Kitty Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Does anyone know of a (cheapish) hotel/B&B that has secure parking betwen Caen and Bordeaux for a short overnight stay? I usually travel Caen - Rennes - Nantes - Niort - Bordeaux. However, my car is usually loaded up with computer stuff and so I distrust Formula 1 hotels because I do not want to be broken into.I would like to take a daytime ferry and stay in a hotel on the way south rather than relying on overnight ferries. One of my daughters gets severe seasickness (she was in St Malo hospital for 10 days after the last attack) and day crossings are generally calmer.I have four children and so need more than just one room. I am also back and forwards from the UK to France several times per year.With many thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hi CathyWe are on a better route from Caen (via Le Mans) to Bordeaux. We are near Alençon, 10 minutes from the N138. We have loads of off-street parking or you can lock the car in the barn overnight. Check out our website to see the rooms and drop us an email if it is any good for you.Best wishesPhil [:)]EDIT - Here is ViaMichelin's recommended route - it comes past us, I didn't rig it!http://tinyurl.com/e8yla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 PhilI have looked at your route (or rather the Michelin route) from Caen to Bordeaux - it is different from the one that I usually take. In the past, I've looked at the AA and RAC suggestions, not knowing the Michelin site. I have e-mailed you at your website address about your B&B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 5 hrs 56 and 381 miles by Viamichelin route vs. 6 hrs 37 and 409 miles via Rennes. Estimates, obviously, but difference is big enough to make me think the Viamichelin suggestion is better.Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 Yes Phil, I agree. I'm going to try the new route next visit. Thanks for all the advice. Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shropshirelass Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 My husband travels between Calais and the Gers via Rouen, Le Mans, Alencon, Poitiers and Bordeaux. He breaks the journey sometimes near to Poitiers at http://www.blondinhotel.fr/htfr/0001.htm It's a clean well run hotel with a very good and busy restaurant and it's very reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shropshirelass Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 My husband travels between Calais and the Gers via Rouen, Le Mans, Alencon, Poitiers and Bordeaux. He breaks the journey sometimes near to Poitiers at http://www.blondinhotel.fr/htfr/0001.htm It's a clean well run hotel with a very good and busy restaurant and it's very reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted May 26, 2006 Author Share Posted May 26, 2006 This hotel looks great. I am definitely going to try the new route between Caen and Bordeaux that Phil (Cassis) put me onto. This Forum is SOOOOOOOOO useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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