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Hi, I am thinking of driving through France to Villamartin from the UK, rather than flying as we usually do. We would like to treat it as a leisurely mini holiday, stopping off at various places along the way. Has anyone done this and what advice could you offer regarding ferries, nice places in France to stay at etc.
Regards Tony
Posted: Mon Apr 9, 2018 2:41pm
Hi Tony please check your route for toll charges it cost me quite a bit. Specialty driving through France.
Posted: Mon Apr 9, 2018 3:33pm
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Tony, I try to do it once a year now. I love it. I keep away from the toll roads as they are boring. Just get a map out. I have done a few routes and all have been a pleasure. Cost circa £600 return ... excluding hotels and food. But its brilliant. Thats with £170 flexible ferry fare so could do cheaper I suppose.
Been to some amazing French towns en route and Spanish... Done hotess with car and motorbike and campervan. Prefer campervan as have fridge etc, also bikes for exploring. Some of the municipal sites in france 5 - 15 euro are amazing...
I would say just do it.
Posted: Mon Apr 9, 2018 5:58pm
Roberto 54 wrote on Mon Apr 9, 2018 2:41pm:
Hi Tony please check your route for toll charges it cost me quite a bit. Specialty driving through France.
many thanks Roberto. this is very helpful.
Tony.
Posted: Mon Apr 9, 2018 5:59pm
Honest Mike wrote on Mon Apr 9, 2018 3:33pm:
Tony, I try to do it once a year now. I love it. I keep away from the toll roads as they are boring. Just get a map out. I have done a few routes and all have been a pleasure. Cost circa £600 return ... excluding hotels and food. But its brilliant. Thats...
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... with £170 flexible ferry fare so could do cheaper I suppose.
Been to some amazing French towns en route and Spanish... Done hotess with car and motorbike and campervan. Prefer campervan as have fridge etc, also bikes for exploring. Some of the municipal sites in france 5 - 15 euro are amazing...
I would say just do it.
many thanks Mike. this is very helpful.
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:52pm
Tonyevo wrote on Sun Apr 8, 2018 4:46pm:
Hi, I am thinking of driving through France to Villamartin from the UK, rather than flying as we usually do. We would like to treat it as a leisurely mini holiday, stopping off at various places along the way. Has anyone done this and what advice could you offer regarding ferries, nice places in ...
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...France to stay at etc.
Regards Tony
We go via the Chunnel. Have two stop overs in France at B&B's. (Like Premier Inns in this country). Usually drive from Perpignan to Vilamartin in a oner!
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:58pm
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Jen,
How much does the chunnel cost return?
Ta
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:04pm
Hi
Depending on time you choose to travel. We are £170 total
Cheers
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:00pm
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Thats good. Wife hates ferry. Do you buy well in advance? How flexible are the tickets...
Love this forum......
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 6:10pm
Having started this thread I am most grateful to all who have offered advice. One thing which concerns me a little is driving right hand drive vehicle over there. Any comments on this would be great.
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