In reply to Post #1
Usually within an hour but can be 24hours depending on how far in advance your crossing is.

In reply to Post #1
I'm not sure there will be any valid ones at the moment but you can click this link with a carpforum discount to see if we are competitive and maybe save you a few quid.

Hope it helps.

In reply to Post #223
From 17th May 2021 travel to France IS allowed.

There seems to be quite a lot of confusion and uncertainty regarding travelling to France so this is how things stand...

Entering France from UK

The UK is one of seven non EU countries that France have classed as safe and if you are arriving from one of those seven countries, you can enter France. You must comply with health regulations to enter France (PCR test and sworn declaration). You must self-isolate for seven days after your arrival. However, reports say this is only voluntary. Even it if wasn't, you will be self-isolate at a lake. From the 9th June 2021, France are looking to lift restrictions so maybe the PCR test and self-isolation will be lifted but this will be detailed nearer the time from the French. Full details of this can be found on the French Diplomacy Government website https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coronavirus-advice-for-foreign-nationals-in-france/

Entering the UK from France

The UK government from the 17th May 2021 will lift the legal restrictions to travel abroad but have placed France in the amber list of countries that means you should not travel to amber list countries or territories for leisure purposes. However, this is guidance from the government and not classed as an illegal trip so you can travel if you wish (i.e. the same as it was last year). You must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 3 days of departure to the UK. You will then need to self-isolate for 10 days. Full travel guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/travel-abroad and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-list-rules-for-entering-england#amber-list

Hope this helps.

In reply to Post #8
We know that Bill from Bills Lake has arranged with the local nurse centre in the village to test all their anglers on a Wednesday/Thursday before they come back to the UK on the Friday/Saturday. It is free and results are sent via a text to their mobiles. Hopefully this info might help others.

In reply to Post #6
Ask to join the Bills Lake France Facebook group. Loads of info and vids on there. Lake 4 recently done a lake record 64lb 4oz common.

In reply to Post #5
Due to social distancing P&O have only half capacity onboard so it should seem quite empty. The shops, bars and restaurants are open (restaurant is different service) but the Brasserie is closed. They are still only running about 50% of their daily crossings and with 50% onboard capacity there is very limited availability. Maybe with 50% onboard capacity that is why their direct prices have nearly doubled. Ours still remain the same as they were at the start of the year.

In reply to Post #170
As it currently stands all travel between all Schengen EU Countries (border less with France like Germany, Belgium etc) is banned including Switzerland which is part of this border less Schengen agreement but not in the EU.

However, the UK isn't part of this agreement and doesn't fall within this restriction as we have a border so all UK to France crossings via the ferries and tunnel are still open and as normal. There are some on-board restrictions to passenger numbers and some operators have a limited timetable.

If your French lake is still open for business (they are currently not legally forced to close) and the roads are currently open and unrestricted within France and most fuel stations are now only operating a pay at the pump service but as far as we see the situation it's business as usual.

We recommend that you take as many provisions as you can so you don't have the visit supermarkets etc but if you do need to, the venue should be able to print you off a document entitling you to travel to stock up on provisions without any travel issues from the French police.

Hope this helps as there are many differing reports on what is closed. Things may change daily so keep an eye on the social channel for all the crossing operators.

In reply to Post #34
As it currently stands all travel between all Schengen EU Countries (border less with France like Germany, Belgium etc) is banned including Switzerland which is part of this border less Schengen agreement but not in the EU.

However, the UK isn't part of this agreement and doesn't fall within this restriction as we have a border so all UK to France crossings via the ferries and tunnel are still open and as normal. There are some on-board restrictions to passenger numbers and some operators have a limited timetable.

If your French lake is still open for business (they are currently not legally forced to close) and the roads are currently open and unrestricted within France and most fuel stations are now only operating a pay at the pump service but as far as we see the situation it's business as usual.

We recommend that you take as many provisions as you can so you don't have the visit supermarkets etc but if you do need to, the venue should be able to print you off a document entitling you to travel to stock up on provisions without any travel issues from the French police.

Hope this helps as there are many differing reports on what is closed. Things may change daily so keep an eye on the social channel for all the crossing operators.

In reply to Post #142
Most fisheries and booking agencies will have in their Terms & Conditions a clause that covers them in the eventuality of this type of event so they don't have to refund you. Then it is up to you to claim on your insurance. All insurances are different but generally they should pay out IF you took the policy out before the Coronavirus issue started.

Some venues are offering holiday date changes and refunds even if they are covered by their Terms & Conditions and they are doing this to help their customers IF they can afford to do so.

Let's hope that France or the ports don't go into full lockdown and we can carry on as normal.

In reply to Post #137
We have just spoken to Bill at Bill's Lake and he has just has a meeting with the local mayor about the classification of essential businesses to be closed. The mayor has said that all commerce business/shops are closed but businesses like Bill's Lake are still ok to be open for business.

So basically all French lakes are still open as usual... hope this helps.