routes to the south

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Hi All

What routes have you taken from Calais to Montpellier.

Can't remember which route we took was a few years ago, but I think we went somewhere else first and used the free motorway but
can't remember which one that was either except it was very hilly.

Considering going this summer maybe...

 

[ValA.]

We use: Calais, Abbeville, Rouen, Evreux, Dreux, Chartres, Orleans, Vierzon, Nevers, Moulins, Gannat, Clermont Ferrand, Millau, Montpellier - with variations if we're going somewhere else like the Ardeche, when we use a variety of country routes. The above route takes in the free A75, from Clermont Ferrand south (and you're right it is very hilly). But it's a beautiful road, with spectacular scenery, and some lovely places to stop en-route, either overnight or just for a picnic!
Enjoy your holiday!