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I had you at ‘Free Wine & Cheese‘, didn’t I? If you’ve been umming and ahhing over what to do this summer, I might have an idea for you. Through the grapevine (mind the pun), I heard about France Passion, a society of more than 1,750 friendly private wine-growers and farmers across France that invite you to sample their produce [insert free wine, cheese and honey feast here] with no obligation to buy– as tempted as you may be to splurge on olive oils, wine or authentic local paté for picnics.
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But their hospitality doesn’t stop there. If you’re up for road tripping in a camper van, they’ll also offer you a free overnight stay on their idyllic farmland [insert iconic VW vintage minibus]. Oh, you don’t have a VW Scooby Doo van lying around?
Luckily I know of a trusted service that hires out beautifully renovated classic VW T2 ‘baywindow’ and ‘split-screens’. All of their 1960s and 70s campers with various amenities are given nicknames such as ‘Audrey’, ‘Coco’, ‘Marilyn’, and are ready for pick up at a seaside resort just southwest of the Bordeaux wine region.
Start planning an endless French summer with the Passion France 2013 Guide and meet the Belle Vie Campers.
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