Touring France

[said]

Three of us decided to take a break. Packed a few bits of clothing and hit the road with not a clue as to where to go. We headed toward the South of England, experiencing numerous traffic jams and having to wait patiently for long periods of time. An hour outside of Dover, we suddenly decided to go across to France. We opted for the EuroTunnel as it was cheaper and took only 30 mins to cross the channel to Calais. We booked a place just two hours ahead. When we arrived in Calais, we booked a Hotel for the night - for three persons it cost just 80 Euros, and continued our sightseeing of France, booking in for nights wherever we went.

We visited Lille, Versailles, Dieppe, Paris, Rouen and travelled up as far as Brussels. The motorways are fabulous to drive on - nothing like the constant traffic jams in the UK. There are a huge number of outstanding historic buildings to see - beautifully maintained and there was a wide variety of delicious foods available.For three of us the total break cost less than 500 Euros in peak holiday time.

The best place for families was Dieppe, two hours drive out of Calais - where the sparkling blue tide came right in on a wide pebbly beach, edged on the promenade by huts selling a variety of foods and souvenirs. There were several people bathing in the sea and a sports area provided for young children, and many things to do.

[Lamparilla]

Yes, it's funny how many people voted to leave all that

[ausard2]

Nobody voted to leave all that. It was there before we
joined and it'll be there after we leave.

[Albion102]

Yes, it's funny how many people voted to leave all that

It is weak stereotyping to suggest that all leavers voted leave because they hate foreigners or foreign countries.

[Hamble]

I am sure I will like Continental Europe more after we leave its clutches.

[Lamparilla]

It is weak stereotyping to suggest that all leavers voted leave because they hate foreigners or foreign countries.

LOL and it's weak stereotyping to make assumptions about things that aren't in my post. And 'hate' is a really inflammatory term which I never use.



By 'that', I was actually referring to the ease of travel, which was the subject of the OP, wasn't it? It appears that the UK is possibly going to make even EU citizens jump through more hoops to visit the UK, so I guess it'll be no surprise if they do the same.

[grassroots]

Three of us decided to take a break. Packed a few bits of clothing and hit the road with not a clue as to where to go. We headed toward the South of England, experiencing numerous traffic jams and having to wait patiently for long periods of time. An hour outside of Dover, we suddenly decided to go across to France. We opted for the EuroTunnel as it was cheaper and took only 30 mins to cross the channel to Calais. We booked a place just two hours ahead. When we arrived in Calais, we booked a Hotel for the night - for three persons it cost just 80 Euros, and continued our sightseeing of France, booking in for nights wherever we went.

We visited Lille, Versailles, Dieppe, Paris, Rouen and travelled up as far as Brussels. The motorways are fabulous to drive on - nothing like the constant traffic jams in the UK. There are a huge number of outstanding historic buildings to see - beautifully maintained and there was a wide variety of delicious foods available.For three of us the total break cost less than 500 Euros in peak holiday time.

The best place for families was Dieppe, two hours drive out of Calais - where the sparkling blue tide came right in on a wide pebbly beach, edged on the promenade by huts selling a variety of foods and souvenirs. There were several people bathing in the sea and a sports area provided for young children, and many things to do.

Sounds a fantastic experience said , any idea of the overall cost .

[The PNP]

I am sure I will like Continental Europe more after we leave its clutches.

Personally, I like it now - and equally will After brexit. But I wonder what other EU'ers will think when they see a GB bumper-sticker after we've quit.....Hope it's not: 'Ooh look, there goes one of those 'stuck-up Brits who walked out on us'.

Thankfully bikes have no identification, so will be way easier to blend in when cycling.

[Hamble]

Personally, I like it now - and equally will After brexit. But I wonder what other EU'ers will think when they see a GB bumper-sticker after we've quit.....Hope it's not: 'Ooh look, there goes one of those 'stuck-up Brits who walked out on us'.

Thankfully bikes have no identification, so will be way easier to blend in when cycling.

You have a GB bumper sticker?That must annoy them.

We still have the Euro tunnel.
Any wise cracks we fill it in!

[Darkside]

The French autoroutes are so lovely and quiet as you have to pay to use them. No bad thing so long as you can afford it. However, the country is so vast and so underpopulated compared to England that outside the cities even the A & B roads are relatively quiet and generally in excellent condition.

We love driving on the continent and Brexit won't make the blindest bit of difference.

[Ceam]

LOL and it's weak stereotyping to make assumptions about things that aren't in my post. And 'hate' is a really inflammatory term which I never use.



By 'that', I was actually referring to the ease of travel, which was the subject of the OP, wasn't it? It appears that the UK is possibly going to make even EU citizens jump through more hoops to visit the UK, so I guess it'll be no surprise if they do the same.

Funny how people assumed what you where meaning. Is it odd that I guess exactly what you meant. Yet others assumed it was some type of prejudice?

[Alikado]

LOL and it's weak stereotyping to make assumptions about things that aren't in my post. And 'hate' is a really inflammatory term which I never use.



By 'that', I was actually referring to the ease of travel, which was the subject of the OP, wasn't it? It appears that the UK is possibly going to make even EU citizens jump through more hoops to visit the UK, so I guess it'll be no surprise if they do the same.

Not a chance, if it costs money.

[Taxi Driver]

The motorways are fabulous to drive on -

I know they are a quicker way to get about but you should have used their A & B roads, you would have seen a lot more.

[said]

Sounds a fantastic experience said , any idea of the overall cost .

Including accommodation, fares, petrol, road tolls and food probably around 8/900 Euros for three persons. To be honest, We drank more than we ate because by the time we reached Paris the temperature was almost 40 degrees. We were not sure about accommodation as it is peak time - so we did have a back up of a tent if it was needed. It was not - accommodation was booked on the day.

[said]

Personally, I like it now - and equally will After brexit. But I wonder what other EU'ers will think when they see a GB bumper-sticker after we've quit.....Hope it's not: 'Ooh look, there goes one of those 'stuck-up Brits who walked out on us'.

Thankfully bikes have no identification, so will be way easier to blend in when cycling.

We did speak to many French people while we were there, we thought the same. We made sure that we got in first with the introductions with "Nous sommes les mauvais Britanniques" (We are the bad British) passing it off as a joke. But very surprisingly, they all disagreed. We were told that the majority of French citizens also wanted to leave the EU, and that they supported Marie Le Penn. but because so many French immigrants were allowed to vote, and because of how French Politics was organised, they lost the vote. They actually envied the British.