Righto, at the risk of getting grief from Wapping et al, I'm after some suggestions for a trip I'm hoping will come off this September.
Things it must include:-
Departing and returning via Plymouth/Roscoff
At least one night in La Rochelle
A visit to Oradour-Sur-Glane
Millau Bridge
Any car or bike related museums, events, etc that we can do on days off.
Obviously nice roads, but no narrow gorge type ones as we'll be .........in a BMW Z4. Not quite a bike I agree, but it's the only BMW I'm going to have that can take 2 people and it's nearly as much fun as my KTM, plus we can share the driving. I've been told this trip isn't all about flying round mountain bends but Madam Ming would like to have some time out of the car and visit some interesting places. Now, I'm not too steady on my feet and can't walk long distances, especially in heat, so she might be walking around Oradour on her own. I've already seen it but would like to visit again if I'm up to it. I'd really like to take in some bike or car action if there are any events going on that would still go ahead in the current climate. I realise most would have been cancelled so if there are any bike or car museums, collections etc that are open I could plan a route joining them up. I fancy seeing the Millau bridge as it was shrouded in mist and was pi$$ing down when we went on the bike a few years back. Could possibly spend a few days in the Pyrenees as she's not been there. Maybe take in a visit to a winery or brewery
So far I'm looking at getting in at 3pm to Roscoff on the Sun 30th Aug, stop somewhere about 6pm.
Day 2 to La Rochelle and overnight
Day 3 poss again in La Rochelle and overnight near Oradour.
Day 4 take in the visit to Oradour and on southwards. This is where I need help! I've no idea where to go and what to see from here on until we return on Sat 12th Sep ton a 3pm sailing. Ideally no toll roads and as few large towns as poss (unless they have the aforementioned attractions in them). Also want a couple of non driving days if there are places you could recommend to spend some time in, maybe taking in a train on a scenic line or a city open top bus tour. We've done both in Barcelinoa and they were great days off the bike - we're open to suggestions! Defo not sun worshippers so no need to visit the Med coast. We're in a Z4 and the roof will be down as long as it ain't raining so there won't be much room in the boot so hopefully won't need to visit many shops......
I'm sure I can rely on your collective knowledge of things to do and places to stay/visit that I'd spend days and days on Google and various forums tyring to find out. I'm rather busy at work and dealing with a dying mother and my beloved spaniel so don't have a lot of spare time on my hands right now.
Many thanks in advance,
Ming
Things it must include:-
Departing and returning via Plymouth/Roscoff
At least one night in La Rochelle
A visit to Oradour-Sur-Glane
Millau Bridge
Any car or bike related museums, events, etc that we can do on days off.
Obviously nice roads, but no narrow gorge type ones as we'll be .........in a BMW Z4. Not quite a bike I agree, but it's the only BMW I'm going to have that can take 2 people and it's nearly as much fun as my KTM, plus we can share the driving. I've been told this trip isn't all about flying round mountain bends but Madam Ming would like to have some time out of the car and visit some interesting places. Now, I'm not too steady on my feet and can't walk long distances, especially in heat, so she might be walking around Oradour on her own. I've already seen it but would like to visit again if I'm up to it. I'd really like to take in some bike or car action if there are any events going on that would still go ahead in the current climate. I realise most would have been cancelled so if there are any bike or car museums, collections etc that are open I could plan a route joining them up. I fancy seeing the Millau bridge as it was shrouded in mist and was pi$$ing down when we went on the bike a few years back. Could possibly spend a few days in the Pyrenees as she's not been there. Maybe take in a visit to a winery or brewery
So far I'm looking at getting in at 3pm to Roscoff on the Sun 30th Aug, stop somewhere about 6pm.
Day 2 to La Rochelle and overnight
Day 3 poss again in La Rochelle and overnight near Oradour.
Day 4 take in the visit to Oradour and on southwards. This is where I need help! I've no idea where to go and what to see from here on until we return on Sat 12th Sep ton a 3pm sailing. Ideally no toll roads and as few large towns as poss (unless they have the aforementioned attractions in them). Also want a couple of non driving days if there are places you could recommend to spend some time in, maybe taking in a train on a scenic line or a city open top bus tour. We've done both in Barcelinoa and they were great days off the bike - we're open to suggestions! Defo not sun worshippers so no need to visit the Med coast. We're in a Z4 and the roof will be down as long as it ain't raining so there won't be much room in the boot so hopefully won't need to visit many shops......
I'm sure I can rely on your collective knowledge of things to do and places to stay/visit that I'd spend days and days on Google and various forums tyring to find out. I'm rather busy at work and dealing with a dying mother and my beloved spaniel so don't have a lot of spare time on my hands right now.
Many thanks in advance,
Ming