Normandy - France (wich-way)

[moses]

Hi All

We are looking to go to Normandy Next year,Well that depends on finding a not to far ferry, But do not want to

go all the way to plymouth -poole or Devon.

Right i Know i'm asking a daft question here it goes,

is there a ferry to such place Like hollyhead (i know this is Dublin route) but ideally want to go from there or liverpool some north docks would be great.is there a chance of this.????

Tel contact's for ferries would be very welcome Also has anybody else been there &Best place's to stay & so On.

 

[rob_jax]

Hi,

Not a hope.

The ferries only operator on "heavy use" routes, so really your choices are down to:

Dover - Calais. Big choice of operators, 1 hour 30 crossing time, many ferries each day. This could well be the cheapest crossing. Somewhere central in Normandy, like Lisieux, is an easy 300 km (about 180 miles) drive from Calais.

Folkestone - Coquelles (Eurotunnel). Often good deals if you book early. Crossing time around 45 minutes. Same driving as Dover Calais.

Dover - Zeebrugge. A bit out of the way - Zeebrugge is just over the border in Belgium, so will add an hour to the Normandy journey, but some really good deals can be had with Norfolkline.

Portsmouth - Caen. Right into the middle of Normandy. You will need to price up the costs of driving the extra 400 miles (approx) from Calais to Normandy and back again, and compare the extra fuel costs with the extra price of the Caen ferry.

Whatever you do, Normandy is a great introduction to France, and you should enjoy your trip.

Robert

 

[moses]

Thank's Robert

That Info is much Appreciated

Looks like Normandy's OFF for the driving bit. 2 much driving as i do this for a living would be a crappy start to our Hols.

probably Fly there instead i know i'm Weak.

thank's Again

 

[smiley]

Don't you have anyone you could take to share the driving, if you fly you've lost the use of the car for getting about..

 

[moses]

Alas No

Only myself drives, Partner just there for guidance &

slapping the back of my neck when other drivers salute us,

Didnt know i was so popular.

Quote off the other half - I'm dangerous enough driving a car

never mind towing a van.

 

[EvansofSprot]

One wonders why then you are asking questions on a forum devoted to caravanning. lol