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Post by bluetone on Apr 24, 2016 15:46:06 GMT
Lazy Sunday, watching the Footy so I thought I'd start making my list up for stuff I need to take to France and stuff I need to buy when we get to Calais.
There are 12 of us going on a 17 seater mini bus the day before the game arriving on the Eurostar early doors and I've rented a 6 bed Converted farmhouse inbetween Bordeaux & Toulouse for the full 2weeks with a total of 19 coming and going over the fortnight.
Ill be taking some essentials with us but plan to stop at a Carrefore or similar to stock up with booze and fresh essentials.
Does anyone recommend where I should stop to pick up these provisions but not too far off the route from Calais to the South.
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Post by cymruramdcfc on Apr 24, 2016 17:51:40 GMT
Lazy Sunday, watching the Footy so I thought I'd start making my list up for stuff I need to take to France and stuff I need to buy when we get to Calais. There are 12 of us going on a 17 seater mini bus the day before the game arriving on the Eurostar early doors and I've rented a 6 bed Converted farmhouse inbetween Bordeaux & Toulouse for the full 2weeks with a total of 19 coming and going over the fortnight. Ill be taking some essentials with us but plan to stop at a Carrefore or similar to stock up with booze and fresh essentials. Does anyone recommend where I should stop to pick up these provisions but not too far off the route from Calais to the South. can tell you domestic season over, well almost  some of us still have to plan a Wembley final outing like holmedale has to as well lol |
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Post by bluetone on Apr 24, 2016 17:56:40 GMT
Lazy Sunday, watching the Footy so I thought I'd start making my list up for stuff I need to take to France and stuff I need to buy when we get to Calais. There are 12 of us going on a 17 seater mini bus the day before the game arriving on the Eurostar early doors and I've rented a 6 bed Converted farmhouse inbetween Bordeaux & Toulouse for the full 2weeks with a total of 19 coming and going over the fortnight. Ill be taking some essentials with us but plan to stop at a Carrefore or similar to stock up with booze and fresh essentials. Does anyone recommend where I should stop to pick up these provisions but not too far off the route from Calais to the South. can tell you domestic season over, well almost some of us still have to plan a Wembley final outing like holmedale has to as well lol Well if your lads had done their job yesterday and finished of Wednesday we'd Have a better shout at the play offs rather than having to beat them by 6 clear goals next week  |
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Post by manulike on Apr 24, 2016 18:35:41 GMT
Remember to take a hazard warning erectable triangle as well as the shiny yellow vests.
Get a few European 2-pin convertors from the pound shop.
Remember to get hold of a Euro-friendly credit card - Halifax Clarity or such-like.
Don't forget your toothbrush ;-)
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Post by oscardelta on Apr 24, 2016 20:11:31 GMT
Citie Europe is at Calais and has a huge Carrefour, in addition there is a 24 hour fuel station there that takes cards and fuel is fairly cheap................. ok its early doors as read the email but fuel stop will be open and way cheaper than motorways.
Its signposted from Eurotunnel arrival and be wary of the height restrictors.
Enough vests for all passengers.............tell whomever you renting for and then should provide all that is reqd. Confirm in advance in writing.
Simple rule on driving in France................. driver sober at ALL TIMES, even from night before.Don't give cops an excuse.
Know the height of the van..............if in doubt get out and check whether have headroom.
Oh and Carrefour / U Marche etc 24 hr unmanned petrol stations are generally always cheaper.
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Post by mikeduffy1 on Apr 24, 2016 20:26:31 GMT
Lazy Sunday, watching the Footy so I thought I'd start making my list up for stuff I need to take to France and stuff I need to buy when we get to Calais. There are 12 of us going on a 17 seater mini bus the day before the game arriving on the Eurostar early doors and I've rented a 6 bed Converted farmhouse inbetween Bordeaux & Toulouse for the full 2weeks with a total of 19 coming and going over the fortnight. Ill be taking some essentials with us but plan to stop at a Carrefore or similar to stock up with booze and fresh essentials. Does anyone recommend where I should stop to pick up these provisions but not too far off the route from Calais to the South. Would that be anywhere near Brive? |
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Post by majorraglan on Apr 25, 2016 2:38:47 GMT
Calais to Begerac is a fair spin out, maybe 10 hours possibly a bit more, via Michelin is a good site to use for planning your route. There is a Carrefour in Brive and that's where I would aim to stock up (aside from a few tinnies for the journey from Calais) as it should take to long to get where your staying from there. The motorways will be toll so you will be paying,
If your coming through Rouen be careful as there used to be diversions for high vehicles.
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Post by mregg on Apr 25, 2016 9:30:36 GMT
dont forget you need them breathalyser things.
While not a legal requirement, it may save some hassle.
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Post by bluetone on Apr 25, 2016 13:48:32 GMT
dont forget you need them breathalyser things. While not a legal requirement, it may save some hassle. I read up on this and while it is obligatory and not compulsory and there is no penalty for not having one. This helped me ... about-france.com/driving-checklist.htm |
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some of us still have to plan a Wembley final outing like holmedale has to as well lol 
