France - Ferry or Tunnel ?
Discussion
Agree with last poster - both equally favourable for TVR's
My choice would be more influenced by the refugee situation in Calais prevailing at the time of travel.
Epernay is well set up for tourists to the region. The girls in the local syndicat are knowledgeable and can direct you to some of the smaller but equally good producers.
Nick
My choice would be more influenced by the refugee situation in Calais prevailing at the time of travel.
Epernay is well set up for tourists to the region. The girls in the local syndicat are knowledgeable and can direct you to some of the smaller but equally good producers.
Nick
I always use the tunnel,more expensive than the ferry usually but if you have a fetish about getting scratches on your paint from other car doors or peoples bags being dragged past your car (this happened to me on the Bilbao ferry once)then it must be the tunnel.I like going on the lower deck only,much wider than the upper and no ground clearance problems.Just add roof box when booking (no extra cost) and you are automatically put on lower deck.
I use both, train is quicker but the view out the windows is boring 
if you want to grab a bite to eat and relax for a while ferry is better, train they normally put you on lower deck but if they ask you to go on upper deck, you will see the ramp going up to upper deck just ask to be put on lower deck and they will put you to one side then load on the lower deck, ferry is not normally a problem just go side ways over the ramps and you will be fine,
if you have not been to that part of France you must to to the old Reims Circuit also kmown as the circuit Du Gueux , just follow signs to Sossions and you will see the old pits, photo of my Griff outside pits
if you want to grab a bite to eat and relax for a while ferry is better, train they normally put you on lower deck but if they ask you to go on upper deck, you will see the ramp going up to upper deck just ask to be put on lower deck and they will put you to one side then load on the lower deck, ferry is not normally a problem just go side ways over the ramps and you will be fine, if you have not been to that part of France you must to to the old Reims Circuit also kmown as the circuit Du Gueux , just follow signs to Sossions and you will see the old pits, photo of my Griff outside pits
If your are Midlands or further North you may appreciate the longer break of a ferry crossing after 200+ miles of driving, if starting out from the South East taking the train and cracking on with your journey may appeal?
Either way don't miss out the old pits at Rheims ....
Either way don't miss out the old pits at Rheims ....
Edited by phillpot on Sunday 27th December 13:34
billynobrakes said:
I use both, train is quicker but the view out the windows is boring if you want to grab a bite to eat and relax for a while ferry is better, train they normally put you on lower deck but if they ask you to go on upper deck, you will see the ramp going up to upper deck just ask to be put on lower deck and they will put you to one side then load on the lower deck, ferry is not normally a problem just go side ways over the ramps and you will be fine,
if you have not been to that part of France you must to to the old Reims Circuit also kmown as the circuit Du Gueux , just follow signs to Sossions and you will see the old pits, photo of my Griff outside pits
That looks like a plan ! Cheers if you want to grab a bite to eat and relax for a while ferry is better, train they normally put you on lower deck but if they ask you to go on upper deck, you will see the ramp going up to upper deck just ask to be put on lower deck and they will put you to one side then load on the lower deck, ferry is not normally a problem just go side ways over the ramps and you will be fine, if you have not been to that part of France you must to to the old Reims Circuit also kmown as the circuit Du Gueux , just follow signs to Sossions and you will see the old pits, photo of my Griff outside pits
Have also used both and car goes on no problem. Tunnel is quicker (if running on time!). My preference is the ferry though as I enjoy the break in the journey.
Depending on where you're travelling from in the UK, it may be worth looking at the Newhaven to Dieppe route. I used this last September and it was very pleasant. Slightly longer crossing, but the ports are quieter and you avoid the potential issues at Calais (although we used the Tunnel last May and never saw a thing).
Depending on where you're travelling from in the UK, it may be worth looking at the Newhaven to Dieppe route. I used this last September and it was very pleasant. Slightly longer crossing, but the ports are quieter and you avoid the potential issues at Calais (although we used the Tunnel last May and never saw a thing).
bluezeeland said:
Sorry misread ur message, thought you wanted to go by car, now saw u want to take your pet.........make sure it is sedated properly and teach him some French........(couldn't resist, sorry ....
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Ha ha! ) 
It would be good to escape the north of England at the moment, we are being battered by a storm called Frank! You would not believe the wind!!!Tunnel would be much better than a ferry in this weather!'
Edited by glenrobbo on Wednesday 30th December 12:27
V41LEY said:
I imagine the sound on the train is pretty impressive with a row of Tiv's loading. I've got the Austec 'straight through' set-up so noisier than most. Like the idea of the Club Lounge on the ferry to break the journey to be honest.
Firing up my de-catted, straight-through exhausted Chim in the belly of a ferry always brings a big smile to my face No so nice for the poor sods parked next and behind me though
sgrimshaw said:
V41LEY said:
I imagine the sound on the train is pretty impressive with a row of Tiv's loading. I've got the Austec 'straight through' set-up so noisier than most. Like the idea of the Club Lounge on the ferry to break the journey to be honest.
Firing up my de-catted, straight-through exhausted Chim in the belly of a ferry always brings a big smile to my face No so nice for the poor sods parked next and behind me though
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