2 Nights in France - October 2020 Suggestions
Discussion
Puggit said:
Loire is best for bone dry white, the reds are drinkable but light. It's 5.5 hours from Calais to Tours via Rouen. Quite the schlep.
I'd head to Champagne, stock up on fizz and get some random pick and mix from the supermarket.
The Loire is lovely - head to the region around Saumur. Great sparkling wines (including dangerously drinkable sparkling reds!). Loads of lovely wineries to visit, and plenty of chateau, etc.I'd head to Champagne, stock up on fizz and get some random pick and mix from the supermarket.
I've driven Calais to Saumur in less than 6 hours with a caravan. It's doable in under 5 in a car only (if you leave at an early time and avoid rush hours).
Rosscow said:
The Loire is lovely - head to the region around Saumur. Great sparkling wines (including dangerously drinkable sparkling reds!). Loads of lovely wineries to visit, and plenty of chateau, etc.
I've driven Calais to Saumur in less than 6 hours with a caravan. It's doable in under 5 in a car only (if you leave at an early time and avoid rush hours).
Just to contrast this, I've driven St. Malo to Niort in less than 2.5 hours in a car - on several occasions - without ever exceeding the speed limit by any amount that's going to get you noticed.I've driven Calais to Saumur in less than 6 hours with a caravan. It's doable in under 5 in a car only (if you leave at an early time and avoid rush hours).
However, in these Covid times, I think I'd prefer the tunnel and Calais.
But........
Given that you're going to France anyway, then once Portsmouth -> St Malo starts up again, that's the route I would use.
omniflow said:
Just to contrast this, I've driven St. Malo to Niort in less than 2.5 hours in a car - on several occasions - without ever exceeding the speed limit by any amount that's going to get you noticed.
However, in these Covid times, I think I'd prefer the tunnel and Calais.
But........
Given that you're going to France anyway, then once Portsmouth -> St Malo starts up again, that's the route I would use.
Nice routes, just so expensive! However, in these Covid times, I think I'd prefer the tunnel and Calais.
But........
Given that you're going to France anyway, then once Portsmouth -> St Malo starts up again, that's the route I would use.
paulwirral said:
Honfleur is a great little place
Hotel L'Ecrin is where we stay , it's a little wacky if you like something different but it's central and has a safe car park .
We’ve stayed there too for a night and it certainly wacky but nice.Hotel L'Ecrin is where we stay , it's a little wacky if you like something different but it's central and has a safe car park .
Edited by paulwirral on Saturday 10th October 18:03
We were disappointed with the meal at a place by the harbour but there are loads of places to eat from, we just got a poor one.
Burgundy is doable for a 2 night, 3 day break, but you're still looking at probably a 6hr drive from Calais to Beaune (which is the 'wine' centre of Burgundy).
It's a lovely area (IMO). Nice countryside and the vineyards and famous wine 'villages' are very well kept. With good places to eat (all budgets) and many vineyards offering tours/tastings. Loads and loads of places to stay to suit all budgets.
If you're into wine, especially Burgundy (obv) and have never been before, it's well worth a visit.
It's a good area to stock up on wine, but not necessarily bargain basement stuff as Burgundy wines tend to be fairly punchy pricewise.
It's a lovely area (IMO). Nice countryside and the vineyards and famous wine 'villages' are very well kept. With good places to eat (all budgets) and many vineyards offering tours/tastings. Loads and loads of places to stay to suit all budgets.
If you're into wine, especially Burgundy (obv) and have never been before, it's well worth a visit.
It's a good area to stock up on wine, but not necessarily bargain basement stuff as Burgundy wines tend to be fairly punchy pricewise.
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