Next Monday the French celebrate their national Bastille Day. This day marks the start of the French holiday season, which means lots of people will start their vacation tomorrow. Especially the famous Autoroute du Soleil, leading to the sunny south coast will be extremely busy. The Black Saturdays are feared for their notoriously long queues waiting for the toll-gates. Holidaymakers are advised not to drive on these days, especially not tomorrow July 12, but also on the Saturdays July 19 and 26, August 2 and 9. But of course holidays aren’t always a strenuous affair. Take this family of five for instance. They found a nice spot to pitch their folding caravan and are sure to have a nice time.





photo courtesy Dutch Tourist organisation ANWB

July 11, 2008