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Subject Topic: Rouen Val`s route or what? Post Reply Post New Topic
09/9/2014 at 9:20pm
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On Thursday heading south towards Orleans, via Rouen. Have previously followed Val's route due to bridge closure in Rouen.However , bridge now open , so do I just obey Sat Nav?


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09/9/2014 at 10:00pm
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I just follow big road signs - Caen, Le Mans, Chartres, Orleans, Paris,   whatever way we are going.

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10/9/2014 at 9:20am
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If the bridge has now reopened then the quicker route is around ring rd on right side of river & then take toll A13 for short distance & off at N154 towards Chartres etc.

The route past Pont-de-l'Arche on left side of river which was alternative route during bridge closure is not that much slower, is well signposted, has the advantage of having a large SuperU supermkt on the route if you want fuel/food, there is also a municipal campsite nearby & toll is avoided of course.

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10/9/2014 at 7:57pm
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Hey Folks,
Being relatively new around these parts could I ask what is "Val's Route" ??
We're thinking ahead for a possible trip to Le Capeyrou via Calais so I'm guessing Rouen, Chatres, Orleans etc is the way to go.
Thanks in advance.

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10/9/2014 at 9:15pm
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The 2 routes through Rouen in the direction you want to go are as described in my previous post. I have no idea of the 3rd alternative 'Val's route'.

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10/9/2014 at 9:40pm
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...as Americans might say.....'way to make a first impression'

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10/9/2014 at 9:52pm
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Bridge open came through last week no problems in fact the best ee have ever done it.

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11/9/2014 at 7:43am
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It's the route we usually use, and when the bridge closed I shared it with others, so it's become known as Val's route!  Basically it's best for those heading south via Rouen, so you stick to the left bank of the Seine, through Pont de L'Arche as described by Ludovine.  It may no longer be necessary, but we still like it, and for those wanting a stopover in that area the campsite in Pont de l'Arche is a very convenient one. 

As said there is cheap fuel both at the Esso on the entrance to Igoville, and at the SuperU there - but beware at weekends, in the Esso station, cards (French as well as English) are often rejected.  It happened to us three weeks ago - and to two French mean who tried the pumps at the same time.  They said it was 'too much people' using it at the weekend!

For anyone wanting the route, to try it, email me on valdaathome(at)gmail.com



12/9/2014 at 2:36pm
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Quote: Originally posted by bigtoe on 10/9/2014
...as Americans might say.....'way to make a first impression'



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