Trip to france

Hi All
We have on a few occasions spoken about a trip to france,but have never got around to it.

I would like to start a thread to see what sort of interest there is.
The rough idea was to go over for a few days,stay in a nice hotel,take in the tastes of france.

Looking for ideas from people:
Where to stay
Ferry or train
What to do when there
When to go
ETC

[Martyn]

Le Mans ?

[DukeBoy]

Originally Posted by Martyn

Le Mans ?

Yes def think that should be arranged for next year

[BIG"E"]

This a great idea,

A while ago on another site I posted up,
the idea of having a drive to the south of france and stay in static caravan on a site somewhere on the Cote d' azur.
If you have never been its the muts nuts !!!!!!!!!!
You can even drive round the Monarco GP circuit !!
How cool would that be a S.E.S convoy through the tunnels of Monarco, and thats what you call a tunnel run.

Always been up for a trip across to France. Even if it's just a pre Christamas booze cruise.

So count me in for sure on any option.

[DukeBoy]

S.E.S on tour

What goes on tour and all that!

[666subaru]

Booze cruise sounds good for starters, count us in

[Scott.T]

The RING....

[DukeBoy]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

The RING....

Ha funny you should say that Scott....was only talking about it saturday night as a mate of mine has just come back from there, and we were talking about getting a group and going out there for a weekend

[Granby]

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Ha funny you should say that Scott....was only talking about it saturday night as a mate of mine has just come back from there, and we were talking about getting a group and going out there for a weekend

Sounds good to me, been there a couple of times (it's in my sat nav now) on my way to the WRC Germany

Originally Posted by DukeBoy

Ha funny you should say that Scott....was only talking about it saturday night as a mate of mine has just come back from there, and we were talking about getting a group and going out there for a weekend

Mid week would be beter and i would be up for the ring.

Good response guys and gals
I think a booze cruise before christmas,just head over on the ferry/tunnell say on a sat morning, stay sat night then return some time on the sunday.

Then plan a run either to the ring or the south of france for middle of 2009.

Had quick look at Euro tunnell deals
Example, If we were to go on Sat 6th December and return Sunday 7th December it is £64
Had a look at hotels in an around calais looking at about 65 euros for 3 star

Sounds absolutely spot on to me matey. I would be right up for that.

The ring in 2009! Nurse, fetch a tissue........ I think it's sticky!

I would be up for that big time.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Example, If we were to go on Sat 6th December and return Sunday 7th December it is £64

Erm.... clashes with Wales Rally GB

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Had quick look at Euro tunnell deals
Example, If we were to go on Sat 6th December and return Sunday 7th December it is £64
Had a look at hotels in an around calais looking at about 65 euros for 3 star

I have just looked a the P&O site, they do can the return trip for £50.
But of cause I will go with flow.

Originally Posted by BIG E

I have just looked a the P&O site, they can the return trip for £50.
But of cause I will go with flow.

Given the choice, I would always choose the ferry.

was just looking at december as a rough date. Did not realise i had looked at same date as rally GB. We can go to france on the following sat. Or any date that suits all. Ferry is cool with me. Better fun too. Dover to calais is only about an hours crossing. Time to get some details up and a list of those up for it. I will put links up for the 4 hotels in calais that are 3 star. Once we decide on acomodation we can get on with sorting numbers etc.

Originally Posted by Crowman

was just looking at december as a rough date. Did not realise i had looked at same date as rally GB. We can go to france on the following sat. Or any date that suits all. Ferry is cool with me. Better fun too. Dover to calais is only about an hours crossing. Time to get some details up and a list of those up for it. I will put links up for the 4 hotels in calais that are 3 star. Once we decide on acomodation we can get on with sorting numbers etc.

I personally would prefer the week after if possible, but would go with the flow!

Can I suggest that if we get a list going, collect a small deposit?

By the way, Laura want's to know if there are any 5 start hotels in the area Don't worry thogh, I will just drop her off and come back to the real hotel ......................... this is only a jest by the way................ I think............................. it had better be................................... Oi Mrs G, this is a joke right???

Steve
I hope you have told Laura we dont want her dancing on tables with her knockers out.

Ok i have had a few thoughts and have had a bit of time to search the web.
Basically there is nowt in Calais,My idea is we stay in Lille, its no more than an hours drive from Calais,which lets face it is half the reason for us going.

There are 30 plus hotels to chose from ranging from about £60 for a double to £250 for a double.( 3 Star to 5 Star)( For Laura)

Lille also has some excelent restaurants,museums,shops etc
This ticks most of the boxes, around £90 for a double and private parking for 12 euro
http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/express ... 2008-12-14

And the higher end of accomodation.
http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/allianc ... 539c752325

Not forgetting one for Steves Mrs
http://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/carlton ... 539c752325
Check the Coupole suit 1250 Euros

What you all think?

Please add your preferences to list
Calais or Lille
Ferry (Sea France £52)or tunnel(£64)
Hotel budget £60to£100(3*),£100to£150(4*),£150to£200(5*)
Dates: Nov 29th or 13th Dec

1 Martyn - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.

[666subaru]

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th

[BIG"E"]

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E" --------------- As above --------------

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E" - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th

[666subaru]

we have found this is it any good we think its quite good

http://www.hotelclub.net/DirectHotel.as ... =&id=51992

[crow sti]

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E" - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th

[BIG"E"]

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th

[666subaru]

1 Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th.
2.666subaru & Shaz - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th

Originally Posted by 666subaru

we have found this is it any good we think its quite good

http://www.hotelclub.net/DirectHotel.as ... =&id=51992

Looks good.
Customer reviews are good,most say rooms are big and modern.
The hotel is 12k from city centre,but is only 15 mins walk to underground.
The hotel is on a business park,which means nice size car park with hotel.

