Great driving route

[Russwhitehouse]

Morning all.
I have fulfilled a childhood dream and after many years of hard graft have bought my first Aston. A low mileage DB9 which is a joy to drive. I am picking it up on Wednesday this week and driving it over to France for a bit of a jolly down to Bordeaux. Can anyone recommend a great driving route from Caen. I've done the auto route/motorway route a few times, but fancy something a bit more interesting to put me and the beast through our paces. Any suggestions?
Regards
Russ

[PiloteAM]

First: incase you've not already done it, photos are mandatory!

I've done that route once, years ago in a Porsche - there were some nice roads, but I have no idea what route I used... I think I just told to TomTom to avoid motorways. I am planning to do more-or-less that route in reverse this autumn though, so I'll be looking out for good suggestions.

I do remember that I ended up getting the Royan - Verdon-sur-Mer ferry, and then driving through the Medoc. Depending on how you feel about the wines of the region it can be a slow and expensive journey

[Russwhitehouse]

I've done the Medoc side of the estuary many times on holidays, and yes you're right, it can get expensive and slow going depending on your thirst for the glorious wines! I don't think I'll be mixing the DB9 with wine supping though! Don't want to end up wrapped round a tree,
Thanks for the response, photos will follow after a good post journey spit and polish session.
Regards
Russ

[john ryan]

So many good routes and roads. Try including the Vienne valley, east of Poitiers, though L'isle Jourdain and Confolens. Runs north-south and should be in your direction.

[Russwhitehouse]

Thanks for the suggestion John.looking forward to the drive like you wouldnn't believe! Will post how it goes. Any more suggestions?
Russ