 2007
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Duncan. We are all heading down with the White Rabbit Racing crew.

We are camped at a fenced off spot on BSJ, which is fully booked I'm afraid. But if you get a ticket for BSJ, if you want we can bag you a space next to our site.

Between us "Team Cupra R" are bringing all the essentials. Gazeebo's, Generator, freezer, lights, music, and major cooking facilities. We also have some females with us, so we are also bringing a shower & toilet tent, which might be essential for Mrs RC!

You are more than welcome to join us and use our facilities and join the group.

We are all going down on the Wednesday morning, so will be there early enough to claim a spot for you if you are coming later.

Graham, "Saab geezer" is also in the WRR group, If his car is working by then.

Will talk to you about it next week.


Edited by martycupra on Friday 4th May 01:18

RedCabbage

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Friday 4th May 2007
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martycupra said:
Duncan. We are all heading down with the White Rabbit Racing crew.

We are camped at a fenced off spot on BSJ, which is fully booked I'm afraid. But if you get a ticket for BSJ, if you want we can bag you a space next to our site.

Between us "Team Cupra R" are bringing all the essentials. Gazeebo's, Generator, freezer, lights, music, and major cooking facilities. We also have some females with us, so we are also bringing a shower & toilet tent, which might be essential for Mrs RC!

You are more than welcome to join us and use our facilities and join the group.

We are all going down on the Wednesday morning, so will be there early enough to claim a spot for you if you are coming later.

Graham, "Saab geezer" is also in the WRR group, If his car is working by then.


Will talk to you about it next week.


Edited by martycupra on Friday 4th May 01:18


Fantastic. I've looked at WRR before now but didn't notice yourself and Graeme on the list. Anyway that's a very generous and encouraging offer, thankyou. We are well equpped for camping but could be short on space depending on what car we travel in.

Speak to you on Tuesday?

RedCabbage

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Wednesday 9th May 2007
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Edited by RedCabbage on Wednesday 9th May 17:03

crazy of cookham

740 posts

278 months

Wednesday 9th May 2007
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I think you will find Chanteloup was full some time ago.