VAN LIFE on the WEST COAST of FRANCE. (Van life Europe - Western France)
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WHY ON EARTH would people travel THIS WAY! All of this in LESS than a WEEK! (West coat of France)
This week we are travelling the west coast of France in our self built campervan. We start off with a bit of van life in the city as we stay in La Rochelle, from there we find a cracking free park up to wild camp at the beach, before heading over to the island of Ile d'oleron.
You may be more familiar with Ile de re, but this lesser visited island is definitely worth a look. It's only 19 miles long but has a lot to see, from long white sandy surf beaches to extremely pretty old fishing towns, we'd definitely recommend a visit, and with campsites this cheap, why not?!
Come along with us on this van life adventure, as we show you what its like living in a van at the beach! Attempting to van life on this west coast is going well so far but, as we travel down the coast finding places to sleep will certainly become harder, and battling the heat may become tricky for us travelling in a van with a dog and a cat.
Its certainly hot living in our van already, and with a heat wave on the way... will we cope?
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Hopefully you are enjoying this European travel series as much as we are and we are managing to show you just some of the stunning landscapes that France has to offer in this French travel vlog.
As usual, we have tried to include a bit of everything, some cinematic scenery mixed with our usual female van life foolery, we always love hearing what you lot think in the comments so do let us know, and as always, thank you for watching!
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I loved your video girls,as always!🥰 Y'all make me laugh so much, even when I'm down..You're so funny together..Hope your mamma is okay Lou.💕
I never comment on youtube vids but I have to say I'm very impressed with how Lou's composition, editing and storytelling skills have come on leaps and bounds since I started watching the channel. Keep up the great work.
Yes I agree 100%. Her videos are a joy to watch - so well done !
Thank you guys 😀
Can only echo that. Was thinking exactly the same myself. Top job! 👏🏻
Emily is on a health kick. 10 minutes ago, she was dunking a croissant in a coffee! 🤣
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Hope Joanie is ok , missed seeing her this week, and Lou I can sympathise , sunstroke is horrible 🤪
You take such incredible care of AJ. Lovers of doggos are ALWAYS the best people!
You two don't half make me smile with your antics. Thank you for including us in your adventures. Loving the content.
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Honestly this is my favourite channel for van life, content and cinematography is second to none x enjoy your reservations l travels and I look forward to the next installment :)
Glad you enjoy it 😀
Most, if not all , of the province of Munster, Ireland, were cheering on La Rochelle due to their manager being the Munster Goat, Ronan O'Gara .
Really?
Girls your videos keep getting better 😂, thank you both 🤟🙏
La Rochelle is actually quite nice. I developed a hatred for that place after years of hearing about it in my GCSE French. Glad you no longer have a sandy fanny, sand gets everywhere. Louise I feel your pain, sunstroke is horrible. Great video ladies, constantly laughing out loud. 😊👍😊
Funny when you mentioned GCSE French. Exactly why I know of La Rochelle too, and I failed badly!
I truly loved the Soundtrack edition. "Desnail" what a word! Descaracolizar in Spanish. Two Min Tour should become a National Sport. Imagine to be celebrating your team winning something and finding these two girls jumping by your side... What a day!!! ¡PURA VIDA!!
It was lovely to meet him 😀
Spent most of this half term binge watching. All I can say is OMG the pair of you are brilliant. So much useful information. Love the 2 minute review on campsites. Love the bite size fun facts and even useful advice with animals to electrics. Even having Mum having a go has boosted my confidence. Have to say the bee 🐝 comment was so funny as that would be me.
Great content and look forward to the next one. In the meantime I have a lot of liking buttons to press.
My dogs went mad when you mentioned a walk (even the deaf one!!) so thanks for that 😂.
Oh no 😂😂😂
@@campervibe Emily is just like my other half- ex navy and snack bandit
Do hope your mum had a lovely day there too 😊
She did indeed 😀
Thoroughly enjoyed this video. Love your banter. Thanks for pure entertainment.
great video, loved the island and all the bike trails
Love your editing, Louise, really great! Thanks to you both for the vicarious French adventure!
Sandy Fannies, cold muffs, twat tans, and health kick chocolate donut lunches….this one’s a keeper!
Brilliant as always. Such a wonderful tonic every week, thank you.
Looks like you are having a fun time. Love France, so it’s lovely to see camper vibe perspective of seaside and smaller towns. Thanks for sharing.
Uplifting videos ...love watching! Thanks sooooo much as you make me laugh too x
Excellent filming and great music!!
Fantastic video as ever great insight
Thank you
Take care and stay safe
Lovely to see a different take on a place we see all the time and often take for granted.
