I know years ago it was difficult to drive to the south via Rouen and remember there being lots of chat abut this. Has anyone done it recently and can advise please? Thanks in advance
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
I have never understood the so-called problems with going via Rouen, and have done it trouble-free for years. The roads are all well signposted, follow signs for Le Mans if you are heading west or south-west, if you are going south via Evreux/Chartres/Orleans it is simpler to go through the tunnel at Rouen and then take the road towards Pont de L`Arche (the D6015). Don`t let it worry you, it is very easy.
Thank you Badger, last time we did it was 2015 and there was lots of roadworks! These days we have the help of waze and also have the Crit air stickers! 😊
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
The issue is satnav related I think. Follow the signs & you can’t really go wrong. If you stick to route around main ring road you won’t need a Crit air sticker. If you go the imo better route going south on left of river you will need a sticker.
Quote: Originally posted by billy on 29/3/2023
The issue is satnav related I think. Follow the signs & you can’t really go wrong. If you stick to route around main ring road you won’t need a Crit air sticker. If you go the imo better route going south on left of river you will need a sticker.
Quote: Originally posted by badger54 on 29/3/2023
I have never understood the so-called problems with going via Rouen, and have done it trouble-free for years. The roads are all well signposted, follow signs for Le Mans if you are heading west or south-west, if you are going south via Evreux/Chartres/Orleans it is simpler to go through the tunnel at Rouen and then take the road towards Pont de L`Arche (the D6015). Don`t let it worry you, it is very easy.
Back in the day, coming from Calais / Boulogne, all that was signposted from the north was Paris or Le Havre. Same coming from S going N, no signs for Calais.
Don't forget to leave a review of the French and other European campsites you have visited!
Quote: Originally posted by badger54 on 29/3/2023
I have never understood the so-called problems with going via Rouen, and have done it trouble-free for years. The roads are all well signposted, follow signs for Le Mans if you are heading west or south-west, if you are going south via Evreux/Chartres/Orleans it is simpler to go through the tunnel at Rouen and then take the road towards Pont de L`Arche (the D6015). Don`t let it worry you, it is very easy.
Back in the day, coming from Calais / Boulogne, all that was signposted from the north was Paris or Le Havre. Same coming from S going N, no signs for Calais.
They certainly have. I remember about 20 years ago we stopped to consult the map (Michelin) and none of the locally signed place names were on the map. We suspect Rouen bought a job lot of signs and placed them randomly around the city.
Pretty sure this was in the days before the N28 dual carriageway and tunnel which makes Rouen a relative doddle these days.
We have crossed Rouen most years for about the last decade, most recently last October. It's really very straightforward, but my tip would be to have a map handy so that you know which towns are in the direction you want. For example, we were heading towards Le Mans and across the Loire, but needed to follow signs for Caen initially. Don't rely on the town you are aiming for being signed!
------------- Freedom is a light caravan and an open road.
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: Rouen
via mobile 29/3/2023 at 11:16am
