Maison Blanche

Maison Blanche

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kpm

Original Poster:

221 posts

258 months

Thursday 29th January 2004
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Hi been to LM the past 2 year and we usually camp at Houx Annexe. For 2004 we could only get tickets in MB so do any of you have any hints and tips regarding this campsite. eg best place to camp time to arrive etc.
Any other Ph'ers stayin here this year.
Cheers

EVO6RSS

32 posts

261 months

Thursday 29th January 2004
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I would love some info on this as well, as our mob have been going for the last 5 years in Houxe Annexe and have never been in Maison Blanche before either..

I think we are getting there pretty early, i.e wednesday so getting a spot shouldn't be too much of a problem I hope..

Laters..

EVO6RSS.

shnozz

28,008 posts

278 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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Maison Blanche is unlike Houx in that the pitches are not marked. So basically, get there early to ensure a good pitch. A lot of the early arrivers mark out huge pitches to fit cars, beer mountains etc. I would say get there wednesday if you can, but certainly no later than Thursday midday. Other than that, you are right next to the track which is cool, albeit noisy but you can always sleep with considerable amounts of warm lager down your throat.

DustyC

12,820 posts

261 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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I have camped in MB for the last 4 years now and its my favorite.
What Schnozz says is right but....

Every year they have an opening at the back of the site which goes out to 3 large fields so you can arrive on Friday and still get loads and loads of room and be right by the track.
Its also 5-10 mins walk from the start line and is very easy to get in and out of to get into town.
Oh, its also a short walk to the pubs and resturaunts of Arnage.

Also incase you didnt already know make sure you get to the road between masion blanche and camping blue. If you like the smell of burning rubber this is the place to be!

If you are plannign to drive along this road, bring a rain mac!

Mrs_T

1,533 posts

256 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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Maison Blanche is a top spot. Steve_t and I are arriving on Tuesday morning as we have to mark out an area for 32+cars (God help us!). The Surrey TVRCC region is joining forces with Bristol and Devon and Cornwall for a top week(end) of fun. Thursday is curry night!
See you there. You won't be able to miss us, we'll be the noisy ones with the huge banners and flags (and THE Mon-keh!)
See you there!
Karen

DustyC

12,820 posts

261 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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aha! So you are the ones on that particular corner each year then?

I'll pop in and say hello this year.

woody

2,189 posts

291 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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What are the facilities like at MB?

Haven't camped 'properly' at LM (usually pitch tent in coach park for Saturday night) and would like to do it properly this year (if I can find some where that got camping passes etc).

Chris

DustyC

12,820 posts

261 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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Facilities are great.
Loads of grass, and if you like mud and it rains you are in for a special treat!
They also have some trees and tarmac and a dodgy old barn.

Seriously though...not much.
Just outside of MB by the gate there is a shower/toilet block and for the first time last year there was an additional toilet block in the extension field.
The shower block is Ok if you time it right. Get it wrong and you'll have a big queue.
(When I say alright I mean you wont catch too many dieseases ! )

kpm

Original Poster:

221 posts

258 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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MB Sounds good enough for me. We are on the 0800 ferry on Thursday, hopefully the traffic wont be as bad as last year. We will have to try and plant ourselves near some of you lot and have a beer.
Cheers

DustyC

12,820 posts

261 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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About 40 of us going on the seacat from Portsmouth to Cherbourg Thurs morning and staying in MB.
Will be happy for you to join us for the drive down and the camping. Email me via profile if you like.

graham66

850 posts

291 months

Friday 30th January 2004
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We are booked on that, the 07:30 crossing (I think, v early anyway)

Tuscan, Volvo coupe and a scooter......!

Also booked in to MB again (8th year now)

Graham

iains

1,099 posts

265 months

Sunday 1st February 2004
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did MB last year - top spot - we were the ones drinking and lounging around in the large paddling pool until 2am.....

if you park against the main wall you can run a hose over for water - alas there is no electrical hook-up unlike Houx (unless you bring a bloody long lead and get there v.early like the Beermountain boys) so bring a Generator!

vladd

8,008 posts

272 months

Monday 2nd February 2004
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We were there last year with our double decker. We arrived late Friday morning and found loads of space in the field by the Porsche Curves. We could even see the track from the top deck. Bit of a hike to the showers and the start line, but not a bad spot. We were next to the TVRCC guys last year (in case the double decker wasn't obvious enough).

>> Edited by vladd on Monday 2nd February 17:40

graham66

850 posts

291 months

Monday 2nd February 2004
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iains said:
so bring a Generator!



But please be kind where you put it, 2 years ago some people turned up late on Friday and planted their generator away from their tent - but right next to ours, which was nice - was too pissed/lazy to ask them to move it though, just lay there bitching until I went to sleep

iains

1,099 posts

265 months

Tuesday 17th February 2004
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don't worry, the gene goes off at night and it is always put between two cars for security / screen the noise.......