Hi, we are going to the South of France at the end of July and want to drive for about 5 hrs once we have landed in Calais. Does anyone have any ideas for hotel stopover at a convenient point approx 5 hrs into France? Many thanks
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Thanks for that - I had looked at Dijon but didn't know how long it would take - 6 hrs should be ok with both hubby and I driving. I'll have a look and pre-book something around there. Can't wait now - camp site is booked and we have booked the return stopover for 3 nights (just outside Disneyland, Paris) - just need to book ferry as well then that's us done!
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Sorry Huw - got carried away in my response to Harry B!! We just want to drive - stop & get to St Aygulf as quickly as possible. We have arranged a longer stopover on the return journey as we wanted to incorporate it with a visit to Disneyland. There are 4 of us - me, hubby & 2 children aged 10 & 13.
Hotel BB have family rooms with 1db and 2sb on split level, ensuite shower/toilet, eat as much as you can breakfasts. They are close to autoroutes. They have zero charm but 100% function.
Orleans is 300 miles from calais.
Book a room on line or expect to see hotel full sign -
alternatives are chartres [much nicer stopping place but not so far] or Bourges if you are heading down via clermont Ferrand and don't mind 'going for it' [easier to do if you know there is a room waiting for you].
After 9 p m you check in using an english display machine outside.
I have booked a Hotel B&B in Dijon for 1 night - family room for 4 - only costs 75euros including breakfast - brilliant value. By travelling that bit further it should cut down on the drive to the coast - giving us more time to put the tent up!!! Never done this before so it will be real adventure.
Have stayed in the B&B Dijon twice on return from the south with folding camper. Just up the road and round the corner is a great steak restaurant called the Buffalo Grill. Reasonable prices and yummy steak.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Stopover