Built in 2004, Olivarius Apart'Hotel is a new concept unique in Europe. Olivarius offers 112 apartments. Inside the hotel, you will find olives trees.

Olivarius can provide you with any variety of apartment depending on your needs, each apartment is equipped with a dvd player, a television, home theatre and a kitchen fully equipped. You will have unlimited, free Internet access via a broadband service. Our Bar Lounge has beautiful and comfortable sofas from Pakistan and Rajhastan, where you can enjoy our selection of music.

Can everyone confirm what type of appartment they require.
Double or family

1. Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th. Double
2.666subaru & Shaz - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th


I have had a look at all availability on ferry's, starting to get a little bit more limited now.
Do we all agree we should depart Dover around about 09.30 on the sat and return from Calais around 16.00 on the Sunday.






shall i reserve a number of rooms now,as i can always cancel or change the numbers if need be.



Cheers all

[666subaru]

1. Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th. Double
2.666subaru & Shaz - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th - Double please
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th

Yes to the ferry and yes to the rooms from us

Thanks Shaz for finding this xxxxx

[BIG"E"]

1. Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th. Double
2.666subaru & Shaz - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th - Double please
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th Double please. ( with sea view) LOL
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th

Yes to the ferry . Cheers Crowman.

ps. . DONT FORGET TO CHECK YOUR INSURANCE
Some companies only offer the the minimum cover ie. THIRD PARTY might worth checking things out.

Yep nice one Shaz

I had better check my insurance,good point there

Any more interested in this before we book it up.

Will aim to make final arrangements for early next week.

Hey all,guess who checked his passport and found its run out!!!!

Yep, Me!
Good job i got time to get a new one.

We will all need to book the ferry ourselves as they will need names,vehicle details etc etc

I will book the hotel on a credit card and we can all sort it out on the day.

This is my suggested ferry.
Please all hold off booking until next Thursday,as Worzel will be back from holiday then. We all want to be on same ferry.

Route Depart Arrive/Duration
Dover to Calais Sat 29 Nov 08 08:00 10:15 1hr 15min
Calais to Dover Sun 30 Nov 08 16:45 17:00 1hr 15min

[666subaru]

We wont be able to book ferry until the 24th October, my pay day lol as got to mot and fix scooby this month.

Good stuff Martyn. Times look spot on to me matey.

We just need to liaise and all call on the same day for the ferry

[666subaru]

Ok sounds like a plan

I will check the hotel has enough rooms, then we can get on with booking the ferry.

Originally Posted by 666subaru

We wont be able to book ferry until the 24th October, my pay day lol as got to mot and fix scooby this month.

No problem
The 24th is the friday can i ask that we all book on the monday as i will also have been paid.

So if every one is happy we will book the ferry on Monday the 27th

Hi All
I need full names of all of you,so i can book the hotel.

Cheers

Steve & Laura Green

[666subaru]

Steve & Laura Green
sharon woodhams & barry roberts

Originally Posted by worzel

Steve & Laura Green

Hey good job you told me. lol

Just in case all your drugs had fogged your memory!

Steve & Laura Green
sharon woodhams & barry roberts
Daryl Smith & Kim
Ian Pain & Christine Walker
Martyn

Last call for anyone else who fancies this before i book hotel.

Do you want any deposits?

[BIG"E"]

Hi Crowman,
Two more peeps.
Duncan has asked me to post this up as unfortunately, he hasn't got a PC.

1. Crowman - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 Star - prefer 29th. Double
2.666subaru & Shaz - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th - Double please
3.BIG"E"and other half - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th Double please. ( with sea view) LOL
4: Worzel & Wife - Lille - Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer 29th
5. Crow sti & kim- Lille- Ferry - 3 or 4 star - prefer - 29th
6. Duncan & Tina - Lille - Ferry - 3or 4 star Double .

I will book hotel on monday,i will see if they take credit card booking to hold the rooms,if i need to pay all up front then depends on how healthy the old bank account looks as to whether i need to collect any money
Hope i speak to someone english as my francais is about as good as del boys. de douche rodney de douche

[666subaru]

Been looking at the driving regulations for france and they have added a few things since the last time I went, see link below.

http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-france.htm

Originally Posted by 666subaru

Been looking at the driving regulations for france and they have added a few things since the last time I went, see link below.

http://driving.drive-alive.co.uk/driving-in-france.htm

Well done Baz.
Safe to say we will have to take it very easy,dont want anyone getting into trouble.



Can i suggest we all book the ferry tomorrow evening.


Example of P & O , i have added club Lounge as i like the complementry champagne and comfy seats.
Outward Dover - Calais Sat 29 Nov 2008 08:30 £52.00
Options 1 x Club Lounge
Return Calais - Dover Sun 30 Nov 2008 16:10 £42.00
Options 1 x Club Lounge
Includes 1 adult , Car , Fuel surcharge £4.00

Not cheap at £98 with club lounge, £74 Without

If we want to go at some more antisocial times we can get the price right down,as shown below.


Outward Dover - Calais Sat 29 Nov 2008 05:30 £20.00
Options None
Return Calais - Dover Sun 30 Nov 2008 16:10 £30.00
Options None
Includes 1 adult , Car , Fuel surcharge £4.00

Total £54

The choice is your guys and girls.
I am happy,so long as its a smooth crossing