Joining the N138

[jimmy_b]

Hi Guys,
Trekking down to Le Mans tomorrow, and was thinking about doing the 'traditional' N138 route rather than the boring Autoroute. If I decide to do this, where is the best place to join the N138? I'm assuming that somewhere south of Rouen it will be nicely signposted- is this the case?
Cheers in advance, James

[Redwing]

If you follow the signs for Alencon then it will take you down the side of the marshalling yards in Rouen and spit you out on the N138!

[jimmy_b]

Cheers for that- much appreciated. I assume its worth the extra effort?

[tjdixon911]

We may see you on there, look out for the Red 968 with a Grey Ninga in tow....

We're going to be heading down the N138 around mid day (Hopefully)

[willdew]

Some people may think this is sacrelidge, but I think the relative virtures of the n138 and the new autoroute are down to personal preferences and what time you're traveling (i.e. if you can make the difference of getting there while it's still light to put the tent up etc.)

I suspect we'll end up on the autoroute...

Edited by willdew on Tuesday 12th June 16:58

[tjdixon911]

willdew said:

Some people may think this is sacrelidge, but I think the relative virtures of the n138 and the new autoroute are down to personal preferences and what time you're traveling (i.e. if you can make the difference of getting there while it's still light to put the tent up etc.)

We did it last year and from the 8am (UK time) ferry we got to Houx Annexe around 3pm (French Time), only one car in our convoy and only 2 stops (around half hour in total!)

[jimmy_b]

I'm heading down in a convoy of 2 Elises (and a Skoda!), so we should be asy to spot! :-)

[NormanD]

I'm taking the ClubArnage 'Le Mans (not just) for Dummies page 85 route.

Looks good, staying off the main roads, bypassing Rouen.

There was a thread for it somewhere on Pistonheads.
(I've found it) www.clubarnage/caguide

Edited by NormanD on Tuesday 12th June 17:14

Edited by NormanD on Tuesday 12th June 17:21