Driving Euro holiday and need to know where to go!
Discussion
We are going to drive to Spain or Italy and makes sure we see some of France on the way back.
We'll be crossing from the South coast to either Dieppe or Caen in September and have 20 days to explore.
Can people recommend places to stay, roads to drive, places to eat and urm...whatever else they can!
We dont want to go ultra expensive but are looking for interesting places to stay where possible such as some small country hotels with a bit of character.
Do we need to book much ahead in late September?
Also, what beach areas are there to go to in Italy? I have only ever been to Rome and Latina.
Ferry booking takes place this weekend.
As much help as posts or emails gratefully accepted.
We'll be crossing from the South coast to either Dieppe or Caen in September and have 20 days to explore.
Can people recommend places to stay, roads to drive, places to eat and urm...whatever else they can!
We dont want to go ultra expensive but are looking for interesting places to stay where possible such as some small country hotels with a bit of character.
Do we need to book much ahead in late September?
Also, what beach areas are there to go to in Italy? I have only ever been to Rome and Latina.
Ferry booking takes place this weekend.
As much help as posts or emails gratefully accepted.
go to italy...via nurbergring!!
all those loverly autobahns, b roads (dams etc) then pop over the alps via switzerland passes (pretty) down the italian alps to the lakes (prettier).
next a stopover at...Imola!!!
then across to the south of france to MONARCO!!!
check out the sites (casino/tunnel/rasscass) then pile up the rue de solei back home...
or carry on along the arnage/corniche to Barcelona!
check out the sites, circuit de calunya then the cathedral/fountains, up over to santander for a 5* 24hrs p1ss-up on the ferry back to blighty!!
i did it in 2002, fabulous week. if i'd had the extra week i'd have done the spanish thing as well!
adios!
PS don't forget to lap at N'ring, Imola, Monarco!
>> Edited by Guillotine on Thursday 17th June 22:33
>> Edited by Guillotine on Thursday 17th June 22:34
all those loverly autobahns, b roads (dams etc) then pop over the alps via switzerland passes (pretty) down the italian alps to the lakes (prettier).
next a stopover at...Imola!!!
then across to the south of france to MONARCO!!!
check out the sites (casino/tunnel/rasscass) then pile up the rue de solei back home...
or carry on along the arnage/corniche to Barcelona!
check out the sites, circuit de calunya then the cathedral/fountains, up over to santander for a 5* 24hrs p1ss-up on the ferry back to blighty!!
i did it in 2002, fabulous week. if i'd had the extra week i'd have done the spanish thing as well!
adios!
PS don't forget to lap at N'ring, Imola, Monarco!
>> Edited by Guillotine on Thursday 17th June 22:33
>> Edited by Guillotine on Thursday 17th June 22:34
A good start would be Dover.... No seriosly have not been to Italy but i can Very highly recomend The american graveyard in either the Somme or, Jeesus i cant remember where the other one is sorry. But well worth the emotional aspect just for an hour or two. It realy makes you think about things..And you stop thinking about your own worries and troubles. Also venice, But as you say cheapish i would just pass through its silly money to stay, P.s. If you Stop in Rome Tell J.P. I promise i will call soon, He is such a joker.....(No Offence God)
>> Edited by wedget on Thursday 17th June 23:16
>> Edited by wedget on Thursday 17th June 23:16
Adam, if you head south you must stop at Lourdes - not only is it a lovely little town...
It's also just down the road from this
then once over the Pyrenees, you could drive East through the foothills, then back over into France and along the Med coast into Italy... nice!
>> Edited by burriana500 on Monday 21st June 07:57
It's also just down the road from this
then once over the Pyrenees, you could drive East through the foothills, then back over into France and along the Med coast into Italy... nice!
>> Edited by burriana500 on Monday 21st June 07:57
Dusty
If you are going to go to Spain then head down to Biaritz via the Bordeaux region.
