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Hi all going down to Pin Parasol next weekend and not having driven to far in France before, is it better to rely on, a map, sat nav or the next major town /city in my case Rennes, Nantes then La Roche Sur Yon  or a combination.

Does it make it easier to just follow the signs for the towns rather than the numbers on the maps, where i see there is the French ones and the Euro ones.

Thanks Kenny.

We use maps. We have a Satnav but have not bothered with it, its on my wife's PDA. Bear in mind that on main roads, especially autoroutes they sign the major cities which could be miles away!

Eg heading south form Calais they would sign Paris or Lyon. Signs for smaller towns appear later!

I use a old Tom Tom sat nav, never had any problems.Been to several locations in the Vendee region, last couple of years I have been to the Loire region.

I prefer  driving in france to the uk, better roads , less traffic and well sign posted.

I also take a map just in case.  never had to use it, safes the arguments with the wife.

Hi Zipster, were travelling from Portsmouth this Friday morning. Travelling down there Thurs evening and stopping off at a campsite called Le Puits in France about 45mins from the port on Friday.Saturday morning travelling down to Le Pin.

Will let you know how we go once were back or if i get a internet connection while there.

Kenny.

Quote: Originally posted by Zipster on 29/6/2010Kennygray,

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I would be interested to know how you get on....we are travelling to Pin Parasol in August from Calais if you happen to be doing the same journey I will be interested in how it all goes for you and the time it takes etc..

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From the  CC overseas campsite guide the GPS  co ordinates  for Le Pin  are

46.66652 / -1.75543

Thanks all, cant wait to go now.

Kenny.