A few years ago, due to bad weather on the South coast where we'd planned to be camping, we headed inland and stopped around the Gorge du Verdon, which we didn't know much about before hand.

It is a massive canyon system, second only in size to the Grand Canyon, and we ended up driving all around it. I'm not a biker, but it certainly did make me consider it, there are tremendous views everywhere you look. There are fantastic campsites all around, great lakes with watersports.

It's about 10 hours drive from the channel ports to get there, but there are plenty of great places to visit along the way. It's quite close to the Alps too.

Hello GT,

If you don't mind the distance (A26 to Reims, then A4 to Strasbourg) come and visit the Vosges Mountains - lots of great routes, views and excellent food and drink (locally produced wines and beers!).

Wherever you go, have a great time!

Alsa /Chris

I just have been dying for the winter months to pass waiting for my next trip to France , as you gathered i really loved my first trips so you know i will have a wonderfull time this year , thanks for the advice.