The drive from the Channel ports to Aquitaine should be not undertaken lightly. For most people the journey from home in the UK to south west France will involve an overnight hotel (or an overnight ferry crossing).

The much improved motorway system across the north of France now offers the possibility of avoiding Paris if heading from Calais taking you via Rouen and Le Mans before joining the main A10 motorway towards Bordeaux.

Different hotel chains provide different room types such as triple and family rooms, so it is worth doing some research. A good starting point is the Accor Hotels website which features a number of the leading chains across a wide price range including Novotel, Mercure, Ibis and Formula 1.

An overnight ferry to Normandy is an option worth considering. With an early morning arrival at the French port a full days’ drive should get you to your holiday destination in time to check in to your accommodation.

Our villas in Moliets offer flexible changeover days outside the peak season meaning you can tailor your holiday to flight availability and prices.

Biarritz airport is handily located for Moliets (an hours’ drive). Bordeaux is a popular destination a 1 hour 45 minutes’ drive from Moliets).