Contact Chateau Lafite or Chateau Latour in advance and ask for a tour as a prospective purchaser and after the tour say "Combien de? I can't afford your wine!" And go and buy some plonk down the road
If you are going to Italy head through Epernay (more) and indulge yourself for one night at a Hotel called Le Briquiterie [url]www.labriqueterie.com[/url]
And don't miss the opportunity to burble up the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Do the tour of the Mercier as it is the best and buy a few bottles of fizzy pop from any number of champage houses.
And kick Chirac in the gonads en route.
If you are going to go to Spain then head down to Biaritz via the Bordeaux region.
Contact Chateau Lafite or Chateau Latour in advance and ask for a tour as a prospective purchaser and after the tour say "Combien de? I can't afford your wine!" And go and buy some plonk down the road
If you are going to Italy head through Epernay (more
) and indulge yourself for one night at a Hotel called Le Briquiterie [url]www.labriqueterie.com[/url] And don't miss the opportunity to burble up the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Do the tour of the Mercier as it is the best and buy a few bottles of fizzy pop from any number of champage houses.
And kick Chirac in the gonads en route.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
Great so far. The only ferry prices I have found are £360 return but they are for very good morning and evening times. Id be glad to receive cheaper ferry deals.
I can see the pics burrian, they look great. I look forward to see the statue of the red Griff, it almost looks real but for being so shiny.
Great so far. The only ferry prices I have found are £360 return but they are for very good morning and evening times. Id be glad to receive cheaper ferry deals.
I can see the pics burrian, they look great. I look forward to see the statue of the red Griff, it almost looks real but for being so shiny.
diddyman said:
If you are going to Italy head through Epernay (more
.
The language options on that website are so typical. Its great!
diddyman said:
And kick Chirac in the gonads en route.
I'll pack my steel toe capped work boots just for the occasion
>> Edited by DustyC on Friday 18th June 15:15
all this talk of euro trips has got me thinking lol
my folks have got a place in la manga in southern spain... quite like the idea of a drive down there myself, pretty sure theres loads to see on the way
out of interest what are the petrol prices like in mainland france and spain? i know germany is about the same as here last time i was there...
my folks have got a place in la manga in southern spain... quite like the idea of a drive down there myself, pretty sure theres loads to see on the way
out of interest what are the petrol prices like in mainland france and spain? i know germany is about the same as here last time i was there...
racketman said:
if your booking to dieppe,can i suggest you look at ferrysale.com as they have special offers for the seacat.you might need to wait till 3 weeks before but you can get a ticket each way for £29 including car and passengers.
we used it for le mans so september should be less busy.
Whats the deal with these prices? Are you only allowed to stay a week or something?
thegamekeeper said:
If you are in Charente weekend 17/18/19 Sept "The Circuit des Remparts" in Angouleme is an absolute must. Probably the best motor racing in Europe. Medieval French town and they race around the old ramparts, Bugattis, Gt's and all manner of interesting machinery.
And guess who's organising a fantastic trip there this year?!
See www.bonneroute.co.uk
If you go top to bottom in Spain, take in Sergovia and Toledo.
The route is just off the main route through the middle, turn right 100km before Madrid and do a semi-circle round and rejoin the main (E-5 I think) route to the south coast.
Some of the most 'Spanish' roads and villages await you. Superb!
The route is just off the main route through the middle, turn right 100km before Madrid and do a semi-circle round and rejoin the main (E-5 I think) route to the south coast.
Some of the most 'Spanish' roads and villages await you. Superb!
wedg1e said:
There's also that village preserved as a memorial to the victims of some murdering Nazi scum.... in a bit of a rush, can't think of the place name...
Ian
The village is called Oradour sur Glane - see www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~fhs/oradour.htm
I have been there, and it is a very humbling and emotional experience.
They do ask you to dress respectfully, and quite rightly so.
>> Edited by qualityscrew on Friday 18th June 22:38
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