




1) They specialize in one-way rentals, and are completely flexible on the pick-up and drop-off points, even when they are in two different countries.
2) Their pricing is all-inclusive. Many of the other companies that we looked at had surcharges for things like one-way fees, bedding, mileage, kitchen supplies, and insurance. Anywhere Campers includes everything in their pricing. Their campers even have a BBQ and two mountain bikes included in the rear storage compartment!
3) The campers that they supply are so nice and modern! Their average vehicle age is less than 1 year old, and they are a perfect size, being large enough to comfortably live in for a few weeks, but not so large that they are a significant challenge to drive.
Once inside and unpacked, our camper felt literally huge – it immediately felt like a comfortable place to call “home” for the next few weeks. With our own kitchen, bedroom, dining area, and washroom, it felt less like camping, and more like a home on wheels. From Versailles we drove down to Normandy. We wanted to see the historical aftermath of WWII which has been left pretty unaltered by the French (which is pretty amazing). We explored the Juno and Omaha beaches, and spent a full morning walking through Pointe du Hoc. We were incredibly to lucky to be there when we were, as the beaches as well as Pointe du Hoc were completely clear of tourists. After our morning at Pointe du Hoc, I forced Jeremy to do a little backtracking and we went to the Normandy American Cemetery. It felt important to go and see this as we don’t know the next time we’ll get the chance to be in Normandy. I have to say, the sight of all of the crosses was incredibly overwhelming, moving, and saddening. After our two days in Normandy, we made our way to Mont St. Michel. I’ll be honest, the weather was absolutely MISERABLE when we first arrived in Mont St. Michel, and I protested going into the center that night. Instead, I wanted to go in the morning when it would be more likely to be a bit warmer. The fact is I am from Vancouver – I can handle the rain, but I hate the cold. So, we hunkered down for a relaxed night in the camper. The next morning the weather wasn’t much better, but we bundled up (I mean: 5 sweaters, 1 coat, two pairs of pants, and two socks sort of bundled!) and braved the cold to see this amazing place.



The BEST Way to Travel France
So Why is Camper Vanning the BEST Way to Travel?
Here’s a few reasons:
- You’re not locked into staying anywhere.
- If you find a spot you love, you can stay – or if you arrive in a spot you dislike, you simply can drive away
- You get to really SEE the countryside and experience things that the average tourist may not.You can make your own meals, rather than always eating out (like you would if you’re staying at a hostel or hotel)
- You can literally drive up to sights

The Freedom to Come and Go
If you’re wanting to hunker down in one spot, than this may not be an issue for you. But, if you’re like us and want to travel around the country and get the freedom of the “backpacker” experience (but in a much more comfortable way) than you’re going to LOVE camper vanning. The one issue I had when I traveled Europe before was that I always felt like I had to rush to my next destination because I was booked into staying there. The truth was, there were places I could’ve left sooner – and places I didn’t want to leave at all, but I didn’t have the choice to come and go as I pleased. Since this wasn’t an issue this time around, we were able to really soak up the places we love – and dart out of the places we didn’t.Getting Familiar with the Countryside
One of my favourite parts of this trip was that we didn’t just stick to major cities. We got to see the countryside, and all the quaint towns in between – and it was nothing short of magical. Beautiful places (such as Blaye) may have been missed had we not planned to have more freedom to travel on this trip. Camper vanning in our Anywhere RV meant we were able to drive through places and stop where we thought was beautiful.Forget Dining Out, Let’s Dine In
One way to effectively save money while you’re travelling is by dining in for some meals rather than always eating out. While trying restaurants and local cuisine is part of the experience of travelling, it can get costly – and if you’re away for a few weeks than dining in for a few meals isn’t such a bad idea budget-wise.You can Literally Drive up to Sights
When we were in Normandy (and also, Mont St. Michel) it was freezing. It was windy, cold, and while we stood on the beach I could feel my face and hands go numb. But, unlike if we had bused or trained to Normandy, we were able to drive right up to the beach, park, and explore without ever being too far from “home”.
Bree you travel the way I want to… I don’t want to just go to one place and I want to go to the country sides… I not only want to see things as much as I want to meet people xox
I’d love to rent a camper van and go around France. I’m originally from there so I’ve visited many areas but taking time to go there in a camper van would be very different.
I’ve always loved driving around countries and cities on vacations to get off the beaten path, but never thought of a camper before! Great cost saver!