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Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

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Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

Postby mede » Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:22 pm

Hey everyone

I will be able to get away for some foiling during the last week of August. Where should I go in Southern France? As I travel in a large Motorhome, I'm both flexible, but also somewhat restricted (if there are height barriers blocking access to the spots / beaches).

Looking forward to your recommendations :D

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Re: Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

Postby ieism » Fri Aug 05, 2022 2:26 pm

I'm not a local there but have been a lot.

Beauduc is nice but only a smaller van like a VW T5 or Vito would fit the barrier. There is no height limit , but too wide won't fit.

Hyeres is nice too, a bit more flexible in wind direction too.

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Re: Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

Postby mede » Sat Aug 06, 2022 8:46 am

Well, Beauduc was a dream come true as long as it lasted... Was there many times, no longer possible.

Hyeres looks cumbersome for parking a motorhome, as far as I know they height restricted even the road...

What about la Franqui/ Leucate ? Any experience with foiling there ( Wing and / or Kite)?

Or are there other good spots?

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Re: Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

Postby mede » Fri Aug 19, 2022 7:23 pm

After some research, I think this is the most comprehensive overview of spots in Southern France :

https://www.ultimatefrance.com/kitesurfing/south-france

Hope it helps others with the same question.
There is little info on where to stay best in a large RV, here the best source of info is probably the Park4night app.

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Re: Foiling in Southern France - where to go best end during late August?

Postby Janus » Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:15 pm

Plage de Piemanson was nice for foiling, can park your MH at the beach / spot.
Campsite, les blois flottes, at a few km.


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