HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR OWN CAR

France is by driving along the highways and byways . The images are classic and diverse : a French road , straight as far as the eye can see , lined with tall , elegant poplar trees , fields of yellow wheat , golden sunflowers or red poppies , a winding pass through olive groves , lined with cactus and pines , climbing up to a cluster of stone buildings with sky-blue shutters . As you journey across the country , you see sleepy villages , shady squares , grand châteaux at the end of long driveways and , above all , you breathe in the scents of France - apple-wood smoke , lavender and thyme , grapes being harvested , olive wood and pine resin . You discover markets in country towns or a cafe or restaurant beckons you from the road . Always there is the sense of space , freedom and independence ; an essential element of travel and a holiday .

A French Expressions Holiday With Your Own Car Offers You Numerous Outstanding Benefits

ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY We tailor your self-drive holiday to suit your requirements . Our arrangements that include a ferry crossing and any number of nights at one or more hotels also allow you ‘ time-off ’ in between . Our holidays mean that you can construct your own itinerary to allow you as much flexibility , freedom and independence as you want .

VARIETY OF OPERATORS AND ROUTES We work with all cross-Channel operators and you have freedom of choice to determine operator , route and time . Choose the route and time most appropriate to your journey .

VEHICLE BREAKDOWN INSURANCE Please ensure you are fully insured in case of vehicle breakdown during your holiday . ( This is not to be confused with green card cover - see below ).

What ’ s Not Included

PERSONAL EXPENDITURE Such as drinks , telephone charges at hotels , road tolls and parking at hotels etc . All items of personal expenditure incurred at the hotels should be settled direct with the hotel before your departure .

OUR ROUTES AND DIRECTIONS With your holiday documentation , we include our own directions from the port to each hotel as well as our own suggestions for sightseeing and local visits .

FINANCIAL PROTECTION All our self-drive holidays are fully protected financially by our ABTOT Bond .

What ’ s Included In Self-Drive Holidays

CHANNEL CROSSING For a car and passengers for any duration : we include Eurotunnel Folkestone to Calais in all our holidays , even though we work with other operators and will price your holiday based on Brittany Ferries or P & O services from Portsmouth if you prefer .

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS Based on two people sharing a double or twin room , with private bath or shower and wc . Bed and breakfast or dinner , bed and breakfast is offered , depending on the hotel . For the descriptions of the exact meal arrangements please refer to the hotel descriptions and the price panels .

FRENCH EXPRESSIONS HELPFUL HINTS Personally compiled by us for your hotel and its region , giving you directions from the port , contact telephone numbers and suggestions of visits and sightseeing possibilities .

What ’ s Optional

CABINS If travelling overnight on board a ferry , you will probably want a cabin , which we can book for you at the time of making your ferry booking . The prices do vary but will be advised to you at the time of booking . Cabins for day-time use on long sailings are much cheaper and a very convenient and comfortable option .

PERSONAL HOLIDAY INSURANCE This is essential in case of unforeseen cancellation of your holiday .

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