Andre,
HOTELS
What sort of hotel do you want?
Some people want to spend pennies, so opt for very basic accommodation (like Formula 1), others want a bit more comfort / services but in a homogeneous style with an English speaking receptionist (Ibis or similar). Others want a bit of 'adventure' and maybe a bit more expensive, so opt for private hotels (like the Logis chain mentioned). There is a thread on the various hotel types in France, a search will turn it up.
PAPERWORK
Original of your V5 'Log book'
Original of your insurance certificate, valid for the duration of your trip.
If you are not the registered keeper of the vehicle (ie. named on the V5) you will need the written permission of the owner to remove it from the UK.
Original MOT certificate (if applicable) - I have never been asked for one directly but all policemen like official looking papers.
The original green counter party to your driving licence and you might as well bring the picture card, too.
The original of your valid passport.
Your EHIC card for reciprocal medical care in the EU.
http://www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/Healthcareabroad/pages/Healthcareabroad.aspx This is not a substitute for good insurance (see below).
Not required but essential if you do not want to end up in a bloody mess or to get very good help you if you are:
Personal accident / travel insurance valid for the duration of your trip and for the countries you intend to visit. It's as cheap as a cheap cheap thing. BUY IT and make sure it covers riding a motorcycle up to and including the capacity of you machine.
Breakdown / recovery insurance for your vehicle, valid as above. BUY IT!
There are several threads on UKGSer giving advice on both of the above. Similarly there are threads (two rather sad) detailing the real perils of going light in the insurance department. Put simply, how far can you push your bike with broken legs and how capacious is your wallet?
BITS 'n' BOBS
A spare ignition key for your motorcycle and the security locks. I have seen someone lock their bike (no need to go overboard) and then lose their ignition key. No problem, here is the spare..... BUGGER! No spare U-lock key, the only one was on the ignition key and it's lost, along with the house key.....
A credit and debit card. Consider telling your bank / card provider you are going to make sure they do not block it or annoy you with endless, "Are you in France? calls.
A mobile phone (and charger) activated for overseas roaming for: Voice, text and mailbox.
A suitable plug adaptor.
A half decent map or two. GPS is fine, except when it stops or you want to ask a local, with poor eyesight and fingers like sausages, to squint at your 3x2 reflective screen. See sticky on maps.
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PS If you have more than one motorcycle...... Make sure you bring the right paperwork for the vehicle
Call for Blowzorn, line one....
but thats just my opinion
