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Static Caravans in France

Static caravans in France are a very popular form of real estate for UK families longing for a great holiday break year after year. Static caravans in France are holiday homes or holiday residences that are transportable, but are usually based at a caravan park or campsite for a number of years. Static caravans are equipped with the specifications of a small apartment including 2 to 3 bedrooms and can fit up to 8 people. Caravan parks lease out plots for caravan owners to place their caravans ideal for a holiday break.

There are a lot of factors to be analyzed before families commits to spending on a static caravan in France. Geographical tendencies of the campsite are something to take in consideration before signing a contract for placing static caravans in France. If a specific caravan park or camp site tends to get flooded, it is advisable to choose a location better suited to you and your caravan’s needs. 

Inquire about the licensing period and the number of years the contract allows for your caravan to be on the park premises. Many parks for caravans in France are not open year round and are closed during the winters. So check if there are any season restrictions and if this will clash with the time of year you would like to use your caravan. If in the future you wish to sell your caravan and the plot your caravan is on, make sure that is permissible with the park. Check for any other park regulations you would need to adhere to such as bottled gas, insurance, and pet regulations. External décor for caravans in France such as driveways, gardens, pathways and decks also have regulations specified according to each park.

As far as location goes, you need to see if travelling to and from the static caravan park is feasible for your expenses. Consider road maps, bus and train routes needed to get there when calculating the costs of travel. Probe for any associations and rankings the park has been affiliated or credited with, to estimate how established and respectable the static caravan park is. When researching parks for static caravans in France, ask caravan owners at the campsite you are visiting, to get a realistic and frank idea of the location. Refer to friends and family who own static caravans in France to gain the notion of experiences they’ve had. Many campsites and parks for static caravans in France offer exhibition trials for your family to experience 2 or 3 days, to gain a better concept of a caravan home holiday.

Prices differ according to new and used static caravans. It would be a safe precaution to hire a professional to assess the worth of the location and condition of the static caravan, especially if interested in a pre owned caravan. Even the details of the contract should be confirmed such as the fee structure of the static caravan and park payments, how fees will be billed and should be paid. Find out the subletting or renting policies for static caravans within the park. 

Some parks for static caravans in France allow private subletting or renting while others do not allow these options. This will be the source of steady income when your family is not using the caravan, so read all the fine print carefully. Do not miss any small print and make yourself acquainted with all terms and conditions to know exactly where you stand on specific issues and situations. Keep a copy of the contract and regulations in your records for future reference.

Static caravans in France are excellent financial investment for families, providing cost effective holidays every time they feel the need. There is a lot of information available for static caravans in France and it can be confusing where and how to start looking. Once you equip yourself with the right knowledge and essential basics for static caravan purchasing, you will find the ideal static caravan to fit your family’s needs.

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The City of Mustard Cheese and Wine

Dijon is the historical capital of the province of Burgundy. It is the capital of the region of Burgundy and is a great city full of interesting things to do and places to meet.

In the past,it once hosted the Formula 1 French Grand Prix.

Dijon is famous for its mustard and of course, is renowned for its fabulous wine and cheese.

Dijons public transportation is excellent. The city is a major university city, so bus schedules are planned with student holidays in mind, but the centre of Dijon is small and best explored on foot.

The streets surrounding Les Halles are full of fascinating shops from elegant clothes and shoes to patisserie and of course, mustard. The Amora Maille Mustard shop is at 32 Rue de la Liberte, and Mulot et Petitjean which sells pain de spices, the spiced breads and cakes famous in Dijon is at 13 Place Bossuet.

Dijon possesses one of the most urban beautiful architectures in France.

The most striking cluster of buildings is Dijons three central churches, built one after the other for three distinct parishes.

The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, over looking the relaxing Place de la Liberation is the former Dukes' Palace. Today the Palace houses the citys Hotel de Ville Town Hall, world class Musee des Beaux Arts Fine Arts Museum, and the delicately carved tombs of dukes Philippe le Hardi Philip the Brave and Jean sans Peur Fearless John are inside.

The Chateau d'Entre Deux Monts was founded by the Duke of Burgundy in about the year 1000. It was built in the style of Louis VIII and was embellished in 1733 with the addition of a park graced with an cold room and orangey. In side the Chateau are the dovecote, the moat, the stables and the inner courtyards of the park. The chateau is open throughout the year.

Dijon s symbol is the Owl, which is sculpted into a cornice of Notre Dames flying buttresses on rue de la Chouette know as Owl Street. Give it a stroke as you make a wish.

The Christmas market in Dijon Burgundyis held November 28 to December 24. It is held in the Christmas market at Place de la Liberation offering a host of over 60 stalls offering local products from spice bread, mustard, foie gras and honey, plus colourful arts and crafts, childrens toys and mulled wine. Visitors can glide on ice at the ice skating rink at the place de la Republique.

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