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Hi Brad,

we did a similar journey from Calais a few years ago. It's definitely better to do it over two days. It's a long, mainly m/way journey and you're better off seeing a bit of France and doing it over two days. Don't be a danger to yourself & others by thinking 1000 kms is easy to do in a day!

We went from calais down through the Champagne region to Dijon, then overnighted in a hotel in troyes which is around halfway. We then continued the next day on towards Orange, Montpelier etc. Try www.viamichelin.com for your route planner. They even tell you how much the tolls will be and where the Aires (services) are.

Have a great holiday, and be safe!

I agree it is a long way in one day but then I am assuming that you might be towing something!!! If you are solo, and you don't mind driving it could be done in one day but you would be pretty exhausted when yo get ther. Don't forget you are on holiday and that should start from the minute you leave home.

Davind

Having driven to this area from Calais many times I can endorse Val A's suggested route in previous post, as its much quieter and cheaper (fewer tolls) than the Dijon route.  Another bonus is that you experience the awesome drive over the new Millau viaduct.

Again as mentioned previously, another slight variation of this route is to go via Rouen, Chartres and Orleans which avoids the Paris area completely.

If solo the driving time for the 750 or so miles from Calais to Argeles should take about 12 to 13 hours and I would strongly recommend an overnight stop.

Hi Brad,

I am also going to Argeles Sur Mer in August, but travelling Cork-Roscoff and heading down the West Coast, turning inland at Bordeaux.

When are u going?

Joe

Quote: Originally posted by joem1964 on 19/4/2006i'm there from 6th - 25th August

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The most interesting route south is via Clermont-Ferrand and the spectacular viaduct at Millau (the highest bridge in Europe). From Paris take the A10, then A71 and A75 to the A9 at Beziers. You could do it in one long day BUT AVOID SATURDAYS!

For an overnight stay near Calais try Camping Bouscarel at Oye-Plage. From A16 into Oye-Plage, turn left at traffic lights in the village centre then right at the junction with the D119. Site is 1km on the right.

Good luck and enjoy!

Quote: Originally posted by Brian Cole on 19/4/2006

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The most interesting route south is via Clermont-Ferrand and the spectacular viaduct at Millau (the highest bridge in Europe). From Paris take the A10, then A71 and A75 to the A9 at Beziers. You could do it in one long day BUT AVOID SATURDAYS!

For an overnight stay near Calais try Camping Bouscarel at Oye-Plage. From A16 into Oye-Plage, turn left at traffic lights in the village centre then right at the junction with the D119. Site is 1km on the right.

Good luck and enjoy!

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