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Remember that you'll struggle to find garages that are open off the piege's (tolls) on Sunday's or late at night. | Remember that you'll struggle to find garages that are open off the piege's (tolls) on Sunday's or late at night. | ||
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Look at sawdays.co.uk for places to stay. | Look at sawdays.co.uk for places to stay. | ||
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If you have time before you go try and get a Telepeage beeper. I think www.sanef.fr is the website for them and it's a total godsend driving in an Elise, especially if you don't have a passenger to deal with the toll booths for you. | If you have time before you go try and get a Telepeage beeper. I think www.sanef.fr is the website for them and it's a total godsend driving in an Elise, especially if you don't have a passenger to deal with the toll booths for you. | ||
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Revision as of 12:48, 11 August 2008
France is the closest foreign country to England after Wales and Scotland. It is a country that has many roads, many of which are clear of traffic and some of which go up and down mountains in interesting ways. For these and other reasons, France is a popular destination for driving holidays.
Also see Traveling abroad
Before you go
Consider getting european breakdown cover
Things to pack
Warning triangle
Hi-vis jackets for all occupants. These must be accessible from inside the car, so don't put them in your elise's boot.
Replacement bulb kit
Sat nav
Driving License, V5, insurance docs
Euros for those 'on the spot' speeding fines.
Getting There
Speedferries or Eurotunnel are frequently used by SELOC members
Driving in France
Drive on the right
Avoid Rouen
Places / roads to go
The coast road south of Calais If you're in the Loire go and visit Ambroise, its a very beautiful small town with Da Vinci's resting place. Azay le Rideau is a lovely chateau built in the middle of a river worth going to see not far from Tours.
Other hints and tips
Remember that you'll struggle to find garages that are open off the piege's (tolls) on Sunday's or late at night. 24/24 stations in most towns accept British credit cards these days.
Look at sawdays.co.uk for places to stay.
Check Oil and take a spare litre or two.
Dont get caught speeding.......it WILL be expensive!....and if you are way over the limit - you could loose your car / licence!
If you have time before you go try and get a Telepeage beeper. I think www.sanef.fr is the website for them and it's a total godsend driving in an Elise, especially if you don't have a passenger to deal with the toll booths for you.
Do not get caught with a camera scanner - big fines and confiscation!!