Driving To The South Of France

[ThatgirlMolly]

Can anyone share any tips? We've booked a last minute holiday to Monbahus and have decided to go via ferry. We are unsure on which would be the best ferry crossing route to take. Any suggestions?

[Flonska]

Among several other factors e.g. price; your choice may depend on where you are travelling from and how much/ little you want to drive in France. For example if you live close to Portsmouth, there is a ferry service to St Malo or Caen which will leave you to drive circa 650km or 725km respectively. From Calais its 900+km. Suggest you list essential/preferred criteria then compare what's available and then choose the one that fits all/most.

[Guilbert53]

Make sure your car insurance covers you for driving abroad.

Most UK insurance does NOT cover driving abroad by default so contact them and ask.

[TWR]

A breathalyser kit is a requirement I understand.

[Flonska]

This may help confirm/clarify requirements. . . .

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/travel/country/france/