We looove la rochelle! you saw more than we did, thanks for sharing with us ❤
Great Video, stayed on that very island many moons ago, in our campervan, loved it, our campsite was further down the island. Great Island, enjoy.
Great video 😊very nice location 😊thank you
You guys are just ace to watch ❤ we loved La Rochelle and the island xx
Love you all! So nice you included your mom Lou.
Your first pit stop reminded me very much ofAmityville, lovely place.
This video is such an example of just going with the flow....how cool that you got to see the people in the streets celebrating the rugby. What a stunning island. I have only recently learned about it and then you guys are doing a vlog about it. It looks gorgeous.
What a lovely video. Thanks.
AJ is the cutest & smart dog, he knows who Mummy is & off for a walk on the beach!! Loving this adventure in France & that Island featuring lifestyle via bicycles.....it was amazing!! 😁
France does cater for tourists & Vanlifers, wonderful & great tour Emily!! 👍💜💜
He does love a beach walk 😀
That art work does look cool
I’m from Leinster 😭😭 But the craic did look excellent in La Rochelle! Think that might have been a barrel jelly fish Emily, we get them washed up here too … no idea how bad the sting would be but the fright hitting it would get me alone 😂
You two always show the most fascinating places! ❤
I love travelling with you guys, a Sunday evening snack and you two for company- brilliant send love for safe and happy travels
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Love the videos. Always a joy to watch. You'll always be welcome with a rugby crowd wherever you are in the world.
I’ve been watching you for the last year or so myself and the wife she thinks you’re both hilarious. Keep up the good work just in the process of making a small weekend van out of a Vauxhall vivaro Hopefully it will be ready this coming summer. Keep up the good work girls. Many thanks for many laughs so far. Thanks again Brian and Joanne Manchester❤
Another lovely video. You brought some memories back to me having stayed on the aire and campsite you were on. Well done Emily for your 2 minute tour of the campsite. Now wondering what I can do to keep me amused until next Sunday! XX
Was a lovely aire for the location as well 😀
Loving this trip ladies and still making me giggle ever week 😂 I mean Emily the snack bandit on a health kick with the size of that snack cupboard 😂😂😂.
You could say that the snails on the wheel made the van an escargot-cart! 😂😂
Hi Emily & Louise, We absolutely loved watching your video of you camping in the Charente-Maritime. We used to live there , right in the area you were in this video. We know the beach where you camped in the small car park where the snails are and smiled to see you sweeping the beach out of your van. We used to sweep it out of our cars too,. The Lidl supermarket was our local one, we lived yards away from there. The Ile d'Oleron is fabulous . Those coloured wooden huts at Chateau d'Oleron are traditional oyster producer's huts that have been renovated and people use them for shops and businesses. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Love love loving this new video you two, thank you! I'm a new subscriber so hi! La Rochelle looks sooo nice and I'm really excited that it is only about two hours away from Poitiers. I went there years ago, loved it and want to go with my husband when we start our mororhome adventure, not till 2028 but nothing like having a plan!🤣
Thank you, enjoyed as usual. ❤
🎶 I loved the music! French and English! 🎶🎵 And Emily, it is so lovely there! Thanks for taking us along! 🚲 🌊 🥐
Thanks for coming 😀
Loved it, great job you two! Always fun to see you! Thank you soooo much! But it's not even June yet, is it really quite warm there already? Oh my, summer's just on it's way! 🥵👍
Summer really is on its way and yeah it’s starting to get warm for sure
The highlight of my Sunday evening, another great vlog
Brilliant, so want to tour France again
Just what I needed to see. Adelaide is rainy as and miserable. It looked fabulous. X❤
Your lovely dog looks so cool 😎
The Île d’Oleron is lovely. It’s also reached from the mainland by a toll free bridge. The charge for crossing to the Île de Ré is quite steep. I see both islands regularly but normally only from the sea. I sail from La Rochelle.
That was one of your best, I think. Just a great vibe and that part of France looks terrific. The colouring seems different, really nice, or is that the colour of France? Maybe my monitor. Oh when Lou saved all the snails from the van - that was a relief to know they weren't getting squashed. Croissant dipped in coffee, must try that. You both looked pretty much sunburnt and I hope the aftermath didn't get too bad. AJ is so good with meeting dogs, he's a great dog. Take care and hope you're both well..
What a lovely video! Heading to the island tomorrow!! Picking up Harley from La Rochelle then having a few days with old Aussie pals! Sad to see the Chem trailed sky though. 😢
Best CZcams channel by far , quality entertainment, music and scenery drone shots x
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Glad to hear she's enjoying her travels
Great video! I want to go to l'Ile d'Oléron now!
AJ living his best life, he looks so laid back 🙂.
