French Motorhome Road Trip: Dover Ferry Rush & Midnight Arrival – EP1 #motorhome #france

French Motorhome Road Trip: Dover Ferry Rush & Midnight Arrival – EP1 #motorhome #france

French Motorhome Road Trip: Dover to Calais Ferry & Night Stopover | France Ep. 1

Planning a motorhome road trip to France? In Episode 1 of our French motorhome tour, join our family as we tackle the journey from the UK across the English Channel to northern France. From navigating traffic on the way to the Port of Dover to catching the DFDS/P&O ferry across to Calais and finding our first overnight park-up, here is what it is really like travelling to France in a motorhome with kids!

📍 In This Video (Timestamps):
00:00 – Motorhome route & driving to Dover Port
04:38 – Dover ferry terminal check-in & passport control
08:21 – Ferry crossing Dover to Calais (onboard amenities & food)
13:22 – Driving off the ferry into Calais, France & toll navigation
16:07 – First night aire motorhome stopover by the canal (facilities & review)
🚐 Key Travel Details & Resources:
Route: UK (Dover) ➡️ France (Calais) ➡️ Northern France
Overnight Stop: Canal-side campervan Aire near Calais (facilities: fresh water, waste disposal, toilets & showers)
Useful Apps for Motorhoming in France: Park4Night, Campercontact
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