Road trip to Monaco!!
Discussion
Neil1300r said:
When on the French motorways in an Aston you are legally obliged to speed.
In the unlikely event you get stopped by the Rozzers and they ask why you were speeeding, just reply "Because its so easy". You will be waved on your way.
:lol: just tell them RobGT sent you In the unlikely event you get stopped by the Rozzers and they ask why you were speeeding, just reply "Because its so easy". You will be waved on your way.
Monaco is a LONG drive from the channel
Use some of the Route Napoleon to get there
A bit late but a Sanef toll tag makes like MUCH easier
If you use the tunnel train blag it on to the high loads train
Check the AA site for what you MUST take
Watch out for speed traps on hte autoroutes/edges of towns and lowered speed limits if it rains
James1927 said:
Hi guys and gals
I'm planning a blast down to Monaco over the BH weekend in my P&J but have never driven outside of the UK before...
Do you have any advice or tips to share with a newbie - other than drive on the other side of the road
Many thanks
James
Here is the route we took down but we did it over 2 nights to enjoy the scenery. You would probably miss out the stop at Lake Annecy if you are on a rush to get to Monaco.I'm planning a blast down to Monaco over the BH weekend in my P&J but have never driven outside of the UK before...
Do you have any advice or tips to share with a newbie - other than drive on the other side of the road
Many thanks
James
Make sure you get the obligatory 'Casino Square/Hotel Paris' shot
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And Route Napoleon is a must
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The Electronic Toll Tag is an absolute must but probably too late for you to get one now.
Speculatore said:
Here is the route we took down but we did it over 2 nights to enjoy the scenery. You would probably miss out the stop at Lake Annecy if you are on a rush to get to Monaco.
Make sure you get the obligatory 'Casino Square/Hotel Paris' shot
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And Route Napoleon is a must
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The Electronic Toll Tag is an absolute must but probably too late for you to get one now.
Hi David,just sent you a pm.Make sure you get the obligatory 'Casino Square/Hotel Paris' shot
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And Route Napoleon is a must
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The Electronic Toll Tag is an absolute must but probably too late for you to get one now.
Best regards,
Steve
Like Mikey has already said, you're probably a bit late for this but it is definitely worth getting:
https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/Eurotunnel-Le-Shutt...
It might be worth enquiring to see if you can pick one up at the Chunnel.
https://www.saneftolling.co.uk/Eurotunnel-Le-Shutt...
It might be worth enquiring to see if you can pick one up at the Chunnel.
Although they have postponed it becoming law in France (or subject to a fine) I would recommend getting a couple of the disposable brathalyser kits to show willing
Also you are supposed to disable speed camera alerts on any Sat Nav (and radar detectors are banned)
Carry Hi-Vis vest or jackets for driver and passenger(s) INSIDE the car (not in the boot). This is probably the most important of the recent law changes in EU
Last trip I made I went via Mulhouse and visited the fantastic French National Car Museum which houses the Schlumpf Collection - Bugatti after Bugatti
Also you are supposed to disable speed camera alerts on any Sat Nav (and radar detectors are banned)
Carry Hi-Vis vest or jackets for driver and passenger(s) INSIDE the car (not in the boot). This is probably the most important of the recent law changes in EU
Last trip I made I went via Mulhouse and visited the fantastic French National Car Museum which houses the Schlumpf Collection - Bugatti after Bugatti
I don't find much joy driving in France these day's. Earlier this year I did Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and France. The Northern Europe part and the Alps were fantastic. The slog back up through France from Monaco was a PITA. I had wanted to come back up on the Car train but the Vanquish was too wide. If you really want to give your Aston a blast take it to Germany! The French are really giving British drivers a hard time these day's, especially if you are going via Calais.
Little Donkey said:
Get two wheels up on the outside raised path when driving through the train carriages to avoid scuffing your alloys.
Alternatively you can go in the lane for vehicles over 2m high. The track widths are wider and you wont scuff your alloys. Euro tunnel are used to wide sports cars using this method and don't seem to mind at all Omaruk said:
Little Donkey said:
Get two wheels up on the outside raised path when driving through the train carriages to avoid scuffing your alloys.
Alternatively you can go in the lane for vehicles over 2m high. The track widths are wider and you wont scuff your alloys. Euro tunnel are used to wide sports cars using this method and don't seem to mind at all Hey guys
Really appreciate all the input and advice - having weighed up our options I think we're going to head a little further East before making our way down to Monaco, spending more time in Switzerland than France - some of the roads look amazing! May even have to pop across to the Stelvio Pass !!
I read up on the AA website and it mentions headlamp adjustment - do you guys know if there's an option to change the headlights into 'euro mode' in the car? I've had a look in the manual but can't see anything.
Many thanks
James
Really appreciate all the input and advice - having weighed up our options I think we're going to head a little further East before making our way down to Monaco, spending more time in Switzerland than France - some of the roads look amazing! May even have to pop across to the Stelvio Pass !!
I read up on the AA website and it mentions headlamp adjustment - do you guys know if there's an option to change the headlights into 'euro mode' in the car? I've had a look in the manual but can't see anything.
Many thanks
James
James1927 said:
Hey guys
Really appreciate all the input and advice - having weighed up our options I think we're going to head a little further East before making our way down to Monaco, spending more time in Switzerland than France - some of the roads look amazing! May even have to pop across to the Stelvio Pass !!
I read up on the AA website and it mentions headlamp adjustment - do you guys know if there's an option to change the headlights into 'euro mode' in the car? I've had a look in the manual but can't see anything.
Many thanks
James
We did Stelvio on the return trip from Monaco.Really appreciate all the input and advice - having weighed up our options I think we're going to head a little further East before making our way down to Monaco, spending more time in Switzerland than France - some of the roads look amazing! May even have to pop across to the Stelvio Pass !!
I read up on the AA website and it mentions headlamp adjustment - do you guys know if there's an option to change the headlights into 'euro mode' in the car? I've had a look in the manual but can't see anything.
Many thanks
James
so the whole thing looked like this..
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