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A little trip through France

When my lease runs out at the beginning of April, I'm not going to find a new place. Instead, I'm going to drive through France to Spain, and the route I plan to take is as follows:

James' France trip (Google Maps)

(Map and comments after the jump)


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What do you think of the route? Is there anywhere in particular that you think I should take in? How many days do you think I should take (I want it to be restful!), and in which places would it be best to stop? I plan anyway, to do the following:


  • Wine tasting in Bordeaux (Château Cablanc maybe? I fancy getting my hands dirty!)

  • A poke around some Andorran villages, and at least one day trek. Canillo and Andorra la Vella

  • A night or two in Barcelona

  • Exploring the coast road up to maybe Girona and l'Escala where I have contacts

  • Following the coast into France, then cutting over to Carcassonne

  • Schlepping back up to the north coast, probably stopping less



As to accommodation, I would certainly mix and match bed and breakfast, organised on the way along with some YHA member hostels to keep the overall trip price down, although I shouldn't have to worry too much, as I won't be paying rent and bills in Henley.

As to vehicle, that is undecided. The Daewoo would be sure to serve nicely, if not economically. I'd prefer to borrow another vehicle I have in mind; one which I could possibly sleep in should that be necessary...

I would plan to use the motorways only a little, and probably that would be for the journey down to Bordeaux on the first day. I might hurry back up in the last day, as well, with a possible Paris stop-over if I had time in hand. Maybe Clare could come out and meet me there?

I'd be glad of your views on my little trip. I'm sure it could be improved in structure, and probably made more realistic!
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Haydn said,

Tuesday, March 3. 2009 at 14:41 (Reply)

It may be a bit out of your current planned route but last time I was in France it was to this region which was great, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luberon in particular Lourmarin. Nice landscape, good walking and hiking. Wine of course. You can also get to Aix-en-Provence or down to the coast.
I think you are wise to avoid motorways as much as possible, dull for one thing and I found no service stations open before 11am/midday for food, not good when you are starving.

GAJC said,

Friday, March 13. 2009 at 14:25 (Link) (Reply)

If you're going through Perpignan and Carcassonne, then do try and stop off (if your SatNav can find it) in a little village called "Villespassans", just outside St. Chinian, and not far from Beziers. It's a very small village, off the beaten track, but very photogenic. Stayed there some years ago, and doubt it's changed very much. The wine produced there is also well worth a try - we brought back several crates of it.


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