bubbles Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 We are shortly to undertake this mammoth journey by car for the first time in many years.As it is now out of holiday season we thought we would use the N roads and not motorways.We have plenty of time so thought we would perhaps take 3 overnight stops.The last one we intend to make within 100km or so of Calais so that we can face the final leg of the journey in England after the crossing.Just wondered if anyone can suggest some relaxing, easy-to-find, overnight stops - preferably where we can get a slap-up dinner, bed and breakfast all under the same roof.It would be nice too if there was somewhere to stroll around before dinner and a local shop where we could buy bread and cheese for the following day's lunch.Our route will be: Perpignan-Beziers-Clermont-Ferrand-Moulins-Auxerre-Troyes-Epernay-St. Quentin-Cambrai-Calais.thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 In the absence of recommedations you could do worse than Logis Hotels some of which can be very good and very individual, having used them myself they are a bit luck of the draw; http://www.logishotels.com/en/map-search.htmlEdit: Worth trying again Bubbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks, JJ.Unfortunately I can't get that link to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Troyes is a nice place to stop, within reach of Calais.There are loads of cheap hotels but we liked l'arlequin or harlequin (which was cheap) very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 On the outskirt of the little village of Marquise (just South very close to Calais) there is a small hotel/restaurant called "Le Guindal". It has safe on-site parking, the rooms are correct and the restaurant is acceptable (all under one same roof, especially after a long ride!!!). The added advantage is the supermarket next door with 24/24 petrol station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks for that, ericd.Sounds good.oops - jut checked it online and apparently it is fully booked for the date we would want.shame - looks good and very reasonable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I presume you will be taking the A75 from Béziers.A very nice place about half an off the main roadis at Saint Géniez d'Olt http://www.hostelleriedelaposte-12.com/uk/presentation.htmhttp://www.hostelleriedelaposte-12.com/uk/hotel-restaurant.htmbut you would need to check that it is open at this season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks, Norman.That looks nice. We will be on the N road - going to avoid motorways this time.Use the money we save to splash out on hotels such as this one. Will check whether they are open as you say.Think we might get a little further than that on the first day - Tramontagne permitting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 We did a similar thing on the "change-over" day at the beginning of August - saw no traffic whatsoever! One of the places that we stayed at was Clochemerle - otherwise known as Vaux-en-Beaujolais. The Auberge de Clochemerle did quite a nice meal. We stayed in a Formule 1- type place in Epernay and blew the money saved on very nice meals in Reims and Epernay itself. In Epernay, a bank has been converted into a champagne bar that does food - seemed decent enough - we'd eaten elsewhere and went there to have a few sips ...RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cacknanty Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 We have twice stayed close to Epernay, here,http://laloge.pagesperso-orange.fr/indexx.htmlIt is south of Epernay, close to Cramant.It's a rubbish website, but Mrs Richard is a cracking cook if you book the diner gourmand, a bottle of champagne is included. Mostly used by Belgians for some reason. Both times that we have stayed it has been a good atmosphere, comparing days out etc. The rooms are large and comfortable, some have been renovated since the website was last updated.They also make very nice Champagne, we now take a diversion off the motorway to buy a case on most trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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