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Ok Ok read so many threads!

Which is the best way to St Jean De Monts in Vendee?

Im pulling a caravan from Calais

Many thanks

Tony

Did the same trip (not the same campsite but near enough - wnet to Pong) this summer. It is practically all autoroute and there are about five or six toll sections but they are not expensive. Would really recommend this route. It is quick, straightforward and a lot less hassle than travelling on the national roads through towns. We did it in two days because we wanted a lazy journey and stopped off at Mont St Michel for a night.

Les

We took this route as well, only we stayed at Martragny.  We thought the bridge at Nantes was the most spectacular we'd ever seen.  Nice, straightforward route.  We ended up at Paree Prenau, St. Hilaire de Riez.

I think you'd be better off getting a car first, it'll wear you out pulling the van that distance. 

Try www.viamichelin.com 

Great routefinder, even works out your fuel consumption, and the toll charges for you. We use it all the time.

Great thanks for advice everyone,

Anybody stayed halfway at a site they could recommend?

Cheers

Roll on the completion of the A28

I had hoped this would be completed for my France 2005 holiday.

Is the route from Cherbourg to Vendee likely to be very busy around Bastille day (Thur 14 July)? 

Would it be a good idea to avoid travelling between Thur 14 July and Mon 18 July?

Is that a French holiday weekend?

Quote: Originally posted by Floydfan on 31/10/2004

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Try www.viamichelin.com 

Great routefinder, even works out your fuel consumption, and the toll charges for you. We use it all the time.

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Thank you Stu, big help.

Claire

JennyLilacAnne,

Hi and welcome to ukcs! I think that the Bastille Day will only affect you if you're in and around Paris really. It's true that it's a holiday all over France, but we've travelled at this time before, and it's never been a problem!

Claire,

You're welcome. Hope you find it as useful as we do!

Quote: Originally posted by les8366 on 31/10/2004

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Tony

Did the same trip (not the same campsite but near enough - wnet to Pong) this summer. It is practically all autoroute and there are about five or six toll sections but they are not expensive. Would really recommend this route. It is quick, straightforward and a lot less hassle than travelling on the national roads through towns. We did it in two days because we wanted a lazy journey and stopped off at Mont St Michel for a night.

Les

 

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message for les please

how long did the drive from calais to le mont st michel take you and the journey down afterwards

many thanks tony

any advice would be great as this is first time caravaning to france.