Driving to Spain - looking for route suggestions

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We are driving down through France to the east coast of Spain this summer, and would be interested to hear you favorite routes. We plan to have maybe four overnight stops from Caen to Alicante so could pick the west coast via Biarritz, or the east/central route maybe passing Claremont Ferrand and on past Barcelona.

What do suggest? Would also like to hear about nice hotels (with parking).

Cheers

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Mr_Megalomaniac said:

Also interested in hearing some recommendations as driving to a wedding in Spain in July. Was contemplating stopping off around Poitiers on the way down for a night before driving to Barcelona on day 2 (via Bordeaux and Toulouse).
On the return trip thought a similar route back stopping in Bordeaux.

Any thoughts on if that's a good route to take and what to expect regarding tolls etc? First time driving in France.

IIRC tolls for both ways will be at least £50 (probably more depending on how much time on autoroute) My advice is to get an Emovis Tag which allows you to go through the high speed gates. The amount is debited from your nominated bank account.

When In July are you travelling?

[GG33]

Great tips so far - thanks guys. We will be coming back via Santander (Brittany ferries)

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Hugo Stiglitz said:

Wheres your start point in France?

Starting at Ouisterham (Caen) and heading for Javea

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bennno said:

Does your ferry arrive first thing or later in the day? What car are you in / how far are you comfortable driving?

Cognac or St Emilion both good points to break, then huesca area

Ferry arrives early morning but we are possibly visiting friends near Alencon for breakfast. Then heading in general direction of Bordeaux for first night stop.
Driving a Vanquish (volante) and happy to do 200 - 300 Miles per day