Long Weekend France 13th - 17th September 2012

[Steve Gibson]

No problem for me, George. We should have enough beds between us all to take another.

My garage is a good start point from London. Right at the top of the A3, literally, so we just sail south-west from there. I'll PM you the location.

I'll put up the routes in France later.

S

[deepdiver]

Hi steve
ok got me directions ill be there for 4pm, send me your mob phone later on so if any hold ups on the motor way ill be in touch
google recon 5hrs 4mins but thats with out stops so ill leave my gaff at around 09:30-10:00 am  and that should give me plenty of time to get to you.

cheers

George.

[julian]

Mark & Inga have sorted us out a suitable meeting point before going to ferry port.

Churchillian
Portsdown Hill
Cosham
Portsmouth
PO6 3LS

Meet about 7pm and there is a website.

Cheers

Julian

[Steve Gibson]

OK, here goes. If you have a TomTom I can give you itn files for this route, otherwise you'll need to punch it into your own satnav device. As we always say, the route is subject to weather, interesting 'diversions' and how well we're running on the day. This list was modified a few hours after posting on Sunday, to correct some mistakes, so take a copy after Sunday night 9.30pm if you need it.


Thursday 13th evening

7pm at:

Churchillian
Portsdown Hill
Cosham
Portsmouth PO6 3LS


Friday 14th to Huelgoat (approx 210 miles)

Aunay sur Odon
Vire
Brécey
Ducey
Bazouges la Pérouse
Combourg
Dinan (lunch or thereabouts)
Plénée-Jugon
Moncontour
Corlay
Rostrenen
Laura's B&B, 2 Impasse des Cendres, Huelgoat 29690


Saturday 15th to Nivillac (approx 90 miles)

Gourin
Plouray
Ploërdut
Bubry
Quistinic
Languidic (lunch at Fleur de Sel)
Landévant
Auray
Vannes
Muzillac
Hotel Bodeuc, Route de Saint Dolay, Nivillac 56130


Sunday 16th to Parigné (approx 90 miles)

Saint Dolay
Fégréac
Renac
Lohéac
Guichen
Chantepie
Cesson-Sevigné (lunch at L'Adresse)
La Bouexière
Livré sur Changeon
Saint Georges de Chesné
Lécousse
Chateau du Bois-Guy, Beauvais, Parigné 35133


Monday 17th to Caen (approx 75 miles)

Parigny
Mortain
Sourdeval
Vire
St Martin des Besaces
Villers Bocage
Pegasus Bridge, Avenue du Major Howard (D514), Ranville 14860 (lunch and D-Day Museum)

[julian]

Thanks Steve, looks great. What time at yours, it will be you, Rob, George and myself. Andrew will meet us in a lay by on the A3, the other side of Guildford.

Any thoughts on evening meal Huelgoat. I will contact Laura and get a load of beers and wine for our arrival. She probably would cook a meal for us or do we go out?

Thoughts people?

Julian

[julian]

Check this one out, Mirabelle restaurant, Huelgoat. Very good reviews, suggest we book if we agree?

Julian

[Steve Gibson]

[quote="julian"]
What time at yours, it will be you, Rob, George and myself.
[/quote]

I'd say 4.30pm at my garage. We'll be away by 4.45.

Rob, do you have my garage location?

[kaygee]

Hi Steve

I am a complete numpty with computers- how do I get your itn file on to my tomtom?

Also, I am coming from Cheltenham - is there anywhere we can all wet on the way to Portsmouth or shall I just meet you all at the 7pm venue? - also lousy at map reading!!!

Really looking forward to this

Cheers

Karl

[Andrew300]

Nice route you have there , have fun on those great french roads ,and dont forget the pics when you get back   

[Steve Gibson]

[quote="kaygee"]
I am a complete numpty with computers- how do I get your itn file on to my tomtom?
[/quote]

I can bluetooth the itn files from mine to yours. Takes 30 seconds. Same for Julian, Rob etc.

If you're coming from Chelt you'll not really touch the A3, so probably best if we meet you at The Churchillian.

S

[kaygee]

Cheers Steve

See you all at the 7pm Churchillian

[Steve Gibson]

One week to go Brittany trippers.

I got my papers checked twice on the Monaco trip this year, so don't forget that les rozzeurs like you to carry more paperwork than was required during the Nazi occupation:

V5
Insurance certificate
Driving licence

plus

Emergency triangle
Spare bulbs/fuses
GB sticker (or GB marked plate)
Fluoro vest
Breathalyser

[dilemma67]

Hi Guys, anyone found a decent all in one travel kit that conforms to all the regs.
Regards Simon

[deepdiver]

Hi Simon
I got mine from a caravan park seller/type shop place all in one bag.
Plus the little stickers you're supposed to put on your lights to alter the light angle. "They must have come off sir". Honest. 29.99 a complete rip off.

George.

[dilemma67]

Thanks George, been looking around and that seems to be the going rate although most reviews say the same as you their complete rip off.