Camping Club Louvillage, Mediterranean, France, Travel in France, Detailed Info

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FROM CALAIS

By road to Valras-Plage is roughly a 10 hr. drive, and all but 7 miles of the journey is served by splendid tolled Autoroute (ie. Motorway). Taking a route East of (avoiding) Paris one skirts Reims, Troyes, Dijon, Lyon, Nimes and Montpellier, before leaving the autoroute at Beziers for the short 5 mile drive to Valras-Plage and Louvillage. If travelling Landbridge from Ireland, it is possible to cross the U.K. & cover 2 to 4 hours of this trip on the first days journey before overnighting at one of the many hotels on our HOME page at Reims, Troyes or Dijon ( average cost €60 -€85 per Family room B&B per night) & conclude the trip with a leisurely drive south through the beautiful rolling French countryside next day.

Directions : From Port of Calais follow signs for local roads D119-A16 onto A26 (south) to Reims; take A4(East) towards Metz; A26(SW) to Troyes; A5(E) towards Dijon; A31(S) to Dijon; A6 (S) to Lyons; A7 (S) towards Marseilles; at

A 9 bear right onto A9(SW) & follow A9 towards Nimes/Montpellier direction Barcelona before turning off for Valras -Plage at Beziers(-Centre).

This route is recommended and with the exception of a section either side of Lyons, is relatively uncongested open Autoroute, often for miles without another car in sight!

Alternatively: One can, from Calais avail of the option of placing your car on board train on Motorail at 10.30 p.m., choose from suitable cabin accommodation and wake up at 8.30a.m. the following morning in Narbonne - a 20 minute drive from Louvillage. For details on Motorail (essential to book in advance) click

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	LOUVILLAGE

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	MEDITERRANEAN

Autoroute A8 East from Louvillage to Cote d'Azur, Cannes, St. Tropez & Nice, camp france.com

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FROM CALAIS

A 9 bear right onto A9(SW) & follow A9 towards Nimes/Montpellier direction Barcelona before turning off for Valras -Plage at Beziers(-Centre).

This route is recommended and with the exception of a section either side of Lyons, is relatively uncongested open Autoroute, often for miles without another car in sight!

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FROM ROSCOFF

To Louvillage is an 11 hr. drive, two

thirds of which is on Autoroutes. This route hugs the West coast of France and consists mainly of National Primary roads south to Nantes where one picks up the Autoroute south to Bordeaux , through Toulouse to Narbonne & turn off at Beziers(Sud) for Valras-Plage.

Directions: Take local roads D58 /

D 788/D58/D19 towards Brest - Quimper; N12 towards Carhaix; D785/D764 to Kergloff; D148/D48/N164 to Port De Carhaix;

then D769 to Lorient; N165 to Nantes; take D201/N844/D145 -

D844 direction Bordeaux to A83(S);

A83 towards Niort; N148/N150/N248 to A10(S); A10 to Bordeaux;N230/A630 to A62; A62(S) towards Langon/Marmande/Agen to Toulouse; A61(S) direction Barcelona to Carcassonne then Narbonne; A9 to Beziers/Vendres/Valras-Plage turn off for Louvillage.

This route begins with poor (but brief)

roads to Lorient, from there its a straight run to Nantes & Autoroute right to Beziers.

FROM CHERBOURG

To Louvillage is an 11 1/2 hr. drive &

again two-thirds of this journey is on

Autoroutes.This routes goes due South through St-Lo, Avranches &

Rennes to Nantes & then, by Autoroute, down the West coast to Bordeaux through Toulouse & Narbonne & turn off at Beziers for Valras-Plage.

Directions: Take N13/N17/N174 to St.-Lo;N174/D999 direction Rennes;

A84 to Avranches;A84 then D794/ N12 to Rennes; D386/N136/then N137 towards Nantes ;A821 /A844 / N844; then A83/N148 to Niort; at Niort take N150/N248 onto A10(S) ;

A10 to Bordeaux; N230/A630 to A62 ;A62(S) to Toulouse;

A61(S) direction Barcelona to Carcassonne then Narbonne;

A9 to Beziers/Vendres/Valras-Plage turn off for Louvillage.

As with the route from Roscoff the initial stage of this trip is non - autoroute , followed by a fabulous picturesque journey all the way to Beziers.

Autoroute A.8 East

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REIMS CENTRE

Autoroute A.9 at Beziers

Map of French Autoroutes

Reims is an ideal overnight stop travelling from Ireland & UK, camp france.com

REIMS CENTRE

It is advisable to take out Car-Breakdown Insurance Cover. The Automobile Association will cover you for the days you specify, you don't have to be a member, & you can quote online.

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Valras - Plage

CHECKLIST

Passports & Ferry / Eurotunnel / Air Tickets

Accommodation Voucher / Booking Receipts

Car Registration Document or Log Book + N.C.T. / M.O.T. Cert.

Insurance Certificate + European Accident Statement Form

E 111 Cards

Car Breakdown / Travel Insurance details ( where applicable)

Car Hire Voucher ( if applicable )

IRL. / G.B. Sticker

Driving Licence

PASSPORTS: Although routine passport checks at Borders may have been relaxed for E.U. Citizens, in the absence of National I.D. Cards it is absolutely essential to carry in France a Valid Passport for each visitor. Visas are required for most Non - E.U. Nationals , however American Passport Holders do not require Visas provided their stay is less than 3 months.

Card E 111 : The replacement Card for the old Medical claim Form E 111 is available from any Irish Health Clinic and should be sought in ample time prior to Departure. It is the result of a E.U. Reciprical Health Agreement & entitles you to free or reduced cost emergency medical & dental treatment within the E.U. British visitors can obtain a copy at any Post Office. On production in a hospital it ensures only part - payment of a bill is required. For Doctors visits ensure that the Doctor operates within the French Insurance scheme. You will have to pay the Doctor, obtain a signed statement of treatment & send it + bills + Form E 111 to the relevant French Insurance Office . A refund is sent direct to your home address. Each family member including children require their own individual card.

Car Insurance / European Accident Statement: Normally Car Insurance Companies cover foreign driving within existing policies at no additional cost. However they should be advised in advance of the dates of your travel & also request that they forward you a copy of the European Accident Statement Form, which you are obliged to carry with you ( the old green card is no longer required) . In the event of a traffic accident the E. A. S. must be completed by both parties.

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It is obligatory to take with you & have at all times 1. A Red Warning Triangle 2. A Spare Set Of Bulbs 3. Display an
IRL. / G.B. Sticker 4. Beam Deflectors for Headlamps (Aver. €10- Motor Factors) 5.Spare Set of C/Lenses/Spectacles ( If you wear them) 6. Your Registration(Log Book)+ N.C.T./M.O.T.+ Insur. Cert. + Euro. Accident Statement + D./ Lic.

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