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09/5/2014 at 5:04pm
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In response to the OP, France is a big country, bigger than it looks on the map. If you are arriving in Calais or thereabouts then it is quite a drive to the west coast, which is where the beaches are. That said, consider getting the 'places of interest in France' list out, and you will find that there are numerous inland sites that are in areas of incredible scenery etc. It's horses for courses, but you will see a lot more to remember by travelling inland than you ever will sat on a beach.
There is a huge volcanic region down south with some amazing caves that are open to the public, these have cave drawings, and even prehistoric bear claw marks on the walls, all it up with stunning lighting systems etc.
There are also numerous WW2 sites that are now tourist attractions all preserved, and most are free access. Anywhere around the D-Day beaches, Arromanches, Caen (Pegasus Bridge) etc has plenty to see. It's on the north coast so a good stop off point. St Nazaire has the U-boat pens. Chateau De Chenonceau is a picture postcard place, you get an ipod to give you an English spoken guide around the place (a lot of English history attached to this).
You will find plenty of decent campsites, especially in the tourist areas, though remember that during August the whole of France goes on holiday, so you might want to avoid that period.
As soon as Sep/Oct comes along an awful lot of places shut up shop for the winter, I have been caught out by that myself, had to drive many, many miles just to find a hotel that was open??
Keep your tank topped up on a Saturday, as fuel can be difficult to find on a Sunday.
Rules of the road:
Always watch your mirrors.
Contrary to common belief France does have both fixed and well hidden mobile speed camera's, and the Gendarmes will happily pull you in for a 100 Euro on the spot fine, and yes they do have card machines.
The police are usually out in the rural areas after Sunday lunchtimes, booking all of the French who have been for a Sunday lunch with the family and drunk too much vino.
Don't hold anyone up, the outside lane is for overtaking only, pull back to the inside lane as soon as you have overtaken something. Traffic will not slow down behind you, it will sit on your bumper waiting for you to get out of the way.
Motorcycles are treated with complete respect, everyone gets out of their way. If they stick their foot out it is their way of saying thank you, they are 'not' trying to kick your car (a lot of people make that mistake).
Do not get into a race with a motorcycle, the police are very likely to ignore the bike, and book you.
France is a great place, I love it (used to live there), and the people are very friendly. It makes a world of difference if you learn a few phrases like please, thankyou, good morning, how are you, etc. The young French know a bit of English, but not so many of the older generation.
Have fun
Rob
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