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suzietomtom

01/2/2016 at 8:46pm
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Hi I'm after some advice on a route please. We are doing zeebruge to ile d oleron next June and via Michelin gives three options.

1. Via A10
2. Via A16 and A28
3. Via A1 and A11

The cost with tolls only differs by £4. But a time difference of an hour from route 1 to 3. The first one looks like it goes through Paris though!

What are your thoughts and any ideas for a half way stopover would be helpful too.

What are your thoughts please

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david8858

01/2/2016 at 8:57pm
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The route perifique round Paris isn't that bad to navigate. Just be patient as there can be plenty of traffic.

Just think of it as the North Circular only around Paris and not London!

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Going through Paris has never bothered me. In the past the children used to look out for landmarks and it makes a change from using other routes. But each to their own and you'll likely have plenty of opportunity to try a different route on the way back or in a different year.

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Going A1- A10 is very well sign posted and no worse than M25. This is the outer periphique.

It gets more manic on the inner roads of Paris, but you will have avoided them.

Un morceau de gateau as we say in Essex.

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suzietomtom

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We arrive on a Sunday so I expect that will make it easier. It's our first time taking the caravan abroad so a little nervous. Ferry and main site booked just looking for stop overs now. Thanks folks.

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No lorries on Sundays.

Il est un jeu d'enfant as they say in Essex - apparently!

Just be prepared for Monday when the lorries return to the roads.

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A16 & A28, then A10. Stop over at Beaumont-sur-Sarthe municipal; it's just off the autoroute and a good distance from the port, but not too much!

Nice easy route, keeps you well away from Paris!

Can go through Rouen or to the west of it, but it's quite simple to negotiate.

If it's your first time with the van abroad, that's a nice straightforward run.

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Quote: Originally posted by Di+Glyn_W on 01/2/2016A16 & A28, then A10. Stop over at Beaumont-sur-Sarthe municipal; it's just off the autoroute and a good distance from the port, but not too much!

Nice easy route, keeps you well away from Paris!

Can go through Rouen or to the west of it, but it's quite simple to negotiate.

If it's your first time with the van abroad, that's a nice straightforward run.

Agree, but have a look at N10 as it runs parallel to A10

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JoannaLesley

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It depends on your timings really - i.e. how quickly you want to get to your destination. If you do an overnight stop and then use the N10 rather than the A10 as Stuart suggests, it may be cheaper, but it certainly won't be as fast. it will be Monday by then and all the lorries will be on the N road again.

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Another vote for A16, A28 and A10 there are plenty of sites for stopovers Municipal site at Bernay just south of Rouen is one we use.

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Hello, I have travelled on the A16, A28 route many a time and it is usually a clear run, although a bit hilly in places, but no problem if your caravan and car are matched well. Have also been on the Paris route and was only held up by roadworks.Just like home! Its a flatter route. Just be calm and factor in any delays and ensure your tank is reasonably full before hitting Paris and plan your rest stops.
Strikes at the Northern French ports can cause traffic backlogs or road closures. The refugee situation can also cause road closures etc. So nearer the time, just keep an eye out on the news channels for any thing that may impact your journey. I got caught up in it last year! You can always go on your route on Google earth, most of its up-to-date, can plan your refuelling stops etc. A bit boring, but can be useful. Just don't try to break the record getting there.

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