He is a chilled dog, most of the time 😆
"De-snail" is so good modern wording :)
Love La Rochelle! Last time I was there I cycled there from Sussex! Great ride, and yes, great town!! xx
Île d'Oléron is our most favourite place in France - we love it. I'm not sure I should tell you (as you'll no doubt have moved on) but La Cotiniere has THE best ice cream parlour we've been to in France! Great vlog - thanks.
Oh don’t worry I tried the 2 that were there 😂😂
Great video!!! and Emily I just returned from Wales and the jellyfish were exactly like those huge!!! I swear I saw 100! We were at Roselli
It's a good job Emily was waring the right colour top 😅
Well done Emily!!cLoved this random gobble of places, keep up the good work and have a good week. xxxx
Those morning shots of La Rochelle! Epic storytelling and editing as usual, feel like I'm there with you guys 😂
Thanks 😊
That looks like a good camping area. 👏🏻👏🏻🥰
I loved the seaweed convo lol
Escargot! Tres bien!
Great video. Oh no Louise with the heat stroke! Lots of aloe Vera needed
I love your posts lads
Happy week ❤
I love La Cotinière, and there’s a nice campsite about a 15-min walk just beyond the port. You are so lucky, I’m envious.
It’s extremely pretty
Loving the videos! Great stuff wife and I love watching them. Can I ask about your wheels and tyres? or is there a video covering that part of build?
Funny you mentioning about GCSE French. When La Rochelle popped up I said to my wife about it too! Looks beautiful ladies 😊
I want to travel "that way" cause it's the most practical way to travel and bring the kitties along for the ride. Can't really leave
them somewhere, one of them suffers from separation anxiety from me having an unexpected hospital stay. Also helps to
not be depending upon what accommodations the local area has,
So true
It's a pity that Brexit bollocksed up the pet passport. It was so easy to decide to jump in the van and take the tunnel south but now you need to plan a bit more in advance and definitely pay out a lot more. I must investigate getting an Irish one.
This is where we are planning to visit in a couple of weeks, thanks for checking it out for us 😎
Great island and for cycling..my favourite to get around..Ill de Yeu most favourite for cycling and walkers paradise..beautiful coves …
“Tw@t tan 😂😂 love it 😂😂
Another great one… enjoyed it very much…. 😁💕
Oohhhh, you're making us so excited to plan our trip to France... one of these days. Lovely!
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brilliant again congratulations
Told you that rugby was a good point of interest in France. Every town and village is fanatical about the team AND want to show a good time to visitors 🏉👌👍💙❤️
Was a great day 😀
Another excellent video I’ve now got my wife into watching too. This is now a Sunday night ritual have fun and stay safe.
egg whites work on sun burn its amazing it takes the burn away ty for the vlog ladies have fun xx
I love watching ya vids, I have a few but mine are more building my van stuff, when its sort of finished I would like to be like you two, proper van life.
another good video love the sceenery u all ways make it fun to watch to
You 2 are sooooo GORGEOUS AND INSPIRATIONAL 💕
*absolutely love your attitudes and SoH & your closeness💕
(& your beautiful +2, your fabulous furry/fluffy duo🐶🐱)
Thank you for sharing all your amazing adventures - 9/10 of your episodes, leave me in stitches.
Keep these video’s coming ladies xx
Big huge Safe Adventuring hugs to the 4 of you xxx
Oh Lou you definitely missed an opportunity for a snail trail joke there lol
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A whole size 4 😂
Thanks for sharing guys 🤙
Oleron is lovely - we stayed at the very N tip in the municipal site - care needed to avoid camping areas of VERY soft sand - not us but watched others get stuck! Cover up and drink lots Lou ;-)
Oh no 🙈
Another great video ! My sister got stung by a jellyfish when she was a kid ..years , and years ago . 😮😢
That is lo ely island. Thanks for sharing. Peanut flavour wotsits in the snack haul. Yum!
Great video!
Hi Guys - great vlog. Have you used your new awning yet? Thought it might have been out in the campsite shots but didn't appear to be. That island you stayed on looked fabulous. Emily I do hope you are playing Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's free to Lou. I am sure she will appreciate it 😜 Hope Joanie is coping ok in the heat - it's hard going when it is super hot and living in a van. Safe travels. Emma
Good video thanks lee
Where was Joanie this time? Great 2 min tour Emm.😉🍻
Hope Louise feels better soon , we all get caught out at times. Love the videos your vids came up in a conversation at a wedding this week about you tube videos . Love watching your vids 😊
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Great vlog!
looks a fantastic place to stay
The nuisance of time lines and delays. I live an hour up the coast from La Rochelle and would have liked to say hi. In fact, I was probably within 20-30 feet of you during the La Rochelle V Leinster rugby match. Nevermind, safe travels 😁